FROM THE AISLE SEAT

In April of 2020, amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, Alexandra and Danny reached out to plan their Spring wedding in Cathedral Hall at The University Club of Chicago. Originally set for May 2021, the couple, like many others, had to adapt their plans as the pandemic unfolded. By October, it became evident that a […]

Planning Jenna and Frank’s wedding during a pandemic was not the easiest thing — especially in the City of Chicago. With mask and gathering mandates changing weekly, it kept our team on it’s toes. The day started with the ladies getting ready at the University Club of Chicago before heading to the ceremony at St. […]

When Hanna and Michael reached out to me about planning a wedding in Chicago from their home in California, COVID still ravaged the world. I toured several venues with Hanna’s mom while Hanna and Michael joined in virtually from afar. They ultimately chose The Michigan Shores Club after falling in love with the old world […]

The Hyatt Zilara Cancun in Mexico sits on a pristine stretch of white sand beach in Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone).  Imagine a seaside ceremony adorned with beautiful flowers followed by a tropical wedding reception under the stars. With your toes in the sand, you can tie the knot with your closest friends and family. Your […]

Italy offers an untold of array of spectacular venues for your destination wedding and Masseria Salamina is no exception. The castle-like agriturismo in the Fasano area of Puglia exceeds expectations for a fairytale setting in the Italian countryside. Italian destination wedding venue in the Apulian countryside “Masseria” means a farm but in Italy it feels […]

With so many incredible resorts and hotels throughout the world, planning a destination wedding can be a bit overwhelming.  We’ve compiled a list of important questions to help you narrow down the choices. Do you and your future spouse have a valid U.S. Passport? If you are contemplating a foreign destination, keep in mind that […]

One of my favorite moments from the movie “Father of the Bride” is the scene where Annie, played by Kimberly Williams Presley, tells her dad that she wants to get married in their backyard.  Her father, played by Steve Martin, has flashes of a sweet backyard event with picnic tables and a barbeque.  His famous […]

When planning your wedding in Chicago, it’s important to have a detailed timeline. This not only serves as a roadmap of your wedding day, but includes logistics and important details that help your wedding vendors work effectively.  The average timeline we create for our clients is around 16-18 pages long. This lengthy document ensures that […]

The tradition of toasts and speeches can be traced back to most ancient societies. Today, wedding toasts have developed into a tradition of its own but a typical order of speeches is the hosts (often the parents), honor attendants and then the newlyweds. But do all weddings need to follow this common trend? Surprisingly, more […]

A client recently mentioned that she and her mom were curious when they saw that we have more than 150 items in our Wedding Planner Emergency Kit. Admittedly, were trying to figure what that could possibly included.  We thought it would be fun to write a post about the top 10 things we use from […]