Hi Everyone!!! As you know, we love giving shout outs to our favorite Chicago venues; and there is a new venue in town, The Showroom on Hubbard! Now, The Showroom on Hubbard is not your traditional venue. Initially opening and still operating as a showroom for ‘Reclaimed Table’ – a premier provider of custom and […]

When I think of winter, the first thing that comes to mind is keeping warm!! Along with the sparkling snow and white skies (which make for photo beautiful backdrops, by the way) it brings along chilly winds and bitter temps! These not so pretty things have me running to the fireplace or to the nearest […]

Happy Sunday Everyone! I hope you all had a love filled thanksgiving and a relaxing few days off! I have to say that this weekend has definitely been a fun one for me! It’s been filled with good food, lots of laughs, a bit of shopping, the start of holiday movie watching and a bit […]

One of the best parts of getting married is looking through your wedding photos once the day has passed. Although it is an exciting time, we have heard stories from couples who realized that they forgot to take photos with certain family members or friends. To avoid this, we suggest putting together a shot list […]

Due to common work schedules, most celebrations are commonly held during the evening. However, a fun way to switch things up is to throw a brunch celebration on the weekend!  Whether it is for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, or “just because”, throwing a party during the daytime not only creates a fun change […]

Bridal veils have been a tradition in wedding ceremonies for hundreds of years.  In fact, the tradition surpasses the practice of wearing white wedding dresses.  There are many symbolic reasons for wearing a veil that vary based on culture.  Many years ago the tradition began in arranged marriages, but this “veil” was less of a […]

We recently made a visit to the Chicago Art Institute, and were reminded of the beauty of the Ballet in Edgar Degas’ paintings.  Ballet often reminds us of whimsical, romantic times, both of the past as well as of our dreams of the future.  Ballet’s softness in movement as well as the music that often […]

Creating a wedding website has become such a useful tool for couples today. Wedding websites are a place where you can begin to set the tone for your design concept and atmosphere of your wedding.  It is also a place where you can list important information to help make the planning process for your guests […]

Brooches, Beads, Baubles and Bulbs: Using ordinary items to create beautiful Wedding Day décor. Brooches:  Whether you use brooches that have been passed down to you within your family, or if you simply went to an art or jewelry store and picked out some pieces, brooches can be incorporated into almost any aspect of décor […]