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Studio M Creations Chicago Custom Wedding Stationery | Studio M Creations in Chicago We believe that custom wedding stationery plays a key role in your wedding day. Studio M Creations Chicago is our go-to for custom paper! Below, we would love to introduce you to her. We often catch our couple’s off guard during our […]

Custom Wedding Stationery | Studio M Creations Chicago

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Deciding to invite or not invite children to the wedding reception is always a hot topic for our couples. One of the main concerns is keeping them busy and happy while the adults celebrate. Today we would like to share with you some of our best ideas for creating that kid-friendly space. Section off a […]

A Page From Our Planner: How to Create a Kid-Friendly Space at Your Wedding Reception

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As you may have gathered from our Instagram, Storybook Planner Lisa Jaroscak is our world traveler! She always comes across exciting things while visiting new countries and wanted to share an interesting tradition from her latest adventure! Wedding planning is something that I absolutely LOVE doing.  If it has taught me anything, it is that […]

A Page From Our Planner: Discovering Wedding Traditions in Istanbul, Turkey

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Recently, I have been faced with the reality that rings true for many of us out there who are getting married.  Yes, the feelings of joy, anxiousness, excitement, but also missing a person that should be there on your big day.  It is a moment that you and this person may have talked about, dreamed about, […]

A Page From Our Planner: Honoring Loved Ones

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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 […]

Venue Spotlight: The Showroom on Hubbard

Venue Spotlight

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Kati was referred to us by one of our favorite Chicago caterers, whom she had actually previously worked for. Our initial consultation over coffee turned into Mimosas, and while chatting through wedding details and sharing stories about herself and her fiance, I knew that Kati would be great to work with. It is hard for me to […]

Kati and Wally

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Can you believe that within a couple days after getting engaged, most couples are already asked the question, “When is the big day?!”.How can you possibly know your wedding date when you haven’t even received your ring back from your jeweler, sized perfectly to your finger yet??! Don’t get overwhelmed. The day you choose your wedding […]

Five Things Every Couple Must Do After They Get Engaged

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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 […]

Storybook Inspiration: Keeping Your Winter Wedding Cozy and Warm

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Finding ways to save you money on your wedding is precisely what Wedding Planners do best! Which is why hiring a planner is such a great investment! We would like to share with you just a few of our tips and tricks to getting the most bang for your buck! By making adjustments like the ideas […]

A Page From Our Planner: Saving Money on Your Wedding Without Being Cheap!

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10 Things couples forget to pack on wedding day | Top ten items to remember to pack on your wedding day | What to pack in your wedding weekend bag

10 Things You Don’t Want To Forget to Pack In Your Wedding Weekend Bag

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Not engaged yet but know it’s coming? Here's what you should start doing now.

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How to Tweak Your Wedding Design 

Wondering how Storybook began and how we got to where we are today? I’m sharing our story as we enter our seventh year. 

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The Story Behind Storybook

20 TIMELESS
COLOR PALETTES

At Storybook, we value timeless design. So much so that it makes up one of the four facets of our planning process. If you believe in timeless design too, we would love to share 20 beautiful color palettes, carefully curated, just for you. 

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