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7 Reasons to Hire a Chicago Wedding Planner
Event Advice, Wedding Advice 11/12/23 Event Advice, Wedding Advice 11/12/23

7 Reasons to Hire a Chicago Wedding Planner

Photo Credit: Husar Photography When planning your Chicago wedding, there’s a lot at stake – your dreams, your budget, and your vision for a perfect day. This is where a Chicago [...]

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What To Do Now That You're Engaged!
Citygirl Weddings, Etiquette, Traditions, Trends & Inspirations, Wedding Advice 3/5/18 Citygirl Weddings, Etiquette, Traditions, Trends & Inspirations, Wedding Advice 3/5/18

What To Do Now That You're Engaged!

Cheers to you, newly engaged couple! We’re so excited for you and there’s a road of adventure you’re about to embark on. We’ve created some videos for you that you can [...]

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Save the Date Etiquette Question
Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Etiquette, Traditions, Wedding Advice 8/10/17 Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Etiquette, Traditions, Wedding Advice 8/10/17

Save the Date Etiquette Question

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Don't Forget: Wedding Photography
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Traditions, Wedding Advice 1/5/15 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Traditions, Wedding Advice 1/5/15

Don't Forget: Wedding Photography

After working in the wedding industry for so long you learn that photography matters. Let me say that one more time – PHOTOGRAPHY MATTERS! The average wedding cost in 2016 is anywhere from [...]

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5 Tips for your Winter Wedding
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 12/15/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 12/15/14

5 Tips for your Winter Wedding

Though there is nothing that isn’t absolutely stunning about a snowy Winter Weddings – there are different aspects that you have to pay attention to compared to the more predictable [...]

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Admirable Advice
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 12/1/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 12/1/14

Admirable Advice

It is not unheard of to ask you guests for marriage advice.  Chances are the majority of your guests are married or have been married at one point in time.  This means that they all have a good [...]

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How To: Wedding Registry
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 11/3/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 11/3/14

How To: Wedding Registry

When thinking about potential gifts that you would like to receive for your wedding, think practicality, but don’t forget to have some fun with it! Registering for gifts is important [...]

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Where to Begin Wedding Planning
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/27/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/27/14

Where to Begin Wedding Planning

If you are having trouble getting started on planning your wedding or just simply don’t know where to begin, take a look at these helpful questions that will get you planning! 1) Would you [...]

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Adorable Additions
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/20/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/20/14

Adorable Additions

There are a few ways to incorporate the children in your family into your wedding if you choose to do so.  Many brides and grooms opt to have a flower girl and a ring bearer in order to include [...]

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Reception Details: Words of Wisdom
Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Sneak and Peek, Wedding Advice 9/17/14 Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Sneak and Peek, Wedding Advice 9/17/14

Reception Details: Words of Wisdom

Newlyweds don’t always have all of the answers, and that’s okay.  Going into a marriage is new and different – and maybe even a little scary. A clever way to ensure that you [...]

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Beauty Bar: 5 Wedding Prep Steps
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 9/15/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 9/15/14

Beauty Bar: 5 Wedding Prep Steps

The morning of your wedding day can be a stressful one, but here are the steps to making sure that everything runs smoothly. Step #1 Get a good nights rest – sleepy brides are not happy [...]

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Don't Forget: Creating Your Seating Chart
Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 8/4/14 Citygirl Survival Guide, Citygirl Weddings, Etc-, Event Advice, Wedding Advice 8/4/14

Don't Forget: Creating Your Seating Chart

There are many different ways to organize your guests at assigned tables. Although it can be stressful, these tips are sure to get your through it and keep your guests comfortable! Try a handy [...]

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5 Pieces of Advice for Stressed Out Brides
Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/10/11 Etc-, Wedding Advice 10/10/11

5 Pieces of Advice for Stressed Out Brides

You’re engaged, and the wedding date is approaching faster than you thought it would. Understandably, you’re stressed. Here are five pieces of advice you should take to ease your [...]

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What makeup artists really want you to know...
Wedding Advice 10/5/11 Wedding Advice 10/5/11

What makeup artists really want you to know...

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