Weddings

5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Planner Is a Need, Not a Want

5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Planner Is a Need, Not a Want

Let’s start with the premise that you want to enjoy your wedding day and aren’t looking to worry and stress over all the things that need to go smoothly and happen on time. If that’s the case, here are just a few of the zillion things a planner or coordinator can and will do for you on your wedding day so that you, your family, that friend that’s really good at planing DIY parties for her office, and your fiancé can do your job : look amazing and enjoy the most elaborate party you’ve ever thrown.

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Krysta and Garrett's Effortless, Romantic Wedding at Artifact Events

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Krysta and Garrett's Effortless, Romantic Wedding at Artifact Events

We loved using the bounty of spring flowers like peonies, garden roses, and anemones in soft colors, with lush greens, paired with an industrial space with a vast courtyard, to bring Krysta’s vision to life.

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Classic Spring Wedding at W Chicago City Center

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Classic Spring Wedding at W Chicago City Center

Classic Spring Wedding at W Chicago City Center with Chicago as it's backdrop celebrating, love, family and traditions new and old

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Andreea and Benjamin's Romantic Summer Wedding at Chevy Chase Country Club Their is a love story my husband and I would get monthly updates on over dinner, and as we saw Benjamin's heart and life fill with love, we knew we'd love Andr

Andreea and Benjamin's Romantic Summer Wedding at Chevy Chase Country Club 

On a perfect breezy June day, Andreea and Benjamin tied the knot in Northbrook and celebrated with lots of friends and family at the beautiful Chevy Chase Country Club.  

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Kristen & Jeff's Winter Wonderland Wedding  What better way to close out the year than with a beautiful wedding at Pazzo's?    Kristen and Jeff lit up this beautiful atrium space with their con

Kristen & Jeff's Winter Wonderland Wedding

What better way to close out the year than with a beautiful wedding at Pazzo’s 311?    Kristen and Jeff lit up this beautiful atrium space with their constant smiles and the vibrant energy of their bridal party. We hoped to further brighten the space with tons of  candles, flowers and gold branches for the reception.

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Christa and Dave's Fun Family Affair at Carnivale Chicago   We had the pleasure of creating the decor for Christa and Dave's big day this past September.   The weather was gloomy but that didn't put a damper on this fun intimate

Christa and Dave's Fun Family Affair at Carnivale Chicago

We had the pleasure of doing the decor for Christa and Dave’s big day this past September.   The weather was gloomy but that didn’t put a damper on this fun intimate event.  The bride is one of the most chill people you’ll ever meet and wanted a ceremony and reception to match her laid

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Coral and Pink Bliss Wedding at Winnetka Community House What do you do on a cold November day to stay warm?  You remember the beautiful days of summer.  Happy dreaming with this post that's WAY overdue.  I can't think

Coral and Pink Bliss Wedding at Winnetka Community House

What do you do on a cold November day to stay warm?  You remember the beautiful days of summer.  Happy dreaming with this post that’s WAY overdue.  I can’t think of a better color scheme to capture a perfect summer wedding than coral, pink and peach.  The background was a Winnetka garden, a gathering of