Discussions from Illinois Planning

It is possible to have a wedding in Chicago or the suburbs for 25,000 for everything included? I have been searching for an venue that will outside food. I am so stressed out planning. I am debating...

Has anyone in the Chicagoland area done a bridal shoot? I know it's more of a southern tradition, but I kind of like the idea. But since it's not really a thing in the northern states, I was wondering...

Hey I recently got engaged and we've started looking for venues for either strictly ceremony or reception or a mix of the two. But am having trouble finding places that won't max out most of our...

Hey y’all, I am having my wedding at the Riverside Reception in Geneva IL. Can someone please send some DJ recommendations? Our reception is only from 11:30am-3pm! Thanks in advance!

So my MOH will be planning my bridal shower, but I can recommend places to her. I’m assuming it’ll be more costly if we rented a venue and hired a caterer. So do you guys know of any places or cute...

Hi ladies, Maybe some Russian or American brides can help me solve this dilemma lol We are having a mixed Russian-American wedding and at a Russian wedding there is no bar. Instead, different bottles...

Who here has attended or hosted a wedding at Lehmann Mansion? What are some things I need to be aware of or did you like/dislike?

I went to the Chicago Bridal Expo a few weeks ago and got a call yesterday from a place called "The Bridal Center" saying I won a gift package. I haven't called back yet. Ive been trying to do Google...

I didn’t want to post here but I’ve been having a hard time finding wedding venues that fit my desired wedding vibe. I am looking for a byob venue in the Chicagoland area for 200 guest. Ideally I want...

Hey y’all! I recently got engaged and have started the planning process. I’d love to use as many black owned vendors as possible but I’ve been having an extremely hard time locating any in the...

Hello all! I got engaged 5 years ago and we started planning, but due to a job loss we stopped. Now we are ready to plan! My budget is around 10k! In Chicago! I am totally looking in the suburbs...

My FH and I are looking to get married just outside of Chicago. Does anyone have recommendations for wedding pergola rentals in the area?

Anyone from Chicago getting married this year or next year?

Hi! My fiancé and I have our hearts set on using a specific caterer for our wedding but I am having a tough time finding a venue spot that allows outside catering and can fit 250 guest. We want to...

Hey y’all! We are in need of a videographer. Riverside Receptions in Geneva IL. We already have our photographer. If we could have some ideas we would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!!

Hi I need help! I am looking for a good rental place in Chicago that offers slim fit options? I also would like my ring bearer to match my fiancé as well?

Does anyone know of an awesome bakery or bakeries that my fiancé and I can look into? We are getting married in September of 2020, our reception will be at Dinolfo’s in Homer Glen, IL. So we are a...

Hey there. I am getting married at Dinolfos in May. Ceremony and reception. It’s a beautiful venue and just trying to figure out how much I should put into decor. Who’s gotten married there or...

Has anyone used or is planning to use Jolie image photography? I’m interested in using them and I just find it so hard to believe with their prices being so great that it’s real!

Does any brides buy or rent their wedding gown? I really dont want to buy, I rather rent so it doesnt take space in my closet. But does anyone knows where I can rent wedding gown? Thank you for your...