Discussions from Illinois Planning

Hi all! Does anyone in the northwest Chicago or lake county area have ideas for nice restaurants to hold my reception at?? My fiancé and I are struggling to find the perfect place to hold our about 60...

I have been looking for quite sometime for an inexpensive location that has weeping willows by some water with some open land. Does anyone know of a spot? Help please.

I am having such a hard time finding decent priced transportation for our out of town guests! The hotel with a room block is only 1.5 miles from the venue, and will only need one 1-way from the hotel...

I live in Chicago and I’m getting married next month. Does anyone have any experience and advice with transporting flowers in winter. The florist I’m working with is willing to transport all flowers...

Anyone south of Effingham area? Where did you decide to have your big wedding day?! It’s so different having one down than in the Chicagoland (where i’m originally from) but the scenic views (😭😬🤤)...

Anyone had their wedding / reception there? Any photos to share? Good to know info? We're huge beer nerds so it's high on the list, just looking for any insight if you loved it or things to watch out...

Based on various factors, my fiancé and I are seriously considering eloping in Chicago. To salvage as much money as we can, we would like to keep the same date, which happens to be a Sunday in June of...

Hey everyone! It looks like we are all getting married on June 6, 2020! It’s gonna be a fantastic day! My fiancé and I wanted a summer wedding but not too close to other family important dates. We...

Anyone in Rockford take dance lessons? Where at?

Hi, I am not sure why but my fiance and I are having a hard time finding a caterer who can support some type of a balance between a couple Indian dishes and American food for our wedding. One would...

My fiance and I are getting married in June 2020 in the heart of downtown Chicago (riverfront). It's expensive but we really wanted our guests (some of which will be from out of town) to have an...

Hi. I’m looking for weddings with my feet on sand in the city of Chicago. Have you or are you planning a ceremony on the lakefront Chicago? I thought maybe Montrose beach -but no downtown view. I need...

Where can I get a decent Asian make up/hair artist with reasonable pricing in chicago?

We are looking for a venue in the Chicago and/or suburbs that allows you to bring your own food and liquor. Thank you everyone in advance for your suggestions :-)

Illinois brides, I have a family member who is ordained in CA. Does anyone know what needs to happen for him to marry us in IL? Suggestions on where to find info?

Would love some suggestions for a venue for a brunch wedding in Chicago or the Chicago suburbs for around 100 people. Thank you in advance!

I don't talk to my side of the family and my SO's family had non traditional weddings (at home in the backyard type deal) His parents want us to ask recently married people (or people planning) what...

HI everyone, i moved to Aurora,il 3 years ago and i am newly engaged, this whole thing is new to me, i dont know anyone who has ever had a wedding so my advice group is non existent...lol...... i...

Anyone have suggestions on where to take engagement photos in Chicago?? I’ve seen the typical places but anything unique?