Discussions from Illinois Planning

Hello! I am in the research phase of looking for a makeup and hair artist for my August 2019 wedding. Does anyone have any suggestions for black brides to use? Thanks!!

Hi! I need a little help. So I'm a foodie and I've always imagined having my favorite food at my wedding. Which I've had them picked since the moment I first ate there and they do weddings and provide...

Hello Illinois brides!! I'm looking for a way to make the morning of the wedding a little more special for my fiance and his groomsmen, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a business where you can...

I'm in the process of setting up wedding dress appointments, and want to go to at least one off-the-rack sample store in Chicago. Both Glamour Closet and Aisle Chic have come up in my search. Has...

Hello! i recently have became engaged and we are looking to have our wedding next year in June 2019. We are working with a 20k max budget for venue and food & beverage (gratuity and taxes...

Chicago brides!! Any recommendations on a fun bar for an after party? The reception is on the north side

Calling all Chicago Brides, help! Any insight into indoor photography locations and photography permit information? There's a 50% chance of rain right now for my wedding so I want to have some back up...

Anyone have any good ideas for where to have pictures taken for a winter wedding in the Chicagoland area? Preferably inside? Thank you!!!

Is there anyone living in Chicago Suburbs? We are going to have an outdoor wedding and the weather is the only factor we are considering about. The question is which is better than the other? Late...

I’m stressing out a bit, i looking for a bilingual Dj(spanish/english) how can you tell if you found the right one? Anyone has any referals based in chicago, illiois i would greatly appreciated

Has anyone attended or planned a wedding at Furama restaurant in Chicago? Or New Furama in Chinatown? What did you think? How much did it cost? Thanks for the help?

Hello HELP NEEDED! Have a $8000 budget for reception with 200ppl. No alcohol! Need venue ideas. Would prefer to select our own caterer. Open to hotel ballrooms, seems like the likely choice....

Live in Chicago but moving to the south suburb & need a small space for my wedding party of about 30-40. Would love a place or ideas where I can have the ceremony/reception. Not oppose to being...

Hi All, We checked the venues list here and had a venue back out on us. We're planning on hosting a South Asian (Hindu) wedding towards the end of 2018 in the Chicagoland area. Does anyone have any...

Help! My Fiancé and I have fallen in love with the idea of having our reception on one of the cruise liners leaving Navy Pier. Now we need to find a ceremony spot that’s easy to travel from, and...

Hello my fellow brides and grooms! My fiancé and I are looking into booking Morgan Manufacturing for our ceremony and reception. Their space rental timeline is 6pm - 12am. Has anyone else held an...

Today our venue called to say that they will no longer be in business after the 1st week in January. Thankfully, we will get our money back but are now out of a venue. If anyone is in the Chicagoland...

Does anyone know of any outdoor locations to take bridal party pictures in or near Addison IL. It will be December so looking for something with good winter plants or interesting outdoor items. Also...

Getting married in 8 days, and FH and I had Millennium Park's Lurie Garden for our photo shoot along other areas at the park. Our photographer is worried that it'll be a hassle to go to downtown and...

I am getting married in Brigdeview, IL, and we are looking for a mariachi band to play during cocktail hour and dinner. Does anyone have any recommendations of mariachi bands with excellent reviews...