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Wedding Planning: Hiring One Company to Handle Multiple Tasks

Wedding planning can be an exhilarating yet overwhelming experience. With countless details to manage, from selecting the perfect venue to coordinating with various vendors, it’s easy to feel stressed and stretched thin. One way to simplify this process and ensure a seamless experience is by hiring a single company to handle multiple tasks. By consolidating

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5 Creative Wedding Entrance Ideas That Are Sure to Impress

Did you know that barns/farms were the top reception venue in 2020? It makes sense—after all, a bit of outdoorsy charm can add some variety to even the most traditional weddings. But your wedding isn\’t all about the venue. You also want to make sure you have a grand wedding entrance, both at the ceremony and

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First Steps of Planning an Awesome Wedding Reception in Chicago

There are many steps of planning a wedding reception in Chicago (that’s why there is a long wedding planning checklist), and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Where do you start planning? The very first step of planning is to think about what you and your fiancé want at your wedding reception. Discuss these key wedding

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10 Tips for Planning an AMAZING Chicago Wedding Reception

An amazing Chicago wedding reception is the highlight of the day. The dancing, unforgettable photos, and memories all add up to a day your friends’ll be talking about for years! That’s the good news, but it does come with a disclaimer. Wedding planning can take any numbers of twists and turns—but it’s sure to be

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The First Chicago Wedding Vendors You Need to Book

Hiring the right Chicago wedding vendors for your big day is incredibly important! Having the right team in your corner makes planning easier, and gets you one step closer to the day of your dreams. But who do you hire first? How do you find the right Chicago wedding vendors for your big day? Where

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Wedding Planning in Chicago? How to Manage Your Wedding Budget

A wedding budget is an important part of planning a wedding in Chicago, and one detail that it pays (literally) to stay on top of. That’s why we’ve put together a list of wedding budget tips for couples looking to throw an awesome wedding reception on a set budget. Talk with your fiancé. The first

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8 Top Chicago Wedding Planning Tips for an Amazing Wedding Day

Getting married in Chicago starts with a lengthy wedding planning process—one that it is a lot easier if you use these Chicago wedding planning tips. We’ve been part of thousands of Chicago wedding days, and here are some of the top Chicago wedding planning tips we’re passing on to you. Don’t procrastinate. Fortunately, Chicago is

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7 Solid Tips for Organizing Your Wedding Planning

We’re not going to lie to you: planning a Chicago wedding reception comes with a long wedding planning checklist. If you want to stay on top of it, you have to get organized. These tips can help you organize all your vendors and deadlines—and even help you enjoy the process. Talk with your fiancé before

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Your Fool-Proof Formula for Planning the Best Wedding Reception

If only planning a rocking wedding reception was as easy as basic math! Fortunately, it can be—if you use these tips for planning a wedding dance your guests’ll be talking about long after the honeymoon is over. Spend your budget on things your guests care about. Setting a wedding budget should be one of your

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What is the wedding reception order of events?

Planning your wedding is almost impossible without a wedding reception order of events. After all, the 4-6 hours of the wedding reception should be packed with fun! This list does come with a disclaimer; every wedding is a personal event with an order of events, songs (more on how to set a custom wedding playlist

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