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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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How to Choose the Perfect First Dance Song

Your first dance at your wedding is a special moment for the two of you, which is why it’s so important to choose the perfect first dance song. Ways to Choose the Right Song The good news is that it’s easy and fun to choose the perfect first dance song. After all, it’s fairly easy

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Fun Wedding Reception Dances & Tips

There are so many fun wedding reception dances and so many ways to take those dances to the next level. Best yet, there are so many ways to customize those dances and make the reception reflect your style as a couple. (Don’t forget to bring your wedding DJ into the mix when you plan out

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A Full List of Wedding Songs Needed for a Wonderful Day

You spend months (maybe years) planning out almost every moment of your wedding day. So why shouldn’t you plan out wedding music? Now, you can with this full list of songs needed for a wonderful wedding day. Before we jump to the full list, it’s important to think about the music you’ll need before you

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10 Fun Wedding Table Games that Guests Love

There are so many wedding entertainment ideas for couples to choose from: photo booths, dancing, wedding table games, yard games, sampling stations. If you’re trying to choose a wedding table game from the list, we’ve put together a list of wedding table game ideas that’ll inspire and keep your guests laughing. Table Games for Adults

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An Enchanted Evening Named Winner in 2021 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®

Schaumburg, April 06, 2021. — An Enchanted Evening was announced as a winner of the 2021 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, a leader in the $200 billion global wedding planning industry. In 2020, the rise

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DIY Wedding Music vs DJ: 12 Pros and Cons

DIY wedding music or DJ? The choice is different for every couple, but may be easier to make after you’ve weighed the pros and cons. Wedding DJ Pro: Experienced emcee It’s common to focus on the music when deciding between a DJ and DIY wedding music, however one of the biggest pros of a DJ

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Music for Outdoor Wedding: 9 Wedding Planning Questions to Ask

Need music for your outdoor wedding? These tips can help you plan the music for your outdoor wedding, and put you on the path to the wedding of your dreams. What kind of music would we like for our ceremony? Cocktail hour? Reception? The first step in choosing music for your outdoor wedding is to

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Answers to 6 Common Wedding Music Questions

It’s normal to ask a million questions about almost every aspect of wedding planning, including wedding music. We hear many of these questions as we assist couples planning their Chicago wedding! Here are our answers, and some tips, that can help couples as they plan their wedding reception in the Windy City. Do I need

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How to Book a Chicago Wedding DJ (Fast)

Need to book a Chicago wedding DJ quickly? These step-by-step instructions and tips can get you an awesome wedding DJ and reception in a hurry. How to Book a Chicago Wedding DJ Find an experienced wedding DJ (or DJs). The first step to booking a Chicago wedding DJ fast is to find a good fit

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