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Riya
Anyone do a tasting before booking a venue (All Inclusive place or catering in house)
Riya, on March 7, 2017 at 9:44 AM

So my FH and I recently started to search for venues and we found a banquet hall that quoted us a great per person price, all inclusive. However, I wasn't sure about the food quality so we requested a...

OHP, Mar 7, 2017 27 1
MrsBobby
Chicago Rehearsal Dinner Space
MrsBobby, on February 6, 2017 at 8:45 PM

Hi! Looking for suggestions for a good rehearsal dinner space in Chicago for about 75 people? Specifically in the Loop // River North

Natalie, Feb 9, 2017 11
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Bridesmaid gifts? Also ring bearer and flower girl gifts
Tonya, on January 26, 2017 at 5:11 PM

Besides jewelry what else is good for gifts? I'm struggling for other ideas

Jane38, Jan 26, 2017 7
ChicagoJS
Canary Islands- anyone been??
ChicagoJS, on January 17, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Hi there! My fiance and I are taking a belated honeymoon in November. We both like history and good wine and food so we plan to go to Spain. As it will be a bit chilly in Spain in November, I am...

ChicagoJS, Jan 17, 2017 31
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November Honeymoon Destination- Bali? Australia?
Kayla, on January 8, 2017 at 1:54 PM

Hello all! Looking for unique and beautiful honeymoon destinations for November! We were originally thinking Bali and Gili Islands however a friend told me that November is rainy season. We then...

Suzie, Jan 12, 2017 9
Jessica
Stocking Your Bar
Jessica, on January 2, 2017 at 12:02 PM

We're currently looking at a reception venue that allows you to bring in your own alcohol which obviously provides significant cost savings. However, I'm a bit worried about the logistics of it. Did...

FaithD_2017, Jan 3, 2017 15
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15 girl destination bachelorette
Carolina, on November 16, 2016 at 12:50 AM

Hello! I have 8 bridesmaids and 6 other close friends. I want to do a destination bachelorette (Nashville) is 15 people way too much?! Anyone have experience with this? Thank you!

tinkerpsu, Nov 18, 2016 44
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Chicago Venue HELP!
Dina, on November 4, 2016 at 7:36 PM

Greetings gals (and guys), I'm trying to plan my Monday evening in July wedding on what I thought was a decent budget but am finding it impossible. About 200pp, some sort of outdoor space available...

ChicagoJS, Nov 16, 2016 11
Lisa
How soon is too soon to plan?
Lisa, on October 13, 2016 at 11:04 AM

Hi there, my fiance and I got engaged in Ireland this past summer (06/06/16 to be exact). We live in Chicago, and we both want a Chicago Downtown wedding. With that said, we started to plan our...

Lisa, Oct 13, 2016 22
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Chicago Brides - Quick Honeymoon Getaway Ideas??
Corrine728, on October 5, 2016 at 10:07 AM

Hello my Chicago/Illinois Brides! We are planning a honeymoon next summer to Greece, but I am getting married next weekend and we just want a quick getaway before returning back to work. We were...

Future Mrs. Holz, Oct 10, 2016 11
Caitlin
honeymoon locations in november?
Caitlin, on September 28, 2016 at 5:54 PM

What are your suggestions? I feel like it's such a weird time because no place is particularly nice or warm. Our date is 11/4/17 and we probably will wait a week or so until we leave, so that means...

Nancy Taussig, Sep 29, 2016 19
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Wedding park pictures location between Villa Park and Addison!
Shmouni, on July 20, 2016 at 9:42 PM

We are getting married in Villa Park, Il and our reception is in Addison, Il- does anyone know of any good parks along the way to take photos at with the bridal party?

Mrs. Sasswood, Jul 22, 2016 7
Jenny
Day-of-wedding planner
Jenny, on July 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM

Did you have a day-of-coordinator in the city or suburbs that was under $2,000, that did a good job coordinating your wedding day? Everyone I talk to seems to be over $2,000 and we were...

FutureMrs.Dyson, Jul 14, 2016 23
Lolerskates84
2 week Honeymoon - where to go?
Lolerskates84, on June 30, 2016 at 10:16 AM

We're getting married at the end of August and wanted to take 2 weeks for the honeymoon. I originally thought 1 week Italy, 1 week Greece, but feel like 2 countries in 2 weeks is too aggressive. I've...

Swin., Jun 30, 2016 30
JulyPittsburghBride
Italy Honeymoon Initial Plans--Anyone able to give feedback?
JulyPittsburghBride, on June 20, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Hi, ladies! THANK YOU for your encouragement on my last post. I'm feeling more confident. If you are willing to give any feedback on the plans below, I'd really appreciate it. General or specific! One...

Holly, Jun 27, 2016 30
Lolerskates84
How much time to block off for photos?
Lolerskates84, on June 23, 2016 at 3:25 PM

I was originally planning for 2 hrs before the ceremony, then a half hour or so after with family. It looks like we will have to cut an hour out before the ceremony. Is one hour enough time? We will...

Mrs. Britt, Jun 24, 2016 20
ShellyShoe
Fun Brother Sister Song
ShellyShoe, on June 3, 2016 at 9:41 PM

My dad has MS he will be at the wedding but is not able to do a father daughter dance. He uses a walker. I was looking for song ideas for a brother sister dance. It can start out slow but I would like...

ShellyShoe, Jun 20, 2016 5
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Restaurant Venues in Chicagoland
Ashley, on June 20, 2016 at 2:23 PM

Hi! We are looking for suggestions for a restaurant venue in Chicagoland... we will have around 75 guests. We are looking mostly at suburbs since we're looking to keep our cost down. We would like to...

Ashley, Jun 20, 2016 3
nid
Reasonable Wedding planner suggestions
nid, on June 16, 2016 at 11:11 AM

I'm trying to find a planner for under 2000.00 I'm coming across 5000 to 10,000 so if you know anyone reasonable please let me know that's in Chicago area thanks!

ChicagoJS, Jun 16, 2016 8
nid
Chicago venue for 100 guests
nid, on June 12, 2016 at 9:57 AM

We have a budget of 50,000 for the entire wedding is it feasible to this in downtown Chicago?

Aneta Sawicki, Sep 25, 2016 29
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