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Jane
Illinois Brides! Let’s be friends!
Jane, on December 29, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Hi everyone!! Where are my Illinois brides?? Let’s be friends!! We were supposed to be 10/17/2020 in NYC, then we escaped New York and moved our wedding to 5/15/2021 in Illinois. We’re deciding by...

Tonya, Jun 29, 2022 143 5,207 6
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Fun Venues
Katie, on April 13, 2026 at 10:31 AM

Hi All! We are looking for a venue that has things to do at it - does not have to be traditional as we are planning to get married ahead of time and have more of an open house. There is a venue in...

Katie, Apr 13, 2026 13
Brianda
Venue Search Chicago for 2023
Brianda, on September 28, 2022 at 12:12 PM

Heyyyy Everyone! New to wedding wire! I’m a DIY bride! & im trying to have as an affordable wedding possible! I’m looking for a BYOB alcohol- open catering venue for 250 guest with a dance floor...

Jack, Mar 26, 2026 2 643
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Luxury Car Rental
Noel, on January 14, 2022 at 8:54 AM

Hello everyone, I’m getting married 4/29/2022 and we are looking for a good transportation service. I am trying to find a luxury car and driver. Please offer recommendations for the chicago suburbs

Jamieowen, Nov 17, 2025 1 602
Jamie
Getting married
Jamie, on September 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Well we are finally getting married this time and we are happy as we can be

Jamie, Sep 30, 2025 25
Jessica
Planning milestones
Jessica, on September 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Cake tasting 😊

Michael, Feb 15, 2025 3 824
Tineshia
Any Chicago Photographers?
Tineshia, on January 26, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Hey y’all, I am searching for Chicago photographers, who are available in June for a photo shoot. Please let me know of any recommendations. Thanks.

Albany, Jan 24, 2025 4 459
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All inclusive venues near Chicago under 20k?!
Isabel, on May 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Hello! Newly engaged and struggling to find somewhere to have a wedding. We are in Aurora suburbs but willing to look within an hour away! We wanted the price point of 20k to include venue, food and...

Karrissa, Dec 30, 2024 2 718
Jennifer
Photo locations near Addison
Jennifer, on December 19, 2017 at 10:40 PM

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...

Mallory, Oct 17, 2024 1 282
Tonya
Garden of the gods!
Tonya, on June 29, 2022 at 9:31 PM

This is my wedding spot June 28,2023! I am having a hard time finding a photographer in that are! Does anyone know any to recommend? I tried doing the search on here for that area but didn’t see any

Belinda, Sep 15, 2024 7 814
Shannon
Looking to rent a hedge wall for our reception
Shannon, on May 23, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Hi all Chicago brides! My husband and I are getting married in October 2021 and have been looking for assistance with decor for our reception. I really want to rent a hedge wall and put a neon sign on...

Ryan, Sep 5, 2024 6 687
Katerina
Your thoughts on fake cakes
Katerina, on June 15, 2021 at 11:49 AM

Hi ladies, What are your thoughts on fake cakes? Not everyone can afford a real cake for thousands of dollars unfortunately (including me), but want a really pretty cake lol if you could rent a cake...

Veronica, Jun 19, 2024 14 1,490
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Live wedding painter or illustrator in Chicago
Lindsey, on October 13, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Does anyone know of or have worked with a live wedding painter or illustrator in the Chicago area?

Komal, Jun 16, 2024 2 1,104
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Ranch/barn
Adriana, on April 5, 2024 at 12:23 AM

Anyone know great ranches or barn style venues looking to be able to bring my own liquor and food.

Adriana, Apr 5, 2024 585
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Berry Chantilly Copycat Cake?
Chris, on December 5, 2023 at 4:51 PM

I'm on the hunt for the perfect wedding cake for us. I want the Whole Foods berry chantilly cake, BUT I also really want a 2-tier textured icing cake (sort of like the picture below). Apparently,...

Audra, Mar 6, 2024 1 706
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byo venue for Intimate wedding Reception
Chioma, on January 30, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Hello I’m having an intimate wedding reception (Civil Cetemony) for 60 guests I’m looking for a venue that can accommodate that size and also allows us to bring outside catering and alcohol. I’m...

Chioma, Jan 30, 2024 81
Katelyn
Marriage license
Katelyn, on October 9, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Hey! So my husband and I had just gotten married in September 16th in Will county Illinois and left for our honeymoon very early the next day. I had someone send in our marriage license about 2 weeks...

Dorothy, Oct 9, 2023 1 496
Kathryn and Ryan
help can't decide on anything.
Kathryn and Ryan, on April 6, 2023 at 7:53 PM

There are so many different types of weddings that can be made, Me and my fiance can't decide on which venue to use or how to decorate. We would like to have a suite for that night any opinions?...

Kathryn and Ryan, Apr 6, 2023 199
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Looking for Wedding Arches
Adrian, on February 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Does anyone know of any wedding arch rentals in Illinois? Or where I can buy one? Not sure what shape we're looking for, just wanted some help/input in finding one Thanks!

Adrian, Feb 20, 2023 586
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Chicago Bachelorette Party - Boat
Rose, on January 11, 2023 at 8:56 AM

I'm planning my friend's bachelorette party in Chicago and she wants to do some kind of boating excursion. Has anyone done this/is doing this for a bachelorette in Chicago? Recommendations on where to...

Rose, Feb 5, 2023 2 627
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