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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 3,659 6
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

Lynnie, Mar 18, 2024 6 365
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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 63
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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 6
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 40
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 25
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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 19
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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 68
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Affordable food options help!
Iris, on January 31, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Hello fellow bride and grooms! Spring 2024 couple here looking for a couple of affordable and tasty food options for a North side of Chicago wedding. Open to suggestions we are thinking of a taco bar,...

Iris, Jan 31, 2023 50
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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?

Lauren, Nov 28, 2022 2 537
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Mother/son & Stepmom/son
Destini, on July 30, 2018 at 5:25 PM

Help!! Ok so my fh doesn't have a great relationship with his mom... He has a better one with his unofficial step mom... So we are trying to pick songs for both that won't offend each other.

Diane, Nov 9, 2022 5 6,165
Sara
Food Truck Venue in Chicago?
Sara, on October 6, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Hi All! Interested in hosting a more casual-feel Welcome Party the night before our wedding, as we have a TON of guests traveling from out of town. We thought it could be fun to have a food truck or 2...

Sara, Oct 6, 2022 92
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...

Michael, Sep 28, 2022 2 120
Cindy
Photographers
Cindy, on March 29, 2022 at 8:02 AM

How did everyone pick their photographers? I feel like I go on the websites and they all look the same. We want a photographer that is willing to have fun with our wedding party to make the picture...

Sara, Aug 16, 2022 4 100
Angela
rainy wedding 8/20/2022
Angela, on August 14, 2022 at 7:40 PM

HELP! our wedding is this Saturday and it is most likely going to rain. We are In the Glendale heights area and have unlimited stops with the limo but Garfield conservatory is already booked. Anyone...

Michael, Aug 15, 2022 3 88
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Can't Find What I'm Looking For
Julia, on April 27, 2022 at 3:25 PM

I'm still in the VERY early stages of wedding planning, so date and everything is flexible and nor until 2023, but I've been looking into reception venues. I think we pretty much know where the...

Michelle, Jun 27, 2022 2 56
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In-home alterations
Elizabeth, on June 17, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Hello, Anyone know of a tailor who will do in-home alterations in the Chicagoland area? My mother is recovering from a severe illness and has limited mobility. Thank you!

Lynnie, Jun 21, 2022 1 23
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Pickup for byob from Binny’s? (chicago)
Megan, on April 21, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Hi everyone! We’re getting married in Chicago this summer, and plan on using Binny’s. They will drop off the booze with our caterer, but do not offer same-day pickup. Any ideas on how we can organize...

Grace, Jun 2, 2022 2 90
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Groom’s cake
Sarah, on May 25, 2022 at 3:28 AM

All Illinois brides 😁 I’m looking to do a grooms cake, something special for my fiancé, does anyone have recommendations of bakeries that will do that without costing an arm and a leg? Thank you!!

Lynnie, May 26, 2022 1 21
Amanda
Wedding Stationery
Amanda, on February 3, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Where can I find inexpensive wedding stationery that includes save the date, invitations, rsvp cards and thank you cards? I’ve found some in minted but it’s almost $180. and includes other...

C.o.w., May 12, 2022 2 69
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