Discussions from Illinois Planning

Would love some suggestions for a venue for a brunch wedding in Chicago or the Chicago suburbs for around 100 people. Thank you in advance!

I don't talk to my side of the family and my SO's family had non traditional weddings (at home in the backyard type deal) His parents want us to ask recently married people (or people planning) what...

HI everyone, i moved to Aurora,il 3 years ago and i am newly engaged, this whole thing is new to me, i dont know anyone who has ever had a wedding so my advice group is non existent...lol...... i...

Anyone have suggestions on where to take engagement photos in Chicago?? I’ve seen the typical places but anything unique?

How much would someone in Chicago say is typical for floral arrangements and reception decorations? I just received a quote for 11,000!!! I nearly died at that. I did not want to spend over 3,500. Any...

Hey friends! We're looking at doing a really short and sweet wedding ceremony this upcoming January. I'd love to have it on museum campus in Chicago, but I can't find any pictures of it being done....

Looking for shops that have dress under $800, with an area of Schaumburg Naperville Aurora. Any leads will help. I will be going the David’s bridal this Saturday to start looking

Good morning brides. I'm wondering where is everyone getting there dress. I'm in Chicago & have 8 months to go & have not found my dress yet. I don't want a David's bridal dress. Any...

Need help with a venue for halloween 2020. Under 1200 preferred. Honestly trying to find anything has become disappointing and making me regret even doing thud. We only have 2000 for everything. Minus...

My wedding budget is $40,000 half of that I would like to spend on just the venue why does it seem so unrealistic to find a venue that includes food and drink for $20,000. I need help!!!...

Hi! We're getting married at the Danada House on April 3, 2021. When talking with a possible photographer today, I started to wonder what the grounds will look like at that time of year. Has anyone...

Where did you ladies throw your bridal showers at? I’m a bridesmaid in my cousins wedding next year. I’m not from the area, but she was looking closer to Tinley Park or Orland for the shower. we’re...

Hello everybody! I am in the Chicagoland area and will be getting married here and I am looking for ideas of what I should expect to spend in the following areas from what other people have seen....

I recently booked Noah's Event Venue in Naperville for July 2019. Has anyone had, or attended an event here? I am looking for any help on vendors, decor and any info and advice with the venue. I have...

As I am looking and venues here in Chicago land area i am finding it very hard to find a price conscious venue with all the bells and whistles with my VERY LOW budget. Can any of you lovely brides to...

Hey has anyone been to any wedding expo's ? I currently live in Arizona but I will be married in 2021 in my hometown of Chicago,Illinois. I am trying to find the likes and dislikes of the wedding...

I was thinking of getting married in Chicago outside some where having just the wedding party. Any thoughts can this be done or would it be the issue with the city. Has anyone else done this before.

Need help finding photographer and videographer. Pictures and video are so important but I also do not want it to be really expensive.

Hi all, we got engaged in June of this year and I was hoping to do our engagement shoot in November-December or do, or possibly January-February of next year. We live in Chicago so that time of year...

Hi I’m Deborah Flint and I’m renewing our 32 year vow renewal on this November 30th, 2019