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Deborah
Soul Street Collective band
Deborah, on September 10, 2019 at 12:50 AM

I used this band for my husband birthday and they were great

Deborah, Sep 10, 2019 403
Mackenzie
Engagement photo location
Mackenzie, on September 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM

Hello!I am having i difficult time finding a location for our october engagement photos. We are having them in central Illinois. Any ideas?

Cara, Sep 4, 2019 3 93
Heather
Wedding on a budget
Heather, on August 1, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Where are some cool free or low cost places to get married we are wanting a country, rustic themed wedding?

Dee, Aug 29, 2019 8 662
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Affordable hacienda style reception
Jonathan, on June 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM

We are looking for a hacienda style location that can fit 125-150 people for a reception - we initially looked in Puerto Rico and loved it, but flights have gotten unreasonably expensive so are back...

Andrea, Aug 25, 2019 4 1,271
Jessie
Chicago Suburbs Catering
Jessie, on July 30, 2019 at 12:47 PM

Hey all! I’ve booked my venue for the Highland Park Community House on 10/10/2020! I’m having trouble finding good prices with full staffing for the venue. Does anyone have any recommendations for...

Andrea, Aug 25, 2019 3 123
PrincessLawrence
Getting Married Chicago or Suburbs?
PrincessLawrence, on April 2, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Hello my Chicago friends! I wanted to start a fun chat with all of us! I was wondering where are you getting married? Navy Pier? Ship? A beautiful spot in the suburbs? What from here are you...

Andrea, Aug 24, 2019 63 3,007 1
Ashley
Couples getting married on April 25, 2020 in Illinois
Ashley, on February 22, 2019 at 12:57 AM

April 25th 2020 wedding! At the allure on the lake in Chesterton!

Renay, Aug 22, 2019 4 78
Jackie
Marriage license
Jackie, on August 15, 2019 at 9:30 PM

We’re getting married in Illinois where license is valid for 60 days. We’re hoping to go tomorrow, 49 days out. Worried about our work schedules and using all our vacation days for honeymoon, but is...

Sinéad, Aug 16, 2019 1 62
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August 15, 2020 - outdoor in Illinois
Brooke, on July 3, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Hello ladies! I am having my wedding reception at a pavilion in the Galena Territories (Illinois) on August 15, 2020. We plan on having extra ice/water/drinks, there are ceiling fans along the rafters...

Tracy, Aug 13, 2019 3 96
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Hair Stylist(s) Needed **urgent**
Brianna, on August 6, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Hi all! Hoping to hear some of your favorite hairstylists in the Chicagoland area. Our wedding is October 19, 2019 and have a group of 8-10 ladies to get ready. Who did you use ?! Drop in the comments...

Thea, Aug 8, 2019 3 97
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Non-traditional Chicagoland Wedding Venues
Shaylyn, on July 17, 2019 at 10:45 AM

Hi~ My fiance and I are looking for a wedding venue for Fall 2021 that's all-in under or around 15-18k (fees,taxes, ceremony, reception space, food and alcohol). We have about 120-135 guests on our...

Shaylyn, Aug 7, 2019 5 2,194
Denika
Can anyone recommend some venues in Chicago or the Chicago area that allow byo catering(or offer good bbq catering options)??
Denika, on June 19, 2019 at 4:02 PM

I'm planning a 100 guest wedding and I'm hoping for a loft or gallery venue that would let me have casual buffet style bbq. I have always wanted a specific restaurant(Smoque) to do the catering for...

Samantha, Aug 2, 2019 5 558
Anna
Couples getting married on December 18, 2020 in Illinois
Anna, on July 28, 2019 at 12:49 PM

Ever since I was little my mom would talk about how gorgeous and stunning Christmas weddings are. She is one of the best decorators I’ve ever met and would go into beautiful detail of how she would...

Clíodhna, Jul 29, 2019 1 78
Emma
Couples getting married on March 21, 2021 in Illinois
Emma, on July 26, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Hello 👋 what venues are y’all looking at?

Clíodhna, Jul 29, 2019 1 57
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Need help with venues in Illinois
Toya, on July 22, 2019 at 12:51 PM

Hello everyone, I just recently got engaged and I am looking for a venue that allows you to bring your own liquor possibly food that is not so expensive. I have looked at banquet halls and hotels the...

Rebecca, Jul 28, 2019 6 118
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Photography and videography
Nicole, on July 16, 2019 at 11:26 AM

Has anyone used Eivans photography and videography? I have been getting mixed reviews

Clíodhna, Jul 18, 2019 4 627
Alejandra
Centerpiece rentals Chicago?
Alejandra, on July 17, 2019 at 11:53 AM

Debating on whether to rent or buy centerpieces. I am leaning more towards renting but I am also on a budget. Anyone know any good vendors that offer centerpiece rentals in the Chicago/Chicago suburbs...

Clíodhna, Jul 18, 2019 2 155
Caitlin
Wedding officiant near Rockford, Il?
Caitlin, on July 15, 2019 at 4:51 PM

Any recommendations?

Clíodhna, Jul 16, 2019 1 184
Meredith
Issues with Shedd
Meredith, on July 2, 2019 at 6:43 PM

Chicago brides! Has anyone had an issues in the initial stages with planning their wedding with Shedd Aquarium? I was told that our event proposal was supposed to be to me Friday last week and...

FutureStephD, Jul 3, 2019 3 308
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Chicago Photographer help!
Marina, on June 29, 2019 at 9:21 AM

Anyone have recommendations for Chicago photographers and videographers?? I thought I had my pick but then I found out some stuff about the company and now I’m back to square one. Also what price...

FutureStephD, Jul 1, 2019 2 275
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