Discussions from Illinois Planning

I would like to know if there are any Beautiful venues that Allow me to in my own food in illinois

Has anyone eloped or know of a great place to elope in the Chicagoland area? I would LOVE some elopement inspiration pictures or suggestions for location. We are deciding between having just the two...

Best or worst photographer? Its so hard to decide.

So we have our mindset we are having a brunch wedding. We are looking into sept/oct 2022 in Chicago area. I really would like our wedding to be in a hotel for the convenience of our guest. No drinking...

Hi, My venue is White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, Il. I was wondering if anyone has booked hotel blocks near this area. What was your experience with the hotel? Hoping to find one with a free...

Hey! Any ideas for rustic/barn - type venues (think fall season) that is inexpensive near Midwest; Illinois / Indiana?

So our original date was set for 5/22/2021. We were fortunate enough to pick that date before COVID hit, but as things are getting closer we have decided to postpone until 11/06/2021. Because we are...

Hi. I'm in Texas but I'm moving to Chicago next Summer and we are having our wedding at The Grove Redfield Estate. I wanted to know if anyone is booked with them or have had their wedding there. I...

Hi all! I’ve researched 20 photographers on our receptions must use vendor list for a downtown Chicago wedding in 2021. While most photographers were +$5500 for two photographers 8 hours, TWA...

Good afternoon ladies the theme for my wedding is Bonnie and Clyde. We are wanting to Wanted poster type invitations does anyone know were I can have these made or a way I can make them on my own?

Hello brides! We have tight budget of $5000 to $6000 for our WHOLE wedding but we can´t seem to find many venues in Illinois that includes food and alcohol for under $3500 ( or...

Hi, We are trying to book wedding transportation (preferably a party bus) for pictures only in Chicago. I’m running into the issue where it’s a 3-4 hour minimum, and we only need 1.5-2. Has anyone run...

Hi, Is anyone contracted to have their wedding/reception at White Pines in Illinois, 2021? I'm curious as to what accommodations they are making during the pandemic.

Hi everyone, This is a long shot but does anyone recommend a photographer/videographer in Chicago, Illinois?

Hey there! I live in Schaumburg and scheduled engagement photos for Sunday morning in St Charles. It is super last minute, but I’m hoping to possibly find someone for hair/makeup early in the morning....

Hello ladies, I wanted to know if anyone has used Concept One Wedding Photography? And if so what is your feedback? I'm currently thinking about using them and just want to know if anyone else have...

Hi everyone! I have a two-part question for Chicagoans. 1. I'm planning my wedding for July 2022 and I've started looking into the cost of renting chairs for an outdoor ceremony in Chicago. I'm...

Hello everyone, I need recommendations, preferably if you live in Chicago, to where I can start looking for bridesmaid dresses. I still have so long to go, but I like to get a feel of where I should...

Are there any 2020 Fall/Winter brides in Chicago that have booked with The Zephyr? I have questions.