Discussions from Illinois Planning

Can anyone recommend a reliable, affordable florist in Chicago who can quickly provide a quote? Under this quarantine a lot of florists aren’t getting back to me, don’t have standard tall cylinders to...

Help!! I lost my DJ since we postponed our wedding and now I need help finding an Italian DJ for our new wedding date June 12, 2021 Who has also played at Venuti’s where we will be getting married......

We are scheduled to get married on November 7th, in Chicago. Like most 2020 brides I am panicking. My venue wants our second deposit Friday, and I don't know what to do. My future SIL called me...

Stay at home order has been extended until end of May anyone else have August weddings are you guys taking any decisions ? Or waiting it out a little more ?? My bridesmaids nor groomsmen have had...

Hey all! Our wedding is planned for 8/8/2020 in the burbs of Chicago and I have literally no idea what to. Our guest list is 270 people and I've really been looking forward to this. But now it is so...

Hello everybody! My wedding date has not been postponed yet, but I received an email from my venue stating that the IL governor is going to make a decision on weddings on May 30th (I’m assuming for...

Hi, I am relatively new to this. Just say there was a date twins section. Congrats!

How’s everyone holding up? I’m so conflicted. I know everyone else is feeling the same but I want to vent to someone other than family 🤣 I’m supposed to get married in about 90 days (7/25). Really...

I believe I deserve it we get married after we dating first sounds good 👌

Any Illinois brides getting married late summer? Wondering what you doing and if you are rescheduling. Thanks!

My wedding date is supposed to be June 12, 2020. But I don’t know where things are standing ! We didn’t send out invites but everyone is asking what we’re gonna do. I cancelled my shower. What’s...

How did you COVID couples navigate the wedding license process? This is the part of planning that I am least familiar with, but we plan to elope and make it official on that date - whether it is...

Hey y’all! Our wedding isn’t until next summer, but I just discovered how beautiful the Crystal Botanical Gardens are at Navy Pier and would LOVE to do our wedding photos there. Does anyone know how...

Hey beautiful brides to be! My wedding is June 27 and I am still moving forward as planned but do have a backup date set next year! I do not want to get married next year but all Saturdays are...

Hi! I am wondering where to shop for mother of the bride and groom attire? We will have my mom, his mom, and my stepmom and they will all be wearing the same color, so I’m not sure where would be best...

So I know I’m behind on my planning! I recently lost my venue and had to secure another one last week. With everything going on my job is considered non essential so I’m not working and freaking out...

Hi all- I have been researching and looking at photos of various artist. In all honesty, they all look the same now. How did you pick or how are you going about picking a makeup artist? Any...

Hi all, I am trying to figure out the best place to shop for bridesmaid dresses. I want the Ladies to all be in navy chiffon dress but various styles. I’m having trouble finding a place that meets my...

Hi everyone - looking to do engagement pictures in Lincoln Park sometime in May. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks for your help!!

My wedding is June 6th in the outer Chicago suburbs. My fiance and I are seriously considering postponing our wedding to the end of August, especially since a lot of our guests are traveling....