Discussions from Illinois Planning

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....

Is anyone getting married in June worried about having to reschedule?! My venue hasn’t said anything yet but I’ve heard others in my area are.

I've started the search for an outdoor wedding ceremony spot in the Chicago area (ideally west suburbs) if we need to reschedule our June wedding, just in case. We still want to actually get married...

Our wedding is September 6 and I get that we still have months to go, but I’m starting to worry if I should start thinking about rescheduling. At least have some kind of plan B in mind....

My FH and I have a reception budget of $6000 and we are in Bolingbrook, Illinois. We are paying for our entire wedding ourselves. And don't have the ability to get help for it financially. We...