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Hillary
Some Good News?
Hillary, on March 30, 2020 at 10:34 PM

So FH and I totally missed out on getting our marriage license for our April 25th wedding before everything shut down. We had already postponed to September but we still wanted to get married on our...

Laura, Mar 31, 2020 6 329 2
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June 20th wedding fears
Sam, on March 18, 2020 at 7:50 PM

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.

Savannah, Mar 30, 2020 5 244 1
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Covid Plan b - Outdoor Ceremony Location in Chicago Area
Lauren, on March 23, 2020 at 11:54 AM

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...

Jo, Mar 26, 2020 3 264
Katerina
Worried about September wedding among the Covid-19
Katerina, on March 22, 2020 at 1:32 PM

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....

Laura, Mar 24, 2020 1 411
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Budget Reception - Need Advice
Rose, on January 24, 2020 at 5:15 PM

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...

Jasie, Mar 23, 2020 11 547
Stephanie
Lingerie Shopping
Stephanie, on March 22, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Hello! I’m looking for places to go shopping for lingerie. I was hoping to take two of my closest gals with me for some opinions, but not sure where to go. Or is there an online shop where I could...

Stephanie, Mar 22, 2020 4 304
Pamela
September 2020 wedding
Pamela, on March 13, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Is anyone with a wedding date on September cancelling their wedding?

Pamela, Mar 20, 2020 5 522 2
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Need ideas for affordable wedding dresses in the Chicago suburbs
Pam, on March 5, 2020 at 2:05 PM

I'm coming in from out of town to take my daughter dress shopping. Her budget is 1500 and we are trying to find the best places to go in the Chicago suburbs, she lives in the city. All suggestions...

Andrea, Mar 14, 2020 4 485
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Videographer in Chicago for Pakistani wedding
Anam, on March 10, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Hi, I’m getting married in June 2020 and need a wedding videographer that has experience shooting a Pakistani/Indian style wedding. Please let me know if there are any good recommendations. I don’t...

Nikki, Mar 12, 2020 2 178
Angela
Day of Coordinator
Angela, on March 10, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Looking for recommendations for day of coordinators that are within my budget of no more than $1300 or so in the suburbs of Chicago. Wedding is in May 2021, would also be a perk if they start...

Nikki, Mar 12, 2020 3 417
Charity
Choosing a bridal shop....crystal Bride or Here Comes the Bride?
Charity, on March 8, 2020 at 9:04 PM

LADIES!! I am trying to decide which shop to order my wedding dress from. I have it all picked and these are the only 2 bridal shops around with my dress. I would like to hear any stories of...

Clíodhna, Mar 11, 2020 3 441
Rebecca
March 14, 2020
Rebecca, on March 29, 2019 at 6:01 AM

We're getting married March 14 2020! Anyone else getting married in March?

Danica, Mar 6, 2020 2 237
Nicole
George Street Photo & Video
Nicole, on February 26, 2020 at 8:53 AM

Has anyone booked with George Street and not satisfied with their photos? I know they have photographers all over the U.S. but I’m specifically posting in IL because we hired a photographer from...

Clíodhna, Mar 3, 2020 1 233
Angela
Arrowhead Golf Club
Angela, on February 27, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Has anyone had or is planning their wedding at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton? Or has been to a wedding at the venue recently?

Clíodhna, Mar 2, 2020 3 61
Dionte
Looking for options for Vegan Wedding Cake
Dionte, on February 24, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Hey everyone, we are looking for a vegan wedding cake that looks and tastes amazing!! Our venue is in Tinley Park Illinois and would love to have suggestions or recommendations for bakeries!! Thanks

Dionte, Feb 27, 2020 2 98 1
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Venue In Chicago, IL and Surrounding Areas
Alexandra, on February 9, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Hello all, I am looking for a venue or a restaurant where we can have a vow renewal with only 20 people. We do not have a big budget as my husband is in the Army and I am a stay at home mom.

Kristen, Feb 23, 2020 9 418
Erika
Chicago suburbs venues
Erika, on February 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Hi everyone! My FH and I are looking for wedding venues in the west/northwest suburbs of Chicago or Lake Geneva/WI but most of the places are either too expensive or holds at least 120 people. We’re...

Clíodhna, Feb 20, 2020 2 123
Kayla
Looking for local photographer
Kayla, on December 16, 2019 at 7:58 AM

We are looking for a local photographer. Someone in the Chicago burbs who doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! We are having a barn wedding, super laid back and just fun! I don’t need a 3,000 photographer

Britt, Feb 18, 2020 8 565
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Henna Night - where in Chicago?
Serena, on February 10, 2020 at 1:40 AM

Hi! We're estimating about 500 people for our henna night celebration and wanted to find a place that offers us to bring the alcohol and food. Other than Bristol Palace and the Holiday Inn in Skokie,...

Clíodhna, Feb 14, 2020 2 511
Marco
20 year vow renewal
Marco, on February 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM

How do you start planning a w0 year vow renewal

Javette, Feb 13, 2020 3 248 1
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