What to Expect During the Wedding Rehearsal

As Chicago-based wedding planners, the Fierce Productions team will support you every step of the way. A major perk of booking us, whether for full planning or just coordination, is that we guide you through your wedding rehearsal.

So, what exactly is a wedding rehearsal? Well, it’s when you practice the wedding ceremony a day early! The purpose is to make sure everyone is on the same page, so the actual ceremony goes as smoothly as possible.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about wedding rehearsals:

5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking

When booking your wedding photographer, you may think “oh it’s just photos, it doesn’t matter who we book it will all be the same”. Well…there’s actually quite an art to photography, and you want to make sure you find the perfect match to your vision. Some photographers excel with the dark and dramatic, some excel with the bright and colorful. Especially if you do first looks, you will be with your photographer for most of the day, so you want to make sure it’s someone you’ll get along with. As skilled wedding planners based in Chicago, we are match makers with photographers and clients. That being said, here are a few questions you should ask your photographer before booking them:

5 Chicago Venues with City Skyline Views

We get it, the Chicago Skyline is gorgeous! As Chicago Wedding Planners, we always love those sunny clear blue sky days. It’s truly the most iconic way to say “Chicago Wedding.” We have designed, and coordinated tons of weddings in the city, and we never get tired of it. From our experience, here are personal 5 favorite venues with views of the skyline.

Things to Ask Your Wedding Venue Before Booking

Beyond a wedding planner, your venue is the first vendor you should book. Maybe you have your dream venue. Maybe you have no idea what your want. That’s ok. Just keep in mind, no matter how you feel towards a venue, there are a lot of small details, and things you should consider before booking the venue. As expert wedding planners, we have supported clients from the very beginning, and have toured many venues with them. Here are a few questions you should ask your venue before 100% committing (even if it is your dream venue):

6 Unique and Unforgettable Wedding Venues in Chicago

At Fierce Productions, we thrive on crafting distinctive experiences. We celebrate the unconventional and unique, passionately curating events that transcend traditional boundaries. Your chosen venue isn't just a backdrop; it's a canvas to enhance and elevate the essence of your special day. Explore our curated selection of unique Chicago wedding venues that epitomize our commitment to extraordinary celebrations.

Jamie and Jared's Luscious, “Fecund”, Disco Wedding

Jamie and Jared had a lovely destination wedding in Chicago, filled with subtle, yet romantic nods to their relationship. Living in LA, they chose to host their wedding in Chicago because not only was it where Jamie was born, but it was also a perfect middle ground for families coming from both the east and west coast. They knew they needed to hire an event planner to assist from afar.

Rachel and Daniel's Rock and Roll Barn Wedding

This unexpected Rock n’roll wedding took place in a barn in the middle of farm land Illinois. As Chicago and Miami wedding planners, we love taking a traditional venue and flipping it on its head. Instead of the expected designs you associate with a barn (rustic tables, mason jars and baby’s breath) we produced a glitzy, glamorous, tattoo and sparkle inspired Rock n’ Roll Wedding.

The Most Stressful Parts of a Wedding Day (And How To Combat Them)

We have coordinated, planned, and designed many weddings, so we understand what elements of planning are more fun, and those that are a bit….less fun. Here are a few classic moments of wedding planning that can be a bit more stressful, and tactics you can use to limit the stress.

Top Micro-Wedding Venues in Chicago: Perfect Settings for Intimate Celebrations

As Chicago wedding planners, we know a lot about the wedding industry in Chicago. We even were able to adapt from the pandemic, and design a ton of micro-weddings. We know which venues are perfect for those more intimate wedding celebrations. If you are looking to host a wedding celebration with under 100 people, here are some of our top micro-wedding venues in Chicago.

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