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In this styled shoot we took inspiration from the style of Vaudeville, and created a glamor, glitz, and show stopping wedding with the vintage qualities of the 1920’s. Vaudeville was very popular in the US from the 1880’s to the 1930’s. Originally it was comedy without psychological or moral intentions, and it would typically include performances such as magic, dance, stunt performers, burlesque, and more. In our shoot, we wanted to incorporate as many performance spectacles as we could. The Logan Theatre where we took the photos, was built in 1915 and became “The Logan Theatre” in 1922. It still has it’s vintage charm, and we knew it would be the perfect place to capture the feel of the 1920’s.

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Congrats! You just got engaged! If you live in Chicago, or possibly have a strong connection to the city, you might want to take your engagement photos in the Windy City. Here are some of our personal Favorite Chicago Engagement Photo Locations. Don’t quite believe us? We also asked some of our preferred photographers their favorite spots as well!

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As warmer temperatures are returning and vaccines are being distributed, we can look forward to hosting events again with 150+ guests. Look forward to celebrating again with all your friends and family! As an Event Planner in Chicago, and Miami I see a lot of venues with different styles, capacities, and vibes. Always choose the venue that makes you sing, but if you are stuck finding a venue that can hold your 150 guests in Chicago, here is our personal Top 10 Best Chicago Wedding Venues for 150 Guests

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As wedding planners in Miami and Chicago, we see a lot of venues! There are many different types of venues, and there will be a certain appeal to some based on your vision. Choose the venue that speaks to you and fits in your budget, but here are our Top 10 Miami Venues that are super unique!

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We are event planners based in Chicago who have pivoted our in person event planning business to a virtual party company who plans virtual corporate events and office parties! Here is an easy checklist for you to help you celebrate with your team virtually in a fun and organized way!

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All of these wedding venues have a great outdoor space, but can easily transition to an indoor space if needed. My wedding planning clients have found these to be among the best in Chicago.

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A beautiful, artistic and romantic wedding styled shoot at a historic mansion in Chicago! We took inspiration from Art Nouveau to create the concept and design for this styled wedding.

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My name is Laura, I’m the owner of Fierce Productions, a wedding and event planning production company based in Chicago that plans events all around the world. I get asked all the time about the meaning of Fierce and why we named our company Fierce Productions. Sometimes people mistake the word Fierce for a negative connotation like “mean or scary”. That is a very old definition of this word.

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As wedding and event planners in Chicago and all over the country - one of the biggest wedding planning mistakes we see couples make is not starting their planning process with a budget! Unless you have an unlimited budget for your event or celebration, you need to put pen to paper and plan how you’re going to spend your money. We know money talk and decision making can stress folks out to the point where they avoid it all together. But trust us, the last thing you want is to avoid this very important discussion. Avoiding this topic can lead to indecision, stress and paying for something that may not be a priority! It’s better to set your expectations before you sign a contract rather than being surprised at the amount of money you spent after your wedding! Below are tips to help you plan your perfect wedding budget!

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4 easy steps to create your perfect Holiday tablescape! We share our favorite Black, Woman and LGBTQ+ owned Chicago businesses to help you create a fabulous tablescape that guests will remember for years to come!

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There are all kinds of people who get married! The experience of wedding planning as an LGBTQ+ couple is not always the same experience that a straight couple has. As a wedding planner that’s based in Chicago and plans weddings all over the country I have worked with all kinds of couples and I have heard the experiences of LGBTQ+ couples. In addition, the wedding industry is extremely binary, even today. Many publications, blogs, vendors, documents have binary language. Many vendors are not educated about gender pronouns. Marketing for weddings is also binary - there are often photos of white, straight, cis-gendered couples on social media and publications. When LGBTQ+ people and people of color don’t see themselves represented it can make wedding planning very challenging.

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Are you looking to host a totally spooky Halloween event during this totally crazy Pandemic Halloween season!? Read below for some FIERCE Halloween Party Planning tips in six easy steps from our team of professional wedding and event planners in Chicago and Miami!

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I am a wedding planner in Chicago and Miami and I am getting a LOT of questions about wedding planning during the Covid-19 pandemic and whether couples who are just getting engaged should plan for a 2021 wedding. Here are some frequently asked questions that we see that might help you make your decision! Some couples are opting for a small wedding in 2021 with a big party in 2022, some are just shooting for 2022.

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Allie and Victor’s wedding in New Orleans had a tropical, colorful flair at Vogue’s most instagram-able hotel: The Catahoula Hotel. Allie, the bride is originally from New Orleans and is a fabulous wedding photographer that has worked with us many times! She did all of the photos of owner Laura Reitsma's headshots that you see on our website and Instagram

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