3 years in the making, Michele and Brad finally got married. Brad and Michele are huge Star Wars fan, and wanted to incorporate as many Star Wars ideas as possible. They added Star Wars figurines into the boutonnieres, had Star Wars donuts, and they even had Storm Troopers at the wedding!!
Read MoreThis shoot was all about connecting back to my family’s culture. I grew up in Miami, and I am Cuban American. The culture, the flavors, the colors, and my abuela have all influenced the kind of design that I love, and execute at Fierce Productions
Read MoreSteph and Ann had a super colorful, PRIDE inspired wedding. There were rainbow props, signs saying “LOVE IS LOVE”, pink deviled eggs, and the couple even changed into sparkles, and a rainbow romper for the reception. It was a special day where they could celebrate their love as an LGBTQ+ couple, and share it with friends and family.
Read MoreKelly and Blue had a tropical wedding with darker color tones. The florals the wedding party had were filled with dark red flowers that popped amongst the dark green palm leaves. The couple even had their first look in the Garfield Park Conservatory to pose amongst the tropical plants, and ended up greeting some chickens along the way. The couple gorgeously exchanged vows at Morgans on Fulton under lightbulb fairy lights, making it a magical moment for guests. During the reception, the tables were decorated with various palm tree leaves, and red menus from RSP Printing.
Read MoreJill and Kate had an intimate wedding at the Lytle House. They wanted to celebrate their love as an LGBTQ+ couple with their closest friends and family. Guests were greeted with various beers, ciders, sodas, and a koozie with a drawing of the couple. The vibe of the celebration was a relaxing “hang out” with family and friends, while the reception was a great party with dancing, food trucks, drag queens, and even a live artist.
Read MoreDerek and Ginny had a glorious moody, vintage wedding in Maine. Though both based in Chicago, Ginny grew up in Maine, and it was also the location where Derek proposed, making it a memorable location for their wedding.
Read MoreChris and Anders had a blue-tiful wedding in a historic mansion! A Tiffany blue one to be exact. As a big fan of Tiffanys, they made sure to incorporate the iconic blue in their design, attire, and even desserts. They wanted to pay homage to Anders’ parents and heritage, by incorporating Brazilian traditions. They served Brazilian food during the reception, and shared a Brazilian treat as a take-away treat. They also made sure paid respect to Ander’s parents by placing a photo of them on the guest table.
Read MoreThis wedding was part of a giveaway we hosted. The pandemic was a negative, and stressful time for a lot of people, and we wanted to say thanks to any “heroes” during the pandemic. The giveaway was hosted on Instagram, and people nominated heroic, engaged friends to win a free wedding! Everyone voted and Salena’s story won. Salena is a frontline worker that works with autistic kids, and had a very special connection with a family’s son in particular. Jess and Salena were never able to have the proper wedding they wanted due to schedules, and then the pandemic. It was such an amazing experience to give this lovely couple something positive to remember in 2020. You can read more about the story on The Daily Herald.
Read MoreAs a wedding planner based in Chicago and plans weddings all over the country, we have worked with all kinds of couples and have heard the experiences of LGBTQ+, multiracial, and multicultural couples. The wedding industry still has a long way to go. Many publications, blogs, vendors, and documents have binary language. Many vendors are not educated about gender pronouns. Marketing for weddings is still often photos of white, straight, cis-gendered couples. When couples don’t see themselves represented it can make wedding planning very challenging and lessen the excitement of the big day.
Read MoreJon and Rajitha wanted to celebrate their love, while also celebrating their cultural and religious differences. They decided to create their own rules and host a ceremony that incorporated elements of Jon’s Jewish heritage, and Rajitha’s Hindu culture.
Read MoreKatherine and Brian had a gorgeous summer wedding in Chicago. One of the main design elements was the color “green”. They had accents of green in their stationary, attire, reception party, and even at their venue. The natural greenery of Lincoln Park made the wedding so much more picturesque. They got married underneath the Boardwalk Pavilion, which provided the perfect amount of shade and open views. Not to mention, the couple shared their first kiss as a married couple right in front of the gorgeous Chicago skyline. Once the ceremony was complete, the party moved to the expansive Cafe Brauer and danced the night away!
Read MoreRin (they/she) and Lindsay (she/they) were supposed to get married during the pandemic, but instead of cancelling, they postponed their big celebration to 2021 and had a smaller elopement at Big Delicious Planet!
Read MoreLook 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 300 guests in Chicago, here is our personal Top 10 Best Chicago Wedding Venues for 300 Guests.
Read MoreIf you are getting married in Miami, you will probably want to book a venue with a gorgeous outdoor space, and enjoy the Miami sun. When considering your venue, make sure to also think about a possible rain plan. Weather is unfortunately uncontrollable, so make sure you also fall in love with the venue’s rain plan. As a wedding planner based in Miami and Chicago, we see lots of venues. Here are some of our favorite venues in Miami with an outdoor space.
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