Guests were invited to an ancient Indian palace-themed sangeet that featured as the focal point a graphic printed screen that resembled the inside of an ancient palace.

Sangeet, Traditional, Family, Decor, Ceremony, Cultural, PreWedding, Event, IndianMichelle Cox-VergaraAugust 1, 2023Waterford BanquetsWaterford Banquets, Claudio Jo Photography, M4U Events, Siblana Events

Infuse Your Wedding with HME

Wedding season is here, and more and more couples are looking for ways to incorporate their favorite plant. Click to see some classy ideas from High-minded Events.

Tips & Tricks, Infuse, Cannabis, Event, Unique, Experience, Cigar, Vape BarMichelle CoxJune 26, 2023Highminded Events

Big Delicious Planet Rehearsal Dinner

“For our rehearsal dinner, I wanted to highlight the farm-to-table experience at Big Delicious Planet. Our rehearsal was at the end of September, so I wanted to lean into the late summer/beginning of Autumn feeling with the linens and tones of the decor.”

Rehearsal, Dinner, Chicago, Intimate, Relaxed, Family, EventMichelle Cox-VergaraApril 11, 2023Big Delicious PlanetBig Delicious Planet, bbj latavola, Anna Zajac Weddings

Café Brauer In The Fall, A Perfect Chicago Venue - WIPA Chicago’s Most Recent Educational Event

Check out the most recent WIPA Chicago event at Cafe Brauer. Brandee Gaar, the featured speaker for the evening, taught the group about the importance and benefits of Instagram reels.

Event, WIPA, Networking, Vendor, Lincoln ParkNicole FaulsDecember 9, 2022Cafe Brauer, Tigerlily Events, Steve's Flower Market, Brandee Gaar, Alexandra Lee Photography, Our Wedding Movie, Fig Media, bbj latavola

A Grah Shanti in Chicago

The Grah Shanti is a pre-wedding ritual typically performed a few days before the wedding with the intent of removing any obstacles the couple may face.

Grah Shanti, Hindu, Indian, Traditional, Wedding Traditions, Colorful, Event, Multicultural, OutdoorsNicole FaulsDecember 2, 2022Ed and Aileen Photography

The Flower Guy Bron at The Quadrangle Club - A WIPA Chicago Event

At the last WIPA Chicago event at The Quadrangle Club of University of Chicago we were honored to welcome The Flower Guy Bron to talk all about referability, something we could all use lessons in.

WIPA, Vendor, Networking, Event, ChicagoMichelle CoxOctober 19, 2022The Quadrangle ClubWIPA, ECBG Cake Studio, The University of Chicago, Sophy Hotel, Ashley Frye Studio, BeatMix, Gerber + Scarpello Weddings, The Flower Guy Bron

HAPPY TIERS AND HAPPY TEARS - The ECBG Cake Studio Reveal Party!

Alert the press! ECBG Cake Studio has been in its forever home for A WHOLE YEAR! Since 2017 ECBG has been renting kitchen space from others, but now we are able to showcase our Cake Studio!

Event, Curator - Cake/Dessert, Cake/Dessert, Vendor, Vendor SpotlightNicole FaulsSeptember 15, 2022ECBG Cake Studio, Clover Events, Millennium Moments, bbj latavola, Fig Media, Alex Brown Hair, tricia clarke makeup, entertaining, tokyo nails, susie in the stars

Digging Deep at The Arbory with Karen Taeyaerts - A WIPA Chicago event

Check out this recent WIPA event at The Arbory. WIPA stands for Wedding International Professional Association, and the Chicago chapter is one with some of the most impactful, influential, and talented vendors in the whole city.

Networking, Event, WIPA, Vendor, Warehouse, Modern, Industrial, Chic, ChicagoMichelle CoxAugust 17, 2022ECBG Cake Studio, WIPA, Fig Media, The Arbory, LullaBelle Design, Kehoe Designs, Entertaining Company, Karen TaeYaerts

Neon Oktoberfest Inspired by Wedtoberfest: Beer Festival & Wedding Show

When Naturally Yours Events was first tasked with the responsibility of creating a lounge space at IndieWed, a Chicago wedding show, they knew that they wanted to produce a quirky and inviting space for attendees.

Mehndi Party in Oakbrook

A Mehndi party (or sometimes called henna party) is a traditional event that happens before the wedding day, oftentimes it is held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.

Mehndi, Event, Cultural, Traditional, Wedding Traditions, Colorful, BrightMichelle CoxJuly 7, 2022Doubletree OakbrookMaha Studios, Regine Danielle Events, Doubletree Oakbrook, Siblana Events, Sweetcarts Rental, Chachi's Chair Cart

"A Night At The Museum” - Vendor Event at 21c Museum Hotel

What happens when you put some of the top Chicago wedding vendors in one room together? Only the coolest and chicest wedding open house soiree, of course. Curator Erin Martin of ECBG Cakes takes us along on a fun vendor event in Chicago!

Museum, Curator - Cake/Dessert, Evening, EventNicole FaulsJune 15, 202221c Chicago, Fig Media, art of imagination, Kendra Scott, dantela bridal couture, The Bridal Beauty Team, Smitten Boutique, BBJ Linen, ECBG Cake Studio, Bellissima Wine

The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests

NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.

Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago

Check out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!

Blog, Bold, Budget, Ceremony, Chic, Chicago, Colorful, Curator - Event Planner, Downtown, Edgy, Elegant, Engagement, Event Planner, Event, Glamorous, Gold Coast, Grant Park, Greektown, Groom, Intimate, ITL - Event Planner, Lakeview, LGBTQ+, Libertyville, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, Love Story, micro wedding, Millennium Park, nontraditional, Old Town, Photographer, Photography, Ravenswood, Real Wedding, Reception, River North, Riverwalk, Romantic, Rooftop, Roscoe Village, South Loop, Vendor, Vendor Spotlight, West Loop, West TownGina AndersonFebruary 19, 2021wedding, Event Shoppe Chicago, interview, Vendor Spotlight, owner, Jennifer Price, Ashlee, Christina, Colin Lyons Photography, Louie Abellera, Krista Scarlavi, photography, wedding photography, experience, Wunder Museum, Loyola University, budgeting, The Knot, WeddingWire, social media, email, destination weddings, wedding planner, Chicago, Chicagoland, vendor interview, vendor, wundr museumComment

Tips: Planning Your Wedding During a Pandemic

UPDATED: There are a lot of things to consider when planning your wedding during a pandemic. Get some tips and info from a wedding planner and photographer!

Coronavirus, Bridal Fashion, Curator - Photography, Event Planner, Event, Photographer, Photography, Photo Tips, Tips & Tricks, Vendor, Venue, Wedding TipsLisa KathanMarch 13, 2020Urban Allure Events, Olive Fine Weddings & Events

Mid-Century Rustic Inspiration at Burlington, WI Farm

This rural farm in Burlington, Wisconsin, is completely rustic in its aesthetic, including a large barn for receptions; an original mid-1800’s farm house for the bride to get ready; a perfect long porch for wedding day brunches. BONUS - it’s only a short drive from Chicago!