Bridal style in 2027 is all about intention, individuality, and impact. At Grace + Ivory, more of today’s brides come in knowing exactly what they want and we love to let a bride drive her own wedding dress shopping experience!
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A packed dance floor doesn’t just happen, they are created. After years of DJing weddings, Trevor Harris of Total Harmony Entertainment tells us the key factors that make all the difference on your wedding dance floor.
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Soft, flattering lighting, lush seasonal florals, and carefully chosen décor elements worked together to create an ambiance of timeless elegance, while the surrounding landscape added a sense of serenity and grandeur. The ceremony felt intimate and heartfelt, with emotional moments shared not only between the couple but among their families and closest friends, setting the tone for a day centered around connection, gratitude, and celebration.
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Paula Jimenez, co-owner of Cresco Stems shares the right questions to ask when looking to book your floral team for your wedding. Deciding on the right florist can be a tough decision and a pretty significant one so knowing the right place to start will help!
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Here’s what you need to know about creating the easiest to eat dessert table at your wedding or special event. Erin Martin with ECBG Cake Studio shares about the many options that couple’s have when creating a custom dessert bar at their wedding!
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Somewhere along the way, “natural makeup” became synonymous with bridal beauty. Brides say they want something light. Breathable. Barely there. They want to look like themselves and avoid anything that feels heavy or dramatic.
Here is the problem: wedding days are not designed for light makeup.
Hayley and Spencer got married in Chicago on the same day of the largest snowstorm of the year, but that didn't stop them from having SO much fun. And who could help having fun in a Chicago snowstorm?! We love the final edits from their wedding day and we knew that you would too!
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Whether it’s a bachelor or bachelorette getaway with friends, a mini-moon that feels a little more intentional, or the honeymoon itself, the best trips aren’t always the most obvious ones. Lindsey Gotts, author of The Life Edit, shares a curated list of the best spring travel destinations in 2026.
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Mike and Lydia didn’t just plan a wedding — they did it their way, in true Chicago style, with intention and purpose. From food to location, everything about this wedding was exactly the way the couple wanted it and was true to Chicago.
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What is more lovely than a February wedding on a snowy day in Chicago? We love an intimate Chicago winter wedding and this one at Osteria Via Stato does not disappoint.
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On January 29, 2026, Wish Upon a Wedding hosted its 14th Annual Blissful Wishes Gala—an unforgettable evening filled with heart, spectacle, and celebration. This year’s theme, A Night at the Circus, transformed the venue into a world of wonder, complete with bold colors, whimsical styling, and immersive entertainment that brought guests straight into the magic of the big top.
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Today we are excited to share Scott’s surprise proposal to Emily at a quiet little beach in Evanston, Illinois. It was sweet, intimate, and full of joy. The kind of moment you want to relive again and again.
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Your wedding invitation is far more than a completed step or a way to communicate logistics to your wedding guests. It introduces your aesthetic and gives guests their first emotional glimpse into the celebration you’re inviting them to be part of.
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It was a rainy Chicago afternoon and this couple (and their photographer) went on an outing to the Field Museum to see the dinosaurs. Here's a little taste of their rainy day adventures.
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If you’re already on this wedding planning adventure, you’ve undoubtedly realized that finding the photographer for your wedding day is kind of a big deal. Because the truth is, long after the cake is eaten and the flowers have faded, your heirloom photos are the one tangible take-away from your big day (other than your new spouse, of course!).
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If 2025 was about rethinking tradition, 2026 is about owning your point of view. Couples aren’t asking what they should do anymore - they’re asking what feels like them. And I love that. Today’s wedding planner Nicole Fauls and owner of Urban Allure Events shares the biggest and best 2026 wedding trends.
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One of the most critical pieces of your wedding day is your DJ and entertainment. Booking your wedding DJ is about far more than just music. Your DJ sets the tone, guides the flow of the day, and plays a major role in how your wedding actually feels from start to finish.
Before you sign a contract, here are three questions every couple should be asking their DJ.
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Today we are excited to share Adeline and Connors lovely and laidback wedding day in Chicago. They celebrated their love with a Catholic wedding ceremony at St Carlo Arctus Parish (previously) St Hedwig Catholic Church and then moved their party to Winnetka’s Community House.
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