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Nestled amidst the skyscrapers of Chicago is a hidden gem of an events location – The Ivy Room. From the blank space of the main room to the stunning courtyard and the exquisite food from Lettuce [...]

A unique warehouse turned event venue outside of Chicago – Brix on the Fox – is where Cassie & Randy chose to host their wedding celebration in October 2018. The chandeliers and [...]

The big celebration finally happened for Cindy & Billy in a winter fairytale wedding at Skyline Loft in January 2022. Rewind to when I first met these lovebirds, which was the end of 2020. [...]

My main philosophy for helping couples create their wedding ceremony is to remind them to include people, readings, vows, and traditions that mean something to them and their relationship. After [...]

Chicago does not have a shortage of luxury locations for weddings, and the Four Seasons definitely makes the top three places in my opinion. There’s no other place that Julie & Nick could [...]

A little gem of a venue, with a bit of a Capone history, is the Chicago Illuminating Company in the South Loop neighborhood. It’s a favorite venue of mine for the outdoor space that is tented and [...]

I love the many buildings in Chicago that have found new life as event spaces. Firehouse Chicago is one with a unique history. Formerly a firehouse station, this charming location boasts indoor [...]

This post looks at Rainer Maria Rilke’s Thoughts on Love. I love the power of the opening lines of this wedding reading. Love is not easy – it’s not easy to open one’s [...]

Just a few blocks from where I live was a beloved nature-filled wedding venue in Chicago – The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. With so many unique indoor and outdoor areas, it was a perfect [...]

Chicago is home to many stunning venues,. But the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago is one in a million. I have seen so many different ways to highlight the space over the years. I [...]