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Photo Credit: Husar Photography When planning your Chicago wedding, there’s a lot at stake – your dreams, your budget, and your vision for a perfect day. This is where a Chicago [...]

Please enjoy a guest post by: Emma Miller, Founder, Vow To Be Chic A groom’s job is never an easy one. Turning up on time with the right three piece suit on. Making sure he is at the right venue. [...]

Cheers to you, newly engaged couple! We’re so excited for you and there’s a road of adventure you’re about to embark on. We’ve created some videos for you that you can [...]

Hannah and Ryan’s wedding was a classic affair that didn’t disappoint! It was beautiful elegance at it’s finest. Enjoy the photos below! Photo Credit: Ann & Kam Photography [...]

Hi fellow and future entrepreneurs! Whether you’re in pre-leap mode (thinking about starting your own business, you’re a side-hustler, or you’re full on doing your business [...]

Whether you are the kind of bride that would prefer a soothing and relaxing evening with your girls or wants to go out for some adventurous entertainment as your last big hoorah, Chicago has [...]

Don’t forget! There are a few small things that many couples forget to do for their wedding day.  Though they are small, they are still [...]

After working in the wedding industry for so long you learn that photography matters. Let me say that one more time – PHOTOGRAPHY MATTERS! The average wedding cost in 2016 is anywhere from [...]

Though there is nothing that isn’t absolutely stunning about a snowy Winter Weddings – there are different aspects that you have to pay attention to compared to the more predictable [...]

It is not unheard of to ask you guests for marriage advice.  Chances are the majority of your guests are married or have been married at one point in time.  This means that they all have a good [...]

There are a few things that tend to be over looked during wedding planning.  One thing many brides forget to take into consideration is temperature.  While you may think a room is set to a [...]

Figure out the maximum amount of guests that your venue can hold. Divide the number so that each side of the family gets the same amount of guests.  Keep in mind that your parents may want to [...]

When thinking about potential gifts that you would like to receive for your wedding, think practicality, but don’t forget to have some fun with it! Registering for gifts is important [...]

If you are having trouble getting started on planning your wedding or just simply don’t know where to begin, take a look at these helpful questions that will get you planning! 1) Would you [...]

There are a few ways to incorporate the children in your family into your wedding if you choose to do so.  Many brides and grooms opt to have a flower girl and a ring bearer in order to include [...]

Newlyweds don’t always have all of the answers, and that’s okay.  Going into a marriage is new and different – and maybe even a little scary. A clever way to ensure that you [...]

The morning of your wedding day can be a stressful one, but here are the steps to making sure that everything runs smoothly. Step #1 Get a good nights rest – sleepy brides are not happy [...]

Let’s be honest, not everything is going to run smoothly on your wedding day. Mistakes happen, that’s just how life goes, but we can be prepared to clean up the messes that it throws at us. [...]

There are many different ways to organize your guests at assigned tables. Although it can be stressful, these tips are sure to get your through it and keep your guests comfortable! Try a handy [...]

Ever wonder why there are no Thanksgiving songs, and radio stations feel obligated to start playing their most annoying selection of Christmas music the day after Halloween?

Dear Future Husband (whether we've met yet or not...)

Put a ring on it!

"Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into." ~Henry Beecher

Halloween weddings are not for the faint of heart...

Creating My Guest List Who would have thought creating a list of names of your family and friends and gathering their mailing addresses would be so difficult? Just kidding! Sharokina tells me [...]

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”― Coco Chanel

Here comes the bride, all dressed in... black?

You’re engaged, and the wedding date is approaching faster than you thought it would. Understandably, you’re stressed. Here are five pieces of advice you should take to ease your [...]

What's been done, what's been overdone, and what has been done just right

Shrugged off as they are, pumpkins are not to be taken for granted. Ask Cinderella.

Hold

Every girl, at some point in her life, dreams of her knight-in-shining-armor riding up to sweep her off her feet and bear her off into the sunset…

Fairy tale weddings... at some point, every girl dreams about that fairy tale wedding, and the most prominent feature is the dress.

Alice Bunch is a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently an intern at Citygirl Weddings & Events. Coincidentally, she is engaged and is planning her wedding for June [...]

... no, this is not in reference to the recent romantic-comedy with the oh-so-adorable John Krasinski... I'm referring to the age-old tradition of brides to bring luck to their wedding days by [...]

Come help us celebrate and officially launch Citygirl Weddings & Events! You will get to meet some great vendors, listen to some great music from our DJ and live entertainment, and win some [...]

Sometimes brides say they cannot afford a complete planning package. Other times brides can afford it but simply want to be in control of the planning process. A great alternative to this is [...]

Dreaming big on a small budget? No problem! Use these tips to get everything you wanted on a smaller than wished for budget: Invitation & other stationery: go online! I can’t tell you how [...]