Thank you, Weddingbee , thank you! Long ago, when I first started this epic journey they call wedding planning, I came across a photo of esc...

Typically I write about amazing (and somewhat affordable) reception venues in Chicago, because, let's face it, nearly every venue in an...

More inspiration for our candlelit ceremony... The aisle at Holy Family is like 150 feet long, so a candlelit aisle may be out of the quest...

For some reason, I’ve been mildly uneasy about my pomegranate and raspberry colored bridal bouquet. Maybe it’s because almost all of the mos...

Went on Ann Taylor this morning to look for a rehearsal dress, and I saw this - two dresses that match our colors nearly perfectly! Too li...

I know I need another project like I need a hole in my head, but I seriously can't stop myself! The wedding is T-73 days away, and I thi...

If you had spoken to me last week, you would have heard me complaining about how much I HATED my invitation set. I received a sample in the...

Calling all Fall brides-to-be... Check out these Double Late & Fringed Edge Tulips! Do they remind you of Peonies, or what!? I don't...

Our "flower budget" took a big hit when I realized I didn't add in tax and gratuities in our overall budget (the first of my m...

I know this is relatively unrelated to wedding news, but I've finally found everyday glassware that I LOVE! World Market carries offic...

So I was just on JCrew looking for a little party dress when I stumbled upon the most perfect, simple , everyday wedding dress! If I didn...

Our guest book came in! Woohoo ! Enji Beck Handmade Books and Invitations is the mastermind behind this bound creative masterpiece. The pa...

You'd think I was a Southsider by these last two venue posts - but I just couldn't pass up promoting this beautiful outdoor/beach ve...

Candle light is an ongoing theme in our wedding... From our nuptials to our reception, we hope the warm glow of golden flecks create a roman...

Or not... Surprise out-of-town guests are never a good thing...especially when you just had planned out-of-town guests the weekend before! ...