A Union at Union Station

October 23rd, 2025 by sears tower

Union Station was more than just a transportation hub for Audrey; it was a testament to time, a marriage of history, and modernity. Its Great Hall, a sprawling spectacle with Tennessee marble floors and Corinthian columns, spoke volumes of Chicago’s bygone eras. Audrey had often sat on its wooden benches during college, daydreaming amidst the hustle and bustle, letting the stories of old envelop her.

Enter Tom, with his charismatic tales of world travels and an odd penchant for antique train models. Their love story was one for the books — a history enthusiast meeting a train aficionado at a vintage book store in Wicker Park. It seemed fate conspired through time to intertwine their paths. Read the rest of this entry »

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Planning a Chicago Wedding

October 21st, 2025 by Clay C.

Anyone that has planned a Wedding reception Chicago or helped someone plan a wedding knows that it can certainly be a stressful and involved process. When you throw in the challenges provided by a large city such as Chicago, the stress and expense can multiply quickly. The most important factor in planning any wedding in any city is certainly the wedding planner. Whether you choose to hire a professional planner or utilize an electronic wedding planner, this will be critical to helping you keep your cool and keeping things organized and on-track.

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Vows Amidst the Skyscrapers

October 19th, 2025 by sears tower

The story of Jake and Mia wasn’t just any love tale; it was a Chicago love tale. Their first meeting? At Millennium Park, when Mia’s hat was swept away by the wind, and Jake, ever the gentleman, chased it down for her. Their first date? A walk down Navy Pier with shared cotton candy and laughter echoing against the backdrop of Lake Michigan. And their proposal? On a boat cruise with Chicago’s twinkling skyline as witness.

Therefore, when it came to choosing a wedding venue, it was only apt that it had to be as iconic as their journey. The John Hancock Center, with its towering stature and the Signature Room on the 95th floor, was a symbol of their reach-for-the-stars kind of love. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sending the couple off to marital bliss – Chicagoland Weddings

October 17th, 2025 by Tom Harrelson

Every wedding ought to be special from the ceremony to the reception. As two people exchange their vows, tears of joy are a common sight, not just with the couple but the entourage and even the guests as well. But when it comes to the reception, nothing lasts longer in people’s minds than the fun and excitement they have while sending the couple off to marital bliss.

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A Drive Down Michigan Avenue: The Limousine Experience

October 15th, 2025 by sears tower

Lisa had always been a city girl at heart. Born and bred in Chicago, the hustle and bustle of Michigan Avenue, the serene beauty of Lake Michigan, and the city’s iconic skyscrapers held a special place in her heart. So, it was no surprise that she chose the Windy City’s charm as the backdrop for her most important day.

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Wedding Photography – To Peek Or Not to Peek, That is the Question

October 13th, 2025 by Chris A. Harmen

Whether or not to see each other is one of the most common decisions a wedding photographer sees between a groom and bride-to-be. Some prefer the intimacy of meeting together before the wedding while others prefer the surprise of seeing each other at opposite ends of the aisle. When it comes to wedding photography, both situations are good and not so good. The couple even has a few options that make for unique images you won’t soon forget.

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Micro-Weddings: The Unexpected Gem of the COVID Era

October 11th, 2025 by sears tower

Discovering the Intimate and Personal Charms of Smaller Gatherings.

Daisy had always dreamed of a wedding fit for a fairy tale—crystal chandeliers, a five-tier cake, and at least three hundred guests. But the universe, it seemed, had other plans. Enter the age of micro-weddings: where the guest list barely hits double digits, and ‘big and flashy’ gets traded for ‘intimate and meaningful’. For Daisy, this was a daunting switch, but little did she know, it was about to become her favorite plot twist.

In the heart of Chicago, there’s an old bookstore called “Hemingway’s Haven.” It’s an enchanting place, with oak shelves lining its walls, filled with books that have seen better days but tell the most magnificent tales. Daisy and her fiancé, Leo, had their first date there, lost amid Austen, Dickens, and Wilde. With large gatherings off the table, Leo whimsically suggested they marry there, surrounded by literary legends. Daisy hesitated at first but then thought, “Why not?” Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Determine If You Need Two Weddings Photographers at Your Chicago Wedding

October 9th, 2025 by Ian Goodwin

If  you have been wondering if you need a second photographer you are not alone. Initially we would say absolutely not; but there are more factors involved that need to help you make this decision. Any good wedding photographer should be able to handle up to a 250-300 guest wedding easily. When we hire photographers, we make sure that they are very experienced in taking large weddings. If you get an amateur photographer, you cannot expect to get the wedding photo coverage you deserve.

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Considerations For Your Hotel Wedding Venue

October 7th, 2025 by Tom Harrelson

If you’re planning to tour Chicago and looking for accommodation, Call up a friend who lives there for assistance. If budget is not a problem for you, you can have rooms reserved at any of the Michigan avenue hotels. Still, the best way is to ask around for suggestions or opinions on the best hotel accommodations. And then you can ask for the best stores where you can shop. Then maybe you can inquire about the various tourist attractions in the Windy City. There’s simply so much to do. In fact, in this city, many people seal their love to one another.

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How Cultural Differences Influence Wedding Traditions

October 5th, 2025 by sears tower

From meal choices to dance styles, cultural nuances play a profound role in shaping wedding reception traditions around the world.

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