This year we are seeing couples focusing on the “after party”! The after party is the late night portion of the reception. We love that brides and grooms are wanting to keep their special day going to the wee hours of the morning. The first way you can prolong the wedding reception is to be […]
Welcome to 2018 brides! We are taking a look at a trend for the new year: New Age Bohemian. This may sound like hippie nonsense but give it a try. The Bohemian look is going to replace all the rustic wedding trends we saw last year. What entails a New Age Bohemian wedding? First, let’s […]
WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award® 2018 Music By Design, Ltd. Honored For Excellence With The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award® 2018. Chicago, IL – January 9, 2018 – WeddingWire, the leading global online marketplace for the wedding and event industry, announced Music By Design as a winner of the esteemed 2018 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® for Disc […]
Hanging Flowers As 2017 comes to a close we look forward to the new year! A surprising decor trend we love are hanging flowers. These beautifully put together decorations give your wedding a pop. But, how do you utilize hanging flowers? We take a look at several options. First, is the hanging flower canopy which […]
2018 Wedding Theme Colors It’s never too late to start planning your wedding! We explore some of the color themes you should think about for next Spring. Dusty rose and Green. We love this color palette because it’s feminine enough if you don’t want pink. Rose can come in several shades from a romantic light […]
Music By Design The Knot Best of Weddings 2018 Music By Design named winner in The Knot Best of Weddings 2018 Music By Design The Knot Best of Weddings 2018 Chicago, IL (December 4, 2017) — Music By Design is pleased to announce they have been selected as a 2018 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special […]
Boutique Wedding Design Today we’re having a local designer, Brittany Sodora Leonor, owner of Sage Glow Studio. She designs wedding invitations, save the dates and does portraits. If you are a bride looking to support a small business this the place for you! Small business design can not only be cost effective but also give […]
Ideas for Announcing your Engagement It’s the Holiday season and we have ideas for announcing your engagement! The holidays are a great time to tell family and friends your big news. It’s called the most wonderful time of the year so why not combine that with spreading the word about the engagement. We love the […]
Wedding Makeup Mistakes Your wedding day is the day you’ll be photographed like the star you are! We have your back and here are some wedding makeup mistakes to avoid. 1 . Don’t try anything new. Your wedding day is not the time to try that new found some of these wedding makeup mistakes: foundation […]
Winter Wedding Ideas Most people don’t think of a winter wedding as romantic or even easy to do but we have some ideas for you! A winter wedding can be just as much fun as any other time of year. Think of cozy fires, warm drinks, comfort foods and friendship. Many brides worry about where […]
Summer and Spring are the most popular times for weddings but maybe you’re wanting something different! A winter wedding can be just as magical as any other time of year. Your ceremony and reception will likely be forced indoors but you can create a dazzling setting inside with out weather worries. You can do the […]
Now that the autumn season is upon us the big question is: what do you wear to a fall wedding? The weather can be very tricky this time of year depending on where you live or where the wedding takes place. One day it could be 80 and sunny and the next stormy and 64. […]
Hello, local Chicago area brides! We are featuring a reception venue that some of you may have already scouted out. The Cotillion in Palatine, IL is a fantastic place for your reception. The outside is lavish and elegant with white pillars and inside does not disappoint either.
Hello brides of fall! You’ve planned everything down to the last detail but life never fails to impress and something can and will go wrong. That’s where your wedding day emergency kit comes in handy. This little tool kit for you and your bridesmaids might not be needed but it’s nice to have just in […]
You think you’ve prepared everything – the catering, DJ, guest list, venue, dress, bridal party and even a plan B if the weather is bad. But there are some surprises before the wedding that you may not have thought about. Let’s take a look at a few of them so you can be as prepared […]
It’s that amazing time of year again – Fall! A fall wedding can be perfect for those brides who love rich color palettes and crisp air. We have several great ideas for you to try! Instead of confetti, bubbles or rice, have guests throw leaves instead! You and your groom will be showered with beautiful, […]
The weather should be changing any moment and we’ve got fall wedding ideas for you! You might not be a fall bride but here are some things to consider. The weather is cooler so you won’t be baking in that gorgeous gown if you’re taking pictures outside. The brilliant foliage this time of year is […]
Hello Brides! We have 5 ways to decorate tables this week. Tables at your reception leave an impression and will be where your guests reside for a lot of the evening. You want to make sure to decorate tables in the style you want but that is also fun. If you’re a Disney aficionado why […]
A winter wedding isn’t what most brides think of as ideal but we have a few ideas that might change your mind! Or perhaps you are a bride who loves the cold weather, the boots, jackets and best of all snow. There’s no working around super hot and sticky weather and you can get gorgeous […]
You’ve got the fiance, you’ve got the venue and dress but what about pets in your wedding? Most of us have that special animal or animals in our lives that we just couldn’t live without. We’d love to include pets in our weddings if possible so here a few ways you can! Include pets in […]
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