Tags: Chicago Events, Happenings in Chicago

I woke up this morning and it feels like fall a little bit, but this quick cool weather will be replaced Sunday with warm and sunny yet again for the Labor Day Weekend in Chicago. Needs ideas for what to... read more »

Tags: About Ali, Chicago Weddings, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Planning

Today is my eighth wedding anniversary with my husband.  We were married in a morning wedding ceremony at our church, Fourth Presbyterian Church, and had a luncheon reception at Salvatore's in Chicago. It was the best day of my life... read more »

Tags: Chicago Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Planning, Wedding Receptions

This past  year I have had a bunch of clients have outdoor ceremonies and weddings.  And as we know in Chicago, the weather can not always be so predictable.  The Weather Channel has a great little area on their website... read more »

Tags: About Ali, Wedding Planning

  I met Michelle Loretta at Eventology in Indianapolis, Indiana this past April. She writes a very insightful blog called Sage Wedding Pros and is a wise wedding-biz woman.  She also offers workshops for wedding business professionals on business plan writing,... read more »

Tags: Bridesmaids, Chicago Bachelorette Party, Chicago Spas, Chicago Weddings, Wedding Ideas

 What better way to thank your bridal party and your Mom and mother-in-law "to be" than having them to your house for a Spa Party. I ran across a company, Sparty,  at Biz Bash in Chicago yesterday and boy do... read more »

Tags: charities we support, charity, Chicago Events, Wish Upon a Wedding

  I am super excited to let everyone know that tickets are now on sale for the Blissful Wishes Ball for Wish Upon a Wedding. This Black Tie Welcome event will be held on Monday, November 1st at 6pm at the... read more »

Tags: About Ali, Press

Melissa Margarita De-Stefano of MasterPiece Weddings writes a wonderful blog, Be a Planner and also offers a course for those interested in becoming a wedding planner.  The other day she asked me to stop by the blog and offer advice... read more »

Tags: Chicago Weddings, Wedding Favors, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Photobooth, Wedding Trends

 I just love Photo Booths at weddings and events!  It allows guests the opportunity to have a fun take home from your wedding but also gives you an opportunity to have the fun memories placed in a book that your... read more »

We have been hearing A LOT about Chelsea Clinton's wedding but I saw this today and thought it was a hoot. And who does not LOVE Ozzy Osborne!! Walk down the aisle at OZZFEST in Chicago on Thursday, August 19th!From... read more »

Tags: charities we support, charity, Wish Upon a Wedding

  Six-month old nonprofit organization Wish Upon a Wedding announced last week that it will broaden its scope of services, in order to assist more couples in need. Although its primary focus continues to provide weddings for terminally ill individuals regardless... read more »