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Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Apr 26 at 7:36 PM
Bridesmaids Totes
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A get a lot of requests from my brides asking for ideas for bridesmaids gifts! I LOVE Lands End's Lighthouse Bag which comes in 7 different colors and could be custom monogrammed with your bridemsaids initials! And make it even... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Oct 23 at 9:46 PM
The Wedding Program
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Brides and grooms often ask me what and who they should include in their ceremony wedding program. There are many different ways of doing this, both formal and informal. But the basic reason for being used is to be sure... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday May 11 at 1:59 PM
Thank You Notes
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From the moment you get engaged until you are back from your honeymoon, there will be many reasons to write thank you notes to everyone. Nothing says "Thank You", like a hand written thank you note for anything from a... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 5 at 6:32 PM
Wedding Pashmina's For Your Bridesmaids
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With the onset of winter arriving this week in Chicago, your lovely ladies may need a little pashmina wrap to keep them warm on your wedding day. I recently found this GREAT website for Pashminas that you can search for... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday May 21 at 9:55 PM
Seating Scrolls
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I love the use of seating scrolls in lieu of placecards for wedding guests to let them know where they are seated. Here is one we did for Lena and Chris's reception at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois on... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Aug 3 at 11:33 PM
Picking The Entertainment For Your Wedding
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Decide if you and your fiancé want a band or DJ and what fits in your budget. Typically, DJ’s are more affordable than bands. And remember the more people in the band, the higher the cost. If you want live... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Jul 31 at 9:21 PM
Chicago Themed Wedding Favors
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My clients are always looking for fun ways to thank their guests for coming to Chicago to celebrate with them. Below are some cute Chicago themed wedding favors for your guests!... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Apr 27 at 7:08 PM
Chair Ties-A great and affordable way to add color to your event
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Chair ties, usually used for a chair cover, are a great way to add color to your event!... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Mar 25 at 12:42 AM
Hot Chicago Reception Locations
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Finding a good wedding reception site is one of the biggest tasks for couples all over the world. The site sets the tone for the wedding so couples usually take a good amount of time making the decision. Here are... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Nov 25 at 11:03 PM
Fall Wedding Trends-Activities (Part 3 of 3)
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Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Nov 20 at 10:59 PM
Fall Wedding Trends-Food (Part 2 of 3)
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No wedding would be complete without food.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Nov 5 at 5:32 PM
Fall Wedding Trends-Design (Part 1 of 3)
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Fall in Chicago is one of my favorite times of the year. The smell of burning wood, crisp leaves crunching under my feet and red sunsets glowing over Lake Michigan. The short season between late-September and December provides couples with... read more »
