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Happy Halloween friends, ghouls, goblins, and witches! It’s been quite a few months, hasn’t it? As many of you who follow me on social media may know, we suffered a terrible loss in our family with the unexpected death of my beloved horse, Jack, after many months of fighting for his life. This has been […]

Holidays

October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween to you! 

Happy Halloween friends, ghouls, goblins, and witches! It’s been quite a few months, hasn’t it? As many of you who follow me on social media may know, we suffered a terrible loss in our family with the unexpected death of my beloved horse, Jack, after many months of fighting for his life. This has been […]

Holidays

October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween to you! 

With almost 16 years with my company, I can say with certainty that planning celebrations with my clients is truly something I love doing.  Seeing the joy and the smiles amidst their beautiful day while they are surrounded by love truly is a wonderful feeling. And a satisfying one too. In fact, if I’m being […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 30, 2023

Wrapping up the 2023 wedding season

With almost 16 years with my company, I can say with certainty that planning celebrations with my clients is truly something I love doing.  Seeing the joy and the smiles amidst their beautiful day while they are surrounded by love truly is a wonderful feeling. And a satisfying one too. In fact, if I’m being […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 30, 2023

Wrapping up the 2023 wedding season

36 hours in New York with PartySlate was inspiring, educational, and such a beautiful celebration of everything I love about being part of this industry of bringing milestone moments to life in the form of gorgeous, thoughtful, and seamlessly produced parties! “The Party” was equal parts education, networking, and of course – celebrating. Because in […]

News

October 26, 2023

The Party, an exclusive PartySlate event

36 hours in New York with PartySlate was inspiring, educational, and such a beautiful celebration of everything I love about being part of this industry of bringing milestone moments to life in the form of gorgeous, thoughtful, and seamlessly produced parties! “The Party” was equal parts education, networking, and of course – celebrating. Because in […]

News

October 26, 2023

The Party, an exclusive PartySlate event

Let’s just talk about these two for a moment. The sweetest, best looking, funniest, hardest working, and nicest humans. Ever. And don’t even get me started on this bride’s style.  The initial call began with “I want everything to be inspired by Italy, really Capri & Amalfi and all of those colors and beauty!” – […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 18, 2023

A Peninsula Chicago Wedding… inspired by Italia ✨

Let’s just talk about these two for a moment. The sweetest, best looking, funniest, hardest working, and nicest humans. Ever. And don’t even get me started on this bride’s style.  The initial call began with “I want everything to be inspired by Italy, really Capri & Amalfi and all of those colors and beauty!” – […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 18, 2023

A Peninsula Chicago Wedding… inspired by Italia ✨

Hello and greetings from the Big Apple! We have had a whirlwind few days here in New York as it is Fall Bridal Market! Twice a year designers from all over the world arrive in New York City and premiere their collections to industry buyers, media, and the world!  I am so lucky to have […]

Fashion, Travel

October 13, 2023

New York Bridal Fashion Week; all the looks, emerging trends and fashions! 

Hello and greetings from the Big Apple! We have had a whirlwind few days here in New York as it is Fall Bridal Market! Twice a year designers from all over the world arrive in New York City and premiere their collections to industry buyers, media, and the world!  I am so lucky to have […]

Fashion, Travel

October 13, 2023

New York Bridal Fashion Week; all the looks, emerging trends and fashions! 

Hello friends and happy fall to you! This is my absolute favorite time of year. In Chicago, the temps typically get a little cooler (sweater weather!) and the light in Florida at sunset is even more golden. And of course, now is a time when everybody believes a little bit in magic ✨ (I however […]

Destination Weddings, Holidays, News, Tips

October 4, 2023

Hello Fall ✨🍁🔮🍂🎃

Hello friends and happy fall to you! This is my absolute favorite time of year. In Chicago, the temps typically get a little cooler (sweater weather!) and the light in Florida at sunset is even more golden. And of course, now is a time when everybody believes a little bit in magic ✨ (I however […]

Destination Weddings, Holidays, News, Tips

October 4, 2023

Hello Fall ✨🍁🔮🍂🎃

Halloween is one of my most favorite times of the year! I so enjoy fall, and really love going to pumpkin patches and decorating! I am a believer in magic all year long, and what I love about this time of the year is that it can really allow the imagination to run a little […]

Holidays, Tips

October 3, 2023

Treats, tips, and tricks for a most stylish Halloween

Halloween is one of my most favorite times of the year! I so enjoy fall, and really love going to pumpkin patches and decorating! I am a believer in magic all year long, and what I love about this time of the year is that it can really allow the imagination to run a little […]

Holidays, Tips

October 3, 2023

Treats, tips, and tricks for a most stylish Halloween

Still obsessing over this one because it was just everything we wanted it to be for this incredible couple. Deep jewel tones that beautifully celebrated the season and golden light everywhere set the tone for a love-filled day of hugs, joy, dancing and so much laughter. Emily & Tom are surrounded by love and love […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

September 27, 2023

A beautiful, jewel-tone Lake Geneva wedding just in time for fall! 

Still obsessing over this one because it was just everything we wanted it to be for this incredible couple. Deep jewel tones that beautifully celebrated the season and golden light everywhere set the tone for a love-filled day of hugs, joy, dancing and so much laughter. Emily & Tom are surrounded by love and love […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

September 27, 2023

A beautiful, jewel-tone Lake Geneva wedding just in time for fall! 

Most of the time, what is given space here in my little corner of the world wide web is the gorgeous designs and the insane talent within the wedding + event industry that brings my client’s celebrations to life. Which is a massively integral component of what we do. Obviously. But for those of us […]

Destination Weddings

September 16, 2023

What I love about planning weddings

Most of the time, what is given space here in my little corner of the world wide web is the gorgeous designs and the insane talent within the wedding + event industry that brings my client’s celebrations to life. Which is a massively integral component of what we do. Obviously. But for those of us […]

Destination Weddings

September 16, 2023

What I love about planning weddings

We’re excited to continue our series where we highlight some of our favorite creative partners! If you missed our kickoff post, check it out here. Today’s Q&A is with Erin from ECBG Cake Studio. Erin and ECBG are a joy to work with. Creative and professional all at once, and of course delicious! ECBG is […]

Q&A, Wedding Planning, Wedding Pros

August 17, 2023

3 Questions with Erin of ECBG Cake Studio

We’re excited to continue our series where we highlight some of our favorite creative partners! If you missed our kickoff post, check it out here. Today’s Q&A is with Erin from ECBG Cake Studio. Erin and ECBG are a joy to work with. Creative and professional all at once, and of course delicious! ECBG is […]

Q&A, Wedding Planning, Wedding Pros

August 17, 2023

3 Questions with Erin of ECBG Cake Studio

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