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Spent the morning yesterday with some gorgeous flowers, including one of my all time favorites, the anemone. I just 😍 them. Did you know that the wood anemone is one of the first flowers to appear in spring? I did not either until I decided to learn a little more about this gorgeous bloom. In ancient Greek mythology, when Aphrodite lost her love Adonis, her tears are what created this flower. While in Europe, many believed carrying them warded off bad energies and even disease. There are so many interpretations with this flower, and with over 120 species under the name “anemone” that isn’t surprising I suppose...120?! The colors can vary as well from the white/blush you see here to purple and even red. In all of the research I have done on this ancient bloom, my favorite is this flower’s own natural reaction of closing up at night and opening for the morning, making it a symbol of anticipation for something soon to arrive. Culture, history, mythology and horticulture all tied up into one fabulous flower. And who says wedding planning is just about planning a wedding? ✨😍✨ Photo: @collinpierson // Floral: @exqdesigns // Location: @estate_chicago . . . . . #spring #chicagoweddingplanner #romanticwedding #flowerinspo #anemone #weddingbouquet ❤ #destinationweddingplanner #wedding #weddinginspiration #bride #weddinginspo #weddingideas #weddingday #bridetobe #weddingplanning #engaged #instawedding #weddings #dreamwedding #weddingdecor #weddingdetails #weddingflowers #insideweddings #weddingstyle #ido #bridal #weddingseason #realwedding #weddingdesign #luxurywedding

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My wedding Wednesday confession is this: I love being a part of an industry that is so brimming with imagination, creativity and talent. As NY bridal fashion week comes to a close, I am spending time with my lovely NY bride and her mom attending floral samples, tastings and touching base on all things related to her beautiful day. Carrying all of the inspiration and creative energy from my last week with me, I am so excited to bring this lovely bride, and all of my clients to the moon and back during their planning process. Having collaborative discussions, a healthy amount of laughter, and mindful attention to detail all in a day’s work to deliver events that are impactful, beautiful and absolutely inspired. There is nothing better is there? Well, maybe if I could do all of that while wearing this absolutely magical @inesdisanto gown. That would be truly ✨✨✨😍 // Photo: @collinpierson . . . . #weddingstylist #weddinginspo #chicagopartyplanner #chicagobride #inesdisanto #destinationweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingplanner #creativelife #epicmoments #modluxweddingschi #bridalfashion #weddingfun #insideweddings #weddingdressinspo #thebridalcouncil #destinationweddingplanner #weddingdressideas #newyorkwedding #photooftheday #nybfw2019 #weddingdressinspiration #weddingideas #weddinginspo #weddingphotographer #weddings

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The streets of NY evoke so many feelings for me. As a child, my father moved here for work during his radio advertising days (for a time, we did move back to Chicago), and eventually we joined. My love of broadway, appreciation for great restaurants, and a healthy obsession with hot pretzels were a few of the things I learned during my time here back then. And don’t get me started on FAO Schwartz, and the magical times we spent there ✨. As I grew up, I was fortunate enough to have a dad that knew this electric city well, and friends who are family with whom many a holiday was spent (thanksgiving is still my favorite in NYC!). But among all the beautiful memories, the place I feel the most nostalgia will always be in Little Italy. Such memories of walking up and down past all the shops, eating dinner at Angelo’s, and getting iced cream at Ferrara’s. Now that I frequent NY for my own job, I love discovering new things and places, but I always come back to Little Italy to feel the wash of nostalgia and pay homage to some of my favorite childhood memories. 🇮🇹✨ Photo: @collinpierson . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #littleitaly #destinationweddingphotographer #chicagopartyplanner #wanderlust #creativelife #nycwedding #weddingstylist #creativehappylife #bossbabe #nycweddingplanner #luxuryweddingplanner #workthatshit #dowhatyoulove #insideweddings #newyorkgram #livethelittlethings #travelingweddingplanner #famiglia #happiness #inspire #newyorkweddingplanner #womenwhowork #ootdfashion #destinationweddingplanner #OOTD #womenwhodo #thebridalcouncil

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This image perfectly captures my time here at NYBFW; so many gorgeous dresses how can there ever be a favorite? I could wear one every day from now until forever and never grow tired of how gorgeous these gowns are. There is something about this photo that has me like ✨✨✨ Designer: @moniquelhuillier // Photo: @collinpierson . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #chicagopartyplanner #girlboss #creativelife #mondaymornings #beyourownboss #creativehappylife #bossbabe #femaleentrepreneur #luxuryweddingplanner #workthatshit #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #travelingweddingplanner #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #girlbosslife #destinationweddingplanner #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #dreamersandoers

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I love this image, and this jumpsuit. (Obviously. Hello Dynasty shoulder dreams!) ✨ Designers that really move me are the ones that have a way of taking me somewhere with every piece. From fantasy to high fashion to romance and everywhere in between, one of my favorite things about being in New York during bridal fashion week is getting up close to the designers and collections. And, when a piece or an overall esthetic transports me somewhere, and makes me feel something I just love it. That feeling stays with me long after that initial moment. I speak about this often with my clients when we create their events, and I look for this in every area of life. As I am typing this, I look at this image and think, “will she walk through that door? What’s on the other side? (And also, how do I get that bow 🤩)...” and I am left with heart emoji eyes and a little flutter in my creative soul ✨✨✨ and isn’t that exactly as it should be when considering fashion? (And when curating life overall?) 💕 Designer: @galialahav // Photo: @collinpierson . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #chicagopartyplanner #girlboss #creativelife #sunday #nybfw19 #creativehappylife #bossbabe #femaleentrepreneur #luxuryweddingplanner #workthatshit #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #travelingweddingplanner #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #nyweddings #weddingplanneritaly #destinationweddingplanner #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #thebridalcouncil

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Just a casual Saturday at the magnificent @baccarathotels enjoying tea and a stunning collection of bridal gowns... There is something so magical about this @inesdisanto pale pink for me. Nobody does feminine quite as empowered as she does, and nobody does this shade of pale pink perfection like her either. It is always such a privilege to see collections from Ines, and to chat with her in Italian afterward! Congratulations, @inesdisanto + @veronica_disanto on an absolutely inspired collection this season! Photo: @firstviewphoto // Makeup: @cygmakeup @bobbibrown // Hair: Hari + Mari // Jewelry: @cinerny // Designer: @inesdisanto // found at: @ultimatebridechicago . . . . #weddingstylist #weddinginspo #brideandgroom #chicagobride #runwayfashion #destinationweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingplanner #creativelife #epicmoments #modluxweddingschi #bridalfashion #weddingfun #NYBFW #weddingdressinspo #thebridalcouncil #nybridalmarket #weddingdressideas #nothingisordinary #photooftheday #nybfw2019 #weddingdressinspiration #weddingideas #weddinginspo #weddingphotographer #weddings

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@berta was fiercely feminine and completely beautiful. And I am so proud of @collinpierson for capturing some absolutely stunning images while shooting for this incredible designer today. ✨Coll, so proud of you. This image is just everything ❤️ Photo: @collinpierson // Earrings: @mariaelenaheadpiecesau // Designer: @berta @bertabridal . . . #weddingstylist #weddinginspo #brideandgroom #chicagobride #runwayfashion #destinationweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingplanner #creativelife #epicmoments #modluxweddingschi #bridalfashion #weddingfun #NYBFW #weddingdressinspo #thebridalcouncil #nybridalmarket #weddingdressideas #nothingisordinary #photooftheday #nybfw2019 #weddingdressinspiration #weddingideas #weddinginspo #weddingphotographer #weddings

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Good Morning New York City and day two of Bridal Fashion Week! We saw eight collections yesterday from uptown to midtown and everywhere in between. Thank you @tristatechauffeurs for always getting us where we need to go!! Being in the city that never sleeps during Bridal Fashion Week requires high energy, comfortable shoes and lots of caffeine. It also grants an occasional photo op at Chelsea Piers. Stay tuned to my stories today for more from NYC! And thank you husband for the photo 😘 Photo: @collinpierson . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #chicagopartyplanner #girlboss #creativelife #mondaymornings #weddingstylist #creativehappylife #bossbabe #femaleentrepreneur #luxuryweddingplanner #workthatshit #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #travelingweddingplanner #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #ootdfashion #destinationweddingplanner #OOTD #womenwhodo #thebridalcouncil

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Up at 4:00 am, and finished at 8:30 pm. 😳🍷🧿 Day 1 of NYBFW came to a close with @reemacra, a designer I have always found to be so inspiring. (I wore Reem Acra during my own wedding weekend!) She draws inspiration from the most incredible places - from one of my favorite books, The Prophet, to creating a runway presentation using only Madonna songs, it is so easy for me to be completely enamored. Not to mention the beauty, color, and fantasy in her gowns. Photo: @collinpierson // Designer: @reemacrawedding // Makeup: @bobbibrown // Hair: @rsessionpro // Floral: @prestonrbailey // Available at: @dimitrasbridalcouture - This collection was shown at St. Bartholomew's Church, commonly called St. Bart's, a historic Episcopal parish founded in January 1835, and located on the east side of Park Avenue. Does it get any cooler? 💕 . . . #weddingstylist #weddinginspo #brideandgroom #chicagobride #runwayfashion #destinationweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingplanner #creativelife #epicmoments #modluxweddingschi #bridalfashion #weddingfun #NYBFW #weddingdressinspo #thebridalcouncil #nybridalmarket #weddingdressideas #nothingisordinary #photooftheday #nybfw2019 #weddingdressinspiration #weddingideas #weddinginspo #weddingphotographer #weddings

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