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We are officially ten days out from Christmas, can you believe it?! I’ve decided it would be really fun to share a favorite moment from this year each day as we count down to the 25th, starting with this most recent and oh so chic wedding. Two very dear friends tied the knot last week in a small civil ceremony and intimate dinner for family. These two are so full of love for each other and the world around them that it was a joy and a privilege to be a part of the day. Designing this table was such fun because in addition to having great love between them, they also have some serious style. A little boho, a little rocker, always chic - this is the kind of bride (and friend) you live to design for! The deep reds accented with a little black and tons of cool textures also complimented the space we were in, and that is always a must for me. Floral: @exqdesigns (loved those arrangements!) // Photo: @collinpierson // Rentals: Hall’s // Chargers + Linen: @bbjlinen // Menu: @smittenboutiquechicago// planning + design: me 🙋🏼‍♀️🤶🏻💃 . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #womeninbiz #weddinginspo #creativelife #socialcurator #weddingannerlife #creativehappylife #destinationweddingplanner #weddingfun #winterwedding #rockstarwedding #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #weddinginspiration #christmaswedding #holidaywedding #red #christmaswedding #winterwedding

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What I love about this time of year is how often I remember to be grateful. This photo perfectly captures a moment that I love. As I was walking in to Epcot with my bestie @caitlynshiels, a little girl was walking out (you can see her, dressed to the nines in her princess outfit). When I saw her, I remembered my childhood that was so full of imagination and joy and fun (a huge contributing factor in my becoming a planner was how encouraged I was to be creative as a child, thank you mom and dad). I remembered feeling the magic of this place as a child, and how it contributed to inspiring me to do wonderful, imaginative things. I saw that little girl and I was grateful now to be a grown woman who can look out for all of the little princesses and lead by example. And be a woman who builds up and does not tear down. These are all such wonderful things to be grateful for. From wonderful memories to the privilege of being a positive, confident, loved. supportive women to all, it goes without saying that all of the above is pretty awesome. Magical even 😍. The magic of @disney combined with the magic of the holidays is pretty special. I hope that this holiday has you counting many blessings, and feeling all kinds of that magic. Much love to you friends. 😘 photo: @collinpierson . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #womeninbiz #girlboss #creativelife #communityovercompetition #beyourownboss #creativehappylife #bossbabe #femaleentrepreneur #mycreativebiz #doitfortheprocess #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #girlbosslife #femalepreneur #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #dreamersandoers

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So today is Friday, thank goodness, right? This week went by in a total blur for me between getting back in town, touching base with my MDE clients and making decisions for the launch of our new concept, @barida_chicago it has been awesome and fulfilling and busy! I wanted to take a moment just to post my gratitude for YOU. Thank you! For following my account, and for supporting all of the things that I share here that inspire me, from my wedding work, to my travels. And from my beloved horses to my occasional post about my personal life. You're the greatest. And I love sharing all of the things that drive me and motivate me with you. You all know how to put the jingle into the bells of life, and and I love it! As a thank you, if you have a question you’e been dying to ask, post it below and I’ll answer (don’t leave me hanging question-less now though, 🤣). Grazie mille, amici miei! Photo: @facibenifotografia // Hair + Makeup: me 🙋🏼‍♀️ (extensions: @beautybybullaro) // Location: gorgeous Firenze. Tap the photo for deets on the outfit. 😘 . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #destinationweddingplanner #askawesdingplanner #creativelife #florence #firenze #creativehappylife #theflorentine #femaleentrepreneur #mycreativebiz #doitfortheprocess #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #travelgram #femalepreneur #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #dreamersandoers

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...”Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined” — from the Ode to the Horse by Ronald Duncan. These beautiful, giving, magnificent horses are my everything. They are my “why,” motivating me in life to work harder, set lofty goals, and step outside of my comfort zone. They are also my “how,” providing me a place of quiet, unconditional love, and a place where I can go, and accomplish something, however small, no matter what is happening in my world. On this national day of the horse, I am happy and grateful to celebrate my beautiful babies. Portrait by @aullmynphotography . . . . . #chicagoweddingplanner #socialcurator #mywhy #horse #equestrian #horses #horsesofinstagram #equinephotography #instahorse #equinephotography #horseriding #riding #gelding #mare #showjumping #hunterjumper #equitation #horsephotography #jumping #ponies #cavallo #horsebackriding #horse lover #nationaldayofthehorse #hunterjumper #horsestagram #horselove #horses_of_instagram

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This moment is one that I live for during a wedding day. To have worked with a couple for months to create their day, to make it visually exciting, logistically fluid and creatively memorable and then see it all come together, topped off with smiles like this is the BEST feeling. I spend hours pouring myself into my work because I love it...and I love surpassing the expectations of our clients because there is simply no greater joy or more fulfilling moment for me as a planner. Molly and John had a really cool ceremony. It was meaningful, funny and had some powerful vows. Which perfectly captures their love for each other. And those smiles really say it all, don’t they? Thank you, Molly + John for letting us be a part of your day. ❤️ Planning + Styling: me 😍🙋🏼‍♀️😘 Photo: @collinpierson // Floral: @exqdesigns // Draping/Lighting: @art_imagination // Gown: @inesdisanto // Dresser: @theweddingdresser // Acoustic Guitar: @bkobeatmix // DJ: @jojoandgizep // Catering: @beyondeventschi // Location: @bridgeportartcenter . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #holidaywedding #weddingfun #creativelife #insideweddings #lakeshoreinlove #creativehappylife #weddinginspo #winterweddinginspiration #husbandandwife #weddingplannerlife #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #weddingdress #weddingphotography #femalepreneur #shesaidyes #justmarried #dreamersandoers

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Bright, bold, and absolutely beautiful. One of the parts about being a planner that I love most is being able to be a part of the process with my clients as their visions come to life. Some clients have such a clear idea of what they’d like to create while others rely on the process, and us to help cultivate the vision, and I love all of it. It makes my days so full of creativity, attentive to detail, full of conversation and collaboration, and I don’t know of any “work” that has a better description. 😍 Location: @fschicago // Photo: @collinpierson // Floral: @kehoedesigns // Planning: Me 🙋🏼‍♀️// Menus/Table Numbers: @1elizabethgrace . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #womeninbiz #girlboss #creativelife #socialcurator #beyourownboss #creativehappylife #bossbabe #holidaydecor #mycreativebiz #doitfortheprocess #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #christmaswedding #holidaywedding #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #holidayparties

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Perfectly capturing the feelings I have of being back in Chicago, and right back to it with my clients and brides. 😍 Post @engagesummits energized, during one of the best times to be in Chicago has me in the zone and feelin’ all kinds of good vibes. This red gown is still one of my all time faves from this incredibly talented brand. ❤️ Designer: @yolancris at @barcelonabridalweek // Photo: @collinpierson . . . . #chicagoweddingplanner #reddress #thedailywedding #chicagoweddings #weddingideas #chicagobride #huffpostido #destinationweddingplanner #DreamWedding #weddingdressideas #barca #barcelona #barcelonabridalfashionweek #bbfw18 #bodas #bodasbarcelona #dress #matrimonio #photooftheday #sposa #voguesposa #weddings #brideandgroom #mood #chicagopartyplanner #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #socialcurator

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