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A great way to save money and personalize your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner is to take care of the drinks that will be served at the event. Although some venues won’t allow you to bring your own liquor, most will at least let you have some say in what will be served. Other venues will leave the bar entirely up to you to either cater or set up yourself. The first thing... (more)

About It's A Jaime Thing ...Inspiration For Your Fall Wedding Or Thanksgiving Dinner! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect inspiration! Check out these floral pumpkins, created by the loved Blooms By Martha Andrews, in sunny California... Imagine using those pumpkins as centerpieces for your holiday get together this year. Or, make... (more)

Featured Wedding by Willa Kveta Photography Sara and Tucker seem to be such a perfect fit for one another! They love to laugh at themselves, enjoy life and their friends, and are truly, deeply in love. They were so much fun to photograph! They wanted a mix of slightly traditional portraits, but mainly, fun, candid portraits that showed off their personalities. Their... (more)

About Bubbly Bride Before you start pulling out your swimsuit and sunscreen, I am not talking about swimming pools. I want to play around with the idea of bringing in a billiard table for an additional detail to keep your guests talking. If you are looking to add some entertainment for your friends, consider adding a pool table to your reception. I am not suggesting to put... (more)

As we spotlight Chicago wedding vendors throughout the month of November, here is a little something for our fashionista brides-to-be! Wouldn't you love to capture the elegance of your wedding day with illustration? Chicago Illustrator Rosemary Fanti does just that- she will attend a couple's wedding, and throughout the night, will capture the beauty of the event with live... (more)

Featured Wedding by Heather and Grayson of Jagger Photography Mark and Hannah got married at the BEAUTIFUL Malibou Lake Mountain Club Agoura Hills, CA (sort of another part of LA). It was a quite, lake community with beautiful surroundings. You'd never know it was coming when you're driving in the area. This couple was so funny! They were so quiet until it came to their wedding,... (more)

In this month's column, expert wedding planner Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding discuss the ins and outs of having children on your wedding guest list, and ideas for how to help handle them. Is your reception adults only or will rugrats be allowed? (more)

Here's a little something to help you get those wheels turning for your Dessy Style Board! Don't forget, the winner of our Style Board Challenge will score $500 in Dessy accessories!! You can submit as many boards as you'd like, and you have until Nov. 28th! So get inspired, ladies! Visit Dessy today to get started! What do you think of this hot pink and gold color palette? I... (more)

About Bubbly Bride To help add a modern twist to an already contemporary wedding, I saw these clear tables and chairs at Taylor Creative inc. and fell in love! Not only will you save money on table linens and chair covers but your wedding decor will make a huge statement to your guests! So often you walk into receptions and you see beautiful linens covering the table with... (more)

Ahh... Sara Gabriel. If you haven't heard this name before, you might be missing out on the most perfect veil or bridal headpiece to complete your wedding day look. Each piece is so incredibly done, with the most intricate details... from scattered Swarovski rhinestones, to freshwater pearl details, to custom monograms. I just can't say enough about these veils and blushers. ... (more)