Wedding Planning

1. Here's Frank (and we don't mean Sinatra)

   We guess that once you've reached a certain level of celebrity, one name is all you need. Let's see, there's Cher, Prince (well, he was that symbol for a while) and Madonna. In Chicago's wedding planning circles, there is Frank. ... read more

   November 30, 2007 10:00 AM

2. Here's Frank (and we don't mean Sinatra)

   We guess that once you've reached a certain level of celebrity, one name is all you need. Let's see, there's Cher, Prince (well, he was that symbol for a while) and Madonna. In Chicago's wedding planning circles, there is Frank.... read more

   November 30, 2007 10:00 AM

3. Calling all readers

   I've received an important request. I recently received an email from a fourth-grade teacher who's lovely husband-to-be (a high school teacher) proposed to her in front of her principal as all her students actually asked her to marry him (Good thing she said 'Yes!')... read more

   December 7, 2007 8:10 PM

4. Calling all readers

   I've received an important request. I recently received an email from a fourth-grade teacher who's lovely husband-to-be (a high school teacher) proposed to her in front of her principal as all her students actually asked her to marry him (Good thing she said 'Yes!')... read more

   December 7, 2007 8:10 PM

5. Are congratulations in order?

   So if finally happened--the proposal. So not only do you get to tell all your friends, plan the wedding of your dreams, but you landed the best guy in town. What a coup!... read more

   January 1, 2008 2:10 PM

6. Not your average planner

   Wedding coordinator and events planner Jiwon McCartney doesn't mind a challenge. Maybe you're planning a wedding for some 500 of your closest friends and family, looking to fuse elements from two diverse cultures or at operating under an ultra tight time frame? Not to worry, McCartney and her company Allure Event and Meeting Productions has got you covered.... read more

   January 10, 2008 11:37 PM

7. For your perfect day

   Here's an impressive endorsement for A Perfect Event in Chicago. When the company isn't planning weddings (which account for 50 percent of its business) you could find it on assignment for Oprah Winfrey. ... read more

   January 23, 2008 7:26 PM

8. More eco-chic

   What good karma! Yesterday, I mentioned an e-mail from a reader asking about eco-friendly transportation and that day we received a press release from Eved Services, an event services and destination management company, which seems well versed in addressing such environmental concerns.... read more

   March 12, 2008 6:33 PM

9. Want suspended centerpieces?

   We recently attended a bridal event in which LOLA Event Productions won us over. The event planners presented some attractive creative tabletops that we loved as well as a candy station with cleverly labeled candy containers placed on top of wheatgrass.... read more

   March 31, 2008 7:25 PM

10. Not too fussy

    

    We can attest to the strength and creativity of wedding planner Marina Birch , who was recently named one of Modern Bride's 25 2008 trendsetters.... read more

    May 12, 2008 9:00 AM

11. It's in the bag

    

    Think of it as your take-with personal planner, but for your wedding. It's a briefcase of sorts; it's the CEO wedding bag.... read more

    June 4, 2008 10:00 AM

12. A trend toward saving

    

    Crain's Chicago Business contained an interesting report in its June 2 issue. Titled "Dream Wedding Meet Reality," the story asked if the all-out at-any-cost fairytale wedding at becoming passe.... read more

    June 5, 2008 9:16 AM