Will You Marry Us?
7 Things to Keep in Mind When a Friend is Marrying You Hiring a professional officiant isn’t for everyone. My husband and I chose to go the route of a pro (and were very glad we did), but the majority of my couples who are not hosting their ceremony in a house of...
Katie + Shannon – Warwick Allerton
Katie + Shannon Saturday, July 22, 2017 La Salle Street Church + Warwick Allerton Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet Every once in awhile, I'll get a phone call from a mother of the bride or the groom, inquiring about my services. I love this so much because it...
Sadie + Andrew – Byron Colby Barn
Sadie + Andrew Saturday, July 1, 2017 Byron Colby Barn Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet Sadie and Andrew were on their way to their pizza tasting when we first chatted -- immediately I could tell this was a couple full of personality. They were very laid back...
Planning Your Chicago Destination Wedding
Chicago is a “destination” wedding spot in its own right. Tropical temperatures and palm-tree-lined streets? No, not exactly. A gorgeous lake and breathtaking skyline? Now, that we have! Are you currently planning your Chicago wedding while out of state (or know...
Jenifer + Jeff – Hotel Julien
Jenifer + Jeff Saturday, June 17, 2017 Wartburg Seminary & Hotel Julien - Dubuque, Iowa Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet This wedding was very special to me. Last year, I had the honor of working with Jenifer’s sister and now brother-in-law, Christine &...
Are You or Someone You Know “Venue Poor”?
Venue poor—what exactly does that even mean? Essentially, it means you took your overall wedding budget and you used a big ol' chunk to pay for your venue that, knowingly or not, was well above what you should be spending on this portion of the planning. Then, as...
8 People Who Are NOT Wedding Coordinators
Over here at A Fresh Event, we offer coordination services in addition to our full and partial planning options. We do this because, even though we prefer to get involved much earlier in the planning process, we can understand the desire to plan your own wedding....
Lauren & Ryan – The Ivy Room
Lauren & Ryan Saturday, June 10, 2017 St. James Chapel & The Ivy Room Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet Lauren’s sister got married last year and, though her day was absolutely amazing, she did not have a coordinator -- Lauren and her mom realized how important...
The $50 Per Person Chicago Wedding Caterer
Many of my awesome caterer friends have felt a little frustrated lately. You see, a lot of couples are asking them if they can provide catering for their wedding at $50 per person. They said they just can’t do it. So, I decided to go on a mission to find a Chicago...
Not Getting Married in a Church? 10 Things to Consider When Booking Your Venue
The ceremony ... remember the ceremony? You know, the whole reason we’re getting 200 of your closest peeps into the same room on the same day? Well, the times they are a changin’, and so is how couples handle this very important part of the day. Whether or not it’s...