Yay Chicago brides! Chicago has been my adopted home for two years now and I love it! I currently live in Streeterville, but after the wedding, I'll move into Mr. Jasmine's place in the West Loop.
Hurray for local boards! I'm getting married in the Northwest suburbs (Wheeling) on June 14. All vendors are in place, and I just made my long to-do list for the coming month! Little things crept up on us. Currently deciding if I (suddenly) want personalized cocktail napkins. And waiting for my caketopper to be finished and shipped!
I live in Chicago, in the Ukrainian Village. I've been out here for about four years. I moved out here because Mr. Radish went to grad school at the U of C and we were sick of having a long-distance thing.
Mr. Radish and I are both originally from upstate, NY, so our wedding was out there.
While I live in Los Angeles, I was born and raised in Chicago and still consider it my "Hometown". My FI and I will be getting married in the city in March '09!!! So far, we have been back to Chicago just once to start the process, but I have a feeling I will be making quite a few trips back to sort out all the details!
Actually, my next trip is over Memorial Day weekend to go Dress Shopping and speak with Photoraphers!!!
When I read your postings about wedding planning, Ive thought the same thing!
I looked at having our wedding out here in LA, but it just seemed so difficult/complex...or just FI and I are just that picky. If $$$ wasnt an issue, my wedding would be at a huge Malibu mansion...
That being said, we are stretching our budget a bit to go with a dream of mine - a Downtown Chicago city wedding. We've had quite the experience so far with just locking in a location - we've had 3 fall through due to various reasons - but cross your fingers - we have an awesome contract with a pretty awesome place that EVERYONE likes. Its looking like the 4th location's a charm!!!
I really miss my days of planning and blogging! Mr. Emerald and I got married last September in Oak Brook, and it was the most perfect day we could have imagined =) I still check Weddingbee religiously cuz I can't let go! We currently live in Hinsdale (SW burb) but are moving to the West Loop in Aug/Sept, so can't wait to be neighbors with Miss Jasmine! =) Any other West Loop-ers out there?
I'm in Marketing by day, and a Wedding Consultant by night! I've just started my own company, Sweetchic Events, Inc. I've known for years that I wanted to be a planner, but finally got up the guts to just go for it! Feel free to contact me at charlene@sweetchicevents.com if you are looking for a planner or DOC (sorry for the little shameless plug )
Hi Chicago Brides :) I grew up in the western burbs (Naperville) and currently live in the South burbs (Frankfort). I am hoping to move back downtown someday soon- it sounds like I need to go West Loop!
I grew up in Elmhurst and am now living in the West Loop. I'm currently planning my wedding for September 20, 2008. Can't believe how quickly time is passing! Can't wait to get to know the Chicago brides a little better on our local board!
West Loop ladies: The *cutest* wedding store has opened up on Madison, right on that strip by Beer Bistro. It's called Smitten and I went in there with my friends during my bachelorette this weekend. They have the most darling wedding things!
We stayed at the W (which I loooove), and the rehearsal dinner/party was at the Twisted Spoke- such a laid back place before such a fancy wedding- it was a nice mix. Anyway just thought I would tell you your city is amazing and I hope to make it back!!
Hey! I'm in River West. Sounds like all you Chicago brides are moving close to my neighborhood!!! I'm like Grand & Halsted, so walking distance to W. Loop :)
I live in Chicago, but my wedding will be in FL. I'd still like to get to know all you ladies though, because c'mon Chicago's AWESOME!!!!
I'm in the SouthWest Suburbs (Romeoville) and will be getting married in 4 weeks (06.07.08) in Wheaton! I'm originally from MI but moved to be with my fiancee'. I've been in the Chicagoland suburbs (Tinley Park and here) for about 8 years now. I'm very excited to talk with other brides about Chicago wedding stuff! Yippee!! :)
Hi everyone! I am planning a July 2009 wedding out in Naperville, which is my hometown and where I currently live. Nice to talk with other girls from the area!
I'm in Lakeview and planning a downtown wedding in August. We're getting married at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue and having the reception at the Westin across the street. I'm so excited to hear from other Chicago brides!
We just set our date for June 6th, 2009 at a place I know Mrs. Emerald is familiar with - The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook! The ceremony will be at my church in Western Springs (SW Suburb), right next to Hinsdale.
I am just getting started with all of my planning and couldn't be more excited! I welcome any suggestions you girls may have for Photographers/Bands/Day-of-Makeup or any Chi-town insider advice :)
So far, I can recommend my Day of Makeup Artist... Makeupbydana.com
Dana Armstrong. She is so. much. fun. and I can't wait to have her happy spirit around during the wedding day prep. And she is fantastically talented. She only does one event per day, and will travel to do only your makeup, even. Airbrush makeup, with fake lashes, if wanted. I have a pic of my trial in my planning bio.
And our band... Patti Lupo Music. She did my sister's wedding, too. Awesome- elegant, fun, not cheesy. 8 piece band. My fiance and I adore her.
I'll post other reviews and recs after the wedding (June 14).
Welcome to the new local boards!
As you may already know, there are 6 Chicagoland Bees - Mrs. Emerald, Mrs. Radish (me), Miss Jasmine, Miss Chickadee, Miss Peacock, and Miss Sundae.
Let's all get to know each other better. Tell us a little about yourself!
posted by radish 3 months agoYay Chicago brides! Chicago has been my adopted home for two years now and I love it! I currently live in Streeterville, but after the wedding, I'll move into Mr. Jasmine's place in the West Loop.
posted by jasmine 3 months agoHurray for local boards! I'm getting married in the Northwest suburbs (Wheeling) on June 14. All vendors are in place, and I just made my long to-do list for the coming month! Little things crept up on us. Currently deciding if I (suddenly) want personalized cocktail napkins. And waiting for my caketopper to be finished and shipped!
posted by goteamgo 3 months agoI'll go too ...
I live in Chicago, in the Ukrainian Village. I've been out here for about four years. I moved out here because Mr. Radish went to grad school at the U of C and we were sick of having a long-distance thing.
Mr. Radish and I are both originally from upstate, NY, so our wedding was out there.
posted by radish 3 months agoHi there everyone!!
While I live in Los Angeles, I was born and raised in Chicago and still consider it my "Hometown". My FI and I will be getting married in the city in March '09!!! So far, we have been back to Chicago just once to start the process, but I have a feeling I will be making quite a few trips back to sort out all the details!
Actually, my next trip is over Memorial Day weekend to go Dress Shopping and speak with Photoraphers!!!
WOO HOO for CHICAGO BOARD!!!
posted by katelovescoffee 3 months agoKatelovescoffee: you're my opposite! I was raised in Los Angeles, but now I live in Chicago!
posted by jasmine 3 months agoJasmine!!
Ohhh YAY for Chicago Brides!
I really miss my days of planning and blogging! Mr. Emerald and I got married last September in Oak Brook, and it was the most perfect day we could have imagined =) I still check Weddingbee religiously cuz I can't let go! We currently live in Hinsdale (SW burb) but are moving to the West Loop in Aug/Sept, so can't wait to be neighbors with Miss Jasmine! =) Any other West Loop-ers out there?
I'm in Marketing by day, and a Wedding Consultant by night! I've just started my own company, Sweetchic Events, Inc. I've known for years that I wanted to be a planner, but finally got up the guts to just go for it! Feel free to contact me at charlene@sweetchicevents.com if you are looking for a planner or DOC (sorry for the little shameless plug
)
posted by emerald 3 months agoHi Chicago Brides :) I grew up in the western burbs (Naperville) and currently live in the South burbs (Frankfort). I am hoping to move back downtown someday soon- it sounds like I need to go West Loop!
posted by peacock 3 months agoHi Ladies!
I grew up in Elmhurst and am now living in the West Loop. I'm currently planning my wedding for September 20, 2008. Can't believe how quickly time is passing! Can't wait to get to know the Chicago brides a little better on our local board!
posted by julia453 3 months agoJulia453 - we were neighbors! I grew up in Franklin Park!
posted by katelovescoffee 3 months agoWest Loop ladies: The *cutest* wedding store has opened up on Madison, right on that strip by Beer Bistro. It's called Smitten and I went in there with my friends during my bachelorette this weekend. They have the most darling wedding things!
posted by jasmine 3 months agoOk well I don't live in Chicago, but I went to one of the most beautiful weddings in your city!! You can read about it here:
http://vailbride.blogspot.com/2008/05/real-wedding-chi-town.html
We stayed at the W (which I loooove), and the rehearsal dinner/party was at the Twisted Spoke- such a laid back place before such a fancy wedding- it was a nice mix. Anyway just thought I would tell you your city is amazing and I hope to make it back!!
posted by vailbride 3 months agoHey! I'm in River West. Sounds like all you Chicago brides are moving close to my neighborhood!!! I'm like Grand & Halsted, so walking distance to W. Loop :)
I live in Chicago, but my wedding will be in FL. I'd still like to get to know all you ladies though, because c'mon Chicago's AWESOME!!!!
posted by LisaL 3 months agoEmerald... I grew up in Hinsdale! I live and work in the Northwest suburbs now, though.
posted by goteamgo 3 months agoHello there!
I'm in the SouthWest Suburbs (Romeoville) and will be getting married in 4 weeks (06.07.08) in Wheaton! I'm originally from MI but moved to be with my fiancee'. I've been in the Chicagoland suburbs (Tinley Park and here) for about 8 years now. I'm very excited to talk with other brides about Chicago wedding stuff! Yippee!! :)
posted by designgirl13 3 months agoHi everyone! I am planning a July 2009 wedding out in Naperville, which is my hometown and where I currently live. Nice to talk with other girls from the area!
P.S. I love all you Chicago Bees!
posted by MissHistory 3 months agoHey y'all!
I'm in Lakeview and planning a downtown wedding in August. We're getting married at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue and having the reception at the Westin across the street. I'm so excited to hear from other Chicago brides!
posted by IrishBride 3 months agoHey Ladies!! Yay for Chicago Brides!
We just set our date for June 6th, 2009 at a place I know Mrs. Emerald is familiar with - The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook! The ceremony will be at my church in Western Springs (SW Suburb), right next to Hinsdale.
I am just getting started with all of my planning and couldn't be more excited! I welcome any suggestions you girls may have for Photographers/Bands/Day-of-Makeup or any Chi-town insider advice :)
posted by touchdownkatie 3 months agoTouchdownkatie- I have a couple of recs for you!