"Chicago Cultural Center"

Talk about total kismet! The story that inspired this couple's key themed escort card display is too good not to share. When the groom gave his bride a key to his home while they were dating, she learned shortly after that the key opened her front door in California. They had identical locks and keys! Their love is certainly one in a million, and their wedding was a gorgeous celebration of it. Homemade guest gift favors, DIY paper decorations, and seemingly endless amounts of delicious food...

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I've never been to Chicago, but it sure does make for a stunning backdrop for a wedding. Case in point: this gem from behind the lens of Studio Starling that has completely captured my heart. It is so easy to see this bride and groom's beautiful personality shining through every detail of their big day. From the extraordinary...

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Glittery heels, a (beautiful) blushing bride, a breathtaking ballroom reception - this stunning soiree captured by Olivia Leigh Photographie is what a wedding blogger's dreams are made of. We are pretty sure it's what a blog reader's dreams are made of too. Best part? It's not a dream, this is pretty as can be reality -...

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As soon as I laid my wedding loving eyes on these gorgeous images, I knew this was going to be the perfect way to kick off another week here at SMP Illinois. You know a wedding is beyond gorgeous when you wish you were on the invite list. And get this-the groom got his DIY craft on and designed all the programs, escort cards, table cards and menus! Robyn Rachel Photography captured all the elegant details and...

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There's just something about a traditional wedding, with the grand dress and the ballroom reception, that sends my heart all a flutter.  And this Chicago stunner by Artisan Events, Inc. is the kind of soiree that sends my heart racing AND leaves me completely speechless.  It's true.  From the beautiful ceremony and reception locations to the fabulous florals and lighting by...

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Chicago is fantastic. I'm just saying. It's a big, beautiful city, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, home to Navy Pier, The Sears Tower, and some of the nicest city-dwellers on the planet. Following this line of thought, any wedding that takes place inside the city limits of this beloved town is going to be gorgeous. Especially when it's planned by Big City Bride, photographed by ...

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