A multi-part blog (part 2 – Buying the ring, pt.2) I mentioned in the previous chapter that I got my start in weddings through proposals, they are still my favorite as. I love watching these men trying to make plans, I can get a decent judge of the guy by how much thought is put […]

A Chicago Proposal Are you bogged down by the archaic stigma that the engagement and wedding ring needs to be worth at least 3 to 6 months’ salary? This is crazy, perhaps it is a thing if you are extremely wealthy? I don’t know about you, but I cannot afford to put half a year’s […]

For Chicago wedding planner Barbara Vanni, who has lived, traveled, and worked with people from around the world and now owns a boutique wedding planning company, Chicago stands out as a home base and a top-choice destination wedding location. While Mexico, Hawaii, Spain, and France frequently come to mind when thinking about destination weddings, we know that […]

We know how it feels – you’re newly engaged in Chicago and have begun the wedding planning process yourself. Things start to feel a little stressful; maybe you’re balancing family opinions and obligations with your own desires and aren’t sure how to proceed. Or maybe you’re stuck trying to figure out whether you should spend […]

If you’re newly engaged and getting started on planning your own wedding in Chicago, you probably have realized just how much work is involved. You may be contemplating on hiring a Chicago wedding planner. Especially if you’re seeing lots of stunning brides looking relaxed and stress-free on social media or in a Chicago wedding magazine, thinking about […]

Today’s brides and grooms have more options than ever before when planning their Chicago wedding. From intimate elopements in Chicago to lavish ballroom glamour, we are seeing and celebrating love in so many ways!  What type of Chicago weddings are you imagining? Even though there’s plenty of room for flexibility and creativity in the planning process, we […]

Looking for a Chicago wedding planner or vendors? After the engagement highs and a fury of congratulations, there comes a time when reality hits you, and the realization of planning your wedding is at hand. After all, it is a BIG day, possibly the biggest day of your life. It might have even been a day […]

Our Berry Glamour Styled Shoot has been published in Modern Luxury Wedding Magazine, Chicago, June 2021 edition. My inspiration for this glamorous yet heartfelt styled shoot came from the world we were forced to live in. COVID put everything in perspective, and after months of being home, we all needed a clean and refreshing environment. […]

Chicago weddings are an important milestone in a couple’s life, and planning the perfect wedding day can take a lot of preparation. From planting shrubbery to installing a fresh coat of paint, there are many details you may not have thought of to ensure your space looks beautiful and the event runs smoothly. If you’re about […]

My husband and I were debating if we should get a Chicago wedding planner, and we are SO happy we did. Leading up to the wedding, Barbara laid out what tasks needed to be done and when. This was both of our first weddings, so we had no idea of what a proper timeline leading up to […]