Wedding date Part of your Chicago wedding planner‘s job is to know the wedding traditions. The preferable day is Sunday – which is viewed as the luckiest day to marry, and signifies fertility and prosperity. Traditional weddings are held at the church in the morning followed by a lunch reception, however nowadays couples often choose a […]

Once Upon a Time Once upon a time, three girls, who happened to be in the hair and makeup industry, randomly met (we now call it fate) in a three-flat building. Soon, they began assisting one another with weddings and quickly discovered their passion and approach to servicing weddings was the same. A partnership was […]

Hi there, Bweddings couples! Congrats on finding Barbara! She is a gem to work with and truly personalizes the wedding experience. She will remember those little details that you mention to her and make you feel like family in a truly special way! Who is Behind the Camera My name is Rachel Mandel, and I […]

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. […]

Day of Coordination Chicago I hear it often,” We don’t need a Chicago wedding planner, we can do it ourselves to stay in budget! My best friend, auntie, and neighbours will help with anything I need”. That is right, you can definitely do it yourself, however, you might not be able to save some money, […]

Know the entry and exit requirements of your destination Part of your Chicago wedding planner‘s job is to know the destination requirements. If you’re traveling outside the U.S., check the current COVID-19 requirements for the country you’re visiting. Ask the following questions: Will the country allow passport holders from your country to enter? Will you need […]