the Bridescoop
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The first day (in anyone’s version of eternity) that you can actually walk outside in Chicago without your heaviest jacket on only means one thing – wedding season is upon us! That’s right – Spring has sprung and we’ve got outdoor weddings on the brain (can’t help it!). Fabulous open-toed shoes, no Pashminas in sight, guests enjoying refreshing lemonade (and vodka) while they patiently wait for the ceremony to get started…
AHHHH…summer, we’ve missed you.
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Light as a Feather
Confession: I didn’t think I’d be the bride to save every last momento from my wedding. But still in a haze of ‘just married’ bliss, I found myself tying my bouquet upside down and leaving it to hang dry in a closet while I gallivanted off to my honeymoon. When I got back I had a moldy shrub, a mess on the floor and shattered dreams of ever being able to take care of a plant.
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Wish Upon a Wedding
This amazing organization is coming to Chicago!!
America’s first ever nonprofit wedding wish organization, Wish Upon a Wedding produces weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.
Want to learn more about how you can help to make a deserving couple’s wedding wishes come true?
Go to www.wishuponawedding.org for more information.
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8 Surprises to Leave on Guests’ Beds
Little tokens of appreciation that are thoughtful, whimsical, and just plain smart.
1. A personalized, heartfelt, handwritten note thanking them for making the trip. Doesn’t cost much, but it’ll generate a ton of good will.
2. A voucher for a free in-room movie. Pair it with a bag of candy or gourmet popcorn for the ultimate viewing experience.
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Sip on This
Event planner turned master dessert diva Amy Atlas served white lemonade with calligraphed “Best Wishes” straws to add a festive, celebratory touch to a recent bridal shower. (more…)
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Piece of Cake
In the midst of our cyber travels to bring you the freshest, hippest, newest beat in the bridal world — we found an online proposal that simply…takes the cake! (more…)
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Claudia Antony of AS YOU WISH EVENTS
Earlier this month, we caught up with Claudia Antony of AS YOU WISH EVENTS at the Palmer House. We enjoyed an afternoon of tea and treats while viewing the latest wedding gowns, accented with gorgeous furs from Macy’s Bridal Salon. (more…)
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The Devil’s in the Details…
…which is exactly why you should leave them to Katie Kozlowski and her team at Dettagli Weddings.
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Bon Appetit
We hope you’re hungry – because the creations from Gourmet Invitations are DELICIOUS!
Each design is more brilliant than the next. Between the personal, meaningful stories prompting each pièce de rĂ©sistance and the blog that is overflowing with inspired images — we can’t get enough! (more…)
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To Veil or not to Veil…
If that’s the question…then we may have the answer with our newest fab find from Etsy Weddings!
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Meghan Andalman of Lovebird Events
We sat down to gab about all things wedding with the ever fabulous Meghan Andalman of Lovebird Events… (more…)
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In a New York Minute
Got favors? Turn an ordinary gift bag into something personal that will make the contents inside that much more meaningful. (more…)
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I.D.
Introducing The Monogram Collection by Sarah Drake Design!
A custom monogram created exclusively for you, reflecting you. (more…)
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Heaven on…Walton Street
OPENING DECEMBER 9, 2009
The Gold Coast’s newest gem is finally opening! (more…)
