Owner Misse Daniel talks about pursuing her passion, the realities of the wedding planning industry, her path as a small business owner, and more last week when she went on The Chicago Hustle. We are so excited for her podcast debut, and thank you to The Chicago Hustle for having her on the show!
You can hear Misse’s interview on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Google, Overcast, or Radio Public.
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| Photo by Jenna Marie Photography |
Pre-planning your wedding before even getting engaged is a recent trend that actually happens way more often than you would think.
It may raise an eyebrow, but it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Venues and vendors often get booked twelve+ months our, and everyone is so busy these days that its nearly impossible to find a time to get all your friends and family in the same place at the same time. So, if you know you are going to get engaged soon, as most modern-day couples do, it makes a lot of sense to get all the details of your big day perfect.
Cate Munro over at Refinery29 has written a great article about this move towards pre-planning, and it is definitely worth checking out.
Every detail of this classic wedding, from the impressive table settings to the scenic venue of the Palmer House Hilton, was absolutely gorgeous. A huge thank you to Modern Luxury Weddings for recognizing how amazing this wedding was!
You can read all about Maggie and Henry’s big day here.
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| Photo by Jenna Marie Photography |
Newly engaged couples can quickly find themselves in a whirlwind of deadlines once they pop the question. Between choosing vendors, signing contracts, and ironing out last minute details, there are a lot of things that need to be done between saying “yes” and “I do.” One topic I often get questions on is the timeline for everything to do with paper – invites, save the dates, programs, and more.
To make the process easier, I have put together a guideline of when you would typically want to do things like send out Save the Dates, order your Day of Paper Suite, and everything else involving the paper elements of your big day.
Order and Send Out Your Save the Dates
6-12 Months Before the Wedding
Order Invitations and Book Calligrapher
6 Months Before the Wedding
Order Invitations for Other Events (Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Reception, etc.)
2-4 Months Before the Wedding
Order Favors
2-4 Months Before the Wedding
Set RSVP Due Date
3-4 Weeks Before the wedding
Contact Anyone That Didn’t RSVP
Immediately after RSVP Due Date
Finalize Seating Chart, Escort Cards, and Favor Stationery
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
Send Thank You Notes
Within 6 Weeks After the Wedding
(Gifts received before the wedding should receive a thank you within 2 weeks)
2nd Annual Vendor Showcase
July 17th, 4:00-7:00 pm
Café Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr
We are so excited to have been invited to be a part of the 2nd Annual Vendor Showcase hosted by Tigerlily at Café Brauer. It is an honor to have the opportunity to have a display among these other great vendors.
This is also a great opportunity for you to meet some of the top vendors in Chicago for weddings and events! You can RSVP to GroupSales@LPZoo.org if you are interested in attending. We hope to see you there!
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Here are just some of the ways we have committed to keeping our ecological footprint small:
Minimizing Waste
Working with Responsible Vendors
Keeping Green in the Office
Even though the title of this article is clickbait about etiquette, Amelia Harnish at Refinery29 still has some interesting things to say about millennial wedding culture. Whether you are a guest or it’s your big day, this article can give you some tips and insight on how to handle a wedding, and all of the financial and mental burdens it comes with.
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