Travel Specialist & Luxury Event Planner in Chicago and Beyond

my suite of destination wedding, event, and honeymoon advice

There are many beach-inspired dresses that reflect the romantic style and elegance today’s contemporary beach bride is looking for to be comfortable and stunning on Her big day.  After all, if you are getting married on a tropical venue like in St. Lucia, Jamaica, or even Bora Bora, you’ll want a dress that makes you look as stunning on […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Advice

June 20, 2023

Destination Wedding Dresses that are Picture Perfect!

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Having your destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort is a great way to go when you’re planning your wedding, especially if you are looking for maximum value without sacrificing quality. Here are 7 reasons why I think you should consider having your destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort. If you are planning a destination wedding, […]

Destination Weddings, Travel Tips, Wedding Advice

May 2, 2023

Seven Reasons To Choose An All-Inclusive Resort For Your Destination Wedding

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Destination weddings, destination honeymoons, destination anniversaries — whatever the special occasion, it can be hard to choose the ideal time of year for a tropical wedding or tropical vacation.* Is there even such a thing as an “ideal” time for your special occasion? Well, we’ll talk about that later. But first, let’s focus on the […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Advice

April 4, 2023

5 Proven Ways to Choose the Best Time of Year for Your Destination Wedding in Caribbean or Mexico.

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photo by giuseppe messira As a destination wedding planning specialist, we are often asked about destination weddings and if a couple should have a symbolic or legal wedding, or how it works to get married in another country.  Destination weddings are huge, with couples deciding to travel to far away location to say “I Do”, and it’s […]

Destination Weddings, Travel Tips, Wedding Advice

March 3, 2023

Legal vs Symbolic – What you Need to Know About Destination Wedding Ceremonies

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Many newly engaged couples don’t know what they’re getting into when trying to plan their destination wedding. Most couples have this idea, that they will just find a place somewhere in a beautiful location, get married, then live happily ever after. But there is a lot of planning that comes into play to make this […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Advice

January 7, 2023

Engaged Couples—This is Your Definitive Guide To a Perfect Destination Wedding

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Most couples have a general idea of how much a traditional wedding will cost, but don’t have a clue how much a destination wedding will cost. For example, you might know a traditional wedding could cost you around $35,000-60,000 but you have no idea what a wedding away would cost. If you’re curious to know […]

Destination Weddings, Destinations to Love, Wedding Advice

September 6, 2022

Destination wedding cost:  Anticipating your wedding budget

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Every year, thousands of couples dream about having a Destination Wedding in a location where you can exchange your vows as the sun sets against a stunning backdrop, or in a picturesque garden, or in an elegant chapel. Whether for romance, to save on wedding expenses, or to have a bucket list location that your […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Advice

March 1, 2022

Looking for a Locale for your Destination Wedding?  Consider these 5 Breathtaking Resorts for An Incredible Destination Wedding!

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Is wedding planning stressing you out? If so, you are not alone. Many couples feel overwhelmed by the process of coordinating such a large event. One of their biggest fears is having their day turn into a hurried mess as the scheduled events fall further and further behind schedule. Luckily there are steps you can […]

Wedding Advice

February 17, 2016

3 Planning Tips for a Stress-free Wedding Day

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Vow renewal ceremonies are becoming a popular option for married couples looking to recommit themselves to each other in the company of their loved ones. Whether you have been married 30 days or 30 years, planning this type of ceremony can be a wonderful way to reconfirm your relationship. While the reasons why a couple […]

Traditions & Customs, Wedding Advice

February 3, 2016

5 Etiquette Tips for a Vow Renewal Ceremony

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Is planning your wedding causing you stress? One of the most overwhelming aspects of getting married is taking on all the tasks that go along with it. From start to finish, there is always a long list of “to-do’s” that seem to never end. From selecting the wedding date to hiring vendors, each part of […]

Wedding Advice

January 20, 2016

How Smart Brides Get Organized

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