David Simon asked Lesley Smith to marry him in front of her entire family during an annual Smith family summer birthday bash last year. The couple, who met through friends, will marry Sept. 12, 2015 at Old Oak Tap in Chicago. They plan on including personal touches throughout the ceremony and reception to honor family […]
Who said the MOB (Mother of the Bride) has to look O-L-D? You’re the bride’s doting mother, not her dowdy dowager! So skip the suit, forget the frumpy frocks and opt instead for something elegant, appropriate and just a little bit sexy. We rounded up eight gorgeous MOB ensembles fit for a queen. This gown […]
“I think I love her.” These were the very first words Alex ever said to Katrina. Coincidentally, those words happened to be the lyrics in the song that began their lasting love affair. On Memorial Day weekend in 2010, the two found themselves singing and dancing at the former Landmark Restaurant in Lincoln Park after […]
Doting on the bride-to-be is hard work! To show your appreciation, skip the monogrammed sweats and give your girls some goodies they’ll really love. These brilliant bridesmaid gift ideas are sure to please your pals. A Feminine Flask Why should the groomsmen have all the fun? Give your bawdy bridesmaids a lady-like flask to stash […]
When she left for vacation in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Lindsey had no idea she would meet the love of her life. Nico and his family, originally from Milan, were living in Spain at the time, so fate definitely played a hand in getting this couple together. When Nico decided it was time to propose, […]
When Megan first met Charlie, she thought he was kind of a jerk. She was with her friend Meagan, a coincidence Charlie found hilarious. He wouldn’t stop saying their name, but neither girl knew whom he was talking to. One of the last things he said was, “I am going to marry Megan one day.” […]
If you’ve ever planned a wedding, fundraiser or corporate event, you know how important it is to have great music. There’s nothing worse than an empty dance floor in the middle of your event space. Fortunately, the nationally known, Evanston-based Ken Arlen Orchestra knows how to get people dancing. Ken Arlen, who has led the […]
An inconvenient truth about birthday parties is that they seem to come around every year…for your kids and for all of their friends. Given that reality, how do you make your kid’s bash stand out amidst all the typical bowling/pizza/movie/goodie bag boredom? Create a new level of awesomeness with one of these out-of-the-ordinary birthday party ideas that […]
Experience adventure and travel in style on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the train offers one of the most celebrated and romantic journeys in the world. Delightful vintage cabins, gastronomic cuisine and lively onboard entertainment make travel on this luxury train one of the […]
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