Wedding trends, like fashion, can vary based on location. We spoke to several Chicago-area wedding pros to get the inside scoop on what’s trending now in the Windy City. Here’s what you can expect to see at receptions in 2015 and beyond. 1. There’s no place like home. John Hensel, senior designer and creative force […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
If only every day was Mothers Day! Treat us like a queen, don’t let us touch a dish (unless you’re handing it to us and it’s full of chocolate goodness), bring us flowers, let us sleep in and bring us breakfast in bed.
“Will you marry me?” is the most important question you’ll ever ask. So before you put a ring on it, consider how you’ll set the stage for this ultimate interlude for two, or to celebrate subsequent anniversaries. Book a table at one of these six fine-dining restaurants that serve up all the ingredients needed to […]
If you’re hosting a gala or a wedding, you probably consider a professional event planner to be a must-have. But, what about your next Christmas dinner, child’s birthday bash or milestone anniversary party? When you’re entertaining at home, event planners can help you throw an affair to remember by amping up the décor, making sure […]
Are you planning your child’s upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah or other milestone celebration? Use that coming-of-age event as a means to give back. Mitzvah events on the North Shore have long been known for their fun, festive parties shared with family and friends. And while Rabbi Steven Lowenstein of Glencoe’s Temple Am Shalom says he’s […]
Children’s birthday parties are no longer about musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. We found parents are upping the ante on birthday parties and showing us how they make it happen. Circus Theme Allison Goldstein of Highland Park recently created a circus-themed birthday party for her daughter Gracie’s 4th birthday. Allison worked […]
Next January, our 27-year-old son, Nick, is marrying a fantastic woman, Noelle. Our family will have fun with the two Christmas names—St Nick and Noelle—the rest of our lives. But before that, we want to give the affianced the best possible start, with a lovingly organized wedding. When Nick’s siblings asked to throw an engagement […]
If you got married five or 10 years ago, your wedding planning advice probably came from bridal magazines and recently married friends.
Bejeweled invitations in elaborate boxes, lavish gardenia centerpieces, mile-high fondant-frosted cakes and designer gowns.
