Can’t say yes to a dress? A custom gown could be calling your name! A good designer can knit together your ideas to make the dress of your dreams a blissful reality. But, while a one-of-kind wedding dress is an alluring proposition, the process of creating a custom gown can be confusing. To help demystify […]
Those garden-variety grocery store flowers will do in a pinch, but when you want to impress, a good florist is your best bet. We roamed the wilds of Chicago and the North Shore in search of the brightest florists in the field. Below is our perfectly pruned arrangement of floral designers to suit every taste […]
For families with a “No Child Left Behind” policy when it comes to weddings, a couple’s decision to make their nuptials an adult-only affair can not only be seen as controversial, it can be enough to start a family feud. Whether or not you plan to include those pint-size cuties on your invite list, wedding […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“I do” and “Surprise!” aren’t generally heard on the same night, but these couples astonished their guests to make their weddings unforgettable. Jeffrey and Naderé Sternberg had only been engaged for two months when they sent out invitations for their engagement party. They told their friends that their wedding was going to be a […]
