One of my favorite things: Clothes

by bridesadmin // September 28, 2011 // 2 Comments

On your wedding day, you want to look your absolute best. It’s probably the one day in your life that you will have the most photos taken of you ever. Not only do you (usually) hire a person (or two)... Continue reading →

I Did It!!! (Part 2)

by bridesadmin // August 19, 2011 // 2 Comments

One of the things about me that changed the most during wedding planning was my opinion on the importance of the ceremony. Since neither my husband nor I had any religious customs that we wanted to include, the ceremony was... Continue reading →

Vendor Review: Kitchen Chicago

by bridesadmin // August 16, 2011 // 3 Comments

I’ve been married for over 90 days now, friends! An annulment is now officially not an option. He’s stuck with me unless he wants to file for divorce. 😉 (Can you even joke like that on a wedding blog?) Anyways,... Continue reading →

Vendor Review: One Stop DJ Service

by bridesadmin // August 15, 2011 // 2 Comments

Happy Monday! To continue my Vendor Review series, I am covering our DJ, One Stop DJ Service, based out of Chicago, IL (but they have a 630 area code, so it must actually be the suburbs somewhere). You might recall... Continue reading →

Vendor Review: Abbott Party Rental

by bridesadmin // July 18, 2011 // 2 Comments

Hi friends! To start off my Vendor Review series, I am covering our rental furniture vendor, Abbott Party Rental, based out of Lombard, IL. One way to save money on your wedding is to find an event space that is... Continue reading →

I Did It!!! (Part 1)

by bridesadmin // June 13, 2011 // 7 Comments

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been MIA for an unforgivably long time… I was starting to feel just a tad overwhelmed with work, wedding planning, and guest preparations. I’m sure some of you can relate. But worry not! I made it... Continue reading →

Our Budget Invitations – 46 Days

by bridesadmin // March 22, 2011 // 1 Comment

About 6 weeks, you guys! Can you believe it?! 🙂 Invitations: a necessary evil I know, I know. I have many graphic designer friends and lovers of all things paper, which is totally cool! I can fall in love with... Continue reading →

The People Must Eat – 64 Days

by bridesadmin // March 4, 2011 // 6 Comments

I want to start by wishing all the best to my friend and fellow blogger, Jennifer of City Girl Bride, at her wedding this Saturday. She’s been through a lot in her planning process and I’m so glad she’ll finally... Continue reading →

3 Months and a House

by bridesadmin // February 8, 2011 // 2 Comments

Can you believe it?! In 88 short days, I will be all dressed in white and walking down the isle to wed my handsome groom. I am so excited! *Insert high-pitched squeal!* Though, I have so many things to sort... Continue reading →

DJ. Check!

by bridesadmin // October 1, 2010 // 3 Comments

Have I ever told you how much I love checking things off of lists? I want to make lists all day long just so I can check things off of them…. breathe, check! eat, check! Anyways (I almost just wrote... Continue reading →

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