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The 5 Biggest Budget Mistakes Couples Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Photo: Noelle Adams It’s no secret that planning a Chicago wedding is expensive, but making expensive mistakes in your planning process makes it even more expensive! In this week’s post, we’ll break down the 5 biggest budget mistakes couples make (and how to avoid them)! Mistake 1: Starting planning “venue poor” - Even though it’s not likely to be your largest line item, your venue selection has the potential to be the most expensive decision you make in your planning proc

Alexis Alvarez
6 days ago3 min read


What Chicago Weddings Really Cost in 2025: 3 Real Couples, 3 Real Budgets
Budgeting for a wedding is confuuuusingg af. If you do any amount of searching for how much a Chicago wedding or specific vendor costs, you’re going to quickly find yourself less sure than you were when you started. FB groups say one thing, local wedding vendors say another, the wedding blogs say something else, and Reddit, something else too! How’s a gal (guy, gay, or they) supposed to know what the actual cost of planning a wedding is? In this post, we’re using 3 real life

Alexis Alvarez
Nov 173 min read


What to Do When Your Families Want Very Different Things
Photo by: Fuller Photo Co You’re trying to plan a joyful celebration of your relationship…and suddenly you’re deep in the trenches of...

Alexis Alvarez
Apr 252 min read


Why Your Wedding Doesn’t Look Like Instagram—And Why That’s Okay
Photo by: Nicodem Creative You’re scrolling. You see the photos: lush hanging florals, long tables under twinkle lights, custom signage,...

Alexis Alvarez
Apr 213 min read


How to Plan a Wedding That Feels Good (Not Just Looks Good)
Align your celebration with your values, not just your aesthetic

Alexis Alvarez
Apr 143 min read
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