The Dallas Arboretum wedding venue is easily one of our favorite locations for a wedding in Dallas. This sprawling botanical garden has thousands of flowers, towering trees, lake views, and unique sculptures. There are many stunning backdrops for a ceremony, reception, and wedding photos. As experienced Dallas wedding planners, we gathered the information you need […]

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Are you engaged and dreaming of a wedding in one of the world’s most iconic cities—Chicago? Known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and diverse neighborhoods, the Windy City offers endless options for an unforgettable celebration. Whether you’re dreaming of a venue on the Chicago River, a rooftop with sweeping skyline views of Downtown Chicago, […]

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Choosing a Twin Cities wedding venue can be a daunting task!  It’s time to bring in the experts to help— our team of Minneapolis wedding planners at The Simply Elegant Group!  After planning hundreds of weddings in Minneapolis and St Paul, we have put together a list of the best Twin Cities wedding venues to […]

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Kelli is full of life- vivacious, energetic, and completely unique. John compliments her dynamic personality perfectly. While this couple is still basking in the newlywed glow (their wedding was  in April), we’re enjoying a look back at their wedding day! Kelli and her girls laughed the morning away. Pillow fights would soon lead to pillow […]

Kelli & John – Pazzos at 311 Chicago

If you were to tell us that Alexa and Joe walked straight out of a magazine, we would believe you. These two are absolutely GORGEOUS and hosted a picture perfect event!  Since these two are about to celebrate their one-year anniversary, they’re a superb Throw Back Thursday (#tbt) couple to spotlight today! We’ve had a […]

Alexa & Joe- Loft on Lake Chicago

When we hear the phrase that laughter is contagious, we immediately think abut Lizzie & Blair. This couple is GOOFY in the most amazing way. They approach everything with humor, which made the planning process beyond fun! And the wedding day? We laughed so hard we cried. We loved the classic color pairing of navy […]

Lizzie & Blair’s Traditional Chicago Wedding

We were SO THRILLED to help Lisa & Tara’s wedding day wishes a reality! This couple is so full of joy and laughter. And they have an amazingly supportive tribe behind them that made the planning of this event SO easy & fun! They’re a good looking bunch to boot 🙂 Both Lisa and Tara […]

Lisa & Tara- Mill City Museum Wedding

Blissful is how we would describe Dave & Jess. These two are so incredibly in love and devoted to one another’s happiness.  They had a unique vision for the wedding day that was 100% personalized to them and the love they share. The activities that they enjoy together were woven into the fabric of the […]

Dave & Jess- Camrose Hill Wedding

Some couples come to us having a clear vision of the wedding day. They’ve done some research and they know what’s important to them. THAT, was Crystal and Jake! Crystal was browsing Pinterest and stumbled across a centerpiece she fell in love with. We have to admit, the peach, ivory/white, gold, and blush combo is […]

Crystal & Jake- Carlson Towers Wedding, Featured on Every Last Detail

Maggie knew she wanted a day full of sparkle- and we’re not just talking about a little bit of glitter. When one of the stipulations for a perfect wedding day include gold sequins in the decor, you know it’s going to be fun! This elegant, glitzy affair was full of classic elements and feminine details. A […]

Maggie & Kyle -Ascension Church & Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel Wedding

Some couples ooze poise.  The second we meet them, we knew Dylan and Connor’s wedding would be refined and elegant.   The Carlson Towers was the perfect venue. They hosted both the ceremony and reception on site- with their sky-high ceiling and clean, cool marble, was a great setting for their soft cream and purple […]

Dylan & Connor – Carlson Towers

We don’t all dream of being a princess on our wedding day, but for those of us who do… THIS is the wedding for you!   Imagine arriving to meet your groom in a horse-drawn carriage. After catching a glimpse of your soon to be husband, sharing a warm embrace and a moment of solitude […]

Allison & David- Hope Glen Farm

Glamorous modern luxury is how we would describe Anne Marie and Albert’s wedding day. Black and white, with hints of soft pink and touches of gold. Classic elements paired with a luxurious backdrop of a modern cityscape. Some may even say, it was a quintessential city wedding. Although Anne Marie & Albert were living in […]

Anne Marie & Albert – Palmer House Chicago Wedding