Are you engaged + dreaming of a southern wedding in one of our personal favorite cities – Dallas, TX? If you have started to research wedding venues in Dallas, you have probably noticed that there are A LOT to choose from, so it may be very overwhelming!  As experienced Dallas wedding planners, we are here […]

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10 Unique Dallas Wedding Venues

Chioma and Brian had a dream winter wedding in Chicago at The Kimpton Gray Hotel! The weather is not always on one’s side in Chicago but this couple could not have asked for a better winter day. Flakes were magically falling and the air was crisp and refreshing– making for fantastic photos and a perfect […]

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Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago Wedding

The Simply Elegant Group team is head over heels in love with this wedding! Not only was The Intercontinental Hotel a perfect venue for this Chicago Wedding; it was also an incredible couple to work with! Stephanie and Aaron were fun loving, joyful, and absolutely stunning! This sweet couple really understood the joy of a […]

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The Intercontinental Hotel Chicago Wedding | Stephanie + Aaron

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Amber and Brian met online in January of 2017 and quickly fell in love! Two years into their relationship, Brian popped the question and they were ready to plan their dream day! Like many 2020 couples however, COVID-19 threw Amber and Brian’s wedding planning for a loop. Originally planned for August 2020, their amazing SEG […]

Fairmont Hotel Chicago Wedding | Amber + Brian

Chicago Wedding Reception at The Fairmont Hotel

Back in March 2020, Megan & Charlie were finalizing all of their details for their wedding for over 200 people. Then plans changed suddenly for the couple as COVID-19 surged the nation, and mandatory restrictions were put in place that no longer allowed them to have the wedding day they were almost done planning. After […]

Chicago Micro Wedding at the Peninsula Hotel | Megan + Charlie

Jessica & Matt’s day was an absolute highlight of 2020 for us! Working with them as their Chicago wedding planners was such a breeze; they knew exactly what they wanted and weren’t going to let COVID-19 stop them from getting married. They never lost sight of what the day was all about, and that made […]

Chicago Micro Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center | Jessica + Matt

During Ashley Carpenter’s (Chicago Expert Planner) first Timeline Meeting with Bonnie + Danny, she truly felt their love + kindness, and she had many amazing conversations about their wedding day vision, and what this day meant to them. They both communicated + compromised so well with each decision, and mentioned many times that the most […]

Chicago Micro Wedding at The Gwen Hotel | Bonnie + Danny

Are you engaged + dreaming of a wedding in one of the most beautiful cities in the world—Chicago? If you have started to research wedding venues in Chicago, you have probably noticed that there are A LOT to choose from, so it may be very overwhelming! Our team of Chicago wedding planners have listed below […]

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This Dalcy Chicago wedding photoshoot was a special one. When Katie from Kathryn Hastings Photography reached out to our Planner Gina about collaborating on a styled shoot together, we immediately knew that we had an incredible opportunity to capitalize on the events occurring in 2020, and really create something beautiful during a time that has been disappointing […]

The Dalcy Chicago Micro Wedding Styled Shoot

“A Reputation to Uphold”  The Varca Bride is unafraid to be bold. She is someone who rolls up at a happy hour on a Wednesday, in a Dior skirt paired with a vintage t-shirt and kicks with a laid back air about her. From ball gowns with leather piping, to sequin jumpsuits with matching feathered […]

Chicago Wedding Dress Designer Highlight | Sarah Varca Bridal

Have you always dreamt about getting married in the gardens of a French Chateau, but want to get married in Illinois? We have great news; you can have both with a Lake Forest Academy wedding at The Armour House! This is a breathtaking and unique venue that will have your guests in awe! When choosing […]

Armour House at Lake Forest Academy Wedding

When thinking back to Karen + Chase’s gorgeous and romantic Sofitel Chicago wedding last September, we get the biggest smiles on our faces! Their day was filled with so much love, beauty, and tradition, and it just could not have gone better! Karen + Chase from the very beginning wanted to make sure that their […]

Sofitel Chicago Wedding | Karen + Chase

Daphne and Bridget’s stunning Art Institute Chicago wedding, blending the modern with earthy garden touches, was a wedding we truly will remember and cherish for a lifetime! Being a part of this wedding and witnessing the beautiful & powerful love that these two women share, was an honor for us, and we are so excited […]

Art Institute Chicago Wedding | Daphne & Bridget’s Modern Garden Wedding