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. From venues overlooking the Chicago River to chic rooftops with skyline views, lakeside settings, and historic landmarks. With so […]

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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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If you love glamorous, romantic weddings with a timeless quality, Tania and Sean’s Bridgeport Art Center wedding will make your heart pitter patter. Tania is an absolute knock-out and was radiant in her couture gown. Her ladies were slaying it as well! Sean & the groomsmen were as dapper as ever. I mean, seriously, this […]

Bridgeport Art Center Wedding | Tania + Sean

Caitlin + Andrew’s Hotel Arista Hotel Arista wedding in Chicago was a DREAM! Their Fall wedding was romantic and elegant- with lots of gorgeous, rich red and blush tones. What really stood out for us about the day, however, is how perfectly matched the couple is and how wonderful they were to work with! Ashely […]

Hotel Arista Wedding | Caitlin + Andrew

Now this couple may just be the cutest we have ever worked with! We have never seen so much love between a Bride & Groom. The Bride was actually in Indiana during the planning process, so the Groom was our main point of contact. He came to the walk through, and we actually did not […]

Erica + Peter’s Kitchen Chi Wedding

Alyssa and Anthony were a DREAM! Seriously, we are SO fortunate to work with so many incredible couples and these two were no exception. The bride’s family made EVERYTHING & AEG added their amazing flare! All of the signage, Alyssa’s mother made (so impressive)! This family was absolutely incredible! SO kind, SO organized, and were […]

Alyssa + Anthony’s Kitchen Chi + City View Lofts Wedding

Sarah and Brett are such a sweet couple. They made every single decision together and it was evident how much love and respect they have for one another. Sarah was so easy to work with and was probably one of the most organized brides we have ever worked with. Although things didn’t go 100% according to […]

Indoor Chicago Wedding | Sarah + Brett

Meredith and Matt’s Morgan Manufacturing wedding in Chicago was an EPIC party! It was a rowdy one that kept us on our toes- and we had a BLAST doing it! Working with these two was awesome. Meredith had a very clear design vision for her day and the decor was the most important aspect of […]

Morgan Manufacturing Chicago Wedding, Meredith + Matt

Mary Kate + Paul’s Architectural Artifacts Chicago wedding was glamorous, chic and SO MUCH FUN! These two were all about the celebration – the entire day was planned with this in mind. The dynamic between Mary Kate and her Dad was the BEST! First off, he’s the most dapper Father of the Bride we’ve ever […]

Architectural Artifacts Chicago Wedding | Mary Kate + Paul

Rene and Frank’s Chicago wedding was timeless and classic, with an industrial twist! The florals, color palette and attire choices were SO Chicago! They were formal and elegant, with a touch of timeless glamour. I mean, do you see Rene’s dress? GORGEOUS!   These two had a really fun wedding party- Rene’s girlfriends were so doting […]

Rene + Frank’s Morgan Manufacturing Wedding featured in Black Tie Bride

Brittney and Alex  had their STUNNING destination wedding at Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse on November 4th in Santa Ynez Valley, California. The couple planned their California dream destination wedding from Chicago- and let us be the first to say, it LOOKED exactly like it was out of dream! The whole entire day was beyond magical – […]

Brittney + Alex’s Modern Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Wedding

Lindsey and Ryan had their romantic wedding at the Museum Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, Illinois, on September 16th 2017.  Summer weddings in Chicago are always beautiful, and this one in particular was no exception. The color palette focused on blush tones, greenery and neturals, it was incredibly dreamy, and not to mention, perfect for a […]

Museum of Contemporary Art – Lindsey + Ryan’s Elegant Summer Wedding