Are you engaged and dreaming of a southern wedding in one of our personal favorite cities—Dallas, TX? If you have started researching 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 to make this […]

Dallas Weddings, Venue Spotlight

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 […]

Chicago Weddings, Design, Real Weddings

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 […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings, Venue Spotlight

The Intercontinental Hotel Chicago Wedding | Stephanie + Aaron

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Wedding planning can be a daunting task. And some couples feel frazzled in the beginning because they aren’t sure where to start (that is where we come in). But some couples are so organized and certain, that it makes our job a breeze. Natassia and Jim are (and were) that couple! They recognized that the […]

Natassia & Jim- A New Leaf Chicago

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

We were so excited to hear that one of our favorite blogs, the Reverie Gallery featured one of our styled shoot collaborations this week! If you follow our blog weekly, you likely already know that we love participating in styled shoots. If you haven’t been following along until now, well, you’re in for a treat! […]

JX Venue Styled Shoot- Featured on Reverie Gallery

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

Yesterday Elisa & Lindsay from our Chicago team wrapped up our time at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show! It ran from March 12-20th at the Navy Pier. It was such a blast! It was a jam-packed week of festivities and we loved it! This was our first time participating in the show and it […]

Chicago Flower & Garden Show 2016

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

Alex & Chad had the perfect day for a Summer wedding. Surrounded by friends and family, they celebrated their everlasting love during a beautiful ceremony and reception. Alex selected a subtle, muted color scheme that let the beauty of Wine Haven shine bright. Her form fitting, lace wedding gown fit her like a glove. Paired […]

Alex & Chad – Wine Haven Winery Summer Wedding