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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We worked with Meredith and Jeremy on their Van Dusen Mansion wedding for over the 2.5 years! As you might imagine, we grew close in the process and now they’re dear friends. We love them so so much! Meredith & Jeremy have known each other for what seems like forever and yet their love is […]

Van Dusen Mansion Wedding | Meredith + Jeremy

We love seeing each wedding come together- especially when they’re THIS amazingly colorful and FUN! Seeing a couple’s vision come to life and how HAPPY they are with the result is EVERYTHING to us! Galveston + House Based Wedding Vendors Wedding Ceremony: St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Galveston Wedding Venue: The Bryan Museum Catering: Chopin Mon […]

Bryan Museum Wedding in Galveston

Rachel + Drew’s Hutton House wedding in Minneapolis was the dreamiest! This classic, timeless, bright + airy wedding gives us all the feels! Not only did we have an AMAZING team of vendors, but this huge wedding had SO MANY fantastic guests and this couple’s family is BEYOND fabulous!  We love weddings of all sizes- […]

Hutton House Wedding | Rachel + Drew

We love the fall in Colorado. Lydia and Jason’s wedding was in late November of last year (2017) and was everything you could hope for in a rustic, fall time wedding. Rich hues of burgundy and red created a dramatic, romantic ambiance that blended beautifully with the incredible scenery that Boettcher Mansion provides.  Lydia and […]

Boettcher Mansion Wedding | Lydia + Jason

It doesn’t get more intimate than a backyard wedding. There is something utterly romantic and amazing about beginning the newlywed journey in your own home (or family home).  Devon and Breck opted for the best of both- a private ceremony & cocktail hour on the back lawn of their home and a reception following at The […]

Devon + Breck’s Backyard Wedding

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

Melisa and Sam had their mountain wedding at Copper Mountain on September 23rd. Copper Mountain is a special place for both Melisa and Sam – Melisa grew up skiing there before she could walk! Some of Melisa and Sam’s best memories are at Copper Mountain, from skiing to hiking, to *now* their wedding. When they […]

Copper Mountain Ski Resort – Melisa + Sam’s Rocky Mountain 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