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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Avid dog lovers, Julia & Alex never expected to meet the love of their life, because of the love for their furry friends. After a chance meeting at a dog park between Julia and Alex’s boxers (both rescues), the two were drawn to one another. And into a new lifetime of love. Almost six years […]

Camrose Hill Flower Farm Wedding | Julia + Alex

Brittany & Danny’s wedding was effortlessly glamorous with all the timeless elements we love to swoon over! From her stunning mermaid gown to the clean, crisp color palette, it was a windy city dream come true!  This duo is super sweet, crazy in love, and perfect for each other! We really enjoyed working with them. […]

Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel Wedding | Brittany + Danny

Allison (aka Alli) and Drew are a super sweet couple! Their wedding was hosted at The Farm at Dover (which we love) with the sweetest DIY and seriously delish comfort food. Thier big day was ALL about having a great time, and really embracing the beauty of the venue. Farm at Dover doesn’t need much […]

Farm at Dover Wedding | Alli + Drew

Katie + Ben’s wedding was classically beautiful, with gorgeous pops of color against navy and white. With the help of our planner Emily, the pair was able to plan a fantastic day from out of state.  Following one of the sweetest “first touches” we’ve ever witnessed, the couple was ready for their traditional church wedding (in […]

James J Hill Center Wedding | Katie + Ben

Nicole and Peter’s Persian wedding, hosted at the Bridgeport Art Center (one of our favorite Chicago wedding venues) was an amazing representation of diversity! We loved seeing all of the amazing details come together to create a truly unique and memorable event. Nicole said “Being authentic to who we are independently, together and with our […]

Bridgeport Art Center Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty | Nicole & Peter

After having their formal ceremony + marriage in Taiwan, Jimmy & Aimee hosted an upscale affair here in America. With all the best that Aimee’s parents could offer, they celebrated their union in a grand way. Because they had already hosted a traditional Taiwanese ceremony in Aimee’s home country, they incorporating traditional American rituals during […]

Ritz Carlton Chicago Wedding featured in Wedding Guide Chicago | Aimee & Jimmy

We love Winter weddings. And Michelle & Tony’s wedding day was about as perfect as any couple could wish for from a Winter’s day! Bright & sunny, crisp & cool, and full of love. Michelle and Tony’s wedding was a great reflection of them- with a beautiful color pallet of white and royal blue, with pops […]

Minneapolis Event Center The Riverside Room Wedding | Michelle & Tony

Anna was the happiest bride we’ve EVER had the pleasure to work with. Then again, when a wedding planner has the privilege to coordinate a college roommate’s big day, we consider ourselves pretty lucky. And we end up pretty darn giddy ourselves! Anna is incredibly sweet and genuine. And Pete is an amazing compliment to […]

James J Hill Center Wedding | Anna & Pete

Sophie and Ryan are an extremely likeable couple. They’re over the moon in love and have great personalities. They’re goofy and fun in the kind of way that just makes you feel like you’ve known them forever. There is no shortage of laughter and jokes when you’re around them and their friends + family. They’re […]

Aria Mpls Wedding | Sophie & Ryan

Nicole & Shubham are the perfect pairing for one other. They’re so happy & carefree! We loved being a part of their wedding. They selected the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel for their Hindu & American ceremonies and formal reception. The gorgeous rooftop venue has a sweeping skyline view of downtown Chicago and gives you an open […]

The Millennium Hotel Mpls Multicultural Wedding | Nicole & Shubham