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 […]

Dallas Weddings, Venue Spotlight

Dallas Arboretum Wedding: Your Expert Guide

Dallas Arboretum wedding venue

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 […]

Chicago Weddings, Venue Spotlight

best downtown chicago wedding venue

14 of the Best Stunning Wedding Venues in Chicago

The best Twin Cities wedding venues

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 […]

Minneapolis Weddings, Minnesota Weddings, Wedding Planning Tips

The Best Twin Cities Wedding Venues 

Featured

Top 10 Timeline Tips

Enter your name + email address to have your checklist delivered right to your inbox! 

be in the know

Nikki and Scott’s wedding day was incredible. They are an exquisite pairing and their style was, without a doubt, modern luxury. Every single element was carefully considered and tied together beautifully.  From the black and white color palette to the phenomenal cascading floral arrangements with plentiful greenery, we spent A LOT of time swooning. Then […]

Aria Mpls Wedding featured in Minnesota Bride | Nikki & Scott

Stasia & Brian’s Old St Pats Chicago wedding was timeless. From the traditional Catholic ceremony to the beautiful navy, gold and white color scheme, the day just oozed with classic elegance.  We were so thrilled to be their Chicago wedding planners. They hosted their ceremony at one of Chicago’s most historic churches, Old Saint Pats. […]

Old St Pats Chicago Wedding | Anastasia & Brian

Katie & Colin met while teaching at an urban middle school together in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver. Katie said “Colin asked me out on a date the Tuesday after Labor Day by coming into my classroom after school. He stumbled over his words, then stumbled over a student’s desk on the way out […]

Katie + Colin- Blanc Denver

When the groom has a grand entrance that includes a horse (this is traditional for Indian weddings and is called the Baraat), you know a wedding is going to be epic. And Sarah + Samir’s Drake Hotel wedding did NOT disappoint! We always gush over Indian weddings because there are so many details. And details […]

Drake Hotel Wedding in Chicago – Sarah & Samir

Planning a wedding from another country is, without a doubt, challenging! But Stefania and Dean were SO amazing about the entire process.  From the beginning, they knew they wanted a super fun, yet elegant, event. And Chicago was the natural choice for a few reasons. First, Dean popped the question to Stefania in Chicago (on […]

Stefania & Dean – Congress Plaza Hotel Wedding

He’s the tallest man in the room, and her smile shines the brightest. It was a perfect fall day when Lena and Ben Said I do. The intimate group was nestled in an enchanted garden, overflowing with stunning sage and coral blooms. The wedding day for these two pure, sweet souls had subtle traces of […]

Lena + Ben Camrose Hill

Annie and Chris are a seriously FUN and lively couple. They’re absolutely effervescent and oh so in love! Working with them was a blast and their wedding day was so beautiful! Annie and her maids started the day at Blow Dry bar for a little pampering- and oh my goodness, don’t you LOVE their custom […]

Annie & Chris- Minneapolis Event Center

Elizabeth & Logan were married in early May of this year- with a stunning ceremony at St. James Lutheran Church and a chic & lively reception at Cafe Brauer (which is part of the Lincoln Park Z00). Elizabeth and Logan are loved by so many, and share a love with one another that is so […]

Elizabeth & Logan- Cafe Brauer Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago

We LOVE multicultural weddings. Seriously- they’re SO awesome. From the multiday celebration to amazing use of color, they’re such an amazing experience to behold. Indian weddings are the embodiment of tradition and celebration. Uniting more than two individuals- but entire families. Archana & Sarvesh were such a blast to work with for their Hindu Temple […]

Hindu Temple Wedding in Maple Grove | Archana & Sarvesh

Alida & Ben’s intimate Lacuna Lofts wedding was colorful, unique, fun, funky, and simply fabulous! This super down-to-earth couple was a breeze to work with. And their wedding day was a true reflection of all of the little things that make them, them. Including their venue selection. Lacuna Lofts is a really unique space and […]

Lacuna Lofts Wedding in Chicago – Alida & Ben