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 […]

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. Whether you’re dreaming of a venue on the Chicago River, a rooftop with sweeping skyline views of Downtown Chicago, […]


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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
