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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Dallas Arboretum Wedding: Your Expert Guide

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Are you engaged + dreaming of a wedding in one of the most beautiful cities in the world—Chicago? If you have started to research wedding venues in Chicago, you have probably noticed that there are A LOT to choose from, so it may be very overwhelming! Our team of Chicago wedding planners have listed below […]

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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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The French Farmhouse Venue in Collinsville, Texas, is an elegant yet rustic wedding venue perfect for your big day! Located just an hour north of Dallas, this one-of-a-kind French-inspired venue offers a perfect blend of French countryside elegance and Texan rustic charm that will surely be a showstopper for your big day! After planning many […]

The French Farmhouse Venue | Texas Venue Spotlight

Let’s take a moment and turn the spotlight to MOM! Your wedding day is absolutely about you but let’s not forget how you got here. Mom has been there through it all. As the mother of the bride, she has supported you every step of the way and she’s about to support you on the […]

Mother of the Bride Dress Inspiration

One wedding trend that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of wedding sweetheart tables, a small, intimate table where the newlyweds can share special moments during the reception. In this blog post, we’ll explore the magic of adding a sweetheart table to weddings and why they have become a beloved choice for […]

Why Choose a Sweetheart Table for Your Wedding?

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Are you planning your dream wedding and looking for unique ways to make your big day even more incredible? One aspect to consider is wedding transportation! Transportation options for weddings have come a long way from traditional limousines, and there are now numerous creative and exciting options to choose from that can add a touch […]

Unique Transportation for Your Wedding

Tess and Charles were a joy to plan with from the very beginning! This wedding at The Drake in Chicago was a day to remember. Their story began when the two met at Fleurie, a french restaurant in Charlottesville. They were in law school and let’s just say that there were zero objections from the […]

Wedding at The Drake in Chicago | Tess + Charles

As Chicago wedding planners, we consider ourselves some of the most lucky because we get the opportunity to work with many talented vendors! One of our absolute favorite to plan with? Chicago wedding photographers!! As planners, we make the day happen, but wedding photographers, they make the day happen again and again for years to […]

Top 5 Chicago Wedding Photographers

Michelle and Anish had a gorgeous Indian Christian wedding in Chicago! The happy couple chose to celebrate over two glorious days filled with vibrance, elegance, and love! Their Indian-Christian fusion celebration was one for the books! To start, the couple hosted a pre-wedding traditional Indian Mehndi party. Their loved ones gathered for food, music, great […]

Indian-Christian Wedding in Chicago | Michelle + Anish

Finding your perfect wedding venue will be one of THE MOST stressful parts of the entire planning process! Already overwhelmed? Cut yourself some slack! Know that we have NEVER had a client NOT find a venue that worked well for them…and we have worked with thousands of couples! So let’s dive in to some of […]

How To Find The Perfect Wedding Venue

At The Simply Elegant Group, we have the pleasure of working with many talented vendors! Our favorite to work with… Minneapolis wedding photographers! As Minneapolis wedding planners, we make the day happen, but wedding photographers, they make the day happen again and again for years to come! We have curated a list of our favorite […]

Top 15 Minneapolis Wedding Photographers

Summer and Ryan hosted a stunning Turner Hall Ballroom wedding! This sweet couple was super laid back and go with the flow. Their primary focus was spending the day celebrating with their friends and family– and it showed! The amount of love and support in the Turner Hall Ballroom for these two was truly indicative […]

Turner Hall Ballroom Wedding | Summer + Ryan