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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Katie + Will’s Union League Club of Chicago wedding was an absolute dream come true! As you can see in the photos below, Katie’s big and contagious smile never left her face the entirety of the day! From start to finish, everything ran smoothly, on time, and was everything the couple envisioned & more. Our […]

Union League Club of Chicago Wedding | Katie + Will

Union League Club Chicago Wedding

Mayra + Nikko had the ultimate The Old Post Office Chicago wedding, and we were so honored to have been a part of it! Our incredible Chicago wedding planner Ashley absolutely loved working with these two while planning their beautiful church ceremony, and their reception at one of Chicago’s new & unique wedding venues! To […]

The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding | Mayra + Nikko

The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding

Amber and Brian met online in January of 2017 and quickly fell in love! Two years into their relationship, Brian popped the question and they were ready to plan their dream day! Like many 2020 couples however, COVID-19 threw Amber and Brian’s wedding planning for a loop. Originally planned for August 2020, their amazing SEG […]

Fairmont Hotel Chicago Wedding | Amber + Brian

Chicago Wedding Reception at The Fairmont Hotel

It’s officially our favorite time of year, where warm, cozy, moody, & romantic winter weddings reign supreme! So when we envision a beautiful winter wedding venue that would be perfect for the couple who wants to celebrate in the snow, we cannot help but instantly think of the gorgeous state of Wisconsin! For those of […]

Cozy Indoor Winter Wedding Venues in Wisconsin

Indoor winter wedding venues in Wisconsin

Are you engaged and dreaming of a beautiful + grand wedding in the South? As we all say “everything is bigger in Texas,” and nothing is truly bigger in Texas than our state’s largest city, Houston! If you have started to research wedding venues in Houston, you have probably noticed that there are A LOT […]

10 Incredible Houston Wedding Venues

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Are you engaged and just starting/in the midst of planning your dream day? Are you unsure of where to start, what to do, and most importantly, who to hire? Just know that your feelings are completely normal, and you are not alone! Weddings today are a production, and for every vendor category, there are tens […]

The Ultimate Wedding Vendor List

One topic we are constantly asked about by our clients, is in regards to Wedding Stationery! When you look online, there are so many options to choose from; from size, to color, to wording, to script, and so much more… it is overwhelming to say the least! So before you order the stationery you think […]

Wedding Stationery to Consider for your Wedding Day

Are you engaged + dreaming of a beautiful Southern California Wedding?  We do not blame you as this is one of the most beautiful places on earth to get married! From the choice of being secluded in the mountains, to having it on the stunning Pacific Coast for a beach wedding, you cannot go wrong […]

10 Breathtaking San Diego Wedding Venues

San Diego Wedding Venues

Back in March 2020, Megan & Charlie were finalizing all of their details for their wedding for over 200 people. Then plans changed suddenly for the couple as COVID-19 surged the nation, and mandatory restrictions were put in place that no longer allowed them to have the wedding day they were almost done planning. After […]

Chicago Micro Wedding at the Peninsula Hotel | Megan + Charlie

Hallie + Paul’s The Barn at Stoney Hills wedding in Minnesota was one for the books! This colorful + beautiful couple, truly made their wedding colorful + beautiful as well, and it was an honor to be apart of it! Our planner loved working with the couple, and said that Hallie, the bride, was so […]

The Barn at Stoney Hills Wedding | Hallie + Paul