Are you engaged and dreaming of a southern wedding in one of our personal favorite cities—Dallas, TX? If you have started researching wedding venues in Dallas, you have probably noticed that there are A LOT to choose from, so it may be very overwhelming!  As experienced Dallas wedding planners, we are here to make this […]

Dallas Weddings, Venue Spotlight

10 Unique Dallas Wedding Venues

Chioma and Brian had a dream winter wedding in Chicago at The Kimpton Gray Hotel! The weather is not always on one’s side in Chicago but this couple could not have asked for a better winter day. Flakes were magically falling and the air was crisp and refreshing– making for fantastic photos and a perfect […]

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Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago Wedding

The Simply Elegant Group team is head over heels in love with this wedding! Not only was The Intercontinental Hotel a perfect venue for this Chicago Wedding; it was also an incredible couple to work with! Stephanie and Aaron were fun loving, joyful, and absolutely stunning! This sweet couple really understood the joy of a […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings, Venue Spotlight

The Intercontinental Hotel Chicago Wedding | Stephanie + Aaron

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During Ashley Carpenter’s (Chicago Expert Planner) first Timeline Meeting with Bonnie + Danny, she truly felt their love + kindness, and she had many amazing conversations about their wedding day vision, and what this day meant to them. They both communicated + compromised so well with each decision, and mentioned many times that the most […]

Chicago Micro Wedding at The Gwen Hotel | Bonnie + Danny

Looking for Minnesota wedding venues? We understand—from the hearts of each of the Twin Cities, to the depths of the gorgeous countryside, Minnesota is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the country! This state has everything from rustic barns and large cabin-like venues to industrial and modern wedding sites, so it […]

15 Gorgeous Minnesota Wedding Venues

Best Minnesota wedding venues

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 […]

16 Stunning Chicago Wedding Venues

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This Dalcy Chicago wedding photoshoot was a special one. When Katie from Kathryn Hastings Photography reached out to our Planner Gina about collaborating on a styled shoot together, we immediately knew that we had an incredible opportunity to capitalize on the events occurring in 2020, and really create something beautiful during a time that has been disappointing […]

The Dalcy Chicago Micro Wedding Styled Shoot

As we are about to say a much needed “goodbye” to 2020, and a hopeful “hello” to 2021, we cant help but feel a void this year with not having a fabulous + glamorous New Years Eve Wedding! These weddings are ones that we look forward to every year (how can you not with all […]

Top New Years Eve Wedding Trends

Can you believe it?! After months of hard work and planning, we are SO incredibly excited to announce the launch of our 9th Branch: We are officially planning weddings in San Diego!! San Diego is not only one of the most magical cities, but it also is a breathtaking location for the most beautiful weddings! […]

The Simply Elegant Group is now Planning Weddings in San Diego!

Winter is here, and we look forward to this season every year when it comes to weddings (the cold.. not so much)! A winter wedding always gives us a beauty and romance that just can’t be captured during any other season! For those of you planning your very own winter wedding, we have written our […]

Our Top 10 Winter Wedding Trends

Long Sleeved Wedding Dress in Minnesota Styled Shoot

When you attend weddings that have endless amounts of detail and personal touches, you can’t help but instantly become in awe of the couple for the time and thought they put into creating their wedding day! This was exactly how their SEG Houston Wedding Planner Mandi felt during the planning process and how their guests […]

Tyler + Lynne’s Venue 311 Wedding in Houston, Texas

“A Reputation to Uphold”  The Varca Bride is unafraid to be bold. She is someone who rolls up at a happy hour on a Wednesday, in a Dior skirt paired with a vintage t-shirt and kicks with a laid back air about her. From ball gowns with leather piping, to sequin jumpsuits with matching feathered […]

Chicago Wedding Dress Designer Highlight | Sarah Varca Bridal

Have you always dreamt about getting married in the gardens of a French Chateau, but want to get married in Illinois? We have great news; you can have both with a Lake Forest Academy wedding at The Armour House! This is a breathtaking and unique venue that will have your guests in awe! When choosing […]

Armour House at Lake Forest Academy Wedding