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 […]

Chicago Weddings, Design, Real Weddings

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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Hello all! Ashley Carpenter here with The Simply Elegant Group!! I am taking over our blog this week, and I am SO excited to share with you the Top Ten Things I recommend doing once you’re engaged! My fiancé Josh proposed to me on July 10th (BEST day of my life) and we hit the […]

The Top Ten Things To Do Once You’re Engaged!

When thinking back to Karen + Chase’s gorgeous and romantic Sofitel Chicago wedding last September, we get the biggest smiles on our faces! Their day was filled with so much love, beauty, and tradition, and it just could not have gone better! Karen + Chase from the very beginning wanted to make sure that their […]

Sofitel Chicago Wedding | Karen + Chase

Get ready to smile. Stephanie + Matthew’s smiles at their Hickory Street Annex wedding are absolutely contagious! Stephanie + Matthew’s wedding was filled with pure joy from start to finish! When our planner Mandi first met with the couple, they said they wanted their wedding to be welcoming, warm, and memorable, and their day definitely […]

A Romantic Hickory Street Annex Wedding | Stephanie + Matthew

Daphne and Bridget’s stunning Art Institute Chicago wedding, blending the modern with earthy garden touches, was a wedding we truly will remember and cherish for a lifetime! Being a part of this wedding and witnessing the beautiful & powerful love that these two women share, was an honor for us, and we are so excited […]

Art Institute Chicago Wedding | Daphne & Bridget’s Modern Garden Wedding

Something we see throughout all of our branches in the U.S., is that Fall is a very popular time of year to get married! Who could blame couples for wanting to get married when weather is cool & crisp, and avoiding that summer heat or the winter cold?! We sure don’t! With a majority of […]

The Top Ten Trends We LOVE for Fall Weddings!

Anu and Andy’s Multicultural wedding was a dream come true! The amount of detail and planning that went into this day was evident with how smooth each and every event went, especially with multiple events and the day itself lasting about 16 hours! Anu & Andy started their day in different locations getting ready with […]

Anu + Andy’s Multicultural Summer Wedding

One of the things we love most about our job is seeing how happy our clients are on their wedding day! So on Clare + Peter’s wedding in May 2019, our planner Ashley was definitely fulfilled in her work, because these two NEVER stopped smiling! Seriously, look at the gorgeous photographs below to see the […]

Clare + Peter’s Glen View Club Summer Wedding

Jena + Sameer were married on a beautiful day in September in front of their loved ones at a stunning Nasher Sculpture Center wedding in Dallas, Texas! When we say that every single detail was thought of, we really mean that every. single. detail. was thought of. Jena + Sameer wanted to create their dream […]

Nasher Sculpture Center Wedding | Jena + Sameer

Are you engaged, wanting to get married in the Minneapolis area, and looking for a venue for your big day? Imagine this: a beautiful outdoor space surrounded by greenery, the water, and the city skyline. A gorgeous indoor space that is a blank canvas to do exactly what you envision. A Nicollet Island Pavilion wedding […]

Nicollet Island Pavilion Wedding Venue | Minnesota

Ashlee and Paul’s May Galleria Marchetti wedding was the epitome of a light and romantic summer wedding! From the blue bridesmaid dresses and the pink floral, to the white & airy ambiance, their dream summer wedding was everything they envisioned and more! The couple was surrounded by those they love most exchanging their “I Do’s”, […]

Galleria Marchetti Wedding in Chicago | Ashlee + Paul