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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Rene and Frank’s Chicago wedding was timeless and classic, with an industrial twist! The florals, color palette and attire choices were SO Chicago! They were formal and elegant, with a touch of timeless glamour. I mean, do you see Rene’s dress? GORGEOUS! These two had a really fun wedding party- Rene’s girlfriends were so doting […]

Brittney and Alex had their STUNNING destination wedding at Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse on November 4th in Santa Ynez Valley, California. The couple planned their California dream destination wedding from Chicago- and let us be the first to say, it LOOKED exactly like it was out of dream! The whole entire day was beyond magical – […]

Lindsey and Ryan had their romantic wedding at the Museum Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, Illinois, on September 16th 2017. Summer weddings in Chicago are always beautiful, and this one in particular was no exception. The color palette focused on blush tones, greenery and neturals, it was incredibly dreamy, and not to mention, perfect for a […]

Lisa and Lindsey had their Chicago wedding at Co-Prosperity Sphere on July 22nd 2017. The day was filled with laughs, happiness, love and LAUGHS (so many!!) It was a perfect summer wedding in the City! Their vision was never the most traditional, but rather simple and thoughtful. Lisa and Lindsey met in Chicago, got engaged […]

Mitra and Brad had their Chicago wedding at The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy on August 12th. Their ceremony was following the practices of traditional Persian culture, as Mitra herself is Persian – it was so uniquely gorgeous! The day itself was bright, sunny and beautiful, filled with an abundance of love and Persian […]

Amanda and Jason hosted their Chicago wedding at the Ravenswood Event Center. It was the perfect location for their 300+ guests & super festive Jewish wedding! The bride rocked her fashion-forward dress with black shoulder bow. To us, it was an incredible, modern mix between Audrey Hepburn and Sex in The City. The classic black […]

The two things that stick out to us most about Poonman & Shardul is how family-oriented and super sweet they are. This couple compliments one another so well, and they’re incredibly thoughtful. They obviously share a tender love! Although Indian weddings are often family affairs, it never ceases to amaze us how much importance and […]

One of the many things we love about Chicago weddings is that we get to see some of the grandest, most beautiful ballroom weddings. In some of the other markets we work in (Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver), ballroom weddings aren’t as opulent. The variety makes us excited, and we spend a good amount of time swooning […]

Marla and Nicole’s River Roast Social House wedding was AH-MAZING! This couple is a BLAST and had an epic wedding weekend. Their Jewish ceremony and reception was full of laughter, overwhelmingly emotional moments and a celebration of not only their official nuptial union, but a win for the Chicago Cubs too! We love how close […]

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 […]
