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Tere is sunshine in my soul today. Wedding Weather Planning

The gloomy Chicagoland weather today reminds us that not every bride will be so lucky to have blue skies and sunshine for their wedding day. It’s just reality, and it’s easy for brides to add unnecessary stress regarding the weather on their big day so you really ought to be as best prepared for the weather as possible.

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If you are having an outdoor event we cannot stress how important a plan B is for your wedding day. You have to have a plan, even if the forecast is for the most gorgeous day of the year. You will decrease your stress level exponentially just knowing in the back of your mind that if anything should arise you have a plan and all vendors involved in your big day are aware and ready if any crazy Illinois weather should strike.

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If you know when and where you are getting married you can track the weather for your wedding day. The Weather Channel has put together a little wedding weather planner helper to provide you information regarding the weather for your big day. You can also check out what the weather is normally like at your honeymoon destination before you depart so you can pack accordingly. That is pretty helpful.

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Just remember a little rain is not going to ruin your entire wedding day so try not to stress out if the weather is not picture-perfect on your big day. So many things can go wrong during a wedding and receptions that it is pointless to make a fuss over something you have no control over. Just embrace it. Unless of course you are having an outdoor ceremony and reception, in which case have that back up plan ready for action!

Happy planning!

Xoxo,

The L’s

Photo Credit: Plum Pretty Sugar via Pinterest, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Flickr via Marc Green, Pinterest via Nadja

Tree Inspired Wedding & Event Design

4 / 9 / 14

When planning a wedding you are in the midst of making many decisions and it is easy to get a little burned out. You can quickly get lost in the multitude of ideas out there of what your wedding day could look like while getting sucked into the Pinterest vortex. If you find yourself getting frustrated and seeming a bit lost in your vision, turn off the computer, put your phone down, and think about what really speaks to you.

What are some things that you have always loved, colors that are your favorites, things you and your soon to be husband enjoy? Pull inspiration from those things and you will have a wedding day that truly speaks of you. Look to nature, and you can’t go wrong!

Today, we would like to share some stunning tree inspiration for wedding and event design from our friend Courtney Fontenot, owner of Alpha Prosperity Events. It truly shows how beautiful and awesome using nature as a backdrop can be for your Big Day.

Where can you find inspiration to create or direct the vision for your dream wedding day? Really, just about anywhere. It’s all about what speaks to you and from what I can tell, nothing is speaking louder than a tree inspired wedding design. Is it a rustic thing, a woodsy thing? I am not sure but I do know that some sort of tree inspired design has been around for a long time and will probably be around for a while longer.

Check out the rest of her post and see the inspiration here. Thanks again for the great post Courtney!

Xoxo,

The L’s

Photo Credit: Pinterest via Nikki Albers, Style Me Pretty, PoppySeedStation via Etsy

Save the Date for The McHenry Spring Bridal Expo | Events by L

4 / 2 / 14

Attention all Brides and Grooms! The McHenry Spring Bridal Expo is everything you need for a picture perfect day, and all in one place. Come and have some fun while you check out a fabulous group of wedding industry professionals and get some inspirations for your big day!

Vendors Include: Florists, DJs, Photographers, Event Planners, Travel Agents, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Caterers, Bakeries & so much more!

Win a Grand Prize trip to Mexico!…

Tons of raffle prizes!

Double your chances of winning this and other fabulous prizes by pre-registering!

$5/person at the door and you get a bag of SWAG!

We can’t wait to see you there! Come and check out our latest design…we’re excited!

Xoxo,

The L’s

5 Brilliant Tricks to Make Wedding Planning a Breeze – From the Experts | Events by L | ALLFREEDIYWEDDINGS

3 / 31 / 14

Trust us, we know first hand how time-consuming and tricky it can be to plan your wedding and we feel that it is important for every bride to have expert advice regarding planning no matter what the budget.

That’s why we have teamed up with ALL FREE DIY WEDDINGS to give some of our expert advice to brides that may feel like a planner is not within their reach, budget, or perhaps they are extremely detailed perfectionists like ourselves and feel they can ‘go-it-alone.’

We’ve put together these 5 amazingly brilliant tips that will help make your wedding planning a breeze. Go ahead, check out our Expert Advice Series post on ALLFREEDIYWEDDINGS.

What is the best tip or advice you have received during your wedding planning process? Leave a comment below and share!

XOXO,

Venue Spotlight | St. Andrews Golf & Country Club | West Chicago, IL

3 / 26 / 14

We have recently had the pleasure of attending an event at the charming and gorgeous grounds of St. Andrews Golf and Country Club in West Chicago, Illinois. We had an amazing experience there with some of our friendors Photo Booth of the Stars and JFKPhoto, and are excited to share St. Andrew’s with you in our Venue Spotlight Edition!

Not only is the staff at St. Andrews amazing and a pleasure to work with, the venue also offers a breathtaking lakeside ceremony location where you will be surrounded by flowers, trees, and the beauty of nature.

They offer several different reception sites that are more than accommodating for a variety of guest counts. The St. Andrews Room which is where our event took place is the largest of their 3 rooms and will accommodate up to 275 guests. The room presents a picturesque view of the signature St. Andrews course, as well as gorgeous cathedral ceilings and magnificent chandelier lighting. One of the best features of this room as wedding planners is soft neutral undertones that allow endless possibilities for your design and décor.

From the minute you enter the Trophy Room you will get a sense of comfort from the rustic wood throughout. This room embraces all of the elements of a warm, intimate, rustic wedding. Your guests of 50 to 100 will enjoy the fireplace while overlooking the 32 acre wooded golf practice center.

Even more intimate is the 19^th Hole which is available for private events for up to 45 guests. The 19^th hole also features a cozy fireplace, rich wood-paneled walls, bub bar, and large windows. It would make the ideal location for a small reception, rehearsal dinner, or the perfect bridal or baby shower.

The catering department and chef at St. Andrews provide an amazing menu to select from the pretzel crusted chicken Dijon, (which was amazing,) to the grilled vegetable polenta, (which was also amazing!) you can be sure you and your guests will be leaving happy and well fed.

St. Andrews truly provides a first-class facility and with over 85 years of experience within the industry you can be sure to be treated like the first class you deserve when hosting a special event. To get more information, tour, or book this amazing venue contact Jenna Sayers and rest assured you are in good hands.

Jenna Sayers

Catering Sales Manager

St Andrews Golf & Country Club

2241 Route 59

West Chicago, Illinois 60185

(P) 630-231-3100 ext. 115

(F) 630-231-6952