Real Wedding: Brittany and Edward

On Sunday, February 8th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for a lovely couple living in Atlanta, GA.  They wanted their winter wedding reception to be in the Windy City in Chicago's most favorite landmark...the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) on the 99th floor.  The 360 degree views should have been amazing for their 120 guests, but the overcast told a different story.

We had 11 weeks to bring Brittany and Edward's dream wedding to life with the help of some amazing vendors.  Take a look at their red, black and white wedding:

Brittany wore a gorgeous Pronovias wedding gown

Brittany's "something blue" was her beautiful Steve Madden wedding shoes

Juliet Tan Floral Design created her lovely rose and bling bridal bouquet and make-up by Lena Clark MUA.
Hair styling by Shantell at Iridescent Hair Salon

Perfection! Wedding day photography and videography by Rush Productions

Nothing but the best for Edward in his custom tuxedo

Married at Edward's home church on the south-side of Chicago

It's all in the details - low centerpiece design by Juliet Tan Floral Design

It's all in the details - low centerpiece design

Stunning 7-tier wedding cake by Delish Cakes

It's all in the details - Escort card by Calligraphy by CT

Gorgeous tall centerpieces by Juliet Tan Floral Design

Edward's Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy groom's cake by Delish Cakes

Brittney & Edward's first dance with music by JAM Music

Skydeck perfection!!!

May have been overcast preventing the Chicago skyline from coming through, but this photo is phenomenal!

Ending the night on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower

Until next time....WEDologize!

Photography by Rush Productions 

WEDologyEDU - Winter 2015 is Coming!!!

I'm so excited to announce the official date for WEDologyEDU (formerly WEDology Experience) is Saturday, February 6th at Hyatt Place Chicago South University Center!  Yes, you requested the workshop in the city and I listened.  Registration is LIVE and the early-bird pricing has been extended to January 15th.

This intensive one-day workshop will cover the following topics:

• The role of a wedding/event planner and the various hats they wear
• How to turn your passion into a profitable business
• The potential client approach and initial meeting
• Contracts and how to receive compensation
• Who's your ideal client
• Marketing efforts and public relations for your wedding/event business
• Benefits of social media and blogging
• Expanding your wedding/event business offerings

I look forward to meeting, greeting and teaching budding and aspiring wedding and event planners on November 1st!!!  Visit our business Facebook page WEDology toolKIT for more dates and information about our WEBinars, NOTEbooks and MENTORing.

Until next time...WEDologize!

Moments Before I Do

Photo captured by Rush Productions

That moment when you have time to yourself to reflect on your relationship with your soon-to-be husband...and you realize that the love that has brought you to this very moment is real...as you stand in your dream wedding gown holding a gorgeous bouquet...before you take your last walk as a single woman...you acknowledge that the trials and tribulations you have had with your fiance don't outweigh the good. Today you say, "I Do"!

Congratulations to all the couples that married in 2015!!!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Thank You For Attending Our Wedding!

After you have cut the wedding cake and your reception dinner has been served to your guests, ask your photographer to take a "thank you" picture or this can be done during your post-ceremony photos.  This picture can then be inserted into your wedding thank you cards or even designed as a post card to thank your guests for their attendance and gift.

Until next time...WEDologize!


Photography by Rush Productions

Twirl To Your First Dance

The first dance is that amazing moment during the reception when you get to show off your skills on the dance floor as your family and friends cheer you on.  I get asked time and time again from our couples for a list of songs.  My first suggestion is to always think of a song that reminds you of your relationship, but should nothing come to mind, consider this short list of popular first dance songs:

We Found Love - Ed Sheeran
All of Me - John Legend

The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra

Here and Now - Luther Vandross

At Last - Etta James

Marry Me - Train

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Unforgettable - Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

You -Tony Terry

Always and Forever - Heatwave

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

By Your Side - Sade

Until next time...WEDologize! 

Photo by Rush Productions

The New Knot Brand Ambassador

I'm so thrilled to announce that I am the 2015/2016 Brand Ambassador for The Knot Wedding Pro Network!!!  Having been nominated for this position earlier this year, I'm so blessed to be a part of the inaugural team of 26 Brand Ambassadors nationwide.

From  The Knot - "Introducing, The Knot Ambassador Program – a select group of 26 wedding pros who will help us help you, grow your wedding business! These ambassadors will spend the next year working closely with The Knot Pro Network to share best practices with our community, offer insights into the challenges and opportunities in the industry and more.

What exactly will the Ambassadors be doing?
The Ambassadors will use their unique experiences to inform the direction of The Knot products, programs and services. They’ll also contribute to The Knot Profeed, speak at events like Education Workshops, host and co-host webinars, and more."

I am truly honored about this new journey to educate men and women in the wedding and event planning industry through the biggest wedding network nationwide and global!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Wedding Make-Up: Preparing For Your Day

Brides are so focused on the wedding gown, that they tend to leave out other factors in creating their wedding day look.  The one I want to address in this blog post is wedding day make-up and prepping your skin.

• If you have skin issues, reach out to a dermatologist 5-6 months before the wedding to start a skincare regime.
• If you don't already...make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water 
• Always have a make-up trial with the artist 3-4 months before your wedding, even if there is a fee involved involved.  You do not want to be shocked by your "look" on one of the most important days of your life. 
• Speak with your make-up artist at least a month before the wedding to confirm date, time and location.
• Ask your make-up artist about the brand of lipstick you will be wearing on wedding day and purchase a tube for touch-ups.
• Never get a facial the day before or on your wedding day in case of breakouts or skin irritation.
• Have you wedding make-up applied at least one-hour before you are to put on your wedding gown.

Also check out our blog - Budgeting Beyond The Wedding Gown.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: Kelly Braman Photography)