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Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Feb 1 at 7:12 AM

BHLDN Opens in Chicago on Valentine's Day

Tags: Chicago events, News, news, wedding dresses

We are less than two weeks away from the much anticipated February 14th opening of the BHLDN Store in Chicago, Anthropologie's answer to all things bridal. We fell in love with BHLDN when they launched last year on Valentine's... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Jan 24 at 7:00 AM

Golden Globe Hairstyles for your Wedding Day

Tags: Wedding advice, Wedding fashion, wedding hair, Wedding trends

Yeah! It is awards season! That time of year that the stars hit the red carpet and we get to ohhh and ahhhh over the gorgeous dresses and fashion. This years Golden Globes did not dissapoint! I was loving seeing... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Jan 23 at 9:30 AM

Speaking at Event Solutions Idea Factory in February

Tags: About Ali, Ask Ali, Aspiring wedding planners, News, news, press, Speaking Engagements

I am looking forward to speaking at Event Solutions Idea Factory this year in Las Vegas that takes place from Feb 26th thru the 29th. I will be speaking on Destination Weddings on Monday at 7:30am. Please add this to... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Jan 10 at 6:47 PM

A New Year a New Look

Tags: About Ali, Ali's Favorite Things, News, news, press

I am so excited to be close to signing off on our new website designed by Neoteric Design. I also have a new logo to share with our readers designed by Jenna Plonka of Clementine Ink. I am so excited... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Dec 30 at 2:27 PM

A Look Back at 2011 Chicago Weddings

Tags: Becky Hill Photography, wedding dresses, wedding planning, weddings, Yazy Jo Photography

2011 was a wonderful year! We thank the wonderful couples who welcomed us into their lives as we helped them plan their weddings. Thank you to all those brides and grooms who selected Engaging Events by Ali as their wedding... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Dec 27 at 11:51 AM

How to Clean your Diamond Engagement Ring

Tags: diamond rings, engagement rings, engagements, wedding rings

It is "engagement season"! That time of year where many couple are getting engaged while they celebrate the holidays with their family and friends. For many people, this may be the first time they have worn diamonds or a fine... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Dec 22 at 5:40 AM

Holiday Ornament Tradition

Tags: holiday parties, Holidays, home entertaining, newlyweds, Wedding traditions

If you are engaged or just in your first year of marriage and wanting to create a fun Christmas tradition for your Christmas tree, think about buying a ornament every year that reminds you of that year in your lives.Are... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Dec 9 at 5:23 PM

Things to do in Chicago This Weekend

Tags: around Chicago, Chicago events, events, holiday parties, Holidays, things to do in Chicago

There was a little snow on the ground this morning and I can't say that I was not a little excited. The Holidays are upon us and I just love this time of year.Looking for something fun to do in... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Dec 7 at 6:00 AM

Holiday Food Drive Benefitting Greater Chicago Food Depository

Tags: About Ali, around Chicago, charities we support, charity, Chicago events, events

I have teamed up this holiday season with fellow wedding planner friends Heather Vickery and Beth Bernstein and local wedding shops in Chicago and the suburbs to help those in need this Holiday Season. Please help bring joy to those in... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Dec 5 at 8:57 AM

Holiday Candle-Ali's Favorite Things

Tags: About Ali, Ali's Favorite Things, holiday parties, Holidays

I love the Holidays! And one of my favorite things is taking out the Frasier Fir scented candle from Thymes and listening to the music of the season while I work. I originally posted about this last year but have... read more »


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