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Entries tagged with: weddings
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Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Jul 23 at 8:21 AM
Chicago Wedding at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Tags: Blumgarten, Chicago Weddings, Ethnic Wedding Traditions, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Rosalind Weddings, Sofitel Chicago, Wedding Traditions, weddings
Being a wedding consultant in Chicago brings about opportunities to work with so many wonderful wedding couples that are reflecting who they are as part of their wedding by doing ethnic traditions that involve their families, wedding party and guests.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday May 15 at 4:26 AM
Chicago Wedding Reception at Palmer House Hilton
Tags: after party, flowers, weddings
Last week I showed some gorgeous pictures of Jessica and Ryan's wedding. Today we will look at their wonderful reception at The Palmer House Hilton. The design and decor was so carefully created by Erin McDonald from Heffernan Morgan Designs and... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday May 12 at 7:38 AM
Chicago Wedding Photos
Tags: Chicago Wedding Photography, Chicago Weddings, Millennium Park, Wedding Planning, weddings
We talked about Jessica and Ryan's ceremony on Monday. Today, we look at the gorgeous pictures they did with their wedding party around Chicago. As a Chicago wedding planner I get asked many questions by my brides and grooms. One question... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday May 10 at 4:49 AM
Chicago Wedding at Old St. Patrick's Church
Tags: Becky Hill Photography, Chicago Social Brides, Chicago Weddings, Old St Patrick's Church, Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
I love my job as a wedding planner in Chicago and working with clients like Jessica and Ryan make it that much better! Jessica and Ryan were married on July 11th, 2009 at Old St Patrick's church in Chicago. Old... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Apr 23 at 2:47 PM
Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago Chapters First Wish Granted-Beth and Nick
Tags: charities we support, charity, news, weddings, Wish Upon a Wedding
Two very special people got married on Sunday, April 18th. Beth and Nick were Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago Chapter's first wedding wish recipient. Beth is currently battling urachal adenocarcinoma. But she and Nick still wanted to get married and... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Apr 12 at 5:17 AM
First Wish Upon a Wedding Wish Granted in Chicago This Week
Tags: charities we support, charity, news, weddings, Wish Upon a Wedding
This week a wonderful wedding will happen in Chicago on Sunday, April 18th for Beth and Nick. Beth and Nick are Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago Chapter's first wedding wish recipient. Wish Upon a Wedding is America's first wedding wish... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Mar 18 at 8:34 AM
Being Original and Unique-Be YOU, Be Extraordinary
Tags: About Ali, Aspiring Wedding Planners, weddings
I work closely with my clients on how to make their wedding original and unique and a reflection of who they are. I ask them to bring me pictures and send me websites and links to wedding blogs of things... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Feb 8 at 5:30 AM
Wish Upon A Wedding-America's only wedding wish granting organization
Tags: charities we support, charity, news, weddings, Wish Upon a Wedding
I am very honored to share with my loyal readers information about a new organization I have become a part of. It is called Wish Upon a Wedding and is America's only wedding wish granting organization. Wish Upon a Wedding produces weddings and... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Dec 7 at 9:06 AM
Gorgeous Chicago Wedding at Armour House in Lake Forest
Tags: weddings
I was so excited when Kristin and Jack asked me to plan their Chicago Wedding. Kristin was from the Chicago area and wanted to take advantage of the wonderful fall weather we have in Chicago in September and host her... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Nov 10 at 7:58 AM
Style Unveiled arrives in Chicago
Tags: news, press, weddings
As a wedding consultant in Chicago, I was so excited when the ladies at the ever popular and chic blog, Style Unveiled, announced to me they were coming to Chicago and launching their blog here. I was especially excited when... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Oct 23 at 7:06 AM
The Knot Chicago Party
Tags: events, news, weddings
The Knot.com invited Chicago wedding industry consultants and professionals to gather together on Wednesday night at the cool event location, Salvage One, to celebrate. I have not done an event at Salvage One, but what a unique location to host... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Sep 10 at 4:52 AM
Sixtieth Birthday Party Chicago Style
Tags: events, weddings
As a wedding consultant in Chicago, I often get asked to plan the birthdays and anniversaries of past clients of parents of past clients. The sixtieth birthday party that I was asked to plan was absolutely one of my favorite parties to... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Aug 31 at 1:19 AM
Happy Anniversary
Tags: events, weddings
As a wedding planner in Chicago, my job is to plan the most magical, wonderful and organized wedding day for my clients. Well, when the client is yourself the same things happen. Today I want to wish my husband a Happy... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Jun 24 at 5:50 AM
Hitched or Ditched Chicago Wedding at The Drake Hotel
Tags: news, press, weddings
As one of Chicago's top wedding consultants, I get asked to plan many amazing and interesting events. This was hands down the most "different" Chicago wedding planning experience I have ever had! When The CW came to Chicago in February,... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Jun 10 at 9:05 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art Wedding of Emily and Ben
Tags: weddings
What incredible pictures by Jeremy Bustos at Studio This Is. Here is a sneak peak he sent from from last Saturday's wedding at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Fourth Presbyterian Church. More to come! Enjoy ... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday May 15 at 3:20 PM
Wedding Channel.com and USWeekly Dream Wedding
Tags: news, wedding, weddings
What an amazing contest, I just had to post this on my blog for all those readers out there.WeddingChannel.com is teaming up with Us Weekly to award one lucky couple the ultimate celebrity-inspired dream wedding! The search for the bride... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Apr 13 at 6:26 AM
Chicago Cubs Fan Wedding Ideas
Tags: trends, weddings
In honor of the Chicago Cubs Opening Day I have included some fun ideas for Chicago brides and grooms that are Cubs fans to incorporate their love of their team in their wedding day. One FUN way to do... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Apr 3 at 8:10 AM
Sunny Beach Pictures at Ritz Carlton on Grand Cayman
Tags: destination weddings, weddings
If you are in Chicago, you woke up to a cold and dreary day today. I just got back from a walk with the dog and it is COLD! SO.....I thought I would channel some warm summer vibes by posting these... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Mar 22 at 3:30 PM
A Newberry Library Celebration, Alyssa and Jeff
Tags: weddings
Alyssa and Jeff Peterson's wedding was a picture perfect fall day in Chicago. They chose to go on a "photo safari" around Chicago with their wedding party before they said their I Do's at Newberry Library in Chicago. Alyssa's wedding... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Mar 16 at 4:24 AM
Chicago Wedding at The Doubletree Chicago and St Josephs Church
Tags: wedding videos, weddings
Kate and Michael had a wonderful wedding in Chicago this past summer at St Josephs Church. Their guests feasted and feted at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile. I am pleased to share this wonderful video montage done by the fabulous Poetic... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Mar 11 at 11:54 AM
Chicago Social Brides Wedding Feature-Trump Chicago
Tags: press, weddings
I am so excited that one of the weddings I did in September was chosen to be featured in Chicago's most luxurios wedding magazine, Chicago Social Bridses. Lisa and Mark Rogers were married at one o'clock in the afternoon at St. Alphonsus... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Feb 25 at 6:31 AM
Chicago Style Weddings Magazine Feature
Tags: press, weddings
I love Kristin and Jack's wedding at the Armour House in Lake Forest, Illinois that Chicago Style Weddings recently featured in their magazine. I was honored to be the wedding consultant to Kristin and Jack as they planned their hometown... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Oct 18 at 3:33 PM
Nicolle and Paul's Wedding at Chicago History Museum
Tags: weddings
I LOVE my job!!!!!! I am so excited to post these pictures today that Glen Abog sent me of my wedding with him and his team on June 14th, 2008. The marriage and celebration of Nicolle and Paul Marinec. SUCH... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Oct 15 at 10:17 PM
Cortney and Anthony's Chic Wedding at Chicago Illuminating Company
Tags: weddings
Cortney and Anthony’s wedding was so chic! They said their “I Do’s” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the early afternoon. Their doggie even showed up for pictures following the ceremony in the garden. The wonderful photographer, Kurt Gerber... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Sep 13 at 4:45 PM
Rachel and Noah's Gorgeous Rainy Wedding Day at Chicago History Museum
Tags: weddings
As Rachel said when the weather report came in for her wedding day which forecasted record rains, “Well, I did marry a guy named Noah…”. This couple did not let a little rain (well, more like a LOT of rain)... read more »
