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Ali Phillips Chats Spring Wedding To Do's on ...

So fun to be a part of the Martha Stewart Spring Wedding To Do's article today! Read all the tips here on Martha Stewart Weddings! 

Ali Phillips Chats Spring Wedding To Do's on Martha Stewart
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Ali featured on The Estate Blog

I had so much fun writing about my business for The Estate Blog and being asked to contribute as one of their preferred creative partners. I got to answer some fun questions for them about me, my business and my love of the City of Chicago! Here are some excerpts below of that article. You can read the full article on The Estate Blog. 

Ali featured on The Estate Blog
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Valentine's Weekend in Chicago

Get out the heart sweater and chill the champagne, it is Valentine's Weekend!! A chilly weekend is predicted in Chicago and here are my top picks for having a wonderful Valentine's weekend with your loved one!

Valentine's Weekend in Chicago
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Camp Wedding Retreat at Camp Wandewega

In September, I was honored to be asked to speak by Sarah and Andrea from Cherry Berry Events at Camp Wedding at the Camp Wandewega, located in Wisconsin. This was their inaugural wedding retreat and I was looking forward to meeting some new friends in the wedding industry. I attend a couple of event conferences a year and I was intrigued by the concept of Camp Wedding, with wedding professionals being in a camp environment. 

Camp Wedding Retreat at Camp Wandewega
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Chicago Wedding Planner Internship Available

Want to learn about the event industry from one of the best wedding planners in Chicago? Ali Phillips of Engaging Events is looking for a great intern for the winter season. Intern should be available one business day a week and available on some weekends. Please send resume, 2 references and cover letter to info@engagingeventsbyali.com. 

Chicago Wedding Planner Internship Available

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The New JW Marriott in Chicago

The New JW Marriott in Chicago

Last Monday the new JW Marriott Chicago celebrated with a Grand Opening Event. And wow was the event Grand! The hotel opened in November of last year and is a great addition to Chicago. Boasting two ballrooms, the JW Marriott is Chicago's newest luxury hotel to host weddings and corporate events. I am so excited to have a new venue to show to couples for consideration for their wedding.

Chicago Wedding at Old St. Patrick's Church

Chicago Wedding at Old St. Patrick's Church

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 St Patrick's church, dedicated on Christmas morning in 1846, was one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.  It's survival makes it the oldest public building in Chicago.  Jessica and Ryan's wedding was featured in Chicago Social Brides magazine and I decided this week to do a couple posts on their lovely wedding.  Please enjoy some of their ceremony pictures today!

Kerry and Chris's Tiffany Blue Wedding at The Peninsula Chicago

Kerry and Chris's ceremony and reception were held at The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. One hundred sixty five guests danced the night away to the sounds of the "Peter Hennes Orchestra.":http://www.peterhennes.com Kerry and Chris had wanted their guests to be dancing from the moment the ballroom doors opened! 

Marine and Joel Bokelman

Marnie and Joel's ceremony took place on a beautiful spring day this past Memorial Day weekend. The ceremony was at the United Methodist Church in the Chicago Temple with 300 guests in attendance.