Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2017 Spring / Summer

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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Banquets, Receptions, Showers & Parties
2017 Color of the Year. 6-11
Say ‘I Do’ in a Venue as Unique as You. 12
How to Plan a Summer Wedding. 14-17
Wedding Cocktails That Will
Make You Want to Say ‘Cheers!’. 18-19
Plan A Feast for the Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
20 Tips for Trendy Eats. 22
Fresh Summer-Food Ideas . 24
Tips for Keeping Your Reception Local. 25
Let the Games Begin . 26
How to Light Up Your Wedding. 28
Another Walk Down the Aisle. 30
The Post-Wedding Brunch. 32
Give Them Layers and Layers
of Sweetness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Arrange a Floral Plan
That Will Make You Smile. 36-37
Best Bets for Wedding Dogs. 46
Engagement Party Planner. 84
Reception Questions & Comparison Chart. 98
Catering Questions & Comparison Chart . 102
Rehearsal Dinner Guest List. 108
Attendant’s Party Guest List. 108
Wedding Guest List. 109
Reception Seating Chart. 112
Head Table Seating Options. 115
Gratuity Guide . 119
Reception & Event Guide. 123
Beauty, Health & Fitness
7 Stunning & Simple Hairstyles
for Summer Brides. 56
How to Make a Well-Dressed Man . 58
Bridal, Party & Fashion Shows
Complimentary Tickets
Complete Wedding Expo . 78-79
Transworld’s Fashion & Accessory Show . 77
Luxury Bridal Expo. IFC-1
Wedding Salon Show. IBC
Cakes, Candy, Confections & Desserts
Give Them Layers and Layers of Sweetness. 34
Fashions, Jewelry, Accessories for Men &
Women
2017 Color of the Year. 6-11
How to Say More Than ‘I Do’
With Your Rings. 47
Sensational Gowns for 2017. 48-50
Reuse, Repurpose or Recycle Your Dress. 52
The Smart Bride’s Guide to Alterations. 54
7 Stunning & Simple Hairstyles
for Summer Brides. 56
How to Make a Well-Dressed Man . 58
Ring Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Photos, Ideas & Swatches . 101
Homes, Mortgages, Financial Planning &
Insurance
What’s the Deal with Wedding Insurance?. 73
The State of Wedding Finances. 74
Budgeting Your Event . 92
Flowers & Decorations
2017 Color of the Year. 6-11
Say ‘I Do’ in a Venue as Unique as You. 12
How to Plan a Summer Wedding. 14-17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introducing the 2017 Color of the Year
Wedding
Cocktails
That Will Make
You Want to Say
‘Cheers!’ p.18
Plan A Feast
For The
Ages
p.20
How to
Light Up
Your Wedding
p.28
Arrange a Floral Plan That Will
Make You
Smile p.36
p. 6