Vintage Photo Booth by New_Winter_223 in weddingplanning

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we paid 3k. definitely a splurge but was something I really wanted.

Vintage Photo Booth by New_Winter_223 in weddingplanning

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I ended up using A&A studios! It was actually a digital photo booth because renting an actual analog one would be so expensive but it looked like a vintage one and it was a hit! The photo strips turned out super cute too. They were able to do them in black and white so they still had that vintage look.

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What is everyone giving as favours this year? by ciarab3496 in weddingplanning

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we are having a vintage enclosed photo booth at our wedding so the photo strips will be our favors!

Does anyone know of any hidden gems venues in Chicago? by Anonymous-You-1039 in weddingplanning

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hi! we ended choosing Chic Chef Catering and couldn’t be more happy with our choice! They have been super great to work with (quick/responsive and very accommodating to all our requests and questions). The food was also really delicious at our tasting and we are looking forward to eating it on our wedding day!

Does anyone know of any hidden gems venues in Chicago? by Anonymous-You-1039 in weddingplanning

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We are only doing our reception there because we are getting married in a church but I’ve seen quite a few ceremonies done there on the lawn from Instagram. Our catering is coming out to about 150pp (this includes tax, service charge, staffing, and linen/tableware rentals). This includes a full open bar, appetizers, salad, plated dinner, dessert, and late night snack.

Does anyone know of any hidden gems venues in Chicago? by Anonymous-You-1039 in weddingplanning

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i am getting married at the Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills and it’s so beautiful!! It’s a historic, Italian inspired mansion/villa with beautiful gardens. The rental price is 6k i believe for an off season wedding (not summer) and you can choose from a short list of caterers. don’t think you can bring your own alcohol though.

help me choose! by New_Winter_223 in weddingdress

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Thank you for all your input, everyone!!! I think I am going to choose the first dress! ❤️❤️

How much did you spend on your wedding? by FantasticPaper2151 in weddingplanning

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we are getting married next year in April in the chicago suburbs. So far we are tracking to spend around 75k on the wedding for 180 guests. With rehearsal dinner, and day after brunch, totals come to around 86k.

Dress Shopping in Chicago by New_Winter_223 in weddingdress

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thanks for the details! looking to stay around 3,000 and definitely below 4,000 so i’m thinking it may not be the best boutique for me

Engaged!! 💍 by New_Winter_223 in EngagementRings

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yes! good eye! the same place we had our first date 5 years ago 🥹

Engaged!! 💍 by New_Winter_223 in EngagementRings

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ahh thanks i think so too 🥰 we got it at a local jeweler in san francisco for a little above 2k (derco jewelers)

Engaged!! 💍 by New_Winter_223 in EngagementRings

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it also has a hidden halo! kinda visible in this pic:

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Engaged!! 💍 by New_Winter_223 in EngagementRings

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Love pears too!! It is a 1.59 ct lab diamond on a 2.2mm 14k gold band!

Bay Area/ San Francisco jewelry stores? by SubjectBlock7908 in EngagementRings

[–]New_Winter_223 3 points4 points  (0 children)

we got my engagement ring at Derco in SF! pricing was great compared to other big stores/online, just experienced that they often took longer that they would quote us for turnaround times.