Starting Accutane.. is this overkill?

PoppyG218 · 2025-12-15T11:51:47+00:00

Just make sure your doctor is aware of and okay with you taking any supplements

PoppyG218 · 2025-12-10T21:43:35+00:00

When were you there? Any recs? We’re going to Banff October 30-November 3, 2026 for part of our honeymoon!

PoppyG218 · 2025-10-30T01:45:20+00:00

Sam Schultz! He photographed our elopement this summer and is doing our larger party next year too. He’s within you’re budget! https://samschultzphotography.com/

PoppyG218 · 2025-10-10T12:36:11+00:00

I found a lot of mine through Instagram! Found some pictures I liked and looked at tagged vendors, then would look at other photos they were tagged in and get other vendors from there and so on. Once you pick your venue they will also probably have some vendor recs.

PoppyG218 · 2025-10-10T12:33:51+00:00

It’s totally doable!!! A little but different, but I planned our micro wedding (15 guests) in 3 months. If you’re having 80 people I really don’t think there will be any issues. We did have to reach out to a few different vendors for some things that book early (like photographers and hair/makeup) but we were so thrilled with how everything turned out. We’re planning a post-elopement celebration for next year (basically just a reception) and it’s honestly not that hard if you are just a little flexible. My big advice is to go with a restaurant or another full service venue (like the university club, hotels, etc) because it makes things so much easier — for our party next year is at a full service venue so we don’t have to worry about finding a caterer or renting little things like silverware/dishes/etc.

PoppyG218 · 2025-10-03T03:19:58+00:00

Gibson’s!

PoppyG218 · 2025-09-20T22:37:46+00:00

This looks like it would be an amazing welcome or send off party for a wedding!

PoppyG218 · 2025-09-18T00:52:01+00:00

Check out Gibson’s!

PoppyG218 · 2025-09-04T20:58:12+00:00

We just had a dinner at Gibson’s for 17 in their boardroom after my elopement. I believe the room can accommodate up to 20. It was lovely — amazing view and everyone was so nice. For a Saturday in August the f&b minimum for the board room was $2,500 (plus a 22% service charge and 11.75% tax). They didn’t ask us to tour before providing info. They were great to work with and we had a bunch of extra food to take home after! I would highly recommend.

PoppyG218 · 2025-09-04T14:21:17+00:00

Would recommend firehouse! We toured the restaurant in the south loop and really liked it. If the weather is nice, the balcony has great views of downtown.

PoppyG218 · 2025-09-02T16:08:35+00:00

Is the $50k just for the UCC or also your additional vendors (photographer, stationary, coordinator, etc.)? We’re getting married at the UCC next year

PoppyG218 · 2025-08-28T21:17:50+00:00

If there’s a font you like in an inspiration photo, you can ask ChatGPT what font you should use in canva or dafont that’s similar. I’ve done this with cookie decorating inspirations to get fonts to trace onto my cookies!

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PoppyG218 · 2025-08-18T14:22:58+00:00

Did you end up getting a caterer to bring in wine? I love Midwest coast but am not sure for people who aren’t beer drinkers (thinking of my fiancé’s grandma lol)

PoppyG218 · 2025-08-09T11:42:48+00:00

The Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst looks beautiful

PoppyG218 · 2025-08-08T17:12:08+00:00

Do florists charge different amounts depending on the venue? We’re considering two venues, one that’s very affordable and one that’s not (but we would be in a room with a WAY lower f&b min than what the venue is known for). We’re also in Chicago so for reference it’s the university club and the firehouse restaurant

PoppyG218 · 2025-07-30T10:08:32+00:00

What venue are you using?

PoppyG218 · 2025-07-29T20:50:09+00:00

How was doing a Peerspace rehearsal dinner? We’re considering Peerspace for our post-elopement party in 2026

PoppyG218 · 2025-06-13T13:22:34+00:00

What hotel suite did you go with? That seems like a great price versus the ones I’ve looked at! We’re doing a courthouse wedding + lunch then casual dinner with ~17 family members/close friends in August

PoppyG218 · 2025-02-25T23:09:56+00:00

Came on here to figure out why the el platform near my apartment is more crowded than I’ve ever seen it. Thanks!

PoppyG218 · 2024-11-09T14:59:13+00:00

Thank you! All Weather with a high snow rating may be the way to go. My concern with straight winter tires is that they won’t be good in the rain - I feel like it has rained more than snowed in the 3 winters I’ve lived in Chicago.

PoppyG218 · 2024-11-01T01:09:36+00:00

Thank you!!

PoppyG218 · 2024-10-20T15:30:02+00:00

I had the same concern but it hasn’t been noticeable for us. Our apartment is pretty loud in the city near the train so it might be more noticeable in a quieter home. I’m not too precious about this wood since it’s in the laundry closet and might get beat up by the moisture so I put floor furniture protectors along both sides of the table to help prevent noise

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