Help for Planning Your Chicago Wedding
Planning a wedding is complex and stressful. We've done our homework on available resources. We're pleased to present the following resources to assist in your adventure!
Best Wedding Websites
About:Weddings
Stocked with tons of information - advice, planning articles, checklist. Don't miss the Library of Wedding Readings.
Brides.com
This is the online home for three bridal magazines: Brides, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride.
Notable for its wedding dresses guide.
Blueberry Weddings
Chat with other brides, get advice and ideas, and locate local wedding services from 1000s of links.
The Knot
Combining substantial wedding information with a fun-filled flair, the Knot offers a good sense of community.
Modern Bride
Modern Bride Magazine's site offers one of the most comprehensive local services listings available on the Web.
PartyPOP.com - Wedding Planning
Incredibly comprehensive and popular website for wedding vendors in all regions.
SuperWeddings.com
Comprehensive articles on planning with lots of tips and ideas, such as "Money Saving Secrets".
Ultimate Internet Wedding Guide
This guide site is incredibly rich and fun!
The Union Station
Lots of good resources, but what sets this site apart is its local focus.You can tell that the people who run this site stay on top of midwest wedding activities.
Wedding Channel
A sophisticated, attractive site with lots of features, including an impressive gift registry.
Wedding Planning Links
Simple site does a great job of helping vendor selection. Clean and current.
All Wedding - Chicago
A well organized list of Chicago-area wedding professionals. Nothing more, nothing less. Simple.
Bridalinks.com
Local vendors, planning information, ideas & tips.
Wedding Specialties
Piano Music & Wedding Music - Listen free here!
Wedding music, lullabies, love songs, holiday music and relaxing piano music by The O'Neill Brothers, nationally-known piano artists. Beautiful piano music to soothe and inspire.
Hallz - Banquet Halls & Wedding Halls for Your Special Event
View hundreds of banquet halls and wedding halls perfect for your wedding or special event. All listings include contact information and many listings feature pictures and additional information.
Bust-A-Move
Learn to dance with the wonderful teaching aids offered by this site. You'll get step-by-step instructions and watch detailed animated movies for all the important dances.
ChicagoMarriage.com
Reverend Dan Harris offers a lot of good wedding planning information in addition to his officiating services.
eWedding.com - Personal Wedding Websites
Create your own wedding web pages with free 10-day trial. Tons of great features for you and your guests.
Engagement Diamond FAQ
Information about diamonds, where to shop, prices, and more.
Honeymoons A-Z from About.com
Comprehensive list of resources to help you decide where to spend your honeymoon.
Galena Weddings
This site is a "must see" if you're considering this beautiful Illinois region for your wedding.
Invites Galore - Custom Wedding Invitations
Invitations, Announcements, Shower Invitations and more.
Sample Ceremony Vows from Ultimate Wedding
A good starting point for crafting your own wedding ceremony.
Shades of Fun
Decorated sunglasses for weddings, special events and occasions.
Wedding Music Central
Advice, samples, CDs with wedding songs from Grammy and Emmy award winners, and more to set your wedding to music. Suggestions for Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Song and more. Highly recommended!
Wedding Song Library from Ultimate Weddings
Great list of song suggestions for receptions and ceremonies.
Wedding Vows from Ultimate Weddings
Get help crafting your vows by seeing examples here.
More Wedding Websites
Wedding Vendors & Service Providers
A to Z Tent Rental
Located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, this site has lots of pictures illustrating the company's tent selections.
David Simm Photography
This award-winning photographer offers a variety of styles and formats, all unsurpassed in quality.
Kari Gardner - Harpist
This popular and proficient harp performer showcases her playing with great sounding audio samples.
Lady in White Wedding Cinematography
Tells your wedding story in video with a "blend of beauty and sophistication in a European style."
General Event Sites (not wedding-specific)
ChicagoFun.com
Comprehensive directory of Chicago-area wedding, corporate event, and party event vendors.
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