Pia Silva, a branding expert / personal hero of mine and contributor for Forbes, was on the show today! Thank you so much, Pia for sharing about your wedding, what it is like working as a married couple, and what is most important to you in planning a wedding. I loved having you with us […]

For this episode of Couples Helping Couples, I interviewed some VIP’s- Very Important Parents! My mom and dad were a laugh and a half on this show, and each question I will treasure forever, as my father has been tragically diagnosed with brain cancer, and this interview will live on forever and ever. Thank you […]

Real talk with a wedding planner about her elopement and decision to plan weddings full time! Thank you, Rebecca from RMP Chi Events for being on the show 🙂 Follow her on instagram @rmpchievents!

In this episode, Atlee and Rachel chat about expecting the unexpected, planning for rain on your wedding day, letting go of control, and taking a breath every now and then to take in the joy of your amazing day. Atlee expressed after the recording ended how fun it was for her to go back and […]

In this 8 minute episode with former Chicago bride turned planner, Meghan, we speak about all things wedding. This episode in an interview style with with candor. Meghan’s bubbly personality comes through to advise other celebrants planning their wedding as to how to keep tensions low and stay involved: especially in a big wedding format. […]

In this week’s 24 minute episode filled with laughter with former Mandelette bride, Elise, we talk all things life and wedding. Elise gives her wonderful advice to future couples planning their wedding, and describes what she would have done differently and what she would have done again. Elise talks about planning a laid-back, stress-free wedding […]

Hi everyone! I hope you all are enjoying some sunshine, or if it is raining where you are, a cozy blanket and cup of hot cocoa. Sit back and relax if you are reading this, because we have some awesome tips for you from a former bride turned wedding planner that pertain to planning your […]

Planning a wedding is stressful as it is, but add in a global pandemic, and that stress is maximized. My heart goes out to all of the couples who have had to postpone, have lost retainers, and are unsure of what lies ahead. If you have been following me for a while, you may have […]

I get asked often by friends and family members planning their wedding: how much should I expect to pay for a wedding photographer? I have written this blog post to provide genuine expectations for your wedding planning process, and hope that this helps you in your planning journey! Wedding photographers in Chicago start at anywhere […]