Molly and Cole initially reached out to us right after their engagement when all of the excitement was fresh in their minds. I took this opportunity to spend time getting to know them and their styles and families and history together so I could bring them to the most perfect venues to celebrate their wedding […]

A wedding reception without flowers might surprise you, but just wait until you scroll down to see the major beauty in candlelight, greenery, lucite accents and velvet chairs. Yes, velvet chairs. Leigh and Brandon have this effortless modern style that I picked up on the second I met them and it was easy (and so […]

Work doesn’t feel like work when you have couples like Tina and Jeremy. Their love for each other was infectious and their families were so warm and welcoming that it was a true joy to be on the wedding planning journey with them. We first met right after their engagement and dove right into discussing […]

I find that most of my couples have high demand careers and have limited time to plan a wedding. This was true for Jennifer and Wick last year. We strategized when they would have some down time so that we could schedule multiple planning meetings to knock out decisions. I also had the joy of […]

Chicago is a city known for culinary masters and we find that many of our couples prioritize the food and beverage experience at their wedding. We want to share some helpful hints as you review venue and catering proposals for your special day. Before you begin thinking of your menu and specialty cocktails, we ask […]

The LK Events team receives a number of questions about ceremonies and we thought we would share some of our favorite ideas and moments! 1. What is your favorite moment of the ceremony? LAUREN:   “Watching our couples see one another for the first time walking down the aisle.  That moment is incredible and the […]

Laurin and Andy met at a Cubs Game on the Fourth of July in Chicago and were engaged five years later in England, where Andy is from.  A few weeks later, they chose the Botanic Gardens for their ceremony and reception. Since Andy’s family was traveling from Great Britain, they knew they wanted a special […]

I first met Brian and Stephanie on a warm fall evening on their rooftop deck while we crossed our fingers that the first weekend in May would bring similar temperatures. Chicago weather cooperated for once and brought Brian and Stephanie a picture perfect day! Our journey together spanned just seven months, but quickly grew into […]

I was ecstatic when Ashley called me to tell me she was engaged! I planned her brother’s wedding a few years ago I knew this was going to be so much fun! Ashley and her family are family to me; my parents were with her in Italy when Aaron proposed – in Italy! Doesn’t get […]

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy and Basil, planning their fall wedding atThe Adler Planetarium. Kathy lived in Ft. Myers during the planning, Basil was in Boston and his Mother was in Ohio. I actually love planning weddings for out of town clients, because we get to spend such quality time together when […]