Some might say that Lesley and Bobby met by chance that fall day at the Badgers Football Game but with Bobby living in Chicago and Lesley in LA I would say it was actually fate that brought them together. They decided to get married in Chicago so more of their family members would be able […]

If there is one thing about a wedding that causes the most angst, discussions and compromises, it is the BUDGET! Whether you have a budget of $50,000 or $500,000, this is where we see the most frustration because of the lack of knowledge and distrust for the wedding market. We admit, our industry is not […]

Kylie & David met in acting class at Lake Forest College, and while they have been together 9 years, they are a young couple with deep affection and respect for one another. When I met with them 8 months before their wedding, they were feeling overwhelmed with the decisions and options for their wedding. Kylie […]

Guest Blogger: Emily Vandevender from Toast Points Points About Toast Points: Your words at a special event should be just as important as any major project.  And like any project, it never hurts to have another set of eyes to make this your finest work.  You look your best, shouldn’t it be just as important to […]

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 […]

The LK Events team receives a number of questions around Rehearsal Dinners and we thought we would share some of our favorite tips! Etiquette While who to invite to your rehearsal dinner has seemed to change over the years, etiquette dictates that parents, siblings, grandparents and any other person involved in your ceremony should be […]

Sima & Jonathan were only a few months away from their wedding date when they met with us. They were feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the planning process and were seeking someone that could calm them and be responsive to their questions and needs. One of the most important aspects of Sima & Jonathan’s wedding […]

Katy and Karl are two of the sweetest people I know.  I was in awe of how calm and collected Katy was throughout the entire process, especially on her wedding day.  Katy is beautiful inside and out and it was my absolute pleasure getting to work with her and her wonderful family through the wedding […]

The LK Events team loves proposal stories almost as much as we love weddings! We sat down and brainstormed some advice for popping the big question! This is the beginning of the next chapter of your life and yes, that does imply a certain amount of pressure to make sure the proposal is perfect and […]

From the first meeting I had with Klari & her mom I knew this was going to be fun!  Klari & Mike wanted a private ceremony with just the two of them so they were eloping to North Carolina in July and they wanted an amazing celebration in October with all of their family and […]