There are so many reasons why I love what I do; help to plan the most important day of couples’ lives and witness the beginning of an incredible journey for our brides, grooms and families. We get to celebrate all life has to offer with our clients – birthdays, showers, engagements, corporate holiday parties and […]

Hard to believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow!  We are so grateful for what each day has brought us.  I especially love this post because it allows us to take a moment to reflect and think about what 2016 has meant to us.  We wish you all a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend filled with family, friends, food and champagne, […]

We feel our industry will always have a debate around D.I.Y. vs hiring event professionals, so we thought we would weigh in on our thoughts on D.I.Y. Weddings. We sat down together and discussed the following three questions: When you think of D.I.Y. & Weddings, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Honestly, […]

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 […]

Allison and her bridesmaids got ready in the Presidential Suite at the Blackstone Hotel.  After hair and make up completed, Allison put on her Vera Wang gown and saw her father for the first time.  It was such a beautiful moment and we love when our couples get to spend special moments with their parents […]

Congratulations to Irene and Rich who welcomed their son, Luis Felix Paris into the world on March 9th.  He is absolutely beautiful and we could not be happier for you all! We had so much fun on Irene and Rich’s wedding day.  We began the day getting ready in Irene’s home with her closest friends […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are so thankful for the couples that we were able to work with in 2015! Their journeys of love, their family dynamics, and their wedding day vision had our hearts full all year long. They had us at historic venues and clubs in Chicago, private residences in Lake Geneva, and even in Door County […]