T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
2
Banquets, receptions, Showers & Parties
Soft Colors, Big Impact. 8
The Redesigned Rehearsal. 10
Wedding Menus Made Easy. 12
Wedding Style Primer. 14
Rustic Wedding Style Guide. 16
Novel Places for Tying the Knot. 18
The Smart Plan for a Fabulous Dinner. 20
How to Customize Your Seating. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Everyone had a Blast!. 24
Fresh Wedding Drinks
with a Tiny Footprint. 26
Engagement Party Planner. 76
Reception Questions & Comparison Chart. 90
Sample Menus. 96
Catering Questions & Comparison Chart . 94
Rehearsal Dinner Guest List. 100
Attendant’s Party Guest List. 100
Wedding Guest List. 101
Reception Seating Chart. 104
Head Table Seating Options. 107
Gratuity Guide . 110
Reception & Event Guide. 115
Beauty, Health & Fitness
Plan in Advance for that Pre-Wedding Salon
Experience!. 48
Bridal, Party & Fashion Shows
Complimentary Tickets
. 56, 62, 70
Cakes, Candy, Confections & Desserts
Bring on the Cake. 28
Dessert Goes DIY. 30
Fashions, Jewelry, Accessories for Men &
Women
10 Tips for the Perfect Dress. 38
Fashion Finesse. 40
Dress Alterations: What Every Bride
Should Know. 42
4 Veil Styles Brides Should Know. . . . . . . . . . 44
Get Glamorous. 45
Grooms: Sharp in Their Own Way. . . . . . . . . 46
Ring Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Photos, Ideas & Swatches . 93
Financial Planning & Insurance
Insuring Your “I Do’s” . 66
Budgeting Your Event . 84
Flowers & Decorations
The Floral Details. 32
Bring on
the Cake
p. 28
Fresh
Wedding Drinks
with a Tiny
Footprint, p. 28.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pantone
Color of the
Year...
Marsala
p. 4
The Smart Plan for a Fabulous Dinner, p. 24
Soft
Colors,
Big
Impact
p. 8
