The Firmly Rooted Events Blog
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Artifact Events Wedding | Chicago Wedding Venue Spotlight and Guide
Artifact Events is a modern, elegant wedding venue that we highly recommend. Read more about the space here.
9 Best Industrial, Warehouse Wedding Venues in Chicago
When there are so many wedding venues to choose from in Chicago, we have rounded up some of the best warehouse or industrial-style Chicago wedding venues for you.
Botanical Spring Chicago Wedding Feature: Anca and Avery
Anca and Avery had the perfect weather for their spring wedding, the perfect vision brought to life, and the perfect energy from the whole crowd. See more from this lovely wedding here.
14 Best Chicagoland Suburbs Wedding Venues with an Outdoor Ceremony Location
Looking for an outdoor ceremony for your wedding in the Chicago suburbs? Here are some of our favorites.
Lake County Marriage License Essentials - What you Need to Know to Get Married in Lake County
If you’re getting married in Lake County and need marriage license advice, this is everything you need to know.
Ravisloe Country Club Wedding | Wedding Venue Spotlight in Homewood, IL
If you’re looking for a Spanish-style wedding venue in the Chicago area, Ravisloe Country Club is truly the most elegant, beautiful venue in the area.
Kane County Marriage License Requirements and Essentials - What you Need to Know to Get Married in Kane County, IL
If you’re getting married in the Kane County area, here is everything you need to know about getting your marriage license.
Salon 61 Events Wedding | Wedding Venue Spotlight and Features: Sydni and Richie’s Modern Wedding and Marissa and Michael’s NYE Wedding in Chicago, IL
Salon 61 Events is the perfect downtown, modern wedding venue in Chicago. Read more about the space and see 2 wedding examples we’ve worked.
Sweet, Loving, Fall Chicago Wedding Feature: Fionna and Brendan
Fionna and Brendan’s wedding was full of sweetness - their personality, the favors, and the fun as a whole!
Will County Marriage License Requirements and Essentials - Everything You Need to Know about Getting Married in Will County
If you’re getting married in Will County, here is everything you need to know about getting your marriage license.
The Crawford Wedding | Venue Spotlight and Classic, Modern, Fall Sunset Wedding in Naperville, IL Wedding Feature: Kellie and Cody
The Crawford is definitely one of our favorite wedding venues in the Chicago area - read our venue spotlight and see a real-life wedding feature with Kellie and Cody.
Modern, Classic, Winter Wedding at The Rookery in Chicago, IL Wedding Feature: Hayley and Spencer
Hayley and Spencer’s winter wedding was definitely the best use of the sparkling snowfall outside. See more photos and read more about the wedding here.
DuPage County Marriage License Requirements and Essentials - What you Need to Know to Get Married in DuPage County
Getting married in DuPage County? Here’s everything you need to know about the marriage license.
Simple, Elegant Wedding at St. Christina and Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge Wedding Feature: Laura and Domenic
Laura and Domenic had such a classic, beautiful wedding day. Read more about their wedding and see more photos here.
Modern, Timeless, Fall Wedding at Rockwell on the River in Chicago, IL Wedding Feature: Emma and Frank
Emma and Frank’s wedding was truly one to remember. You definitely should check out their love story unfolding and the amazing photos from their day.
The Lytle Auditorium Wedding | Venue Spotlight in Downers Grove, IL Wedding Venue Guide
The Lytle Auditorium surely is the best wedding venue in the Chicago Suburbs for an intimate, micro wedding that is still beautiful and affordable. Read more about it here.
Fun, Personalized, Fall Wedding Wedding Feature: Casey and Boyd
Casey and Boyd had such an amazing time celebrating their love with their friends and family. Read more about their day and see the incredible photos here.
Wildman BT Wedding | Venue Spotlight and Wedding Guide for a Chicago Wedding Venue
Wildman BT is one of our favorite wedding venues in Chicago - this is everything you need to know before inquiring. Photo: Unabridged Photography
Whimsical and Romantic Summer Wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, IL Wedding Feature - Sarah and Callen
Sarah and Callen had a romantic and intention, yet whimsical and fun summer wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago that you have to see - check out the photos and read the story here.
Tropical Summer Wedding at South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago, IL Wedding Feature: Patrick and Aldair
Patrick and Aldair brought the tropical theme to Chicago for a perfect August wedding. Read more about it and see more photos of a tropical, fun wedding theme in the midwest here.