The Firmly Rooted Events Blog
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Top 16 Large Chicago, IL Suburbs Wedding Venues for Large Guest Counts
Hosting a large group but can’t seem to find enough parking in the city? Get away from the hustle and bustle and take a look at these incredible suburban venues.
Summer Fun Wedding at Redfield Estate at The Grove in Glenview, IL Wedding Feature: Jill and Steph
Jill and Steph’s wedding was so sweet, fun, and magical. See more photos from this summer wedding and read about their personalized wedding day.
Wedding Venue Spotlight - Wedding Guide: The Arbory in Chicago, IL
The Arbory is a plant oasis venue in West Town Chicago. The venue offers tons of different amenities and options to choose from. Having your wedding here is perfect for those that want a seamless day - here’s why!
10 Best Downtown and West Loop Chicago Wedding Venues
A simple guide to the best venues in Downtown and West Loop Chicago!
The Best Ways to Write Your Vows
Need some encouragement to get started on your vows? Take a look and learn what you need!
Ultimate Guide to a Chicago Rehearsal Dinner
Crafting a memorable and meaningful rehearsal dinner night sets the tone for the entire wedding weekend. It’s the first official event where your favorite people gather in one space, the night where emotions start to rise, and the moment where it all starts to feel real.
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Coordinator Before Booking
It’s important to trust the team you’re having on your wedding day, so here are some questions you should ask your coordinator while you’re looking around.
How to Choose your Wedding Party Members and Everything They Need to Know
Planning your wedding can already be a lot of work, but there are even more logistics when it comes to choosing your wedding party members. Here are the top planning tips and logistics to be aware of when choosing your wedding party members.
Photo: Annie Lou Photography
Fun, Exciting, Large New Year’s Eve at Wildman BT in Chicago, IL Wedding Feature: Erika and Nathan
Erika and Nathan’s New Year’s Eve wedding brought the most energy and fun you could imagine and mixed in their sweet love throughout the day. See more photos and read more about how their amazing wedding day went.
Top 6 Details that Couples Forget while Wedding Planning
There are so many details when it comes to wedding planning, it can be hard to keep track. Here are 6 details that couples often forget to consider when it comes to wedding planning.
Tips for Planning a Chicago Wedding with a Large Guest Count
Weddings with larger guest counts can be tricky, so make sure to follow these tips and this advice to make sure you aren’t logistically drowning.
Photo: Fox + Ivory
Personalized, Fun, Fall Wedding at Columbus Park Refectory Wedding Feature: Annie and Alex
Annie and Alex were all smiles and love! Read more about their fun, personalized, fall wedding day and see the beautiful city and nature-filled photos here.
The Biggest Reason your Average Chicago Wedding Budget is Blowing Up
Planning your wedding is already stressful enough, but trying to keep to your budget is a huge part of the stress for many couples. Here are the top 3 reasons that you’re likely not able to keep to your budget.
Top 15 Common Mistakes Couples make when Planning their Chicago Wedding
There are so many things that can go wrong while planning your wedding, so here are some of the most common mistakes we see couples make for your to avoid.
11 Best Chicago Wedding Florists
We have worked with so many amazing florists, but if you need recommendations these are some of our favorites. Photo: The Indi Collective
Vibrant Garden Party Wedding at Chicago History Museum and Morgan’s on Fulton Wedding Feature: Jasmine and Tyler
Jasmine and Tyler had a lovely wedding at Chicago History Museum for the ceremony and Morgan’s on Fulton for the reception. See the photos and read more about their fun day.
Classic, Timeless, Chicago Wedding at LM Studio Chicago Wedding Feature: Michelle and Connor
Michelle and Connor had such an intimate, modern, and timeless wedding day at LM Studio in Chicago - see all of their iconic photos and read more about their wedding day here.
13 Best Chicago Wedding Photographers
We have worked with hundreds of photographers, but these are definitely our favorites.
Top 10 Large Wedding Venues in Chicago
If you’re looking for a large wedding venue in Chicago for to fit your large guest count, these are our favorites.
10 Best Chicago Wedding Venues
Chicago features such a wide variety of wedding venues - these 10 just happen to be our favorite.