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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
Banquets, Receptions, Showers & Parties
Refreshing & Revitalizing Green. 4
Waiting Game. 12
You’re Engaged Now What?. 14
Guest Services. 16
Serve It Up With Style. 18
How to Choose A Stunning Site. 20
Zero to Wedding in 6 Weeks. 22
A Toast Is In Order. 26
The Big & Small of It All. 28
Coffee, Tea & Wedding Bells. 30
Vegan Food Even A Meat Eater Will Love. 32
Yeah You Can Cater That. 34
Dessert That’s Fit For All Ages. 36
Tiers of Happiness. 37
Merry & Bright. 40
Weddings, Winter Style. 42
Engagement Party Planner. 84
Wedding Shower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Reception Questions & Comparison Chart. 98
Catering Questions & Comparison Chart . 102
Sample Menus. 104
Rehearsal Dinner Guest List. 108
Attendant’s Party Guest List. 108
Wedding Guest Lists . 109
Reception Seating Chart. 112
Head Table Seating Chart. 115
Gratuity Guide . 119
Reception & Event Guide. 123
Bridal, Party & Fashion Shows
Complimentary Tickets
Complete Wedding Expo . 50-51
Transworld’s Fashion & Accessory Show . 55
Luxury Bridal Expo. IFC-1
Wedding Salon Show. IBC
Cakes, Candy, Confections & Desserts
Dessert That’s Fit For All Ages. 36
Tiers of Happiness. 37
Wedding Cake Servings. 105
Beauty, Health & Fitness
Wedding Makeup That Lasts All Day
-And All Night. 56
Fashions, Jewelry, Accessories for Men &
Women
Refreshing & Revitalizing Green. 4
Colors of the Year Fall/Winter 2017 . 5
How to Accessorize Your Gown’s Neckline . 52
Say ‘Yes!’ to a Non-Diamond
Engagement Ring. 54
From the Runway to the Altar . 58
Wedding Wonderlands . 60
My Fair Lady. 62
The Smart Bride’s Guide to Alterations. 64
Well Suited. 65
Ring Sizing . 97
Photos, Ideas & Swatches . 101
Flowers & Decorations
Refreshing & Revitalizing Green. 4
Colors of the Year Fall/Winter 2017 . 5
Merry & Bright. 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Refreshing & Revitalizing
Color of the Year
p.4
Wedding
Wonderlands
p.60
Serve It Up
With Style
p.18
Greenery
Coffee,
Tea &
Wedding
Bells
p.30
9 Wedding Photos
You Don’t Want
To Miss p.46