Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2019-20

4 | FALL & WINTER 2019 CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COM Since 1991 www.performancemedia.us (847) 770-4620 3453 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 Gail McGrath Publisher & President Sheldon Levin Publisher & Director of Finance A.J. Levin Director of Operations Account Managers Rand Brichta - Arnie Hoffman Southeast Michael Hedge (847) 770-4643 East Coast Manzo Media Group (610) 527-7047 Southwest Betsy Gugick & Associates 972-387-1347 Midwest David L. Strouse, Ltd. (847) 835-5197 Graphic Design & Production Terry Luc - Tahira Merchant Joy Morawez - Josie Negron Accounting Willie Smith Supervisor Operations Earl Love - Wilfredo Silva Operations Steve Dunn Web & Internet Development Follow us on Pinterest Viewable on your mobile device at www.chicagoweddingresource.com For advertising information, call 847-770-4620. To see our Terms and Conditions relating to advertising orders, visit our website at www.performancemedia.us. All contents copyrighted. All rights reserved. Nothing may be reproduced in any manner without written permission. © 2019. Performance Media & Gail McGrath & Associates, Inc. is a Woman Owned Business. Complete Wedding Planner pg. 33 Sybaris Pool Suites Win a Romantic Getaway pg. 68 Enter for a Chance to Win an Apple Vacations Luxury Honeymoon pg. 74 Free Tickets to Local Bridal Shows: Complete Wedding Expo pg. 66 Luxury Bridal Expo IFC Transworld’s Fashion & Accessory Show pg. 62 Wedding Salon Show IBC TABLE OF CONTENTS Banquets, Receptions, Parties & Showers Reasons to Say ‘I Do’ to a Fall Wedding............ 5 A Wedding Menu Everyone Can Enjoy .............. 6 Seasonal Sweets ............................................. 8 Wedded to Winter .......................................... 10 A Three - Star Reception................................ 12 Eight Tasty Wedding Food Trends for 2019 ..... 14 Wedding Menu Ideas to Fall in Love With ....... 16 Simple Sophistication .................................... 18 How to Plan a Non-Traditional Reception Meal20 How to Upgrade Your Wedding Buffet ............. 22 A Toast to Warmth.......................................... 24 Other than Cake............................................. 26 Love on the Vines........................................... 28 Good Libations............................................... 30 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Winter Weddings .......... 32 Reception Questions & Comparison Chart ...... 37 Catering Questions & Comparison Chart ........ 39 Head Table Seating ........................................ 46 Reception & Event Guide................................ 76 Fashion & Accessories Top 12 Fashion Colors of the Year .................. 56 All About the Dress ........................................ 58 Good Fit......................................................... 60 Tailored and Trendy Grooms........................... 63 Put a (Vintage) Ring On It ............................... 64 Flowers & Decorations Those Gorgeous Flowers................................ 54 General Information Planning Timeline .......................................... 33 Budgeting Your Event..................................... 41 Anniversaries................................................. 45 Name Change................................................ 45 Who Is Responsible........................................ 47 Marriage License........................................... 48 Gratuity Guide................................................ 48 Advertiser Directory ....................................... 79 Honeymoon & Travel How to Plan a Destination Honeymoon........... 70 How to Save on Your Destination Wedding...... 72 Enter for a Chance to Win an Apple Vacations Honeymoon ......................... 74 Great Getaways ............................................. 75 Music, DJ’s & Entertainment 7 Over-the-Top Ways to Entertain Your Guests 50 Smooth Sounds ............................................. 51 Photography, Videography, Photo Booths Creating a Picture Perfect Photo Plan............. 53 Invitations & Stationary Super Stylish Stationery................................. 49 Transportation Super Stylish Rides........................................ 52 Gift Registry How to Avoid Registry Mistakes ..................... 65