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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
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Since 1991
General Information
Colors of the Year 2016. 4
Five Secrets of Highly Prepared Brides. 80
Complete Wedding Planner. 81
Planning Timeline. 88
Ideas, Photos & Notes. 100
Vendor Information
Quick Reference Guide. 116
Marriage License Information. 118
Gratuity Guide . 119
Anniversaries . 119
Name Change Worksheet. 119
Planning Calendar. 120
Advertiser Directory . 137
Honeymoon & Travel
Enter to Win a Honeymoon. 61
Plan A Great Getaway Newlyweds. 68
How to Pack with Panache. 70
Invitations, Stationery, Programs,
Gifts & Favors
Spread the Word, A Wedding is Coming. 64
5 ModernWonders of the Wedding Registry . 66
Stationery Checklist. 96
Envelope Addressing. 96
Guest Lists. 10-9
Music, DJ’s & Entertainment
The First Dance: A Class Act . 54
Music Selections. 106
Photography, Videography & Photo Booth
Pick the Perfect Wedding Photographer. 56
Attack of the Wedding Photo! . 58
The Fine Points of Video. 59
Not Just Another Photo Booth. 60
Photography Checklist . 107
Registry & First Home
5 Modern Wonders
of the Wedding Registry. 66
Registry Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Transportation, Parking & Valet
The Transportation Situation. 62
Party Planning Guide
p. 81
Enter to Win a Luxury
Honeymoon
p. 61
Win a Romantic Getaway
p. 72
Free Tickets to:
Complete
Wedding Expo p. 36
Luxury Bridal Expo p. 1, 78
Wedding Salon p. 65
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Introducing 2016 Colors of the Year:
Serenity Blue and
Rose Quartz
p. 4
The No Hassle
Wedding Style Plan
p. 44
Consider an
Alternative
Arrangement
p. 46