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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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By Anna Sachse, CTW Features

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BUILD AN INSPIRATION BOARD

Creating your board will help you formulate the look and mood you want for your big day.

The final product also will help communicate your preferences to vendors and motivate

commitment to important arrangements.

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USE PROPER ETIQUETTE WITH INVITATIONS

A wedding is a time-honored tradition, and addressing your guests with their correct titles

and formal names adds to the decorum of the event. You’ll also want to make sure you’re

properly imparting deadline and details like the dress code and plus-ones. Even if your wed-

ding is more casual or unconventional, you want to “loosen the formality” in an appropriate

way.

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SPRING FOR PROFESSIONALS

Pro caterers and photographers likely are no-brainers, but your wedding day is a time to

splurge. Hire expert hair and makeup artists and be sure to have practice runs so that you

aren’t taking risks with new looks when it really matters.

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PLAN AHEAD FOR PINT-SIZED GUESTS

Wee ones can bring a delightful element of spontaneity to the wedding day, but it’s also key

that they are safe and happy. Hire baby sitters to keep a watchful eye, as well as providing a

fun kids area or table with games and activities to keep children entertained during dinner.

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BE ÜBER-PREPARED

Ask your coordinator or a friend to bring an emergency kit filled with thread and needles,

hosiery, clear nail polish, hairspray, powder and lipstick, safety pins, breath mints, deodor-

ant, feminine products and headache medicine. Hopefully you won’t need most or any of

these items, but you’ll be extremely thankful if there’s an unexpected blooper while getting

ready.

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