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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
W W W . C H I C A G O W E D D I N G R E S O U R C E . C O M4
How to Light Up Your Wedding. 28
Arrange a Floral Plan
That Will Make You Smile. 36-37
General Information
2017 Color of the Year. 6-11
Best Bets for Wedding Dogs. 46
Complete Wedding Planner. 81
Who’s Responsible. 85
Planning Timeline. 88
Ideas/Photos/Notes . 100
Vendor Information
& Quick Reference Guide. 116
Marriage License . 118
Anniversaries . 119
Name Change. 119
Planning Calendar. 120
Advertiser Directory . 127
Honeymoon & Travel
The Bride’s Guide to Honeymoon Packing. 60
Destination Las Vegas. 62
Enter to Win
an Apple Vacations Honeymoon. 63
Win a Romantic Getaway. 64-65
It’s Time to Travel. 66-67
Planning Guide p. 81
Enter to Win an
Apple Vacations
Luxury Honeymoon p. 63
Win a Romantic Getaway
p. 62
Free Tickets
to Local Bridal Shows:
Complete
Wedding Expo p. 78
Luxury Bridal Expo p. 1
Wedding Salon,
Inside Back Cover
How to Plan
A Summer
Wedding
p.14
Best Bets for
Wedding Dogs
p. 46
Invitations, Stationery, Programs,
Gifts & Favors
Spread the Word: A Wedding is Coming. 76
Wedding Shower Gifts. 87
Stationery Checklist. 96
Envelope Addressing. 96
Music, DJ’s & Entertainment
Dancing the Night Away. 38-39
Photography, Videography, Photo Booths
5 Trendy Ways to Capture Your Big Day. 40
Lights, Camera, Action! Set the Scene
for a Successful Wedding Video. 42-43
Photography Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Registry & First Home
Time to Organize. 68
Ask The Right Questions
To Find A Quality Remodeler . 70-72
7 Wedding Registry Mistakes
You Should Avoid. 80
Registry Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Transportation & Parking
Sleek ‘n’ Stretched. 44
Book Smarts . 45
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