If you’ve already made the decision to entertain your guests with a DJ rather than a live band – congratulations! You’ve made the first big step in determining the environment and mood for your wedding festivities. But now comes the hard part of narrowing down which DJ to hire. Like every wedding, every DJ is different. It’s up to you to find a DJ that suits you and your soon-to-be spouse and what type of scene you want to set for your reception.

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Netflix‘s reality dating show Love Is Blind puts into practice an age-old question: Is love blind? Unfortunately, that’s one query we here at Chicago Style Weddings can’t answer for you. But we can show you how to host a wedding inspired by the ones that took place on the show’s season 2 finale. In fact, you can even book the very venue this season’s couples said “I do,” at.

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Brought to you by Visit South Walton

If you’re looking for the perfect beach wedding destination, look no further than South Walton, Florida. From hosting your ceremony on sugar-white sands or admiring it as the backdrop to your whole romantic wedding weekend, South Walton is a perfect place for your once-in-a-lifetime moment. With 16 unique beach neighborhoods to choose from, South Walton offers a variety of options, no matter your style. Whether you envision saying “I do” on the beach itself, in a historic chapel, at a renowned country club or on a yacht, South Walton can bring it all to life.

To ease the process of planning your perfect South Walton wedding, we’re here to get the ideas flowing. Even if you’re planning your wedding from afar, the Visit South Walton team is ready to guide you in multiple arenas. Ready to get started? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Your love is a work of art. Some say it deserves to be in a museum, documented for all to see! So what better location for your wedding and/or reception than an art gallery or museum? Your guests will love being emerged in culture and beautiful creations, plus you’ll end up with some unique wedding photos! Here are seven museum and art gallery wedding venues in Chicago that will establish your love story as a masterpiece.

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The year of the Pantone Very Peri wedding is here! Each year, color experts at the Pantone Color Institute™ select a much-awaited Color of the Year. Through trend analysis and consideration of the cultural zeitgeist, these trend forecasters study fashion, film, travel, new technologies, home design, socio-economic conditions, and more to coin a color to set the pace of the next year’s visuals.

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LOCATION: South Shore Cultural Center; The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
PHOTOGRAPHY: Rachael Schirano Photography; Cherise Richards Photography
STYLING: Styled by Ariana; Simiraj Styling & Consulting, LLC
HAIR Every Kind of Beautiful Beauty & Bridal; Rowe Jones
MAKEUP Impressions by Laura; Ebone Tarver;
VIDEOGRAPHY Phillip Christopher Filmmaker & Photographer; Eric Blanks Media
GOWNS: Elite Pour La Vie – Muse by Berta; LBR Bridal – Eva Lendel; Bella Bianca Bridal Couture – Savin London, Rivini; Camellia Bridal – Sophia Thomas
ACCESSORIES: Ai & Eva Bridal Jewelry and Accessories; Bella Bianca Bridal Couture – Maria Elena; Camellia Bridal – Exclusive; Bird & Bumble

View the Full Photo Gallery here.

Chicago’s culinary scene is unmatched and attracts some of the world’s top chefs. By pairing a sincere passion for food with pure talent, these Chicago culinary artists are sure to elevate your wedding day meal. Not only will you be served a work of art, but your guests will also talk about the delectable meal for years to come.

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By Shelby Deering | Photography by Clay for Lyons Photography

When you first get engaged, there’s excitement, exhilaration and all-around happiness. And if these sound a lot like the emotions that you and your fiancé experience when you travel or take a much-needed vacation, then a destination wedding may be right up your alley.

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The Chicagoland area is bustling with new and notable businesses to make your wedding come to life. See here some of our top picks!

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As we head into the winter months, we can’t help but picture snow softly falling down, as a bride and groom kiss under twinkly lights.  Or crimson and green floral pieces for the perfect Christmas ceremony. Or an extravagant display of silver and gold decorations at a glamorous winter wonderland reception.

There are so many ways to incorporate this frosty season, but we’ve rounded up six of our favorite weddings. Visit their galleries for more winter wedding inspiration and start planning your own snowy ceremony today!

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Lead Photo by Kristina Lorraine Photography

When you picture your perfect wedding venue, what do you see? Crystal clear waters? A gorgeous waterscape? A free-flowing river? Water is such a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day, and these eight Chicago area venues have taken full advantage of their stunning settings to create the ultimate landscape for your event.

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We all know the saying, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” If you’re covering that ‘something blue’ with a blue color scheme for your big day, you’ll want to check out these six gorgeous invitations featuring everything from a light sky blue to deep navy.

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Pictured above: River Roast | Photography by Victoria Sprung Photography, LLC

When you start planning your wedding, many would agree that the first step is to choose your venue. After all, your wedding venue sets the mood for your big day. Are you going for a rustic chic look, or do you want more of the metro vibe? Downtown Chicago offers so many amazing  venues (find our downtown venue guide here!), often with remarkable views of our beloved city.  Here are 5 you should check out, if you’re looking for the best seats in the city.

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Photography above: courtesy My Charcuterie

Whether you are looking for an elaborate display of desserts to feature alongside your wedding cake, or you’re in search of a different treat to take the spotlight, our Chicago area bakeries are experts in all things sweet.  Try one of these four delicious options for your wedding!

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Photography by Crane’s Photography (above)

You can find wedding inspiration anywhere nowadays; people find it in their favorite shows, their favorite colors, their favorite style…so why not their favorite season?

While many people get married in the summer months, the fall months are quickly gaining popularity in our region. And why wouldn’t it? The beautiful foliage and rich hues can provide the perfect tone for your rustic or rich-colored wedding.

If you’re planning an autumn wedding — or just love the season — you’ll love these ideas we’ve gathered on how to incorporate fall into your big day.

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