We had the pleasure of working with Shereen and David to plan their Chicago wedding at Royal Sonesta-Riverfront and Pinstripes-Chicago. When we think back about this special June day, we remember how emotional and excited the couple was because their immediate families were with them that day. Shereen and David’s families are all spread out in different states and having them together in one place, was so special. When you stop to think about this being a once in a lifetime gathering, it really pulls at your heart. There were just under 20 people total and it was one of the most thoughtful wed ..read more

We started off 2021 filled with much uncertainty as to what Chicago wedding gatherings would end up looking like, but we were hopeful with the roll out of COVID vaccinations. By the time April came around, we were starting to actively work with our first 2021 Paris Events couples! One of the biggest moments we celebrated in Chicago, were the opening of dance floors by mid-May! In earlier months, most of our couples asked us “how do we have a wedding without dancing!” or “what can we do to keep our guests entertained without a dance floor?” - so we were ecstatic when that was no longer a concer ..read more

There are two big misconceptions when it comes to Chicago Wedding Coordination services: 1st Misconception: Some couples think that their main contact at their venue can take on the role as their “Wedding Coordinator”, when in reality, they don’t do half of what we help couples with. The staff that works at your venue cares about everything that revolves around two things: food and beverage. We care about food and beverage too, but we make sure all of your vendors and venue are on the same page weeks leading up to the wedding & then we manage your whole wedding day. 2nd Misconception. Some ..read more

Some couples opt out of engagement photos, but we feel strongly that being professionally photographed as a couple before your wedding, is so important! Sometimes engagement sessions start off with the actual proposal (SO EXCITING), but other times, the couple is already engaged and decide on the session together. All photography companies are different, but we have found that engagement sessions can last up to two hours. The best light is two hours after sunrise or before sunset, but most will be flexible to shoot any time of day - even at night can be really incredible and unique as long as ..read more

“What’s in a Chicago Wedding Planner's emergency kit?” We get asked this often, so we figured that a blog post dedicated to our “black suitcase” was in order! Most people know about the small emergency kits that they can purchase on Etsy, but we carry a kit that goes way beyond bandages, mints and bobby pins! We bring our kit with us everywhere we go on a wedding day, so our couples don’t have to worry about collecting & carrying these items on their own. We don’t end up using everything in our extensive kit, on every wedding day, but there is almost always a situation that comes up last ..read more

There are many benefits to including pipe and draping at your Chicago wedding - we’d love to help you understand what it is exactly and why you might want to invest in it as part of your wedding decor! The piping is metal hardware that is made up of stands and cross-bars that are used to securely hang and lift the drapery. The drapery comes in different materials such as: sheer, chiffon, organza, velvet or voile. Pipe and drape vendors send out their crew to set all of this up after exact room measurements & decor consultations have been completed - the crew comes back to strike after the ..read more

We had the pleasure of working with Anne & Will to plan their Chicago wedding at Chicago Illuminating Company. When we think back about this special August day, we remember how calm and content our couple looked, how beautiful the sunset glow was inside the tented courtyard and how the blue-grass sounds of Gussied left us wanting to hear more! It was the most perfect wedding day that we could have had, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There can be many ups and downs as you go through the wedding planning process, but Anne & Will went through more changes than most couples do because of ..read more

We have had the chance to work with Tricia numerous times and we just love her - we know you will too! Tricia is a professional Chicago makeup & hair artist that provides her clients with an exceptional experience. Her love of all things beauty & creating long-lasting relationships with her clients drives her passion in the Chicago makeup industry. Since we have known Tricia for a long time, we have been able to witness her professional growth through the years and it’s really been a joy to watch! She has built an awesome online presence - from her easy-to-follow makeup & hair tut ..read more

Paris Events had the opportunity to work with Grant on a Chicago wedding and were so impressed with everything he did for the wedding party! We asked Grant to join us for a bridal shoot to help us style the Groom and tell us more about his business, G ALXNDR! He provides such a unique Chicago wedding service, along with custom accessories - we want everyone to know about this awesome company! The minute you meet Grant, you feel like you are in good hands - the most pleasant person, with the perfect mix of a goofy and sophisticated personality! He comes right into a room, ready to steam, tie ..read more