tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28869109516029103102024-03-13T14:44:35.263-05:00We've Got It! ChicagoEvent planners that offer creative ideas for your events and your life.We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-79480448569361499992012-02-02T11:02:00.001-06:002012-02-02T13:08:09.089-06:00Fresh, Fishy Fun for the Little Ones
Finding new ways to throw interesting, fun for all ages, kids parties can sometimes be a challenge. Explore Chicago had some great suggestions for kid-friendly restaurants today that got us very excited (check them all out HERE)!
Our favorite is SUSHISAMBA rio (504 n. wells), a sustainable, organic restaurant boasting a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-25547384850451063602012-02-02T10:32:00.001-06:002012-02-02T10:34:50.105-06:00
Happy 2012!
We here at WGIC hope the first month of your new year has been super positive and successful. To all those getting married in 2012 (special shout out to Jen and Pete :D), congratulations! To everyone else with events planned in this year of the Dragon, Happy Planning.
We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-7944885293177205042011-08-16T06:45:00.000-05:002011-08-16T06:45:01.375-05:00Ombre Cakes
One trend I'm loving right now (and really have for a while now) is using many shades of one color, or ombré. While still picking two or three main colors for your wedding or event, try singling out one of those hues and varying the saturation. Purple is a really great color to try this with, as is green. Below are some pictures of cakes that have incorporated this design We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-18737369994780890752011-08-15T11:59:00.004-05:002011-08-15T14:02:11.075-05:00FLASH
It only takes 0.1 seconds...are you ready?
WGIC is proud to be donating decor, including gorgeous florals from Chicago Flower Company, to the upcoming FLASH event, hosted by Dr. Steven H. Dayan. Ticket proceeds benefit the Enhance Foundation http://www.enhancefoundation.org/.
Learn revolutionary ways to feel your best whenever the camera flashes. With exclusive insight We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com011 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA41.899718 -87.62776841.8982405 -87.6302355 41.9011955 -87.625300500000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-15119905529865863952011-06-03T07:34:00.002-05:002011-06-03T07:34:00.040-05:00First Festival Weekend!Because it's the first real festival weekend and because (fingers crossed) the temperature will consistently be above 65...we decided to dedicate today's post to this weekends festivals; see below!
June 4-5: June Jam
Showcasing the Arts to Engage & Inspire. Marking the end of the school year, the fifth annual Roscoe Village fest, held partially on the grounds of Audubon School, We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-58498821234460691842011-06-01T11:14:00.002-05:002011-06-01T11:21:34.989-05:00Makentake, etsy.com
I LOVE etsy.com, as I know many, many of you do as well. I recently purchased a birthday banner from Jennifer Anderson of Makentake. She was so great to work with, nice, knowledgeable, and super helpful. I'm super excited to see how the Birthday Banner for an upcoming event turns out; I'll keep y'all posted :)
We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-12259963830953212912011-04-05T15:03:00.000-05:002011-04-05T15:03:35.371-05:00Broke-Ass Bride Needs our Help!I love reading the Broke-Ass Bride blog (it's funny, helpful, novel, gorgeous, etc.!!), so when I read Dana's post today I was shocked (not to mention saddened). Dana is suffering from the serious autoimmune disease, Uveitis AND a very rare deep-tissue form of a disease called Granuloma Annulare.
Read all about her condition and what she, and friends, are doing to help manage the We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-32447906613728780352011-03-09T06:04:00.006-06:002011-03-09T06:04:00.205-06:00WGIC on Etsy.comPlanning fabulous events gives us at WGIC the wonderful opportunity to exercise and express our creative sides. And as much as I love Etsy.com, before yesterday it never dawned on me to put some of the items I've created for said fabulous events up on the equally fabulous site.
Well that all changed when I was rummaging through a storage closet yesterday and came across a We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-35983967682216980472011-03-08T06:55:00.037-06:002011-03-08T09:53:19.485-06:00Love from the Thumb
I cannot stress how much I LOVE these guest book ideas. Holy Moly, cute! I found these via celebrityweddingreporter.com and what a great way to change up the boring (albiet, traditional) old guest books that usually end up sitting on a shelf collecting dust.
Just can't get enough!
Two ways to buy: (1) As a Kit: includes a small tree print (of any deisign), a 4 pad We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-30863475432574563642011-03-07T18:24:00.000-06:002011-03-07T18:24:23.901-06:00Happy Casimir Pulaski Day!As some of you may already know today is Casimir Pulaski Day, which honors a man who is considered a war hero in both the United States and in Poland.
We decided to share some background/info/stats/interesting information about Mr. Casimir Pulaski and his Special Day:
*Casimir Pulaski Day was declared in 1997 by the Illinois General Assembly
*The holiday is celebrated on the We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-67668073854813994692011-02-26T07:36:00.018-06:002011-02-26T07:36:00.386-06:00Invite Spotlight - Foosie DesignWe love Having an early Spring wedding? Looking for simple, yet chic paper products to accent your big day?
Then our Spotlight Design is perfect for you. The maggie & bradley features gorgeous curves with a soft, yet rustic look. If you're planning an outdoor wedding in the mountains, these would be perfect!
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We can help you We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-42618237795284436652011-02-25T07:11:00.000-06:002011-02-25T07:11:00.374-06:00Event Recap - Summer 2010 Series (3 of 3)
Steven Gross
Real Life Weddings
We know it's well into late winter and a whole new year, but we're still tickled to see these pictures! Thanks Nara and Raj :)
All photos by Steven Gross of Real Life Weddings
Steve Gross
Real Life Weddings
Steven Gross
Real Life Weddings
Steven Gross
Real Life Weddings
We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-4850861710518524982011-02-24T07:17:00.013-06:002011-02-24T11:42:33.615-06:00What's Happening in Chicago today?We're starting a new feature here at WGIC, called 'What's Happening, Chicago?'.
At the end of 2-3 posts per week we'll include information about local parties, concerts, festivals, and other events throughout the city. Let us know what you think.
Have an event you want us to include? Email us.
What's Happening, Chicago (February 24) 1. We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-70397045743054759302011-02-23T07:19:00.018-06:002011-02-24T12:42:01.821-06:00Chicago Restaurant Week 2011We love attending different events throughout the area, and one of our favorites is here, Restaurant Week! Presented by the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, this year's event highlights over 200 restaurants offering special prix fixe menus around $22 for lunch and $33 to $44 for dinner.
While this isn't a traditional event (one day, one location), it is something that's fun to be a We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-84006745057574368392011-02-22T20:29:00.004-06:002011-02-24T12:56:11.606-06:002011 Festival Schedule - It's Here!
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The 2011 Chicago Summer Festival schedule has been posted, and we're finding it hard to focus on anything else these days!
Who doesn't love a hot, sticky weekend with tons of places to go and foods to eat?! Or being outside, enjoying all our great city has to offer?
It all kicks off with the Cinco de Mayo Festival May 6-8th. Check out the full list of festival We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-35882816619663787192011-02-21T12:38:00.000-06:002011-02-21T12:38:58.343-06:00How To: Tissue Paper Flowers
Saving money is hard to do. But throwing a beautiful event does not mean having to break the bank. There are many ways to save a few dollar$ and impress your guests. We do have to admit, most of the time this does means putting in a little extra elbow grease - but that's the fun part!
One great way to remain under budget, fake flowers. Most hear fake, anything, and cringe. Not the case with We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-57427002217131918862011-02-21T07:03:00.001-06:002011-02-21T12:57:26.853-06:00Happy President's Day[Source]
Presidents' Day, originally known as Washington's Birthday, falls on the third Monday of February. We hope you all have the day off and are enjoying our great city.
Events Happening Around Chicago (February 21)
1. Parkway Drive Preform - 5:30pm, House of We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-74166895511898526592011-01-22T16:15:00.002-06:002011-01-22T16:17:06.278-06:00Suggestion Saturday: Robot City Workshop
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What: A Robot Workshop! A place where you can take your child to learn about the intricacies of a working machine. Learn about and build your very own robot with the expert help of a friendly staff. Robot City sells kits and parts if you prefer to build on your own. They also host 13 after school programs throughout the Chicagoland area. For more information, check out their We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-76283597959562371222011-01-19T07:27:00.003-06:002011-01-19T07:27:00.534-06:00Bears vs. Packers 2011 - EPIC[Source]If you live in or around the Chicago area and know anything at all about football, then you are most likely aware of the HUGE NFC Championship game coming up this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears and the Packers are the oldest teams in the NFL, both joining in 1919 - we'll just pretend the Arizona Cardinals don't exist for the sake of this post! And as We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-10093188951931378382011-01-18T17:56:00.002-06:002011-01-18T19:04:30.769-06:00Beers and Tears Tuesday[Source]
With the new season of The Biggest Loser returning to NBC (7pm), our Beers and Tears Tuesday events are back!! As many of you might know, we invite a few friends over (everyone is responsible for the Spirit of their choice AND a light appetizer - though the level of healthiness varies from week to week :)), we laugh and cry with our favorite contestants, talk about the We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-40818943895972381472011-01-17T08:40:00.024-06:002011-01-18T17:56:33.808-06:00MLK DayIn honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day today we wanted to leave you with one of our favorite quotes from the inspirational, influential man himself:
"Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Dr. King also frequently asked 'what are you doing for others?' What better way to celebrate this amazing life than to give back. Choose a cause that means something to you, We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-83711074773298052011-01-15T16:36:00.000-06:002011-01-15T16:36:24.014-06:00Suggestion Saturday: Helen Ficalora Jewelery
What: So cute Gold and Platinum charms (rings and bracelets also available). The designer's focus on technique sets her apart from other contemporary designers. Ficalora's jewelry is more than adornment; it brings to life her philosophy of harmony with the environment. Pictured above are the adorable Alpha Charms. Tulips, crowns, starfish and many other designs are also availableWe've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-54370128585527975362011-01-14T11:58:00.000-06:002011-01-14T11:58:20.447-06:00Happy New Year!We hope everyone had a great holiday and a wonderful New Year's celebration. Here at WGIC it was a busy,busy holiday season. And we're very happy to announce, we're back to blogging!
Look forward to Suggestion Saturdays, Beers and Tears Tuesday reminders (and other great low-budget 'event' ideas), Wedding Wednesdays, Event Recaps, event ideas, 'Ask a Planner,' and manyWe've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-87486794070887512542010-12-08T06:11:00.012-06:002010-12-08T06:11:00.569-06:00Elfster.comWe love this idea. Almost everyone is involved in at least one Secret Santa give-away each year. Whether it's for work or the family, it's almost inevitable!
Well this year, we've found a way to make the gift giving as easy as pie. Elfster.com is the online Secret Santa mecca. Just enter everyone's name and email address and click DRAW and the program RANDOMLY matchesWe've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886910951602910310.post-14087180974294851432010-12-07T09:38:00.001-06:002010-12-07T12:04:34.891-06:002010 Holiday Train - It's MagicalIf you've never seen (or even heard of) Chicago's Holiday Train, don't worry, you are not alone.
While it isn't really an 'event' per se, it is one more reason to love Chicago! For the past several year's now the city has decked out one 'floating' el train in twinkle lights, garland, and candy canes and calls it the Holiday Train. And this year is no different. We've Got It! Chicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657925020226432779noreply@blogger.com0