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 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 technique, just

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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 from artist,

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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, expands this

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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 :)

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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 overwhelming

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Planning 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 few extra letters I

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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 ink set, customized display

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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 first Monday in

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We 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! [Source]  We can help you with all customizing; from your font colors to the

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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 

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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. Ke$ha, House of Blues @ 6:30pm - Tickets

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We 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 part

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[Source] 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 dates HERE, and mark

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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

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[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 Blues

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[Source] 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 website

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[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 Chicago's oldest

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[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 mystery players

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In 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, and go for it. 

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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 available. When: These

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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 many more great posts.

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We 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 matches names.  With everyone

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If 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.  What started a few days after

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Happy Hanukkah!

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[source] Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers, clients, friends and family! We hope you are having a wonderful day with your loved ones. This year, we are so grateful to our family and friends for their support, for our amazing clients who allowed us to share their biggest celebrations with them, and our amazing partners and vendors who make work so much fun! Thank you all!

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[source] Happy Veteran's Day to everyone who has served to make the United States a safe and free place to live. We are forever grateful for your service in the military.  And to our dear friends serving (again) in Afghanistan, come home soon and come home safe! We can't wait to see you again soon!

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[source] The Great Bridal Expo is coming to Chicago this Sunday. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (5440 N River Road), starting at noon.  Bridal expos can be overwhelming to the newly enegaged, but they can also be a great start to wedding planning.  It's a great opportunity to gather information about an array of vendors in one afternoon. Plus, there are tons of freebies at wedding

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Hi! My fiance and I are getting married next August. I am having a bit of a hard time choosing a colour scheme, and I'm wondering if you could send me a few ideas! I really love purple. My favourite is probably warm plum purple. Please help! :) Thanks, Emily Our Response: Hi Emily, We predict the colors for 2011 will be bold; considering your love for purple, here are our ideas: Idea #1:

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Being Florida Gators ourselves, this video duo really makes us smile.  Provided by Belvedere Films. Sean and Felicia, while both from Miami, fell in love in Gainesville.  Their engagement and 'Save the Date' video both highlight some of the best parts of our favorite town in Florida: Ginnie Springs, the 'Wall', and Florida Field! Enjoy :)                                  felicia marie +

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We recently posted about Wishing Trees, and the other day came across this super cute idea on one of our favorite blogs, 100 Layer Cake.  We had to share. It highlights just how creative you really can get. The wedding was set in the mountains of Wyoming with an Earthly yet elegant feel.  And their version of a Wishing Tree fit right in.  Check out more pictures from this beautiful wedding HERE

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Chelsey's and Pat's August Wedding!!! All photography done by Bill and Karen Peary of Peary Photography  SO CUTE! Flowers were done by Joanne at FlowersFlowers The wedding took place in Evanston, which made for a gorgeous backdrop for pictures! Floor to ceiling windows on three of the four walls in the Monaco Ballroom of the DoubleTree Chicago North Shore provided a great backdrop with both 

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[source] Happy Halloween! We hope your holiday is full of treats and few tricks! 

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We're so proud to offer Foosie Design Paper Products here at WGIC that we've decided to feature them on this week's Suggestion Saturday. What: A consciously creative paper company that offers recycled paper products great for your wedding, for holiday cards, and for your baby announcements.  Foosie Design offers everything you need for your wedding from Save-the-Dates to Table Numbers to

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One of our favorite clients came to us not too long ago with a very special request.  A friend of hers will be holding a 40th Birthday celebration for her husband; a birthday (and party) that falls the day before Halloween.  How fun, right!?  Our client's friend had the great idea to have a costume contest to spice things up - that's where we come in.  We were given the wonderful task of creating

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and even though the month is almost over it doesn't mean the giving/awareness has to be.  Thinking pink also got us thinking about about a great new trend we're seeing at weddings these days: Donations in lieu of wedding gifts or wedding favors. We love this idea here at WGIC because it's not only green (eliminating the packaging and wrapping of the more

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[source] We can't get enough of this creative alternative to the traditional Wedding Guest Book.   It gives brides a chance to show their style and personality AND it gives guests a chance to really be a part of any wedding.   It's Simple:  Using actual branches found outside (ones that have already fallen, of course) makes this a great green event idea. You can spray paint the branch

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[source] Looking for something to do with the kiddos for Halloween, or have guests in town?  The 14th annual Chicagoween is here.  Daley plaza is often transformed for the holiday season, and Halloween is no exception.  As in years past, Daley plaza becomes Franken Plaza complete with prizes, give-aways, hayrides, a performance by Midnight Circus and a costume contest (Oct. 30th 11am-1pm). Have

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[source] Today is the first day of fall. We love fall . . . there's a nip in the air that energizes us and keeps us going through the day.  And the changing leaves could not be more beautiful.  Most of all, we love everything that fall brings. The holidays are fast approaching, college football is in full swing, and of course, the fall is a great time for a fun event!  Over the next few weeks,

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So our summer has been pretty busy here at WGIC and we've got a few Event Recaps that we owe you!  First in our three-part series is a special Birthday Surprise: We LOVE outdoor events in the late summer. So, when we got a call about a 30th birthday party with a host that wanted a great outdoor space, we were thrilled.  We chose DuChamp on Damen just south of Webster in Bucktown. The request 

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From all of us at We've Got It! Chicago, we wish you a very Happy Labor Day! We hope you're enjoying the long holiday weekend with your loved ones.

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Aqua and red may not be the newest trend in wedding colors, but it's one of our all-time favorites.  This dynamic color combination is super hot and mega-cool at the same time. It works for all seasons.  Imagine a playful summer picnic style wedding or a spring wedding in bloom or and icy cool winter wedding!  Check out these hot and cool idea boards for some inspiration. [source] [source] [

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Today we're kicking off a new column: the Gift Guide.  The Gift Guide is your source for the best gifts to give for any occasion. We'll feature a new gift and tell you who it's perfect for, where to buy it and how much it costs.  Searching for the perfect gift? Look no further than the Gift Guide! Featured Gift: Custom Address Stamps![source] Where to Shop: We love the variety available on

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[source] Dear WGIC, I'm planning a party for my child's fifth birthday party.  Every year it seems we spend more and more on favors for all of the kids. It's not that I mind handing out favors, but it's getting expensive.  The favors are becoming one of the most expensive parts of the party.  Do I have to give out favors? Any ideas for more affordable goodies to give the kids? Angie Angie, We

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Thank you to everyone that participated in our second give-away.  Navy Pier definitely won out as your favorite venue for an event and we couldn't agree more! Thanks to Random.org - number 17 gets to take home the lovely prize package of: 1 Soy Wax Candle in a Recycled Glass container (scent, Hot Hawaiian Nights) 3 Soy Wax Tea Lights (scent, Pomegranate Fig Cedar) 3 Soy Wax Tea Lights (scent,

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When I told my bridesmaids that I wanted them to wear white too, they looked at me like I was nuts. So did most other people I shared the idea with.  Almost everyone smiled and nodded in that polite way that says, 'sure that's a great idea . . . if you're crazy!'  But when the wedding pictures came back, everyone raved about how gorgeous the crisp white look was.  Stop thinking of white as just a

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[source] I love finding products like the Tolsby frame from Ikea. Not only is it super-cheap at .99, but it can be used in so many ways. I try to avoid Ikea (for the sake of my bank account and my husband's sanity), but I might have to make a special trip to stock up on these frames.  [source] I first saw these frames featured on Ruffled, which offers an awesome template for creating table

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[source] A great way to save money and inject a little personality into your event is to have a signature drink.  We love these custom cocktails because they really allow you to get creative with the name and ingredients. These are money-savers too. Instead of having a full bar, you can limit yourself to just beer and wine and the one cocktail. By only having a few ingredients on hand, you'll

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If you haven't been to a farmer's market lately, you are really missing out.  With markets set up in more than 20 neighborhoods across Chicago, five days a week, you're always able to find a market near by.  [source] What: Chicago Farmer's Market When: 5 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 1st to October 31st Where: In neighborhoods across the city; For a

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How pretty are the little eco-details of this beautiful wedding?  They say the devil is in the details . . . well, then this party must have been downright evil!  For more amazing photos, click here.

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[source] We recently received this email from Erin, who is planning a wedding for next January. She's debating whether or not to invite children to her wedding. Dear Ask a Planner, My fiance and I are having a disagreement with our families about whether to invite children to our wedding in January.  My parents want us to invite the kids because my two older sibblings have kids and there are a

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As a young girl, I used to hate the color pink. I did not like that pink was the designated color for girls. I didn't like the implication that I had to adore the color and wear it with pride.  Fast forward many years and I love pink! I've come to realize that even if pink is forced on us girls, we can still make it our own in a fabulous way.  Check out these amazing pink schemes for a wedding.

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Party decor can really add up when you're searching for just the right pieces.  Lots of hosts and hostesses can spend countless hours looking for the right number of matching vases. But we're here to show you how beautiful mismatched can be! Using mismatched pieces for your decor and table centerpieces is super easy and affordable and eco-friendly at that! By purchasing mistmatched pieces, you

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We've Got It! Chicago loves to plan children's birthday parties and other celebrations. There are so many exciting milestones in a kid's life, and we are thrilled when we get to play a special role in the planning.  Children's celebrations naturally center on the child, and what better way to set the theme than to feature the guest of honor on the invitation! [source] Olliegraphic, a

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This may be a bit out there, but with all the 'low-key' bachelorette ideas we throw out there, I figured it's time for a change! Most of us in Chicago are familiar with Groupon these days; one great deal a day, usually 50% off or more, on a Chicago area business.   Well, Groupon, in connection with Chicagoland Skydiving Center, is offering a pretty daring special.  A Tandem Jump for $120!!!  

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The second blog blog give-away is going great; and again, reading through your venue ideas is so much fun (I have to agree, Navy Pier is a great spot, especially the atrium!).  So, like last time, there is a Round #2! Here’s how it works: Post a #followfriday tweet anytime today (Friday, August 6th) that includes both #followfriday and @wevegotitchi (yup, that's it!). The tweet will count as an

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Are you planning an event? Do you have a burning question about planning and organizing a special event?  From all aspects of planning to all types of events, we're here to help!  Send us your questions at info@wevegotitchicago.com. We're happy to answer all the questions you send us, and if we think others may be interested, we'll post it to our blog.  Don't worry, we'll never post identifying

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Click HERE to read about and enter our second Give-Away for a chance to win the following: 1 Soy Wax Candle in a Recycled Glass container (scent, Hot Hawaiian Nights) 3 Soy Wax Tea Lights (scent, Pomegranate Fig Cedar) 3 Soy Wax Tea Lights (scent, Citrus Teakwood) 1 Honey House Naturals Bee Bar Lotion (scent, Lavender)  

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Looking for eco-friendly favors that aren't plantable seed packets or lucky bamboo?  For a while, the eco-options were quite limited, but as the green trend becomes a lasting way of life, more and more companies are embracing it.  Today there are more choices than ever when it comes to thanking your guests in an earth-concious way.  Little Things Favors is one of those companies. We found some

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Details: We're a day late, but we promise it's worth the wait!  As posted last week, our second give-away is here. Contest starts tomorrow, Wednesday, August 4th and ends Wednesday, March 11th. One winner will be chosen and will be announced within one week of the contest end date.  (Click HERE for the prize!) To enter, do one of the following listed below for ONE entry to the contest. If you

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One of my favorite parts about going to events (and planning them!) is meeting new people.  Special events are a great time for meeting people because everyone's in a festive mood and eager to socialize. But the hardest part about meeting all those new faces is trying to remember everyone's names.  Nametags seem like an easy solution, but they're so boring and generic.  Well, Offbeat Bride has

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Check out Yelp's Summerfest Chicago next Friday for a taste (and sip) of what Chicago has to offer! What: Yelp Summerfest Chicago 2010 When: Friday, August 6th 8:00-10:00 pm Where: Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N Knox Ave) Who: Anyone in the Yelp community, though with tons of brews to try, we think this is a 21+ kind of event Why: Who doesn't love to try new things? Summerfest is a

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How gorgeous is this bride and her maids?  Simply stunning!  I can't help, but smile when I see their coordinated (but different) bridesmaid dresses!  And this is just the begining of a very charming wedding. Check out the rest of their wedding pictures here.

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Tonight we invite you to come out and support Project Rescue Chicago at Rockit in Wrigleyville! Project Rescue is an all-breed dog rescue based in Lincoln Park.  Alison, one of our planners, volunteers with them as a dog walker and event planner.  Tonight, PRC is hosting their most recent event at Rockit. $20 gets you in the door and includes:*$10 donation to PRC *Wine and snacks *Entry into

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Where is your wedding gown right now? In a box? In a bag? In a closet? Under a bed? At your parents' house? In the attic? Wherever it is, I doubt it's in a place worthy of all the joy and happiness that you felt when you slipped it on for the first time and looked in the mirror and gasped quietly to your BFF, "this is the one!" You know the feeling I'm talking about; that pure ecstacy of

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The time has come for our second giveaway here at WGIC!  The process will not be unlike our first giveaway, but with a new prize.  We've posted before about Greener Landz, and their amazing Lovable Soy and Soy Re-Wine candles.  The winner will receive: 1 Soy Wax Candle in a Recycled Glass container (scent, Hot Hawaiian Nights) 3 Soy Wax Tea Lights (scent, Pomegranate Fig Cedar) 3 Soy Wax Tea

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Our newest bride's big day is almost here! WGIC is thrilled to be a part of Chelsey's and Patrick's big day on August 14th.  And we wanted to welcome them to the We've Got It! Chicago family.  Stay tuned for the Event Recap and pictures!

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As the Event Chair of the Windy City Gator Club, I had the great pleasure of putting together the 1st Annual All-SEC Golf Scramble which took place about a month ago.  And it was a huge success!  So here's the recap: We had ALMOST every school represented (only one missing was Arkasas) on the big day which made for some great trash talking.  One of our amazing sponsors, Gnome Frenzy, provided

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As many of you know, WGIC has partnered with Erin over at Foosie Design to bring our customers her brilliant and adorable work.  We wanted to highlight Erin's work on our Suggestion Saturday AND announce a great summer deal!! What: Paper products from designer, Erin Frano of Foosie Design.  WGIC carries ten (10) separate Wedding designs ("Maggie and Bradley" suite pictured above - like

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The Summer Festival Season continues!!  This week's event: The Taste of Lincoln Avenue One of the city's largest and most popular summer celebrations, the Taste of Lincoln Avenue will be celebrating its 27th year in 2010. Taste of Lincoln Avenue began as a small neighborhood fundraiser and has grown to become the second largest street festival in the region. The event features 350 vendors and

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This may seem odd for a Suggestion Saturday, but the possibilities are endless for what can be created with supplies from JoAnns! What: Craft store with supplies ranging from thread and sewing machines to fake flowers, paint and scrapbooking materials. Where: Closest one to us is in Riverfront Plaza, 2639 N Elston (just north of the Damen/Fullerton intersection).  But check here for the one

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Suggestion Saturday is back! We've been busy here at WGIC and unfortunately Suggestion Saturday took a hit...but fear not, it has returned! DuChamp Restaurant: Affordable Outdoor Fine Dining What: Bucktown's finest. A collaboration between chef Michael Taus and the guys behind Lumen (Jason Freiman, Peter Gogarty and Nick Podesta), DuChamp features delicious food with a French twist. All very

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[source] As we make our way through wedding season, brides will be pondering an important question: what will I do with my gown after the wedding? Some women will keep them for posterity. Some with trash them with a photo shoot. Some will sell them and some with donate them.  No matter what you're considering, we hope you'll at least conside Brides Against Breast Cancer before you make a decision

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Sometimes it's a lack of color that makes the boldest statement of all. The absence of color at your next event can have just the dramatic effect you desire.  Black and white may not be in the typical rainbow of colors, but they can be perfect for your next occasion.  Bold, dramatic, and sophisticated, check out the gorgeous black and white inspiration we've found for you. [source] [source] [

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[source] You only have one chance to make a first impression.  And when you're hosting an event, that first impression comes from the invitation. But what comes before the invitation? Why the envelope, of course. Many hosts and hostesses choose to hire a calligrapher to address their envelopes (especially for weddings), but why stop there? The stamp is another great way to personalize your

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Do you ever stumble across pictures from an event and are just blown away by it all? This is one of those events. I keep looking through the pictures, trying to find my favorite or at least one that stands out . . . and I can't! Everyone is just so amazing. I wish I knew these people so I could have attended. But alas, I'm just stuck here drooling over these photos. So Happy Friday . . . and

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When I was a kid, I was constantly being told that brown was my color.  I was an autumn . . . whatever that means!  Well, I tried to deny it for years. I hated the idea of brown. Brown was dying plants. Brown was mud. Brown was . . . well, poop. Brown was certainly not a color you wanted to be associated with.  I finally got over that. Thank goodness I did because these idea boards are hot . . .

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[source] We here at We've Got It! Chicago want to wish you all a very happy Memorial Day.  We hope your days is filled with pride and happiness and lots of loved ones as we remember those who have served our country to protect our freedoms!  Thank you to all of the men and women who have put their lives at risk for us. And we'd like to wish a special thank you to our good friends who are serving

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I love giving gifts almost as much as I love receiving them. But you know what's even better? Giving TWO gifts in one!  Olive Designs has just made it even easier to just that. And the best part: it's eco-friendly.  You have to check out their amazing reusable tote bag line. Here's the specs, in their own words: reusable 100% recyclable polypropylene extremely durable cool wash / air dry

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I have to admit, I'm a little biased today because purple is my all-time favorite color.  I love the diversity of the color. It can be warm and romantic, cool and sophisticated, even playful and childlike.  Purple has always held a special place in my heart. So without further ado, here's some of our favorite purple inspiration for your big day. [source] [source] [source] [source] [source]

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I recently saw this idea over on Offbeat Bride, and I immediately love love loved it!  We're always looking for great new favor ideas, especially those that are personal and green. Well, this one fits the bill on both accounts.  Why not give favors as favors?! That's exactly what one Offbeat Bride did. [source] What's not to love about this idea?  Each favor is hand-selected from the heart.

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[source] This weekend the Chicago History Museum celebrates wedding styles through the decades in the Windy City with I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot!  The event takes place on Saturday, May 22nd and opens to the public at noon. Here's a brief description of the event from the website: The Museum's vast costume collection includes a stunning array of wedding attire—for brides, grooms, bridesmaids,

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Here at We've Got It! Chicago, we have the blues big time. But don't worry, this feeling is far from depressing. We're loving all the beautiful blue inspiration we've found for your big day.  Again, blue is one of those colors that can work for so many types of occasions.  Icy tones can be used for a frosty, but warm winter affair or bright playful hues are perfect for mid-summer fetes.  Cool

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As a planner, that's something I hear a lot.  The answer is yes, but I bet you were expecting that.  But instead of just saying yes, I'd like to tell you a story from my wedding day.  Being a planner myself, I scoffed at the idea of hiring one for my wedding. I planned everything, and everything was going smoothly until we arrived at the ceremony site and saw the flowers.  The florist I had

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[source] If you haven't made it down to the Magnificent Mile lately, you only have a couple weeks left to check out the beautiful Tulips in bloom.  This amazing annual event livens up Chicago just as spring is arriving. It's breath-taking to see all the beautiful blossoms in an array of colors. And there's several Tulip-themed events planned for the month. Check out the official website for more

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Green is one of those colors that keeps coming back as a popular choice for events.  It's a versatile color that can invoke images of lively playfulness or calm serenity. It's sharp and fresh and perfect for your next party. Check out somo of the beautiful idea boards we've found below.  Thinking about going green for your next fete?  Try some of these ideas and make your friends green with envy!

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The whole time I was searching for yellow inspiration boards, I had Yellow by Coldplay stuck in my head. It's such a pretty song, and yellow is such a pretty color for your next event. It can be grown up and sophisticated or it can be youthful and fun. Whatever incarnation of yellow you opt for, it's sure to be a bright and cheery success! [source] [source] [source] [source] [source] [

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[source] This weekend Chicago kicks off festival season.  Summer may still be weeks away, but this is the official first day for us! For more information on these festivals visit the Metro Mix Chicago Festival Guide 2010.  Here's a list of the major festivals this season: 12th Annual Mayor Daley’s Kids & KitesMay 1 14 th Annual Celtic Fest ChicagoMay 8-9 new location 26th Annual Chicago

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Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I would scoff if you suggested orange as a wedding color.  But before you write us off and skip along to another blog, check out these great images below.  Orange can be a fun and playful color. It can be serious and passionate, even downright romantic if done the right way.  We've learned to love orange, which seems to be the red-headed step-child of the

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Not too long ago we had the pleasure of working with a client on her daughter's first birthday party - so much fun!  Naiyomi, the birthday girl, had 100 guests to help celebrate her very first year.  Check out the pictures below. Overall Space, Peggy Notebaert Nature Center The party was held at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Center in the South Gallery, a very large room with floor to ceiling

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Wednesday is the release party for the 2010 Not For Tourists Chicago Guidebook.  This book is great for so many people: long-time residents, college students, people who just moved here, people thinking about moving to Chicago, and yes, even tourists.  It's a great way to learn about all of the uniques neighborhoods Chicago has to offer and all of the amazing hidden treasures in each place.  NFT

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[source] On Thursday, we'll celebrate 40 years of Earth Day.  For us, here at WGIC, not much will be different. Every day is Earth Day for us, as we strive to be concious of our impact all the time.  Our country has been celebrating this special day for 40 years, and in the past decade it's even become trendy and cool to be green. But some people still aren't on board. Some people think it's

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It's Monday, again. And nothing seems to cheer us up on a Monday like some pretty party eye-candy. So here's a deliciously bright and cheery wedding we came across recently. Enjoy! [source] Check out the Hostess with the Mostess Blog for lots more beautiful pictures from this event. What about you? How do you get over a case of the Mondays? Leave us a comment and let us know how you beat those

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As part of our Wedding Wednesday series on color, we've already shown you some bold brides who opted not to wear white and we've shown you where you can find colorful inspiration for your wedding.  Today we kick off our weekly posting of colorful inspiration boards with the color red.  Red hot red is a very diverse color that can be used for many styles of weddings throughout the year.  Red can

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I just adore Switch Flops! The concept is pure genius, and if my shopping budget allowed, I would have a pair to match every outfit.  Well, Lindsay (the mastermind behind Switch Flops) has come up with another amazing idea: custom printed flip flops! Now, it's still in the beta stage, so I'm sure there will be many more custom options down the road, but for now there were plenty to keep me

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[source] A little over a week ago, the Cakegirls shop succumbed to a fire.  Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the shop is gone, destroyed. Nothing was salvageable.  As small business owners ourselves, we know how devastating this must be for Brenda and Mary. While we sympathize, we cannot begin to imagine what they must be going through. Our hearts go out to you. We wish you a speedy recovery

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Our colorful Wedding Wednesday series continues this week with help on picking out the perfect color palette for your wedding.  Some brides know exactly what they want from day one. Some don't. I was a mix of both of those. I thought I knew immediately what colors I wanted . . . until I started planning the wedding and realized the color in my mind was nowhere to be found in stores. I was lost. I

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We all know the usual suspects when it comes to venues for your event: churches, hotels, gardens, even dedicated event spaces.  But what about venues for the less traditional hosts?  There's a plethora of locales that are less typical and could be perfect for your next event.  Why not think outside the hotel ballroom? Have your wedding at a public building like a library.  Many of these older

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[source] Happy Easter from the We've Got It! Chicago team. We hope you're having a wonderful day with your loved ones.

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Hapy Friday, everyone!  It seems little by little, every aspect of the wedding industry is going green. And we have another one to share with you today: eco-friendly aisle runners or, as they like to call them, Eco-Runners! Brought to you by Customized Wedding Creations, these beautiful runners are available in a variety of colors and styles to suit your wedding day needs.  But the best part is

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This week we're kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series on color.  We'll show you where to find great inspiration for your wedding colors, a rainbow of idea boards for every season and style, and so much more.  But today we start with less traditional brides who opted out of the white dress. Why do most brides wear white? In this day and age, it symbolizes virginity, but as studies have shown

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