Help Finding the Perfect Chicago Wedding Venue
If you are planning a Chicago wedding you should definitely check out ChicagoWeddingVenues.com.
The site was put together by some extremely talented Chicago wedding photographers to showcase different wedding venues around the Chicago area and they have done a fantastic job.
Finding the perfect venue to host your wedding can be a daunting task however this website has made that job a lot easier. Instead of spending countless hours driving from venue to venue in Chicago traffic you can now sit at the comfort of your desk and narrow your search down to a few venues that best match the atmosphere you are looking for.
In order to make your venue search as simple as possible the site has the venues broken down by area and type of venue and has some fantastic photos of each one of the venues.
They have not been able to post every single one of the thousands of wedding venues around the Chicago area yet but they are hard at work and updating it frequently.
Wedding Speeches
To Speak or Not to Speak; that is the Question!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Many people don’t know in my previous life, I wrote and gave a lot of speeches, some in front of just a small crowd, others in front of hundreds. Being a communications major, I understood and had to study the differences in speeches and what made a good speech and a bad speech. As a wedding photographer, I see more speeches than most do in a year, some are great, some are not so great so here’s a good guide on what to do and what not to do. Read more
Professional Wedding Prints
Go Big or Go Home!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Did you know an 8×10 is actually a desk print? Some people think when I say “you need a 16″x 20″ canvas” they think it’s just way too big, in all honesty though, it’s not! On a large wall or above a mantel, it’s not too big at all. Read more
10 Things to Ask Your Chicago Wedding Photographer Before Booking Them
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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- Can I see a full wedding?
- How do you describe your style?
- What does the price include and what is extra?
- How much post processing do you do?
- When should I expect my photos after the wedding?
- Do you have insurance?
- Do you have contracts?
- How much will is cost if I want (insert items you want such as engagement session or album)?
- How much is your retainer?
- What kind of backup do you have (equipment and in case of emergencies)?
Wedding Photography Timelines
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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I often get a lot of requests about timelines and how to form them! I usually end up working with my brides one on one with the troublesome ones or figuring out if we can make it to certain locations but if you have a wedding planner be sure to let me know so we can get in touch about the photo end of the day! Here’s the number 1 rule when it comes to making timelines, always plan more than you’ll need! I always start out with the ceremony time and work backwards. Read more
Next Step with Photography
I Hired My Photographer, Now What?!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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So now that you put down that deposit with your photographer of choice, you’re thinking, now what do I do?
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Engagement Picture Advice
Some Tips to Make You Less Nervous
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Are you panicking about your engagement pictures? What to wear? How will this work? Are you just generally nervous? Well, first, we’re glad you decided not to skip your engagement session as we’ve covered before but now lets talk more about the session. Read more
How to Choose a Wedding Band
By David Rothstein
Of David Rothstein Music, Inc.
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Before you start looking all over the place for the perfect band for your wedding, it’s important to spend some quality time talking and thinking about the type of guests that are going to be at your wedding. What is the general range of ages? Is there a particular style of music that your ethnicity especially enjoys? How many guests are you planning on having? What is the size of the room that your reception is being held in? Read more
Planning Your Honeymoon
Joanne Medema of Sunchaser Travel
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My name is Joanne Medema, and I’ve been a travel professional for over seven years. I love what I do since it gives me the chance to travel all over the world and see so many exciting places. This is a very important part of my job because it gives me an insight to see all different resorts and Islands that I would have never had a chance to experience. I treat all my clients on a very personal level since I believe that planning a Honeymoon is a very special time for a Bride & Groom to celebrate after their Wedding. I made a list of 10 different suggestions to help you plan your Honeymoon. Read more
Transportation Itinerary
What to do after you’ve booked your ride
By Patti Herioux
Event Planner, With Love
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You’ve got your ride all set to roll, your chauffeur is ready with hat on, but where in the heck are you going? Setting your transportation itinerary can be confusing so use the following guidelines to getting it right. Read more
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