Beautiful Welcome Party Recommendations

We’re having our wedding in early September 2027, looking for a classic Chicago Rooftop to have our welcome party for 50-70 guests (estimate) we want something that has nice indoor/outdoor space, light apps and drinks. Something that with WOW our out of town guests! (Budget - not a concern)

Thanks!

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 16 hours ago

The Gwen or Builders BLDG

Fall 2027 wedding of about 100 guests, we were surprised to find out both of these venues are in our budget. We didn’t think either would be our vibe, but we ended up liking both. Has anyone gotten married and had a reception at either? I’d love to know your experience.

Thanks!

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 6 days ago

Wedding Planner Advice

Does anyone have experience with the following planners? We are looking for someone for custom/partial that includes Day of Coordination. We definitely need help on the design/floral aspect.

-Susan Big City Brides (planner TBD)
-Suzy Clementine
-Carolyn CM Planning
-Shannon Gail (planner TBD)
-Claire Marryment

Honestly feel I had a good vibes and intro calls with each.

We expect to be about 90-110 person wedding in downtown Chicago

Thank you!

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 7 days ago

Venue Help! Arbory, Fairlie, Loft Lucia, Chicago Illuminating Company, Rockwell on the River

Hi everyone -

I am back to narrowing down a different set of venues for a Sept/October 2027 wedding hoping anyone may be about to weigh in on these. Couple things:

We will be between 90-110 people.

Arbory we LOVE! I am just confused about how/where you’d take pictures with friends etc

Fairlie - gorgeous, enough said. Just nervous we are too small for that space.

Loft Lucia - LOVE, I hear about the darkness but feel this one could be a good fit for our size and indoor/outdoor space

Chicago Illuminating Company: GORGEOUS if space was just the factor we love this the most, but no bridal suites or extras at all.

Rockwell: we were pleasantly surprised and love the possibility of indoor/outdoor space.

I know this is long, if we are missing anything with both indoor outdoor really appreciate it! Thanks!

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 11 days ago

Wildman v Loft Lucia v Canal Street Eatery

Help! I’m a 2027 bride aiming for a 85-90 person fall wedding (Sept/October). I’ve seen all three of these and loved them but need help deciding.

Has anyone gotten married at these, photographed or been a vendor who may be able to provide insight?

Thank you!

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 1 month ago

Laser Hair Removal Recs

Can anyone recommend their favorite laser hair removal locations preferably northside lakeview/lincoln park/Gold Coast.

I’ve tried laseraway but not thrilled with their results

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u/Superb-Satisfaction8 — 3 months ago