The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding

Backyard wedding

Getting married is a major life event that you’ll never forget. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle with that special someone, a backyard wedding is a great way to say your vows and tie the knot on a budget. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, it’s easy to plan a backyard wedding […]

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Wedding Vendors

Wedding Vendors

Planning a wedding requires a lot of decision-making, especially when hiring wedding vendors. Since suppliers play a crucial role in creating your dream wedding, knowing the most common mistakes to avoid when choosing wedding vendors can save you from any wedding horror stories. Pushing through with bookings without meetings, reading contracts, asking for samples, and […]

4 Reasons to Play Music During Your Engagement Session

Engagement Session

It can sometimes be nerve-racking to have your professional engagement photos taken. With jitters, you may end up not posing properly or looking your best in front of the camera. This is why there are various reasons to play music during your engagement session — whether it’s to loosen up or energize the set. 4 […]

BEST SPOTS FOR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS AROUND CHICAGO

Engagement Photos | Happy couple with dog

My name is Heather Parker and I am a Chicago wedding photographer happy to share of the best spots around Chicago for engagement photos. I have been thinking about the best spots for engagement photos in Chicago and I’ve realized this: there isn’t one right place for engagement photos, because there isn’t one right place […]

5 Key Things in Preparation for a Destination Wedding

Beach wedding

Beach Wedding Destination weddings are pretty popular today. Many couples like the idea of getting married somewhere near sea or ocean or even in an exotic country. A destination wedding seems to be a very exciting and romantic idea. However, it requires much time and energy to organize it. Let’s consider 5 basic things, which […]

The Most Important Word for Judging A Wedding Band

Judged | Chicago Wedding Judging Band | DRS Music

When something has reached a higher level of quality, it is judged to be that way because of one word: consistency. Any wedding band can say they had this one incredible wedding 3 years ago or the one they played last weekend was amazing. You want a wedding band that’s going to be consistently incredible, week […]