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Wedding Rental Guide – From Decor to Entertainment – Your Wedding Essentials

Wedding Rental Guide: From Decor to Entertainment, Your Wedding Essentials Introduction We know why you’re here. Your engagement was a hoot, and now you’re ready to plan your wedding in full swing. Congratulations! It’s true that the few days ahead of your wedding can be the most excitable yet skittish time of your life. With […]

A QUICK GUIDE OF WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AND WHEN

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A wedding is a special time in anyone’s life. While the idea of planning one might seem scary, it doesn’t have to be. Creating a checklist is a good way to stay on top of what has – or hasn’t – been done. One of the best ways to group your tasks is according to […]

Late-Life Marriage: Quick Tips For Success

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If you’re just starting over in your Golden Years, you already know that your relationships now will not be the same as they were when you were in your teens and 20s. But, you’ve learned a lot, and with age comes wisdom and patience. That doesn’t mean there are no challenges because there are. Fortunately, […]

Preparing Your Backyard for a Home Wedding Without Going Over Budget

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Having a backyard wedding instead of renting out an overpriced venue has various benefits. For one, it saves you a ton of money on the costs of renting out a traditional space that automatically charges more for weddings. Doing your nuptials at home also gives you complete control over the space, which is perfect for […]

How to Host a Backyard Bridal Shower

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Before the recent trend of hosting bridal showers at restaurants or banquet halls, families tended to host them in the comfort of their own homes or even in their backyards. Not only are these home celebrations more personable, but they also tend to be more affordable. However, you can host some spectacularly swanky events in […]

Everything You Need to Know about Wedding Seasons: Costs, Themes, Benefits, and More

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Skip to content   Everything You Need to Know about Wedding Seasons: Costs, Themes, Benefits, and More Did you know that roughly 80% of weddings take place between May and October? If you’re starting to make your own wedding plans, choosing the right date can save you thousands of dollars. Understanding how to navigate peak […]

The Top 10 Easy Wedding planning Tips

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At David Rothstein Music, we love sharing our wedding industry knowledge about Chicago wedding music, entertainment, and how to make the wedding day run smoothly.   So here are ten easy wedding planning tips, including the planning stages and the actual wedding day. Some ideas relate to logistics and others to emotional aspects, and many […]

How To Pick The Songs For Your Wedding

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Choosing the songs for your wedding takes some thought about the kind of atmosphere you want to create, what your guests will like to hear and what music you love as a couple. So how do you pick the songs for your wedding? Let’s go through the ceremony and reception to gather inspiration for your […]

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding

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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 […]

POPPING QUESTION: WILL YOU BE IN MY WEDDING?

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It’s typical when a bride or groom asks their closest friends and family to stand by their side on their wedding day, that the occasion is marked. Men may take their hopefuls out for a drink. While women may have something ‘grammable they give it to their potential bridesmaids. Either way, there’s been some kind […]

The Lifecycle of Love and Money

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For this blog post, we’re going to discuss lifecycle or something almost everyone wants. It can bring great joy or great pain, but it can be awkward to talk about. We’re of course referring to… wait, is this post about love or money? Oh, both? Yeah, it’s both. Every couple is going to have a […]

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 […]