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Rain, Rain, Go Away…

Generally, when my brides are prepared for rain with a beautiful umbrella, we somehow narrowly avoid the bad weather. (I guess I should thank my father for all the golf umbrellas he purchased before my own sunny wedding day.) But … Continue reading →

Posted on 10/17/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / 2 Comments

Ruffle Cakes

I love cakes. In fact, I am bit obsessed with cake shows. (I could easily fit in as a cousin on “Cake Boss”!) The ruffle cake is a striking new trend that is elegant yet low key, and perfectly complements … Continue reading →

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

Click to Cure Photo Shoot

If you’re in need of professional photographs for a save the date, holiday card or any other reason, check out this fantastic opportunity. Chicago photographer Dennis Lee is hosting the fourth annual Click to Cure photo day to fight cancer. … Continue reading →

Posted on 10/07/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

Real Wedding: Nicole & Don, Part Two

Click here to see the first post featuring Nicole and Don’s wedding. All photos by Rachael Michael at Metropolitan Imageworks. The couple took some great shots around the zoo with their bridal party. These are not your typical wedding day … Continue reading →

Posted on 08/25/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog, Real Weddings / leave a comment

Real Wedding: Nicole & Don, Part One

I’ve known Don for many years, and met his lovely fiancée Nicole about a year before their wedding. Nicole is an elementary school teacher and Don is really a big kid at heart – as you can imagine, their wedding … Continue reading →

Posted on 08/24/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog, Real Weddings / leave a comment

What Makes Love True

Have you seen Tiffany’s new website, What Makes Love True? It’s an utterly delightful way to spend an afternoon online… and “delightful” and “online” are not two words I typically pair together! The site is a treasure trove of romance. … Continue reading →

Posted on 08/19/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

Dylan Lauren’s Sweet Wedding

Dylan Lauren wed Paul Arrouet in June, in a gown designed by her father, Ralph Lauren. The designer consulted Vera Wang on the silk tulle and duchess satin dress with the mermaid hem, which was just revealed in the Vogue’s … Continue reading →

Posted on 07/21/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

Activities for Your Out of Town Guests

When you have visitors in town for your event, it’s always nice to have some ideas for activities for your guests. While planned group activities are thoughtful, people also appreciate some free time to explore the city. Chicago Architecture Foundation … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/30/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

14 Ways to Fake a Good Night’s Sleep

Did you attend a fabulous event last night, or were you up late putting the finishing touches on tonite’s soiree? Here are some tried and true tips from Allure on how to look more refreshed. I can vouch for numbers … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/24/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment

Wedding Registry Trends

Here is an article from the Wall Street Journal about changing trends in wedding registries around the country. Sports equipment, grills and other items are now becoming more common, with less of an emphasis on special occasion items such as … Continue reading →

Posted on 06/21/2011 by Marilyn / filed under Nico Events | Blog / leave a comment