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There is definitely a method to the madness and we are going to dive into some aspects of how to start planning a wedding, it's kinda our favorite thing!


WHERE TO BEGIN PLANNING A WEDDING

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It’s the burning question on every couple’s mind: how much does it actually cost to plan a wedding?

Cost to Plan a Wedding in the Chicago Suburbs?

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As Monarch continues serving more couples in the Chicago suburbs, we’re looking to expand our team!

MCE is hiring! | Lead Coordinator for Chicago Suburbs Weddings

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Your wedding planner is one of the most important vendors you’ll hire. They’re in charge of the planning process, ensuring you stay on track, and everything that happens the day of. Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Planner: What’s the Difference? If you’ve done a little research, you’ll notice lots of terms thrown around, like: And of […]

Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Planner: How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Planning Team

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One of the main buzzwords we hear in the wedding industry is “romantic.” It is a vibe, a feeling, a look, and many other things. We happen to love the romance. As we kick off February we wanted to talk about some things that can make your wedding feel the love! Using Candles One thing […]

Ways to Make your Chicago Suburb Wedding Romantic

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First things first, CONGRATULATIONS! Take this precious time to really savor the moments of being newly engaged! It is such an exciting time and you deserve to live it up! Then, when you feel like starting this whole process here are a few things that you should prioritize in discussions with your partner surrounding getting […]

Are You Newly Engaged?! Now What…

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Getting engaged and starting the wedding planning process can absolutely be overwhelming! We know it all first hand. Finding a starting point can be like starting a marathon. Good thing is, we know a not so secret place to start! Bridal/Wedding Expos! These magical lands of all things wedding are a perfect place to start. […]

Why Brides Should Attend a Wedding Expo

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In this wedding industry there are so many ins and outs. One of these being all of the vendors that make these weddings literally come to life. From DJ’s to Florists to Catering Managers to Bartenders. Every single person that has a hand in each wedding day makes it run and makes it special in […]

Our Vendor Relationships in the Chicago Suburbs

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And just like that, October has come to an end. Not just any October might I add. The busiest and most lovely October ever. We saw some truly magical love stories celebrated in beautiful ways on these special days. Also I must add that every special wedding day we had this last month was the […]

Monarch Recap – Our October Weddings in the Chicago Suburbs

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