Anticipation Events

10/23/2024

Grace + Neil’s wedding is up on the blog! Link in the bio for more details on this classic wedding featuring local Bridgeport vendors, craft beers, and DIY decor 🦢🍾🥂

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Venue Skyline Loft
Florist
Photographer
Dress
Rentals
Ceremony Arch
Caterer
Alcohol
Bakery
Hair + Makeup
Ceremony Musician Billy Byers (guitarist)
Reception Band
DJ
Sound Brett Sleeman
Rehearsal Dinner
Transportation

cocktail wedding

10/19/2024

day of details 🪲

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10/12/2024

When “C L A S S I C” eats.

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10/03/2024

Katrina + Brandon are on the blog. Link in profile for all of the delight! 🌺🌷

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HMU
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09/29/2024

Many episodes of Bravo TV later… ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️

09/24/2024

Rachel + Bob are featured on Green Wedding Shoes today! Still obsessed. 🌐

“We wanted an epic glam rock dance party that also happened to be a wedding,” say newlyweds Rachel + Bob of how they approached planning their Chicago wedding day at Salvage One. “Good music and disco balls were mandatory.” The couple teamed up with Anticipation Events to create an unforgett...

09/23/2024

When girlfriend greets you at the door, you know this party is about to mean business. 🦢✌️

09/17/2024

Shannon + Derek are up on the blog! See link in bio for more moody wedding details 🕊️🥀

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Venue
Photographer
Florals
Rentals
Hair + Makeup
Chalk Artist
Hotel
Rehearsal
DJ Maureen Neer

mismatched bridesmaid dresses

09/08/2024

When the brief is moody sunset vibes and your client trusts you. 🤝

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08/26/2024

The only babies allowed at an “adult only” wedding 🐶

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Florist
Band
Hair
Makeup
Hotel
Welcome Reception
Linens
Vintage Rentals
Rentals
Photobooth
Chalk Artist

08/04/2024

Lauryn + Phil are on the blog! Link in bio for more details

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Planner
Venue
Florals + Decor
Photographer
Videographer
Catering + Bar
Band
Hair & Makeup
Hotel
Bakery
Rehearsal Venue
Transportation Second City Trolley
Photobooth
Wedding Content Creator

maximalist wedding, fruit and floral

08/03/2024

Hit save if you want wedding florals to impress 🌷and meet the next vendor in our vendor series:

💐 Florist & Hound Design

It’s easy to understand why so many of our couples fall in love with Klaudia and her team’s work. A master of color, texture and scale - F&H is able to create captivating (and sustainable) designs that are both bold and dramatic, yet refined and organic. If you have a vision and you’re looking for florals with personanility and artistry, look no further!

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cascading bouquet, colorful wedding floral, Chicago wedding vendor recommendations

08/03/2024

Hit save if you want wedding florals to impress 🌸 and scroll to meet our next vendor in our vendor series:

💐 Florist & Hound Design

It’s easy to understand why so many of our couples fall in love with Klaudia and her team’s work. A master of color, texture and scale - F&H is able to create captivating (and sustainable) designs that are both bold and dramatic, yet refined and organic. If you have a vision and you’re looking for florals with personanility and artistry, look no further!

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cascading bouquet colorful wedding floral

07/26/2024

Fruit centerpieces and jewel tone color palletes are just 🤌

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Venue
Florals + Decor
Photographer
Videographer
Catering + Bar

07/15/2024

Colorful, whimsical, boho florals are our therapy 🌷🌸🌻

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Photographer
Planner + Styling
Florist
Venue
Linens + Tent A-1 Express Rentals
Vintage Rentals

07/13/2024

Hannah + Iman are on the blog! Check out the link in bio

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Venue
Bar
Catering
Catering
DJ
Photographer
Videographer
Beauty
Hotel
Florals
Rentals
Transportation
Rehearsal Venue

06/27/2024

He was a skater boy, she said let’s do forever boy 🛹

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Planner
Florals
Dress


skate park wedding, Chicago engagement shoots, wedding party shoots, unique wedding picture ideas

06/21/2024

Katie + Brendon are on the blog 💃🕺

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06/18/2024

pocket full of sunshine 🌼 🌞

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Planner
Florals
Hair + Makeup


wildflower bouquet, garden flower bouquet, white cosmos, daisy bouquet, whimsical, wildflower wedding

06/15/2024

hey fiances, if you need help finding vendors for your wedding ⬇️ read below ⬇️

🌈 because our vendor series is back with our first photographer

One of our longest vendor partnerships and still going strong! Scroll through the photos and you’ll understand why our clients choose Jeremy and his team time and time again. Jeremy’s 20 years of experience is evident in his professionalism and his quality of work.

Photography styles: Photojournalism/Documentary, Lifestyle, Artistic, Classic, Modern

“We thrive to create authentic, inspiring and stylish images with a sense of humor.”

06/09/2024

Forever obsessed with these two! Green Wedding Shoes

05/20/2024

Dear Reader, if you should so excuse this author, as it seems I have been binge watching season three of Bridgerton…

All these garden florals and soft pastels have us inspired and yearning for me 🌷

05/10/2024

🌈 Our vendor series is back with another client favorite venue!

💒 Salvage One Salvage One Events (West Town)
If you're looking for a venue with personality, this is it. The 60,000 sq ft warehouse functions as both an event space and Chicago's oldest architectural salvage store. From its vintage treasures, to its industrial interior and outdoor garden oasis, this truly is one of the most unique spaces in the city. This venue will forever be on our client recommendation list for the following reasons:

🔸 Versatility in style: The eclectic nature of the venue makes it super adaptable to so many different design aesthetics. Whether your vibes are chic and modern or colorful and whimsical, the space will work with your personal style.
🔸 It's not a "blank canvas": This is perfect for couples looking to limit the use of extra decor, or if you're going for maximalism and need all the decor
🔸 Photo backdrop: Every foot of this place is just begging for a photoshoot. Our favorite areas for photos are the vintage-styled bridal suites, the garden stained glass windows, and the ivy covered walls in the courtyard.
🔸 Courtyard Capacity: 200-250
🔸 Indoor Cocktail + Ceremony Capacity: 175 seated, 250 standing
🔸 Reception Capacity: 250 seated, with dance floor

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05/06/2024

Telling people this is a grwm for the Met Gala ⛲️🌸🌷🍃

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04/30/2024

This is become one of our favorite wedding trends: Audio Guestbooks. What are your thoughts on guests leaving voice messages as opposed to the traditional guestbook?

We think it's cute, a little kitschy, and a fun novelty - but above all else, it's a great way to remember your wedding and to hear from your guests. If you're on the fence, here's why you should consider having your guests give you a ring:

☎️ It's fun! It's an activity that will entertain your guests, and it encourages them to interact with each other and you throughout the wedding
☎️ Relive moments from your special day that can't be captured through photos/videos - the uncut sounds of your loved ones, their laughter, and the general commotion from having a good time
☎️ Give guests who didn't give a speech an opportunity to share a story or memory
☎️ Allow for more personal messages: Voice messages let your guests speak from the heart as if they were having a casual conversation with you. You'll want to hear the unbridled thoughts that you couldn't get from a curated speech or a written message

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