Big City Bride

Big City Bride Chicago's Favorite Wedding Planner The Big City Bride team, lead by Susan Cordogan, is celebrated worldwide for their beautiful events.

BIG CITY BRIDE | FAVORITE CHICAGO WEDDING PLANNER

Big City Bride provides the ultimate planning experience for couples seeking exceptional care, thoughtful guidance and the finest wedding style, goods and services. Your planner will embrace you throughout the journey to ensure you enjoy all the moments that matter. Featured by People Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, the Style N

etwork and more. Flexible hours to fit your schedule in the comfort of their charming Lincoln Park studio at the corner of Sheffield & Webster.

From the first glance to the final dance, every moment of this wedding radiated elegance✨Planning:  Photography:   Video...
08/28/2024

From the first glance to the final dance, every moment of this wedding radiated elegance✨

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The most EPIC shots from this past weekend! They truly get better with each scroll✨Planning:  Photography:  Venue:  Cake...
08/13/2024

The most EPIC shots from this past weekend! They truly get better with each scroll✨

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“We wanted it to be sexy and modern, while also being chic and timeless”… and that’s EXACTLY what it was! Click the link...
07/15/2024

“We wanted it to be sexy and modern, while also being chic and timeless”… and that’s EXACTLY what it was! Click the link in our story to read the full exclusive from this stunning day, featured by 🤍

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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our big sissy, Chrissy! We are beyond grateful to have your passionate, nurturing +...
07/11/2024

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our big sissy, Chrissy! We are beyond grateful to have your passionate, nurturing + inspiring soul in our BCB family🤍 We adore and love you so much!✨

There is nothing more stunning & intimate than a residential wedding day🤍Planning:  Floral & Decor:  Photography:  Cater...
07/10/2024

There is nothing more stunning & intimate than a residential wedding day🤍

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A tented DREAM✨🤍Planning:  Decor & Design:   Tent:  Photography:  Catering:  Print Goods:
07/09/2024

A tented DREAM✨🤍

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We cannot wait to be back one of our FAVORITE spaces tomorrow! Stay tuned for a fun filled day🤍Planning:  Venue:  Decor:...
06/28/2024

We cannot wait to be back one of our FAVORITE spaces tomorrow! Stay tuned for a fun filled day🤍

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One of our FAVORITE outdoor ceremony spots in all of Chicago 🤍Planning:  Venue:   Photography:  Floral & Decor:  Videogr...
06/21/2024

One of our FAVORITE outdoor ceremony spots in all of Chicago 🤍

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Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest impact😉 Planning:  Floral:  Photography:  Venue:  Catering:
06/12/2024

Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest impact😉

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Another STUNNER featured in the latest edition of  ✨ We could not be more excited to see not 1, but 2 of our couples fea...
06/03/2024

Another STUNNER featured in the latest edition of ✨ We could not be more excited to see not 1, but 2 of our couples featured!

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We are SO excited that one of our favorite days from last June is featured in the newest edition of Modern Luxury Weddin...
05/31/2024

We are SO excited that one of our favorite days from last June is featured in the newest edition of Modern Luxury Weddings🤍💙 Swipe for the most beautiful moments from the day + check out the full issue ✨

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What a STUNNING & classic reception for K + N this past weekend at  ✨Planning:  Floral & Decor:  Venue & Catering:  Line...
05/22/2024

What a STUNNING & classic reception for K + N this past weekend at ✨

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Our first double header of the 2024 Wedding Season is HERE! We cannot wait for the weekend to kick off, but in the meant...
05/13/2024

Our first double header of the 2024 Wedding Season is HERE! We cannot wait for the weekend to kick off, but in the meantime, reminisce with us on the most perfect summer wedding last season✨

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There’s nothing we LOVE more than a stunning grand exit!✨Planning:  Photography:   Dress:
05/01/2024

There’s nothing we LOVE more than a stunning grand exit!✨

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Somehow this wedding day album just gets better and better every time we look through it✨Planning:  Photography:   Video...
04/25/2024

Somehow this wedding day album just gets better and better every time we look through it✨

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We are beyond excited that wedding season is just around the corner here in Chicago, and we cannot wait for ALL the amaz...
04/22/2024

We are beyond excited that wedding season is just around the corner here in Chicago, and we cannot wait for ALL the amazing weddings ahead🩷 Reminiscing on our first wedding of the year at one of the city’s most iconic venues, Cafe Brauer!

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An all time FAVORITE night of ours, transforming  ✨🤍Planning:  Venue:  Decor:  Catering:  Chairs:  Linens:
04/15/2024

An all time FAVORITE night of ours, transforming ✨🤍

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Throwback to one of our all time FAVORITE days & couples✨ This wedding holds an extra special place in our hearts, as we...
04/10/2024

Throwback to one of our all time FAVORITE days & couples✨ This wedding holds an extra special place in our hearts, as we now have the honor of planning the sister of the bride’s wedding🤍 We feel so lucky for all of our couples & families!

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We could use a perfect summer night like this soon🤍💙Planning:  Floral, Decor & Design:   Photography:  Tent:
04/04/2024

We could use a perfect summer night like this soon🤍💙

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We LOVE seeing a room transformed on wedding day, but we are always especially left in awe at the transformation of The ...
03/28/2024

We LOVE seeing a room transformed on wedding day, but we are always especially left in awe at the transformation of The Old Post Office✨

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There are few things more exciting for us planners than the PERFECT weather for an outdoor reception🤍Planning:  Venue:  ...
03/27/2024

There are few things more exciting for us planners than the PERFECT weather for an outdoor reception🤍

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There’s no space quite like The Cultural Center and its STUNNING ceiling✨Planning:  Photography:   Venue:  Floral & Deco...
03/26/2024

There’s no space quite like The Cultural Center and its STUNNING ceiling✨

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From ceremony to dinner, this sophisticated & dreamy decor is the ultimate inspiration for the minimalistic bride🤍Planni...
03/25/2024

From ceremony to dinner, this sophisticated & dreamy decor is the ultimate inspiration for the minimalistic bride🤍

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If you’re looking for timeless + classic springtime decor inspiration, look no further! Planning:  Venue:  Photography: ...
03/22/2024

If you’re looking for timeless + classic springtime decor inspiration, look no further!

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Wishing the HAPPIEST Birthday to our sweet Jena! We are so lucky to have your caring, funny & big hearted soul on our te...
03/14/2024

Wishing the HAPPIEST Birthday to our sweet Jena! We are so lucky to have your caring, funny & big hearted soul on our team🤍 Have the best day!

What a DREAMY reception space transformation at  🤍 Planning:  Floral & Decor:  Venue:  Photography: .dietz Band:
03/08/2024

What a DREAMY reception space transformation at 🤍

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Happy National WEDDING PLANNER DAY! Maybe we’re a little biased, but today is one of the best days of the year😉 Thank yo...
03/01/2024

Happy National WEDDING PLANNER DAY! Maybe we’re a little biased, but today is one of the best days of the year😉 Thank you to all of the amazing couples, vendors, colleagues & friends who allow us to do what we love and call it work. We cannot wait for all the planning filled days to come and an amazing wedding season ahead🤍

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We are never not amazed by the fact that a high school cafeteria was transformed into this DREAMY disco after party 🪩💙Pl...
02/26/2024

We are never not amazed by the fact that a high school cafeteria was transformed into this DREAMY disco after party 🪩💙

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There’s no place like… Theater On The Lake! We cannot wait for the warmer days ahead in this space🤍Planning:  Venue:  Fl...
02/21/2024

There’s no place like… Theater On The Lake! We cannot wait for the warmer days ahead in this space🤍

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This early spring weather has us READY for outdoor wedding season! Take us back to this breathtaking day🤍Planning:  Flor...
02/19/2024

This early spring weather has us READY for outdoor wedding season! Take us back to this breathtaking day🤍

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Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm

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MASTERING THE ART OF PLANNING & PRODUCTION SINCE 2003. Big City Bride is the creative force behind Chicago’s most notable weddings and events.

A fresh & innovative hospitality firm offering luxury event services in Chicago and worldwide, Big City Bride has a renowned reputation for cultivating tailored and exquisite events. Offering the ultimate planning experience, the Big City Bride team will cultivate your vision with an artistic expertise, manage the minutiae with passion, and embrace you like a friend every step of the way.

Nationally known but beloved by clients. Big City Bride has been featured in People Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, the Knot Magazine (local and national), Modern Luxury Weddings, Chicago Style Weddings, Brides, Huffington Post and more. You’ve seen Big City Bride on VH1’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding”, on Lifetime’s “Little Women: Terra’s Little Family,” and Style Network’s “Fast and Fabulous: A NASCAR Wedding” to name a few. Yet, our biggest pride is our five star reputation and ongoing friendships with happy clients from years past.

Dream with us! We offer flexible hours to fit your schedule in the comfort of our charming Lincoln Park studio in Chicago, Illinois.