The Bride Guide. A collection of our favorite tips and recommendations just for you.
We heart you, and we have lots to share!

Beyond the Price List
Bridal Tips
“I absolutely love your work! How much do you cost?” This is a typically first line of of most wedding inquiries that we...

For Your Dress, Who We Love…
Recommendations
1. Adore Bridal (@adorebridals), Morton, IL 2. Cloud Nine Bridal + Fine Paper (@cloudninepeoria), Peoria, IL

Wedding Rentals, Who We Love…
Recommendations
Spruce Rentals (@spruceweddingrentals)- You are going to love Brittney! She is SO creative, she has the BEST stock of re

Wedding Planners, Who We Love…
Recommendations
1. So Chic Events (@sochicevents)- Wedding and event planning boutique local to Peoria! Gorgeous and thorough event plan

Videography, Who We Love…
Recommendations
Park Life Films (@jeremiahcox)- Highly recommend for your wedding film. You will ADORE Park Life Films. Jeremiah and his

Hair and Makeup, Who We Love…
Recommendations
The Loft Bridal (@loftbridalpeoria)- HIGHLY recommend the Loft girls for all of your hair and makeup needs! They will co

Venues, Who We Love…
Recommendations
1. The Cannery in Eureka, IL (@thecanneryeureka)- This local venue is one of our absolute FAVES. The Cannery is a unique

Florals, Who We Love…
Recommendations
There are SO many amazing and talented vendors!!! We could write a very long list!! For this, we will just name a few of

Be You!
Bridal Tips
BE YOU!!! This is an absolute MUST! With all of the bridal magazines, Insta accounts, “helpful” family members, info ove...

You’re Engaged! What/Who to Book First?!
Bridal Tips
Book your wedding venue and photographer FIRST!!! The most popular venues and photographers always book up quickly!! We

There Is More to Choosing a Photographer Than You May Think!
Bridal Tips
Understand that there is more to hiring a Photographer than just loving their images. As the lead photographer, we usual

Keep Love at the Center
Bridal Tips
Keep LOVE at the center. Wedding planning can get crazy!! And stressful!! BUT if you keep your love at the forefront…all...

It’s All In the Details, Folks!
Bridal Tips
It’s all in the details, folks!! Florals, music, candles, and yummy food can make a wedding!! Fresh florals make all the...

To Look, or Not To Look??
Bridal Tips
FIRST LOOK…this is one of our biggest tips!!! We highly encourage a first look! Meaning, we will put you somewhere beaut...