Here's something that's got our hearts a flutter...

Bride Buzz, a new daily e-mail blast for brides-to-be, launched earlier this month and we're already in L-O-V-E. Authored by three self-proclaimed "style obsessed journalists" Bridal Buzz features their picks for the most inspired goodies from the wedding scene. Recent posts have featured everything from bridal bling to honeymoon hotspots. Subscribe to get the buzz delivered to your inbox or visit their Website to view the archives.

For brides on a budget (or anyone who loves a good deal!) a trip to White Chicago is a must DO when dress shopping. The River North boutique features a huge collection of once-wed and sample wedding gowns that are available for a fraction of the retail price. Here's a few beauties that we saw during a recent visit to the store...

Designer: Melissa Sweet

Designer: Monique Lhuillier

Designer: Christos

Prefer online shopping? No problem. Shop the store's online consignment boutique whitexchange.com to see what is available both in-store, as well as from other brides around the country. The store has strict rules for qualifying dresses to ensure that only the best designer gowns are made available. Brides can make an appointment to shop the Chicago store, OR search online by dress type, designer, style name or number, color, silhouette, fabric, neckline, waistline, details, location and category. LOVE!

Log on to WGN News to watch Lovebird and White Chicago as we discuss our favorite ways to WARM UP a winter wedding! We're sharing tips on how to turn your affair from frosty to fantastic (think vintage-glam decor and bite-size comfort food), plus highlighting the season's most stylish gowns and invitations.

A few fun photos from the set...

A special thank you to Hello Darling and Fig Catering for the beautiful floral and food presentations. We'd also like to thank BBJ Linen, our gorgeous models (Megan, Mary Beth, Rebecca and Kyra), and make-up maven extraordinaire, Jessica Kramer (e-mail us for her contact info). We could not have done it without you!

Today marks Lovebird's second birthday and we have much to celebrate!

The past two years have been filled with beautiful weddings, fabulous couples and countless new friends. A huge thank you to each and every one of you for your continued support. YOU have helped us succeed in ways we would have never imagined.

Best wishes for a new year filled with love and happiness!

The just released issue of Chicago Social Brides includes LOVEBIRD as a "buzz-worthy" event planning company that "brides are falling in love with!"

Be sure to check out the magazine's online edition for the rest of Chicago's bridal buzz.

Thank you CSBrides! We are beyond thrilled with the mention!

Lovebird was thrilled to be interviewed by Amy Robbins Kadens, founder of a new wedding Website that we absolutely adore. While planning her own wedding in 2008, Amy feel in love with the magic of the wedding industry. Now an events consultant in Chicago, Amy and her team have married their obsession with all things wedding with their gift of gab to create The BrideScoop!

Check out our interview and get the very latest wedding dish from Amy and team here.

What are we most thankful for? Our wonderful clients and friends. As we head into another holiday season, we'd like to give thanks to ALL of you for your continued love and support. Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo Credit: Hostess with the Mostess

'Tis the Season: Holiday Savings are Here!

November 16, 2009

Whether sending thanksgivings, celebrating the season, or offering wishes for peace on Earth, it's time to spread the holiday cheer! Enjoy 20% off your personalized holiday card or invitation order now through November 26. And, because this season is all about giving, we're offering 20% off your personalized holiday invitation or card order now through November 26.

Here's to a lovely season of joy!

We're excited about this new wedding registry option that looks, well...tasty. Foodie Registry is a new service that gives couples the option of registering for gift certificates to Chicago restaurants!

Forgo the fancy kitchen appliances for something you really want--a delicious dinner prepared by someone other than you! They're calling it "The Gift of Good Tastes" and we couldn't agree more.

Edie and John tied the knot with a traditional Catholic ceremony in the beautiful Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. They infused their day with moments specific to their love story, and paid tribute to the love stories that came before them…

Following the ceremony, Edie & John departed in a vintage Rolls Royce for photos at some of their favorite Chicago landmarks. First stop, the Lincoln Park bar where these two lovebirds first met.

E&J's personal touches were all over this wedding - programs and placecards featured the groom's family crest; old family wedding photos lined the placecard and gift tables; father and daughter danced the tradional polka; and, dessert included a GIANT cupcake from Sweet Mandy B's made especially for the groom.

Under an unexpected overcast sky, guests gathered outside of the lovely Galleria Marchetti for cocktail hour. Just as Edie and John stepped onto the lawn, the sun broke through the clouds and perfectly spotlighted the couple.

Edie & John, Lovebird hopes your lives will always be filled with love, happiness, and rays of light through dark clouds!

Thank you to the vendors who helped lend a hand to this love story: Fleur , Galleria Marchetti , Monastero Entertainment , and Timothy Whaley & Associates .

Even though Lauren and Pat married on one of the hottest August days this summer, working with this Lovebird couple was no sweat!

The wedding took place in a suburban church, with champagne-colored programs and simply elegant florals. The reception site, located on a sprawling golf course, lent itself perfectly to pictures. Lauren's sister, her maid of honor, captured the fun-loving spirits of L&P in a picture dvd she made to show guests as they entered the reception.

Guests got an even better glimpse into the couple's history during dinner. Instead of assigning guests by table number, each table had a theme: pictures from the day they met at Harvard, life in Boston and Chicago, and their engagement served as "table numbers," leading guests to their places for the fabulous evening yet to come.

Lovebird knows that like their alma mater -- the oldest university in the U.S.! -- this beautiful couple will stand the test of time! Thank you for letting us be a part of your lovely day.

Lovebird would like to thank Tina and Dolllie , Dennis Lee Photography , and BBJ Linen , vendors who helped make Lauren and Pat's wedding so personal and beautiful.

Yes, Lovebirds, you read that right. For brides hoping to lose 50 lbs or more before their Fall 2010 wedding, People Magazine wants to help!

People health editors want to profile six brides between the ages 22 - 45 who are engaged to be married in the fall of 2010 and want to slim down. Brides will be set up with a diet and exercise plan, profiled in the magazine, and have a -- gasp! -- potential tv appearance throughout the duration of their challenge!

Lose weight and find fame! Contact hello{@}lovebirdevents.com for information on how to become a potential candidate.

Time to get your bling on Lovebirds! Our fave gals at whiteCHICAGO are hosting a trunk show this Saturday, October 3 with jewelry designer Kristen Amato. Kristen will be in-store debuting the new K.Amato bridal collection and helping brides-to-be complete their wedding-day look with the perfect accessories! As an added bonus, for every bride that purchases a pink-colored piece of jewelry 10% of the proceeds will go to benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For more information, including how your gown can help win you a FREE K. Amato earring and necklace set click here. Happy Shopping!

Lovebird believes weddings should be passionately celebrated, and celebrate we did! Katie and Justin not only encorporated beautiful decor into their wedding, but made sure it was a P-A-R-T-Y!

Married outside Galleria Marchetti under a beautiful floral arch, the ceremony incorporated the story of how K&J met. The personal touches did not stop there -- Katie, Justin, and Lovebird made sure to put the K&J "stamp" on everything -- from silk-screend menu cards and cocktail napkins, to a monogrammed cake-topper and custom-built bars!

After guests enjoyed songs from The Ken Arlen Band under the outdoor tent, the party moved inside to a space that rivaled the best of club lounges. Guests danced the night away to the DJ that spun until 2 am!

Katie and Justin, we hope you have since recovered from your celebration, but that the memories last forever. We know we are still dancing!

And here's to The Ken Arlen Band, Alice's Garden , Richard Remiard Event Design , and North Shore Photography for making Katie and Justin's wedding such a party!

We love love, and we l-o-v-e-d our latest wedding! Our September bride and groom, Katie and Ryan, brought personal style to their day. The venue, Salvage One – a downtown warehouse which refurbishes and resells vintage furniture – gave an ambiance of eclectic style. K&R (with a little help from their friends at Lovebird) added their own creative touches to make their wedding one to remember.

Birds’ nests on the endcaps of ceremony aisles, squirrel and bird-stamped place cards, and red and green apples placed in vintage bowls adorned the tables and showcased Katie and Ryan’s love of nature and animals. Their eye for simplistic beauty – and use of birdcages on the gift table! – had us fluttering with delight.

For more beautiful images of this wedding click here.

Congratulations, Katie and Ryan, and thank you for such a unique and lovely night.

PS - Can we borrow those birdcages?!?

Thank you to our friends at Anna Guziak Photography, Cattails, Toast & Jam and Salvage One for a great event!

One of the Lovebird Event Assistants alerted us to some big news. Our beloved J. Crew has made their fall 2009 Wedding & Parties Collection available at the 900 N. Michigan store!

Brides-to-Be (and grooms too) can call up the store's wedding consultant at 312.751.2739 and schedule a private shopping appointment to view the collection. While many of the styles are sampled in the store, J.Crew suggests making a list of the styles you'd like to see (preview looks here) before scheduling your appointment. If the store doesn't carry the dress you're looking for, they'll do their best to track it down in time for your visit.

The Website is equally as helpful with a comprehensive color palate and fabric glossary.

Ahh, yes. J. Crew, I DO love you!

Can you believe it's almost time for back to school? Just because your boss doesn't believe in recess and your Mom refuses to buy you new shoes (the real world really IS hard!), doesn't mean you can't treat yourself to some fancy new "school" supplies.

Load up on your favorite stationary items during Embossed Graphics 60 day sale!

As an added bonus, Lovebird clients will receive free shipping on all EG orders placed by September 30.

To take advantage of this promotion e-mail us your order by midnight on September 30. Happy Shopping!

Allow us to introduce Chloe B., the newest addition to our paper library.

Designed for the most stylish of senders, Chloe B. is a new personalized stationary line by Crane & Co. The line features luxurious papers, bold prints and expertly tailored designs in a cool and refreshing color palate.

We're particularly fond of the new address wraps, which ensure you envelopes are as fashionable as they are functional.

With a variety of coordinating stationary, mailing labels and calling or business card options, Chloe B. is sure to become the latest must-have (desk) accessory.

Our fav gals at The Paper Doll Store are offering some smokin' hot summer specials!

With every purchase of 25+ cards or invitations, you can receive FREE matching return stickers of your choice.

View the complete collection online.

We recently stumbled across this sweet idea from Raise the Cake. Every cake needs a stand, so why not have one that compliments your decor? Raise the Cake allows you to create your own custom cake stand. Shop their online selection of fabric, ribbon and bling (seriously, you can dress your cake stand up with Swarovski Crystals) to design your one-of-a-kind stand. For you non-creatives, there are several "pre-designed" cake stands available for purchase as well. The stands are available in three sizes and can be used to display cakes or cupcakes. Looks like the days of plain old cake stands are coming to an end!

We can't get enough of our newest invitation partner! PosePrints offers adorable invitations, announcements, note cards and magnets that allow you to create a look-alike "pose" that reflects the individuality of the bride, groom or guest of honor!

The online design tool is lots of fun and easy to use. We think it is perfect for shower or bachelorette party invitations, shower gifts and bridesmaid presents!

Lucky for you, all Lovebird clients will receive a 10% discount on orders placed at PosePrints by entering "lovebird" at checkout.