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“There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice. ” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Let’s break the rules! Celebrate your one-of-a-kind love with a party that you and your guests will never forget! Let’s go back to the time of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, where jazz music topped the charts, secret {speakeasy} parties erupted, art deco flourished and the flapper style redefined women and fashion. From dresses to catering, here are a few tips on how to bring the 1920’s theme to your Chicago wedding. First! You Must See The Great Gatsby! Join Be U Weddings as we host the Chicago premiere of The Great …  Read more

Step aside, Oprah… We picked and planned, tasted and touched, sniffed and snuggled our way through the crème de la crème of bridal tastemakers to select and announce this year’s top wedding vendors on Be U Weddings’ 2012 Favorite Things exclusively for CheekyChicago. Wedding Planner Category Winner: A Perfect Event Speaking of Oprah… it is no surprise that “A Perfect Event“ was featured as holiday must-have on oprah.com as well as ABC News, WGN, Windy City Live and 2012 Be U Weddings e-Magazine. Debi Lilly, Chief Eventeur of A Perfect Event, has been dubbed by the Be U Gals as the “Martha Stewart of Chicago” and her book “A Perfect Event” affirms this title. For …  Read more

Choosing wedding music that makes everyone happy can be a complicated process. In Parts One and Two of this series we discussed selecting music for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner and special moments. Today we’ll discuss how to create your own musical signature as a couple while satisfying the tastes of your guests during the reception. So how do you honor your personal preferences while keeping the dance floor packed? The key is considering the music you and your fiancé like, as well as the songs your families and friends will respond to.  People dance to what they know, so if you are not already aware ask your family or friends what …  Read more