How to Build Your Vendor List
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash One of the most important things a planner can have is a solid vendor list. It's important to make sure you have reputable partners who can help you execute a great event. Building (or refreshing) your vendor list can feel...
New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop
AI Headshots Don’t Have to Ruin Your Photography Business
Photo via DailyDot Kelly Baums is one of many TikTokers talking about AI generated headshots. This conversation quickly has professional photographers following with "I'm worried." But the reality is that the person who is only spending around $20 on these headshots...
The Bellevue Replacing Tavern on Rush, Opening Spring 2023
Many were surprised when Chicago Gold Coast staple Tavern on Rush announced it was closing last year, but Rush Street is one of the most popular dining areas in Chicago, so it was bound to find new owners soon. The two-floor space will now feature contemporary...
2022 Holiday Guide
Read this year's Holiday Guide with all of the information you need to plan your event this year! From Selecting your food and beverages, to How to Plan like a Pro, to Award-Winning & Trending Restaurants - find the resources you need to have your best holiday...
How to Build Your Vendor List
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash One of the most important things a planner can have is a solid vendor list. It's important to make sure you have reputable partners who can help you execute a great event. Building (or refreshing) your vendor list can feel...
New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop
AI Headshots Don’t Have to Ruin Your Photography Business
Photo via DailyDot Kelly Baums is one of many TikTokers talking about AI generated headshots. This conversation quickly has professional photographers following with "I'm worried." But the reality is that the person who is only spending around $20 on these headshots...
The Bellevue Replacing Tavern on Rush, Opening Spring 2023
Many were surprised when Chicago Gold Coast staple Tavern on Rush announced it was closing last year, but Rush Street is one of the most popular dining areas in Chicago, so it was bound to find new owners soon. The two-floor space will now feature contemporary...
2022 Holiday Guide
Read this year's Holiday Guide with all of the information you need to plan your event this year! From Selecting your food and beverages, to How to Plan like a Pro, to Award-Winning & Trending Restaurants - find the resources you need to have your best holiday...
Chicago Planner Magazine – November/December 2017 Issue
Issue Features: 2017 Fall Weddings | Making Cocktail with Chicago's Only Cidery - Right Bee | Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures in the Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting | Why You Should Host Your Holiday Party in January | New Venue Openings & More!...
September/October 2017 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
Inside This Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory | 2017 Fall Decor Trends with Beatriz Mercado of Virginia Wolff Inc. | Our Favorite Tech-Based Event Management Tools Right Now | How to Host the Perfect Holiday Showcase Event with Hilary Saurer of River Roast | Could...
Chicago Planner Magazine – July/August 2017 Issue
We're excited to be releasing our first official issue! Articles include: How the Travel Ban is Affecting the Events Industry Women in Business featuring Jessica Denay, Lisa Nation and Winnie Sun. Plus tips on starting your own event planning company! Staying Healthy...
Venues & Entertainment 2017 Wedding Guide
Learn what you need to know about working with your vendors and download this document to be able to print out our FREE wedding planning checklist! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/0B1GeewTw_7LXU0dQM010TlZvVnc/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
Food, Beverage & Desserts Guide
Our 2017 Wedding Guide to Food, Beverage and Desserts features our Wine Guide, Drink Recipes, info on working with your Caterer and more! Click on the pop out arrow on the top right corner to interact, download and share. [googleapps domain="drive"...
The Ultimate Groom Guide
Please enjoy the next of our 4 Guides in our March 2017 Wedding Guide Series. Click on the pop out arrow on the top right corner to interact, download and share. [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/0B1GeewTw_7LXNDFWLWV5QUtnNFk/preview" query="" width="640"...
The Perfect Bride Guide
Please enjoy the first of our 4 Guides in our March 2017 Wedding Guide Series. Click on the pop out arrow on the top right corner to interact, download and share. [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/0B1GeewTw_7LXQ3VQdGZvcFVGUXc/preview" query="" width="640"...
Winter Skin Care
As we all know cold weather (especially the subzero weather Chicago experiences) can be absolute murder on your skin. While I'm not an esthetician, I have long since been obsessed with makeup and skincare, having worked freelance beauty at department stores, had a...
Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising
When most of us think of fundraising, we think of galas or grassroots efforts like bake sales and email blasts. But have you ever wondered how organizations get endowments, trusts and 6+ figure donations? We talked to Tanya Stanfield who is the Director of Marketing...
Inauguration Cocktails
It’s Inauguration Day! You look like you need a drink.