Katie Schroeder
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BRIDES Chicago: Top Wedding Stylists for Your Wedding Fashion
Four Chicago style gurus dish on why hiring a stylist while planning your wedding is absolutely essential. → Read More
Tips for Buying the Engagement Ring from One of Chicago's Finest Jewelers
We sat down with Lester Lampert Jewelers to get the inside scoop on how to land the engagement ring of your dreams. Trust us — it is within reach! → Read More
BRIDES Chicago: How to Pick the Perfect Piece of Bridal Lingerie
Not sure where to start when buying the perfect piece of lingerie for your best friend’s bridal shower? We’ve got you covered! → Read More
Sister's Wedding Planning: How to Not Ruin a Family Relationship When Simultaneously Planning Weddings
It’s you’re time to shine but what should you do when you have to share the spotlight with your own sister? → Read More
You Weren't Asked to Be a Bridesmaid But Keep Getting Tapped for Help
You aren’t a bridesmaid but you’re bride keeps asking you to complete bridesmaid tasks, how should you deal? → Read More
How to Honor a Deceased Relative at Your Wedding
Here’s how honoring a deceased loved one during your wedding can help turn a sad situation into a peaceful memory. → Read More
Top Men's Shops for a Custom Wedding Suit in Chicago
These Chicago custom suit shops will definitely help you create a one-of-a-kind suit for your one-in-a-million beau on the big day. → Read More
What to Do When You and Your Husband Can't Afford Your Dream Honeymoon
You may not be able to fly to Fiji, but here’s why it’s simply the time spent with your new spouse that truly matters. → Read More
What to Do If You Regret Not Asking a Friend to Be a Bridesmaid
You thought your bridal party was perfect until you realize one very important person is missing. Is it ever ok to make late additions to the bridal party? → Read More
One of My Bridesmaids Is Pregnant. Hooray! Now What?
If one of your bridesmaids has a baby on board, here’s how broach the potentially awkward subject. → Read More
Is His Mother Making Wedding Planning a Nightmare? Here's How to Handle Your Future Mother-in-Law
Here’s how to manage his mom’s rude behavior in time for a fight-free wedding day. → Read More
Do You Have to Host a Brunch the Day After the Wedding?
Our experts weigh in on the pros and cons of a post-wedding brunch, and whether or not it’s right for you. → Read More
Help! One of My Guests Arrived With an Uninvited Plus-One
Resist the urge to lose your cool and let your mom or particularly bold bridesmaid handle it (that’s what they’re there for right?) → Read More
BRIDES Chicago: What You Need to Know Before Booking Wedding Beauty Services
The ladies behind Chicago’s Stylisted spill the deets on the city’s wedding beauty services. → Read More
Who Do We Have to Send Announcements to If We Decide to Elope?
A personal announcement will make your close family and friends feel included in your day. → Read More
When Should You Start to Invite Your Wedding Guest B-List?
Things can get rather tricky when it comes to navigating your B-list. Here’s what you need to know about sending secondary invites — without offending your guests. → Read More
Something Happened to Your Dress the Day of the Wedding: Here's What to Do
You don’t even what to think about it, but in case of a day-of dress disaster, here’s your go-to emergency plan. → Read More
What's an Appropriate Number of Dining Options to Give Wedding Guests If You're Having a Plated Dinner?
You’re not going to be able to please all of your guests, but you can please yourself and your groom, which is the most important. → Read More
How Late Should You Stay at Your Wedding?
Should you party ‘til dawn or pull a Cinderella and be home by midnight? → Read More
What to Do When Your Boyfriend Wants Your Input on the Engagement Ring, But You Want to Be Surprised
It’s a tricky situation when your almost-fiancé is desperate for some ring advice, while you’ve been dreaming of a surprise proposal — but here’s how to handle it. → Read More