La Di Events Presents: Decadent Dessert Classes by Lillycakes!

Have you heard? We have partnered with Lillycakes to host Decadent Dessert Classes!  These are the
how-to classes to make fabulous desserts that will impress guests at your gatherings!

This Thursday we will be hosting our second class and you don't want to miss out!

Decadent dessert class:

Thursday February 3rd

Sub Zero/Wolf Showroom

196 Exchange Blvd

Glendale Heights IL

Cost: $30

Check out what is on this Thursdays lesson menu:

 Chocolate Dipped Hi-Hat Cupcakes

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

You will work hands on at the class to create these yummy desserts!

We still have openings for this Thursdays class!  To Register contact me at amanda@ladievents.com or

815-739-5234.

If you are unable to make it to this class check out our upcoming classes.

For more information on Lillycakes check out their website here!

La Di Real Wedding Video: Danica and Eugene

Last week we featured the Real wedding of our clients Danica and Eugene.  We are so excited to share with you the video review of their beautiful Chicago wedding.  A big thanks you Logi Productions for filming this amazing video!





Danica and Eugen June 12th, 2010 from Emmett T. on Vimeo.

La Di Real Wedding: Danica and Eugene

We had the wonderful opportunity to work with Danica and Eugene on there beautiful Chicago wedding.  Thanks to Jessica Johnston Photography we are able to share with you some snapshots of our couples special day!

All of the details were so simple yet stunning!

 Danica's bouquet of white and ivory was created with peonies, calla lilies, ranunculus, vendella roses and a slight collar of eucalyptus. It was beautiful!

He is our lovely Bride Danica!

The Bridal party was able to take some amazing photographs at the Elysian Hotel

The weather started with a bit of rain and fog but that didn't phase the day one bit.

Here is our Groom Eugene!  He and the Bridal party were smiling all day!

Danica and Eugene were married at the historical Holy Name Cathedral

The Reception was held at The Murphy Auditorium

This stunning cake was created by the wonderful Amy Beck Cake Design. 

The tables were dressed with blue linen and glass beaded chargers.  The floral was still made up of white and ivory but with a touch of pink to add some dimension to the room.

The Bride and Groom along with their guests were dancing all evening.  I love a busy dance floor!

Congratulations Danica and Eugene!

Ceremony: Holy Name Cathedral

Reception: The Murphy Auditorium

Get Ready location: The Elysian Hotel

Cater: Jewell Catering

Entertainment: Beep Media

Floral Design: Kloekner Preffered Flowers

Photographer: Jessica Johnston Photography

Videographer: Logi Productions

Wedding Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design

Makeup Artist: Sonia Roselli

Bridal Shop: Belle Vie Bridal Couture

We're in the latest issue of Chicago Social Brides!

We are so excited that our clients Courtney and Kevin were featured in the current issue of Chicago Social Brides.  Click here to see the digital copy of this issue. You will find this feature on page 180.

To see more of Courtney and Kevin's wedding you can check out their real wedding post right here on our blog!

Wedloft Guest Blogger!

I was so excited when I was asked to be a Guest Blogger on Wedding Window's wedding blog Wedloft! You can check out my bio as well as all of the other Guest Bloggers including some of my good friends in the industry Makeup artist Cynthia Sally and Floral Design expert Kristen Janes (Kio Kreations).  I will be featured as the Event expert on the blog so stay tuned for some great planning ideas.  You can see my first post on the Wedloft Blog today!   

Engagement Party

You are engaged!! 

Well the Engagement Party is the time to announce your engagement and celebrate with family and friends.  But recently I was asked what is the "correct" etiquette for an engagement party.  So here is the answer straight from the source of all wedding etiquette, Emily Posts Wedding Etiquette by Peggy Post.

Who Hosts?
The Parents of the Bride host the Engagement Party.

What kind of Party?
There is actually no standard party format.  The most popular types are cocktail and dinner parties,

Who is invited?
Generally the guest list is limited to the couples relatives and close friends.

How do you invite guests?
Written or printed invitations are normally sent, but for an intimate gathering phoned invitations are acceptable.

Do you open the gifts at the party?
Only if gifts are given by everyone should the gifts be opened at the engagement party.  After opening the couple should personally thank each guest. However, written thank you's are still required.

What type of engagement party is your family planning?