Every page you have read about Chicago hotel wedding venues publishes the same thing: capacity numbers. Four hundred and fifty seated. Seven hundred and fifty with the pre-assembly open. Five hundred and fifty for a reception. Those figures are accurate, and they are almost useless on their own. Capacity tells you whether your guests fit […]
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Here at Life In Bloom, our “off-season” is anything but slow for our event designers. This time of year, our designers are busy meeting with new clients and booking events for the upcoming year. As we meet with so many engaged couples, one thing we remind ourselves of is that wedding ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes.
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What Is the Average Cost of Wedding Flowers in Chicago? Wedding floral budgets in Chicago vary widely based on scale and style. Most couples allocate approximately 30–60% of their total wedding budget to florals and décor. Wedding Scale Estimated Floral Investment Intimate (up to 50 guests) $40,000 – $50,000 Mid-Size (50–120 guests) $50,000 – $80,000 […]
There is a particular kind of pressure that comes with planning a gala in Chicago. The stakes are high. The guest list is discerning. The room needs to do more than impress — it needs to transport. Whether you’re a nonprofit fundraiser committee chair pulling together your organization’s most important night of the year, or […]
Why Out-of-Town Wedding Planners Choose Life In Bloom for Chicago Weddings There is a particular kind of pressure that only seasoned wedding planners understand — the pressure of vetting a vendor you have never met in person, for a client who expects perfection, in a city you may not call home. Chicago raises that pressure […]
Imagine if your wedding was a renaissance painting. The rich hues. The moody undertones. The decadent tablescapes overflowing with unique fruits and vegetables… perhaps even a pile of beans. Yes, you heard that right. On paper, it’s hard to envision. But Marisa and Jack trusted us to bring their vision to life for their wedding […]
2024 was another year of growth for our company. And not just in revenue, but creatively and in team size too! We continued to push the boundaries of what was possible and doubled down in our efforts to elevate what it means to be a luxury event decor company. Our team produced so much beautiful […]
Karina is one of our floral designers here at Life In Bloom and is responsible for our product’s quality control, overseeing and checking in each and every single bloom that comes through our doors making sure the counts are accurate and the quality is up to our (high) standards. She always has such a warm […]
The most important part of any company is its people. The people, after all, are what gives a brand its identity. As a boutique floral and event design company, we take a lot of pride in our small tight-knit group. In addition to being extremely talented, our team is comprised of a humble group of […]
The Salt Shed, popularly known as a concert venue, has recently opened its doors in another light, offering its spaced to be rented for weddings, corporate and social events. Alyssa & Jason’s wedding celebration quite literally made history, as they were the very first to say “I Do” at the venue. And wow was it […]
Here in Chicago, you can throw a stone in any direction and hit ten wedding florists, many of whom will describe themselves as a luxury event florist. It’s certianly a unique industry with a relatively low “barrier to entry”. There is no license required. No official certification. So in a way, I get it. But […]
