Really what's not to love about the Pere Marquette in Peoria, IL.  It's a stunning formal hotel with gorgeous chandeliers and tons of beautiful photo ops.  We've had the privilege of decorating at this hotel for years now so we've compiled some of our favorite photos and things to consider if you're ... View Post

We absolutely love to decorate at Marlene's Event Barn in Metamora, IL.  The owner actually went to high school with one of the barn owners.  What a crazy small world! Here's a few of our favorite tips and tricks for decorating your wedding at Marlene's Event Barn. The Barn can hold up to ... View Post

There's no denying - I am grateful! I Do Events just had its biggest year ever!! WOW. Honestly, I'm a little speechless, but as I reflect on this major milestone, one thing is crystal clear:  I wouldn't be here without YOU. You've shown up and supported this journey in ways I could never ... View Post

Let's face it, there are hundreds and hundreds of tiny details to remember when planning your wedding.  After 20 years in the wedding decor and design business we've compiled a list of the top 10 we've helped our clients problem solve last minute. Vendor Table - Did you remember to add a vendor ... View Post

We're seeing a bit of a resurgence in lounge furniture at weddings all of a sudden, but our pieces are being used in some new ways. Post Wedding Bridal Shoots Why just wear that beautiful wedding dress once?  We're finding brides are choosing to do a bit of a styled shoot after the wedding to ... View Post

Like so many other wedding vendors, the fall brings an influx of weddings our way, but it also tends to bring a major shift from light and bright designs to a much more dark and moody vibe.  Taylor and Dylan Medina embraced every aspect of the dark and moody and we think they absolutely nailed ... View Post