Winnie Chlomin 2016 Collection

Husband and wife duo, Winnie Chlomin and Chris Lee, opened Winnie Chlomin in 2000 and the brand has been growing like wildfire ever since. In their collections, they strive to develop high-end styles with a "modern mix of classic elegance and sophisticated couture. [They] blend femininity and luxury to create bridal attire silhouettes that are flattering and timeless." 

Let us know which styles are your favorites in the comments below! 

Winnie Chlomin gowns are available in the Chicagoland area at White Satin Bridal.

6 Holiday Wedding Tips from Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North

GUEST POST FROM HOLIDAY INN CHICAGO MART PLAZA RIVER NORTH

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and there’s no better time of year to host your wedding!

Whether you’re newly engaged or daydreaming of your ideal wedding day, the holidays are the perfect time of year to celebrate.  Surrounded by family, friends, and the magic of the holidays, let it transform your wedding day into an even more memorable time of year. Here are a few tips and reasons why a holiday wedding is the way to go!


1. Play up the festivity of the season and use the Holiday as the theme to your wedding celebration. An added bonus if your wedding venue already helps decorate the space!

2. You already love spending the holidays with your closest family and friends, and with a holiday wedding, your wedding party and guests won’t have to take off personal days from work if they need to travel to your nuptials.

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3. Make it easy on yourself and your guests by having the wedding ceremony, reception, and after-party all in one place! Hosting your wedding at a hotel not only keeps the day-of less chaotic by removing travel from the equation, but the details of your planning and wedding day will stay consistent and eliminate the need for vendor rentals ranging from chairs, china, stemware, catering, and your dance floor.  

4. A holiday wedding doesn’t fall between the peak wedding months of May thru September, meaning lower wedding minimums at many venues saving you money.

5. During the winter months, enjoy early sunsets setting the mood for a romantic evening with the sparkling city skyline as the perfect backdrop to your reception.

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6. Best of all, you’ll be starting off the new year as a newly married couple!

If you’re ready to start planning your holiday wedding, contact the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North at 312-529-1124 or email us at wedding@martplaza.com. To learn more about hosting your wedding at the Mart Plaza, please visit our website!

Special thanks to JPP Studios, Timothy Whaley & Associates, Sprung Photo, and Angel Eyes Photography.