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 - Book a venue. With a destination as popular as Chicago's North Shore, you'll want to reserve your spot early on - even a year before your wedding day is not too soon.
- Keep a wedding organizer. This will help you to stay organized and helps to log all communication with vendors and services. It also helps you to keep track of your outgoing expenses, so you can stick to your budget!
- Choose your wedding invitations. Set the tone of your event with the perfect invitation. If you are going to theme your wedding, the invitation should communicate that theme to your lucky guests.
- Add a personal message from the bride and groom. You may want to also include a list of hotels in the area or provide a list of some of the activities your guests can enjoy while in Chicago's North Shore.
- Decide on your wedding attire. Will it be matching formal attire or something more casual? One thing to keep in mind is Chicago's North Shore's climate - toasty indoor winters, lovely lakefront summers.
- Select a minister or licensed Master of Ceremonies. This is truly a personal decision that stems from like-minded philosophies and beliefs. Chicago's North Shore has many options.
 - Order a wedding cake. You'll be surprised at how creative these sweet confections can be! From delicate velvety cakes to classic tiered cakes, you'll want to take more than one "cutting the cake" photo.
- Find a wedding photographer/videographer. Since you'll be getting married in one of the most picturesque regions in the Chicago area, you'll want it well documented so you can look back and remember your special day together.
- Make your travel arrangements. Whether planning your honeymoon or special excursions for your out-or-town guests, Chicago's North Shore can assist you with your planning.
- Get your wedding rings. Some of the most talented and unique jewelry stores are on Chicago's North Shore. Design something unique or choose for the many options local jewelers have already designed.
- Obtain your marriage license. On Chicago's North Shore, you would obtain your license from Cook County. A link to information about obtaining a license can be found on our website.
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