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National Wedding Planning Day! Wedding Couple Dip Pose

National Wedding Planning Day! 3.30.21

The Knot created this event to celebrate the start of the wedding planning process for engaged couples. How did Complete Weddings + Events celebrate? By providing great tips for wedding planning couples, of course!! Hear the great thoughts we put together and be sure to check out the podcasts and panel discussion. We cover each […]

Fish Eye Photo Booth with Bride

What is a Fish Eye Photo Booth? 3.23.21

You are probably familiar with the traditional photo booths…You know the ones with the funny photos, four of them on a strip, silly props etc! Well, if you haven’t heard about the Fish Eye photo booth, you are missing out! It is such a unique type of photo booth, that adds a level of class […]

Bachelorette Party Trends for 2021 sage green dresses New Wedding Colors to Consider

New Wedding Colors to Consider in 2021 3.10.21

If we’ve done anything over quarantine, we’ve gotten more creative to squash our boredom. Whether it’s through home improvement, Instagram Reels or Tik Tok challenges, an online shopping addiction, tidying up our home with Marie Kondo, or picking up a new at-home hobby, we’ve had to find ways to entertain ourselves while music venues, movie […]

Candid vs. Posed Wedding Photos Central Illinois Wedding Photographer, Bride, Groom, Illinois Wedding Photography, Wedding Photographer Jacob Cope

Candid vs. Posed Wedding Photos 3.4.21

We know you have been dreaming of your wedding photos forever! But to get in all the photos you are envisioning, it takes some planning and thought. Yet again we are here to help you navigate through Candid vs Posed Wedding Photos, do not fear! Let us help you think through the benefits of laughing […]

'First Look' Wedding Ideas Central Illinois Wedding Photography, Bride, Groom, Illinois Photographer, Complete Weddings + Events Photographer Mackensie Archibald

‘First Look’ Wedding Ideas 2.16.21

Gaining more and more popularity, the “first look” between the bride and groom before saying ‘I do’ is taking off! Couples are moving toward doing a first look before seeing each other at the end of the altar. This is a time that is set aside for the Bride and Groom to see each other […]

Madeline + Stephen's New Year's Eve Wedding Bride & Groom with Sparkler Exit at New Year's Eve wedding

Madeline + Stephen’s New Year’s Eve Wedding 2.10.21

What a better way to ring in the New Year by celebrating the love of two wonderful people? Madeline and Stephen’s wedding truly put the ring in “ring in the new year”! This wedding is a perfect mixture of design, bright vibes, and a bold aesthetic. The dash of vintage with the furniture and the […]

Couple after First Look One or Two Photographers?

One or Two Photographers? 2.9.21

One of the most frequent questions that we hear is, “do I need one or two photographers for my wedding day?” We believe that hiring two photographers is the best option to capture your Big Day. Pictures are a significant part of the wedding day, and one of the only ways to preserve those memories […]

Wedding Entrance Songs for the Bridal Party Couple Dancing at Recption

Wedding Entrance Songs for the Bridal Party 2.2.21

Sometimes it feels overwhelming trying to pick out songs for some of the important parts of your big day! We tried to make that a little bit easier for you by creating a few lists. We’ve categorized top wedding entrance songs into three sections, from the old school classics, to new school hits. It includes […]

Couple Wedding Shot Wedding Planning Stress: Ways to Stay Calm

Wedding Planning Stress: Ways to Stay Calm 1.23.21

Everyone knows that with wedding planning, can also come some stress throughout the process. And with a day with such importance such as your wedding day, there is increased pressure that is felt. No fear, we are here to help with a few simple tricks and tips to stay calm while planning your big day! […]

Vicky + Truong's Wedding photo

Vicky + Truong’s Par-A-Dice Casino Wedding 1.19.21

When planning a wedding, you usually don’t have to think about two outfits for your big day. Vicky and Truong on the other hand did! Vicky and Truong met at pharmacy school (Midwestern University in Chicago), and we were lucky to be a part of their big day for their Par-A-Dice Casino wedding in East […]

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