Blog | Madison Elyse Events

Sep 17

Event Venue in Shorewood, IL

I am beyond thrilled to finally share some incredible news with you all—I’m opening up my very own event venue in Shorewood, IL, called...

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Aug 27

Celebrating Your Birthday Month in Style!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE! Birthdays are a special time to celebrate another year of life, and for many women, a single day simply isn’t...

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Jul 29

Mastering Event Budgets: Your Ultimate Guide to Smart Planning

Planning an event, whether it's a wedding, corporate gala, or social celebration, can be an exciting yet daunting task. One of the most...

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Jun 12

Let's Be Real...Today's Price is NOT Yesterday's Price! Creating Realistic Event Budgets in 2024 and Beyond!

Planning an event is always an exciting journey, filled with visions of beautiful decor, delicious food, and unforgettable moments....

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Apr 22

Weddings in South Africa - A Destination Wedding Dream!

It's Time For Africa! Africa is a land of unmatched beauty and boundless opportunity, both of which I had the pleasure of experiencing...

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Jan 16

Crafting Your Dream Wedding: A Guide to Creating a Realistic Wedding Budget

Planning your dream wedding can be an exciting journey, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. It's crucial to create a realistic...

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Jan 4

Top 5 Cities for Destination Weddings in the U.S.

When it comes to planning your dream wedding, why limit yourself to traditional venues when you can have a destination wedding that...

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Dec 8, 2023

Celebrating Every Detail: Intimate Weddings and Soirees are Here to Stay

The Covid-19 pandemic did the event industry a favor by creating space for intimate events. It reshaped our perspective on celebrations....

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Nov 27, 2023

Unveiling the Mystery: Why It's Called Engagement Season

As winter blankets the world in a shimmering frost, love takes center stage in what has come to be known as "engagement season." This...

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Nov 21, 2023

Unlocking the Art of Gracious Hosting: A Journey into the Heart of Thanksgiving

As the season of gratitude approaches, there's no better way to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving than by hosting a memorable dinner for...

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Nov 1, 2023

Downtown Chicago Wedding at LaSalle Hotel | Jerome and Evisha

Being the quintessential couple – Jerome and Evisha are classy, elegant, loving, romantic and funny, and their downtown Chicago wedding...

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Aug 16, 2023

Meet Our New Friends at Basic Invite

One of the best things about working with a wedding and event planner, is the perks of partnerships. Madison Elyse Events has partnered...

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Jun 26, 2023

Wear This, Not That! Your Guide on What to Wear to A Wedding

As a wedding planner, I see every guests that comes in the door and what they are wearing. Lately I've seen guests wearing white and that...

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May 3, 2023

Your Wedding Budget and What it Means for You!

“What’s your budget for your wedding?” Is the most important question you’ll have to ask yourself when you begin planning your wedding....

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Mar 21, 2023

Destination Wedding Planning

Destination weddings are weddings that take place in a location away from the couple's hometown. They are becoming increasingly popular...

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Feb 14, 2023

Not Just Valentine's Day Date Ideas!

Aahhh Love is in the air! Valentine’s day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I am a lover of love so I feel like this holiday...

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Dec 20, 2022

Timeline Genius - Key Elements of an Effective Event Timeline

A timeline for your wedding or event is the glue that holds the day together. The timeline applies to everyone involved in the day: the...

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Dec 5, 2022

It's Perfect, but Is It Perfect for You? How to Choose The Best Venue for your Wedding!

Yes! You’re engaged and your mind is filled with all of the things you need to do to get the wedding planning started…dress shopping,...

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Nov 22, 2022

Let's Get This Party Started Right...A Step by Step Guide on How to Begin Planning Your Wedding!

Engagement season is here and there will be loads of you getting engaged! Wedding planning can get overwhelming because you have so many...

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Sep 27, 2022

The Wedding is Over..What Do You Do Now? Post Wedding 101: What to Do After the Wedding!

You've had your first dance, cut your cake and partied the night away! Have you ever asked, "What's next?" We go through all of the...

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