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Inspiration for celebrations worth planning.

At Michigan Avenue Events, we believe every extraordinary celebration begins with thoughtful planning and inspired design.

Our blog offers expert insights, planning advice, behind-the-scenes event production, and real wedding and event inspiration from Chicago, the North Shore, Michigan, and destinations around the world. Explore luxury weddings, destination celebrations, corporate events, nonprofit galas, private estate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and entertaining ideas while discovering trusted vendor recommendations, planning tips, design trends, and timeless inspiration. Whether you're searching for a luxury wedding planner in Chicago, planning a North Shore estate wedding, organizing a destination wedding, or producing an elevated corporate event, our journal is designed to help you create an experience that is both beautifully personal and flawlessly executed.

September 19, 2026

Inside A Vibrant and Intimate Lakefront Vow Renewal at Shoreacres Country Club

Michigan Avenue Events is a luxury wedding planner serving Chicago's North Shore and the greater Chicagoland area. Check out this beautiful event at Shoreacres Country Club planned by Brianne Garritano. This elegant vow renewal showcases vibrant event design with custom stationery by Emily Baird, lush floral arrangements by Saville Flowers, and much more.

September 4, 2026

Michigan Avenue Events: Chicago's Premier Luxury Wedding Planner

Michigan Avenue Events is a nationally recognized Chicago luxury wedding planner specializing in bespoke weddings, destination weddings, luxury events and unforgettable celebrations throughout Chicago, the North Shore, Michigan and destinations worldwide.

March 24, 2025

A Starry Night, Black-Tie Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Michigan Avenue Events was thrilled to see our North Shore Chicago clients' wedding celebration featured in the latest edition of Modern Luxury Wedding Magazine.

April 25, 2023

Music To Our Ears

I grew up in a household with hundreds of vinyl albums. My dad started his collection when he was young and the collection grew when my grandma moved in with us. The stacks grew from jazz like Herbie Hancock and The Crusaders to classic rock like The Eagles and Supertramp. With music’s prevalence in our everyday lives, it’s no surprise that we talk all things music and how it relates to your wedding this WeddingWednesday.

June 1, 2022

Celebrating All Forms of Love

Happy Pride Month! Nothing is more exciting for Team MAE than when new couples come to us in love and ask us to help plan their wedding celebration! We welcome couples from every race, color, age, religion, origin and orientation.

March 22, 2022

South Asian Weddings Post Pandemic

The wedding industry was put to the ultimate test in 2020. In particular, South Asian Weddings and the traditions surrounding wedding preparation all the way to the celebration experienced an extra layer of complexity due to international accessibility and capacity limitations.

February 14, 2022

Let Them Eat Cake!

As someone who is constantly indulging a sweet tooth, it’s no surprise that I was excited to write about cakes. As I’ve learned more about different styles, icing options and flavors, I see exactly why couples can get into a quandary when deciding on their wedding cake.

February 5, 2022

Things to Consider for your Outdoor Wedding

From saying “I Do” in front of a snow-capped mountain to having an intimate backyard affair, adding a touch of nature creates the perfect feeling on your Wedding Day.

January 15, 2022

Your Time To Shine

For most couples, the journey to “I Do” starts with a singular, unending promise – symbolized by the exchange of an engagement ring. Beyond beauty, jewelry helps us convey a sense of self.

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