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Chicago is full of great ideas and great products for every aspect of your wedding and
even your life. Here are our top picks. Send your great product ideas to laura@weddingguidechicago.com. WGC reserves the rights.  
Rouge G De Guerlain
The compact is as luxurious as the lipstick itself. You will feel special as you pull the classy case out of
your handbag to touch up throughout the evening.
Key ingredients were selected to create the five essential criteria that define excessively perfect lips;
the ultimate radiance of colour, immediate definition of the lips,
an absolute smoothing of their surface, a plumping effect and extreme comfort.
$45 at Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Ave
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Chicago Place Mall
700 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312)994-6500 www.saksfifthavenue.com 
THE REBECCA NECKLACE
This stunning, custom creation is handmade by Nancy Vassar at
The Crystal Bride in Geneva, IL. The necklace features sparkling
Swarovski crystals, pearls and rondelles on a sterling silver
chain. The necklace can be made any length or any color.
Available throughout Chicagoland at
THE CRYSTAL BRIDE
PRACTICALLY NECESSARY HANDCRAFTED APRONS
Practically Necessary aprons are for the woman who wants to
cook, clean and entertain in style. Every new bride needs an
apron and these handcrafted, detailed designs can suit any
personality. Purchase complimentary aprons for your bridesmaids!
PRACTICALLY NECESSARY
practicallynecessary.com
info@practicallynecessary.com
YOU'RE INVITED TOO!
These adorable invitation sets can be found at You're Invited Too
in Seven Bridges. You'll find custom wedding invitations as well
as creative offerings from invitation books, cards, stationary &
giftwrap, invitations & announcements, and other party related
services.
YOU'RE INVITED TOO
BOBBI BROWN 'HONEY GLAZE' LONG-WEAR EYE PALETTE
(LIMITED EDITION)
Every bride should have long lasting eye makeup. This palette
features two shades of Bobbi’s top-selling Long-Wear Gel
Eyeliner perfect for your big day: Mahogany Ink and exclusive
Black Topaz Ink, and two new shades of Long-Wear Cream
Shadow: Dove Grey and Honey Glaze. $55 at Nordstrom.com.
NORDSTROM
THE HEATHER NECKLACE
Another stunning necklace by Nancy Vassar at The Crystal
Bride in Geneva, IL. This necklace also features Swarovski
crystals, pearls and rondelles on a sterling silver chain. The
necklace can be made any length or any color. Available
throughout Chicagoland at The Crystal Bride.
THE CRYSTAL BRIDE
CREATIVE COOKIES FROM TONI!
Visit this European-style patisserie in downtown Hinsdale and
you’ll easily see (and taste) why her pastries and cookies are
top-notch. Toni can create any cookie to match your tastebuds
and wedding theme. Give your guests these beautiful flower
cookies, an I Do! cookie or even a wedding cake cookie as a
“sweet” take home favor. Available throughout Chicagoland, Toni's.
TONI'S
ROOT BEER FOATS FROM CREPES Å LATTE CATERING
Forget the signature cocktail and champagne! Serve yummy
rootbeer floats retro-style, complete with uniformed “soda jerk”
attendant. When each drink is served, he rings a bell and offers
guests a drink plus coin while jovially announcing, “Here’s a
penny for your thoughts!” Available at any location.
CREPES A LATTE
SMASHBOX 'ARTIFICIAL LIGHT' LUMINIZING LOTION
The perfect luminizer to give you all the radiant glow you desire.
Can be mixed with primer, foundation or lotion for allover glow,
or used to highlight cheeks and brow bones. $24 at Nordstrom.com
NORDSTROM
CREATIVE COOKIES FROM TONI!
Visit this European-style patisserie in downtown Hinsdale and
you’ll easily see (and taste) why her pastries and cookies are
top-notch. Toni can create any cookie to match your tastebuds
and wedding theme. Give your guests these beautiful flower
cookies, an I Do! cookie or even a wedding cake cookie as a
“sweet” take home favor. Available throughout Chicagoland,
Toni's.
TONI'S
"TAKE HOME STATION"
The new version of the candy station - but this station has
jars of delectable cookies, dessert bars, petite sweets, etc. The idea
combines the exit favor candy station with the sweet station.
And everything goes home in an adorable matching box/bag from
the wedding. Please note: this station must be approved by the
reception venue. Courtesy of Tying the Knot Wedding Planning.
TYING THE KNOT
YOU'RE INVITED TOO!
These adorable invitation sets can be found at You're Invited Too
in Seven Bridges. You'll find custom wedding invitations as well
as creative offerings from invitation books, cards, stationary &
giftwrap, invitations & announcements, and other party related
services.
YOU'RE INVITED TOO
LAURA MERCIER FOUNDATION PRIMER—OIL-FREE
Create the perfect canvas for your wedding day makeup with
Laura Mercier’s Foundation Primer—Oil-Free. This lightweight gel
is perfect for summer weddings—used prior to foundation—that
acts as an invisible barrier between skin and makeup. Creates a
flawless finish. $30 at Nordstrom.com
NORDSTROM
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