Angela and Mar’s wedding couldn’t have been more gorgeous! It was filled with shimmer, love, gorgeous textures, and vintage attire! Their wedding became a celebration of being queer and Latinx. Through inspiration boards and design meetings, we came up with a fun, shimmery, iridescent look to the design. When it came time for the reception, the brick walls of the venue became the perfect backdrop to the pampas, glitter, up-lights, and lounge!
Read MoreAt Fierce Productions we’ve designed many weddings, events, social gatherings which means we have a ton of experience crafting vibrant and one-of-a-kind tablescapes. From opulent galas to intimate soirées, we've mastered the art of setting the perfect stage for every occasion.
Read MoreIn 2022, Fierce Productions partnered with VU Rooftop for “The Origin of Sin” a sinful immersive Halloween party unlike any other! Guests were enchanted by Greed’s magic, seduced by Lust’s seductive dances, tantalized by the Gluttony’s array of food, chilled in Sloth’s hamper, had intimate bottle service with Envy, heard Wrath’s music, and were hosted by Pride himself!
Read MoreWendy and Matt threw the ultimate multicultural wedding; bringing in aspects of a traditional American wedding with touches of Chinese culture. Wendy and Matt wanted to stray away from traditional wedding florals and create a colorful Chinese centered oasis for their guests.
Read MoreFierce Productions is mostly based in Chicago, but did you also know we plan and design events in Miami? One of the weddings there we love to highlight is Morgan and Brandon’s. The couple wanted to have their celebration be a PARTY, so we pulled it off by having some tasty family style dinner with empanadas and paella, bright tropical colors, and having surprise Samba dancers to kick off the dance floor!
Read MoreWhen it comes to designing your wedding or event, there truly are no rules. At Fierce Productions, we love taking your ideas and bringing them all together into one cohesive design.
Through our meetings and discussions we came up with a solid concept: something with a Retro Futuristic vibe. To keep things “retro and funky” we incorporated some daring color combinations - reds with oranges, and even some yellows and purples. The colors were gorgeous together. There were bright red flowers upon orange linens and hanging floral decoration to add texture and dimension into the space.
As Chicago wedding planners, we know a lot about the wedding industry in Chicago. We even were able to adapt from the pandemic, and design a ton of micro-weddings. We know which venues are perfect for those more intimate wedding celebrations. If you are looking to host a wedding celebration with under 100 people, here are some of our top micro-wedding venues in Chicago.
Read MoreThe couple had a beautiful blend of their Asian cultures incorporated into their wedding. There were Filipino wedding traditions in the ceremony, and tons of Chinese symbolism in the ceremony decor—one being the giant Chinese symbol for “double happiness”; a symbol for extra joy and happiness for newly weds. For the overall design, the couple wanted to also show their love for nature and flowers. They really loved light pink pastel colors with hints of greens, but when we started discussing how their wedding could help “tell their story,” the idea of, Sakura, or cherry blossoms—a staple flower in Japan—came into play. Cherry blossoms were hung around the venue, sewn into linens and tablecloths, and even incorporated into the desserts.
Read MoreThe industrial bricks of the venue, and the gorgeous floral design by Adina, made it an elegant, romantic, and even fairytale-like wedding. All of this created a perfect balance of natural, inviting, but also upscale. It was the perfect way to invite everyone together—as if all the guests got lost together in the woods to experience this romantic moment of love.
Read MoreNick and Stef originally dreamed of hosting a large celebration in 2020, but the pandemic halted those plans. Instead, they hosted a small ceremony during the summer, and planned a large reception with all their loved ones a year later. It was thrilling to see everyone finally celebrating the couple in-person; and even their little one! Atmosphere Events did a wonderful job making the decor romantic, while adding pops of ‘fun’— represented, for example, by the neon sign above the lounge. Guests were even able to satisfy some salty and sweet with ice pops from Zarlengos, and grilled cheese sandwiches from a Cheesie’s Food Truck.
Read MoreAfter all the wedding celebrations throughout the day, your guests are going to get a bit peckish by the end of the night. A great way to satisfy their cravings is by serving some snacks during the reception. It can be fun greasy delights, or late night sugar rushes! One of the biggest things to keep in mind is your guests are going to be moving frequently, and hopefully dancing. Serve small bites: something easy to grab and go, and of course something tasty! We love when our clients get unique with their late night snack choices. Here are some of our favorite establishments you can order from, and some of our favorite unique ways of serving them.
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Read MoreCongratulations! Your BFF (or family member) has agreed to be the officiant at your wedding. This may be their first time, and neither of you have any idea where to start or how to get officiated. Of course you can hire a professional officiant, but having a fun, charismatic loved one lead the ceremony on your big day can really add a special touch.
As wedding planners based in Chicago and Miami, the Fierce Productions team loves to see friends and family officiate their loved ones’ weddings, so we created step by step guide on how to get ordained and plan out the ceremony:
Read MoreCaryn and Katie had to postpone their OG wedding due to the pandemic - but both of them wanted to still get married, so they held an intimate ceremony in 2020 and a reception in 2021! They decided to skip the formal ceremony and just have a party with all their loved ones.
Read MoreAbigail and Maxwell got married at the Garfield Conservatory. They had a lovely Ketubah ceremony in the venue’s Fern Room, then hosted the main ceremony in the Horticulture Hall. The ceremony was a traditional Jewish ceremony where they walked down the aisle towards a bright orange chuppah, performed the Sheva B'rachot, and even broke the glass! Atmosphere Event Group and The Flower Witch both did amazing jobs with the decor and floral arrangements, and grasping the client’s vision.
Read MoreAs wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has been to many hotels to assist with celebrations, and even to assist while the couple and wedding party gets ready. We have collected our list of favorite hotels in Chicago to get ready in, and we even asked some of our favorite vendors to share their favorites too.
Here are the top 5 Chicago hotel rooms to get ready in on your wedding day:
Mrig and Kara’s wedding day aesthetic is a blend of Eastern India and New England - the regions that their families call home. While being a world apart, with one region ancient and the other nascent by comparison, the overlapping hallmarks of the regions are compelling. Both are the bedrock of their countries' histories. Water is the lifeblood of both. And both have been home to notable philosophers, writers, academics, artists and global leaders.
Read MoreHallie and Russell’s wedding was a gorgeous explosion of colors, textures, and plenty of sparkles! (Just the way we like it). It was such a blast co-creating the design with the couple, and transforming a personal residence into a whimsical wonderland. You’ll notice from the photos the ways we brought bright splashes of color in the backyard, adding that whimsical, and playful element to the event. They really stood out amongst the greens, and the duller colors of the San Diego mountain side. The pepper trees on the property were also decked in disco balls transforming an area of the yard into a magical disco forest. Almost like stepping into a different world right on the property. At night, we had a light up pathway leading guests to the dance floor, while the star lanterns and fairy lights hanging from the trees added the extra magical flair.
Read MoreYou’re planning a wedding and you want all of your guests to be vaccinated. How do you tell them? What is the best messaging and wording? In this blog we share our tips on how to require your guests to be vaccinated with wording you can use via your wedding invitations, emails and website.
Read MoreWhen Kiersten and Jake reached out, they wanted to have a chill, outdoor wedding at a personal residence. During our consultation they shared how much they love playing games, D&D, and Lord of the Rings. They even got engaged when they finished reading the books together. We played around with ideas, and decided to incorporate Lord of the Rings ‘flavor’. Kiersten had gorgeous ear pieces that represented elf ears, the colors were earthy greens and regal purples, the guest box was carved wood with elvish text, and Leelee's Garden made a gorgeous arch incorporating many gorgeous twigs, and deep greens to give off forest vibes. There was even moss used down the aisle.
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