How to Elevate Your Wedding Food and Bar Menu

At Fierce Productions, we believe that your wedding menu should be as unique and memorable as your love story. As seasoned wedding planners based in Chicago, we’ve seen firsthand how the right culinary choices can transform an event. Here are some innovative ideas to elevate your food and bar menu that will leave your guests raving for years to come:

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Alex and Cameron's Parisian School House Wedding

Fierce Productions had the privilege of creating a unique and memorable wedding wedding for Alex and Cameron at The School House Chicago. The wedding’s theme, “Romantic Parisian School Drop Out,” set the stage for an extraordinary affair. Guests were whisked away into a chic, scholarly realm, complete with actors, personal flags, and captivating digital presentations.

The ambiance of a Parisian soirée was brought to life with a candlelit dinner amidst a library of dreams, adorned with astrology motifs and shimmering tinsel, creating a “magical starlight dinner” atmosphere. This wedding was not just an event; it was a journey into a world of romance and whimsy, meticulously designed by to be a cherished memory for all.

Would you incorporate any of these non-traditional elements into your wedding?

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Hidden Fees to Look for When Wedding Planning

Weddings are stressful and tend to be more on the expensive side. We get it. We always say a “wedding is a luxury.” The actual legal paperwork is what makes a marriage official. If you are planning a wedding, it’s always necessary to create a budget to make sure you know your priorities, and don’t over spend. Sometimes there are those “hidden fees” that can increase your budget unknowingly. When you work with Fierce Productions, we use a wedding planning system that helps track your budget, and avoid those fees from creeping up. That being said, here are a few “hidden fees” you should be aware of:

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How do Wedding Room Blocks Work?

You've likely encountered the term "room block" before, but you may be wondering, "What exactly is that?" Or you may be feeling apprehensive about the process. Fear not! Hotel room blocks are more straightforward than they seem. Drawing from our expertise as wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has navigated countless couples through the process of securing room blocks. Here's a glimpse into what you need to know:

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Connar and Mike's Modern Whimsical Wedding

When Connar got hired us for her wedding, we were ecstatic! Connar met Mike back in college when they were in a theatre show together. As theatrical artists, we knew their wedding was going to be unique. When they reached out to us, they had a limited vision, but knew they wanted it to be a perfect combination of the two of them.

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How to Throw a Successful Fundraising Event

Throwing a successful fundraising event is an incredibly important part for your non-profit. This is the time to show your donors where their money is going to, and how they are helping your company. As event planners, we have planned many amazing fundraisers that have raised a-lot of money for their non-profits. Here are a few steps we’d love to share to make your fundraiser successful.

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Olivia and Austin's Colorful Carnival Wedding

Olivia and Austin met in college, where Olivia’s roommate set them up on a date. We were thrilled when they reached out to us to help design their wedding. They knew they wanted a non-traditional wedding. In their inquiry, they shared how they wanted to have an elevated, and interactive experience during their wedding. To achieve their vision, we elevated the design to create a "tasteful way” of being “over the top". Through our various meetings, we came up with the idea of basing the reception on a romantic, and playful carnival.

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Stephanie and RJ's Colorful Wedding at The Lytle House

Stephanie and RJ, who are New York residents, reached out to us with a special request. Despite living hundreds of miles away, they knew they wanted to bring the wedding celebration back to Chicago - where their love story began - and they needed our help to plan the wedding of their dreams from afar.

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Bill's Black, White, and Silver 50th Birthday Soirée

Who said your 50th birthday had to be dull and boring? Well certainly no one shared that with Bill, as he wanted to celebrate his exciting years through an event that would be memorable, unique, filled with Divas, and even include a flashmob.

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