The Knot Chicago Weddings Spring Summer 2020_downmagaz.com

ADVICE
Q + A
ASK THE KNOT SQUAD
THE
CREW
MARY CHATMAN
CEO and editor
in chief, Black Bride
BRITTANY LO
CEO and founder,
Beautini
ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO
Senior style and
planning editor,
The Knot
We tapped our experts
for answers to your
of-the-moment questions.
ETIQUETTE
How do I tell my guests I want to
have an unplugged ceremony?
MARY CHATMAN: A simple note on
your wedding website and a small,
concise sign advising guests
that you’re having an unplugged
wedding should suffice. Say
something like, “We want our
friends and family to be present
at our ceremony, so we ask that
you put away all cameras and cell
phones. We’ve hired an amazing
photographer, so don’t worry—
this memory will be captured and
we can’t wait to share the photos
with you.” It gets the point across
without cell phone shaming.
Honor
your dad’s
competitive
ping-pong
streak with a
cocktail hour
tournament.
BEAUTY
PERSONALIZATION
30
BRITTNY DRYE
Founder and
editor in chief,
Love Inc. Mag
BECKY MURRAY
Real Weddings
Editor, The Knot
MARK INGRAM
Owner and
creative director,
Mark Ingram Atelier
I’ve heard that, as the bride,
I should get my hair and makeup
done last so it’s the freshest.
Is this true?
BRITTANY LO: Not necessarily. I
actually always pick my bride as the
first client for a few reasons. First,
if you need your hair blown out and
set for your hairstyle, then you
want to be able to let it sit for the
longest amount of time so it holds
throughout the night. Additionally,
the beginning of the day tends to be
the most relaxing—it can get pretty
chaotic as the morning goes on.
From an emotional standpoint, you
might be a bit calmer if you’re taken
care of first rather than stressing
that there may not be enough time
for you to get ready. Plus, you’ll
be able to chill before getting
dressed and make sure you love
your look before pictures begin.
43%
of brides
contribute
toward their
bridal party’s
makeup
My partner’s father passed away and
we’re hoping to find a few thoughtful
(but not too heavy) ways to remember
him on our day. Any suggestions?
ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO: Your wedding day
is a celebration of you and your partner’s
love, so it should be a celebration of
the people you love too. Even if they’re
no longer with you, their memory can be
honored in incredibly special and
meaningful ways. Think of how your
partner’s father would have liked to
commemorate you two had he been able
to be there, and work that into the day.
Did he always hit the dance floor when
Earth, Wind & Fire came on? Play
something by the band as the last song of
the night. Was he a big fan of family pingpong
tournaments? Set up a few tables
for a showdown during cocktail hour in
his honor. Giving a nod to a deceased
loved one’s essence—and personality—is
the greatest tribute of all. ››
REDFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY; EXPERTS FROM TOP: KAYLA MADONNA; CAROLINA PALMGREN PHOTOGRAPHY;
COURTESY OF LONGOBUCCO; ALLAN ZEPEDA PHOTOGRAPHY; JESSICA KANE; CHRISTIAN OTH STUDIO