by Leanne | Advice, Apprentice, Birthday, Events, Graduation, Holiday, Shower, So You Think You Don't Need a Planner?, Weddings
For many, home is where the heart is so it would make sense for people to keep their events there, but when do the disadvantages outweigh the benefits? It’s a great way to save money by not having to pay for a venue and you know you’re going to be in...
by Leanne | Advice, Apprentice, Events, Weddings
Lots of our YNI couples are looking for ways to save money on their big day – because, let’s face it: weddings are expensive! While many of the money-savings options you’d find online or have suggested to you by friends are great ideas, some prove to...
by Leanne | Advice, Apprentice, Events, Weddings
To DIY or not to DIY – that is the question! In the world of wedding planning, DIY is sometimes a dirty word as it conjures up images of questionable quality, wedding party members running around setting up on the day of the wedding and other such...
by Leanne | Birthday, Events
Birthday parties are the best. DINER birthday parties are even better! Frankie turned one this year and to celebrate, we got to help his parents throw a super fun diner-themed party. With a full diner-themed menu, including a DIY hand spun milkshake station, cherry...
by Leanne | Birthday, Events
In honor of the Chicago Cubs’ trouncing of the Pittsburgh Pirates last night, today’s blog feature is Cal’s 1st birthday – which was a vintage baseball theme in the middle of Chicago winter! Baseball love is year round, right?? Check out of...
by Leanne | Apprentice, Events, Weddings
Introducing our Fall 2017 Apprentice…… meet Megan Taylor! She will be working in the office and helping out with our Fall 2017 events. We are so happy to have Megan joining the YNI team – she was a stand out from our summer apprentice interviews and it’s...