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As the leaves continue to fall and the temperatures continue to drop, keep your wedding guests warm with these fun wedding ideas.

• Serve warm drinks during cocktail hour- Warm up your guests from the inside out with a festive Hot Totty.  As a fun specialty drink, this will add fun and flair to any cocktail hour.  Don’t forget about the non drinkers of the bunch, add Hot Apple Cider as a fun signature mock-tail.  Sserved piping hot with a cinnamon stick will keep guests of all ages smiling.

• Have a s’mores dessert station- Nothing is more warm and comforting then chocolate s’mores.  Even though they are a little messy, they are a warm and comforting treat for your guests.  To jazz them up use Godiva flavored or seasonal chocolate.

• Give a seasonal favor- Leave your guests with something to remember your special day.  Whether it is fresh maple syrup for Christmas morning pancakes, or hot chocolate mix for a cozy night in, your guests will remember your special day long after it is over.

These fun additions will add spice to your fall wedding and leave your guests excited for the changing season.

With the weather in full fall fashion, the time for scarves, boots, and cuddling next to a fire is among us. It also means fall brides have to be even more prepared for Chicago’s unpredictable weather.

Don’t let the weather control your wedding embrace it! Rain, snow, and cold temperatures are just reasons to add accessories to your wedding. Brides and their bridesmaids can now stay warm, dry, and fashionable with these accessories that compliment fall fashions. Compliment your bridesmaids with:

-Matching Scarves- Let your wedding’s color scheme shine through while keeping your ladies warm. Not only can it still be used after the wedding, reminding them of your wedding long after, but it can also serve as a prop for photos to give you something a little different.

-Coats- If you have your colors set but want to add one more splash to your bridal party, give the ladies a fun and fashionable coat. You can match your ladies’ personalities with different styles of coats buit the same pattern or color. This will add a fun and funky twist to your wedding and keep your bridesmaids frostbite free.

Part of the joy of getting married in the mid west and especially Chicago is that you can have a 70 degree and sunny day in November, but it can also be sub zero, freezing temperatures. Now you can stay warm and still be beautiful!