Wedding Expo

Those attending had a chance to check out venue options, makeup and hair ideas, meet with caterers and see the latest wedding fashions.

The Sauk Valley Wedding Expo and fashion show was held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at the Northland Mall in Sterling.

Admission is free. Each couple who registers could win a door prize of a $250 gift certificate to use at the vendor of their choice. 

Wedding-centric businesses can sign up now for next year’s Sauk Valley Wedding Expo, set for Feb. 2 at Northland Mall.

Northland Mall was buzzing with activity Sunday afternoon as brides- and grooms-to-be stopped in at the Sauk Valley Wedding Expo.

More than 40 wedding-related vendors will attend the wedding expo at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

The annual Sauk Valley Wedding Expo, the area’s largest, will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Northland Mall, located on Route 2 in Sterling.

Admission is free to the 2023 Renaissance Center Bridal Expo in Joliet. But attendees must register through Eventbrite,

Before a transportation plan can be made, couples must first map out their needs.

Brides and grooms fear the prospects of rainy wedding days

Social media also has emerged as a great tool for couples on the cusp of getting married. The following are some useful ways that couples can employ social media into their wedding planning.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. During special events — particularly those steeped in tradition, such as weddings — blended families may have to employ certain tactics to ensure the events go off without a hitch.

Engaged couples who have yet to tie the knot no doubt recognize that planning a socially distant wedding will not be the same as organizing more traditional ceremonies and receptions.

With so much attention directed their way, brides might look for ways to tone their upper bodies in advance of the big day.

Wedding days can be hectic. In fact, many couples note after tying the knot that their wedding days were so busy that the ceremonies and receptions were over before they knew it.

No matter how big or how small the guest list, keeping guests informed of what’s happening regarding the upcoming nuptials is a courtesy couples can provide

Making a wedding guest list is seldom an easy task. Couples often find that many people are worthy of an invitation, which can make creating a guest list tricky for those with budgets in mind.

Women have many options when it comes time to putting their wedding gowns to use after they have tied the knot.

The question was popped; the engagement ring presented. What’s the next step on the road to the wedding? Saving should definitely be on couples’ minds.