In 2016, I was 3 years into my career, and I desired to do something creative and meet other event professionals. I used to blog back in the day, and I noticed that there wasn’t a blog that specifically focused on the local wedding scene in Chicago. I decided to create a wedding blog, and Birdcage and Blushers was born!

I had such a blast going to wedding industry events and spotlighting various industry professionals. I also wrote posts to help local engaged couples navigate the world of planning a wedding in Chicago.

As I advanced in my career, I had less time to devote to the blog, so I decided to retire it. But the universe works in mysterious ways….

Over the years I had many friends and colleagues encourage me to start my own wedding planning company. In 2020, a friend, newly engaged, asked me to help with the coordination of their wedding. I graciously accepted and they became my first client as an independent wedding planner!

Only after their wedding did I entertain the idea of coming up with a name. I thought of so many potential names, but none of them felt…. authentic. Then it hit me! Why not use the name that I put so much thought into coming up with and re-purposing my little wedding blog that could?!

In Fall of 2022, the Birdcage and Blushers Wedding blog was reborn as Birdcage and Blushers Weddings! Talk about a full circle moment.

It’s been an exciting ride since then. I hope you’ll be part of the journey.