#LoveIsGroce Elaborate Courthouse Wedding
In 2019, Tia secretly got married. She was worried that family members would want to control too much of the wedding, while Tia believes a wedding should prioritize the wedding couple’s interests and desires. Wanting to focus on an intimate event that made her and her husband happy, Tia quickly planned an elaborate courthouse wedding. How quickly? They got married 13 days after they got engaged.
Tia and her husband at holding their commemorative marriage certificate in front of the Lake County Courthouse
Tia and her husband at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Tia and her husband standing in front of a mural in Waukegan that says "The Waukegan Story Starring You"
Tia and her husband at holding their commemorative marriage certificate in front of the Lake County Courthouse
Full-Day Itinerary
Tia is detail-oriented and will map out an entire day for you. For her wedding, she planned out time to get ready, driving times, the courthouse ceremony, cultural meals, and different photo locations.
Planning Photo Locations
Let Tia know what’s significant in your life, and she’ll do the research and map out the locations. She wanted to take photos in Waukegan–where her family used to own a Chinese restaurant–, and she wanted beautiful floral photos at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She’ll be sure to research the areas, so she can work with your photographer on beautiful and memorable photo opportunities!
Tia and her husband in front of a theater with the sign "That's F-$ked Up!! Now Playing"
Tia and her husband at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Tia and her husband at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Tia and her husband in front of a theater with the sign "That's F-$ked Up!! Now Playing"
Tia and her husband holding a crepe cake that reads "I guess we're married"
A plate of walnut shrimp at Silver Seafood in Uptown, Chicago
A plate of chicken, beef, and shrimp fried rice at Silver Seafood in Uptown, Chicago
Tia and her husband holding a crepe cake that reads "I guess we're married"
Menu Planning
Tia is Chinese and needed to include a lucky Chinese dinner on her wedding day. She and her husband also wanted to splurge on a nice Italian lunch. Tia can research cultural foods to celebrate your day with luck and well-wishes! She can also help you find a delicious dessert (or multiple options) for you and your guests.
Photo Book Creation
Tia loves creating Shutterfly books, which are digitally created scrapbooks. Especially with full-service planning, Tia would love to add a photo book to memorialize your event! She’ll have a clear vision for the book since she was with you every step of the way.
