The Wedding Word

Cointreau & The Everygirl Celebrate Classic Cocktails and The Art of La Soirée Danielle Moss and  Alaina Kaczmarski of The Everygirl  (Photo credit: Jon Stars) by Cathy Demetropoulos, Editor-at-Large, Chicago Bride Magazine Aside from preparing for "the big day", brides-to-be, it seems, are constantly busy planning and hosting several other related celebrations, such as engagement parties, bridal showers and swanky bachelorette gatherings. We know this can be overwhelming, so we're here to offer some help! At a recent event hosted on the stylish rooftop terrace of Celeste ( www.celestechicago.com ) premium orange liqueur brand, Cointreau teamed up with women lifestyle experts Danielle Moss and Alaina Kaczmarski of The Everygirl ( www.theeverygirl.com ) to showcase some classic handcrafted cocktails and "The Art of La Soirée". The decor theme of the evening evoked  the spirit of the roaring 1920’s meets modern day glamour. Beauti

Hello and welcome to The Wedding Word! My name is Cathy Demetropoulos and I am the Editor-at-Large for Chicago Bride magazine. My job is to bring you all things relevant to your big day and beyond from all across Chicago and the outlying suburbs. I will attend events, openings, renovations, review products and check out places both near and far so you don't have to. You have enough on your plate! New venues? We got you covered. Honeymoon spots? We'll check them out for you. Latest trends and happenings in Chicagoland? We will bring them to you straight. In this blog, I'll cover what's new, exciting and relevant to the Chicagoland bridal scene just for you. Consider us your "other wedding planner"! How do I know what you're looking for as a bride/groom preparing for one of the biggest days of your life? I was Editor-in-Chief for Chicago Bride for several years before leaving to pursue my other dream of working in media relations. I've got my fi