The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

20 THINGS WE’RE LOVING right now

1 SMOKE BOMB EXITS

Sparklers, make way. The new wedding send-off is a riot of color: smoke bombs. These fun props create a cloud of dreamy pigment, eliciting otherworldly photos and “oohs” and “ahhs” from your guests. Match the smoke color to your wedding hues or opt for a standout rainbow backdrop. The only caveat—this farewell is best captured during daylight hours.

2 SOUPED-UP INVITES

With stationery like boxed correspondence and even video messages from to-be-weds, invitations are setting the stage for an epic party. Typography is leading the charge as the chicest design detail, while custom illustrations of venues and beloved pets continue to be a mainstay as well.

3 REGISTRY DNA

It’s now not only cool

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