In honor of Yenta Alison’s anniversary getaway to Chicago today, here’s a little wedding love for all of our Yentas in the midwest!
I Do! Chicago Ties The Knot is a tip of the veil to wedding fashions over the years, and who doesn’t want to gush over gorgeous pieces of history?! This exhibit, which opened to the public on May 22nd, is showcased at the Chicago History Museum and it’s free! We Yentas love geeking out to a little history and if it’s wedding-related, we squeal in excitement! We absolutely love that this exhibit honors the many cultures and traditions that Chicago has seen in its rich history!
For our readers who want to be up-to-date on the newest wedding fashions, three professional Chicago gown designers will create weddingwear inspired by pieces from the exhibit. This is like an episode of Project Wedding on Manischewitz! The winning piece will be inducted into museum history and will be on display throughout the rest of the exhibit’s run! How cool! The future of wedding gowns, making history!
From the Chicago History Museum’s web site:
Nearly every part of a wedding celebration is steeped in history and tradition, with religion, culture, family custom, and superstition having shaped the Big Day since the first couple said “I do.” The exhibition explores an array of wedding traditions through costume, and how some of those traditions were standardized by Chicago retailers to create the wedding industry we know today.
The Chicago History Museum is located at 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614
Museum hours are Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m.
This is a big week for both of the Yentas! Nicky’s birthday was Monday the 24th and Alison’s 2-year wedding anniversary was Tuesday the 25th! In honor of a fun and important week, we are offering a Big Week Special to vendors who are interested in becoming members of our directory! Contact us at info@theweddingyentas.com to find out more about our Big Week Special rates and join the Big Week party!
