The List

It's been a fun week at Dettagli and as we look back on the AMAZING year of weddings, parties, styling, planning, scheduling and of course, details... we can't overlook all of the essentials that go in to planning a wedding, outside of the main ingredients. Before the actual I-DO, there are months and months of parties, prepping, glamming, and celebrating that every bride {and groom!} endure. We can't help but recommend wonderful vendors for these "etcetera" items and we're so excited to share some of our favorites for 2011 with you:


Best Spa: The Peninsula Chicago
Best Spray Tan: Ortanic (formerly GLO)
Best Eyelash Extensions: Flutter
Best Waxing (brows + bikini):Jamie at Maxine's
Best Blowout: Adrienne at Maxine's
Best Highlights: Duschan at Salon U {ask about ballyage..it's amazing!}
Best Haircut {ladies and gents}: Jen at Swerve Salon
Best Shave: The Art of Shaving
Best Mani and Pedi with the girls: Princess Nail Salon
Best Bachelorette Party Dresses: Sara Jane
Best Shower Dresses: Le Dress
Best Hostess Gift: So Cute and Cozy {allow a week!}
Best wedding party gift {with one for yourself}: Dom Perignon Wedding Collection
Best travel site for girlfriend getaway: Hautelook.com
Best Kept Registry Secrets: Jayson Home and Garden
Best Pre-Wedding Workout: The Bar Method

Finally, after looking through hundreds and hundreds of photos from weddings this year, I've posted my favorite "best of" shot from a wedding this summer. Much more on this wedding {and several others!) to come soon, but how perfect is this shot?!




And of course...stay tuned tomorrow for the BEST news!