Expert Panel

While we know a lot about weddings, we don’t pretend to know everything, so we have enlisted some of our favorite wedding experts to help when the questions get rough. We are pleased to introduce weddingquestions.com expert panel. Our panel will help us bring you the most up-to-the-minute wedding advice. Read all about them.

Mira and Yvette Contorno of Mira Couture, Chicago, maintain the highest standards in custom-made clothing for the bride and her wedding party. Visit www.miracouture.com to learn more about their one of a kind designs and Mini Mira-cles an exquisite replica of your cherished bridal gown created especially for you to display anywhere.

Davis Imperial Cleaners, an Illinois Star Drycleaner, is a family owned and operated certified environmental drycleaner and preservation specialist since 1956. A MuseumCare™ gown preservation is completed onsite and includes hand cleaning, hand pressing, anti-sugar stain treatment, 100% acid-free archival quality packaging and wedding chest along with a written international lifetime guarantee. Endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants and referred by Chicago's premier specialty stores, designers and bridal salons. Free personal consultations and shipping nationwide. Call 866.267.4560; e-mail info@davisimperial.com.

Denise & Alan Fields are the "wedding watchdogs" who have co-authored the country's #1 best-selling book on weddings, Bridal Bargains. The Fields are consumer advocates who have been feature on Oprah, the Today Show and ABC's 20/20. Visit: www.BridalBargainsBook.com.

Carrie Kaye, is a Wedding Coordinator who grew up in the party planning business. Carrie has been interviewed by the leading Chicagoland Newspapers and NBC News regarding wedding planning. Carrie has dedicated her life to helping people in happy ways. She was the etiquette consultant for the radio show, I Do I Do with Becca & Paula for 5 years. Email her at carriekayeweddings@earthlink.net.

Kathleen Kennedy is a caterer, chef, stylist and author of Priceless Weddings for Under $5000, a book that teaches couples how to plan a wedding that will live on in memory -- not through bills. Kathleen graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked at four star restaurants, renowned catering companies and as a chef/instructor at the California Culinary Academy. She has catered and event planned weddings ranging in size from 10-600 guests. Visit: pricelessweddings.com

Bob Miessler and Jonathan Pace are the hosts of Chicago's Travel Globe Radio, a weekly radio travel program broadcast on Chicagoland's Voice, AM 850 WAIT. With years of travel experience, Bob and Jon enjoy offering advice on wonderful vacation destinations, especially honeymoons.

Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist who works at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, the Midwest's oldest and largest center devoted to marriage and family therapy, professional education and research. She practices psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, and she has expertise in helping couples around the transition to marriage. In addition, she teaches Marriage 101, an undergraduate course at Northwestern University that teaches students about healthy and successful relationship skills.

Frantisek "Franto" Krecek, owner of Flowers by Franto, specializing in floral arrangements for weddings. From bridal bouquets to elegant table designs, Franto combines beauty and budget to create a fragrant, one-of-a-kind event. Call 312-371-5521 for a consultation, or email frantisek@mac.com.

Jennifer Wolfe, owner of Wolfe Photography, will shoot your wedding in a photojournalistic style. Using both black and white and color photography, Jennifer captures the essence of every party. She also specializes in custom wedding albums. Call 312-733-5227 for a consultation or email jennifer@wolfephoto.com.