For the non-traditional bride who isn’t dreaming of a religious wedding, venues that can host both the ceremony and the reception should stand at the top of your list for convenience alone. Here, a look at six of our favorite venues across the city with distinct spaces for your ceremony and reception.

The Ivy Room (Above)
Originally a working space for some of the city’s top artists, the creativity comes through in the event spaces, too. Swap “I dos” in an intimate, ivy-walled outdoor courtyard that feels so far from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you’d never guess you were two blocks from Michigan Avenue. Post ceremony, guests will be guided into the high-ceilinged ballroom that’s been expertly updated with hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Read real brides’ reviews here!

19 East
If sleek and modern are the name of the game for your wedding day, 19 East is the ceremony-and-reception venue for you. The building itself, which is managed by the catering experts at Food for Thought, can be traced back to the 1800s. Thanks to recent renovations, it now gives off a clean and contemporary vibe in the city’s south side. You have several options for how the event will flow through the venue’s 10,000 square feet. Our favorite part is the hideaway upstairs, the perfect getting-ready location for you and your bridesmaids.

A New Leaf
Not your traditional wedding ceremony-and-reception venue choice — but nonetheless stunning — A New Leaf features several levels: an outdoor courtyard, a dancing level, and a space on the main level for dinner. You’ll love it for its close proximity to Lincoln Park — perfect for pre-event photos — and the hip Lincoln Hotel where guests can lay their heads after the party. Plus, your florist decision is taken care of as the small, intimate space is home to florists who’ve been in the business for 30 years. Another check off the wedding to-do list! Read real brides’ reviews here!

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
At the recently renovated Chicago Athletic Association, you’ll find no shortage of event spaces that exude old-world glamour. Exchange vows at Cindy’s rooftop with Chicagocentric views of Millennium Park below. Then, step onto the Carrara marble floors in the White City Ballroom for your reception. At the end of the night, guests won’t need to travel far — they can stay on site in one of the 241 hotel rooms.

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Adler Planetarium
It’s worthwhile to consider the Adler Planetarium for your big day for the photo opportunities alone. When the weather cooperates, the ceremony can take place on the outdoor terrace — boasting the most stunning skyline view right behind you and your fiancé. Continue the skyline focus at the reception in a curved-windowed hall, and head to the Grainger Sky Theater for dancing on an LED-light dance floor. Read real brides’ reviews here!

The Newberry Library
The historic Gold Coast building dates back to 1893 and features fantastic architectural details at every turn — a grand staircase, regal columns, and a chandelier stemming from a 20-foot ceiling. You and your fiancé can exchange vows in the lobby in front of a marble staircase and then move into Ruggles Hall for the reception, an elegant space that comfortably seats up to 200 guests. Read real brides’ reviews here!

For even more lovely locales to host your big day, check out our Chicago Venues page!

Engraving your partner’s ring can be a stressful endeavor. Not only do you have to choose the words he or she will wear forever, but you’re limited to the size of your partner’s ring finger. Talk about tough. But our experts are here to ease your stress, with their top tips for picking the perfect engraving for your partner’s wedding band.

Learn about your ring’s restrictions.
Before you make any grand plans for the engraving you’ll place inside your partner’s wedding band, “it’s important to talk to the retailer and learn more about any restrictions they may have on engraving and be sure what you’re planning to engrave will work within those restrictions,” says Oded Edelman, cofounder of James Allen. For example, your jeweler may have restrictions based on the number of characters.

As Stephanie Maslow-Blackman, owner of Metalicious, points out, the number of characters you can place inside the band is limited to the length of the inner circumference of the ring. “The larger the finger size, the longer the circumference and the more words you can fit inside your ring,” she explains. “You want to keep the engraving fairly simple and legible since it will be so small.”

Choose something to last a lifetime.
What resonates with your partner today may not mean anything to him or her 20 years from now. “When choosing an engraving, it’s important to think about what will be relevant and personal to you both today and for years to come,” says Edelman, who points out that many couples choose to engrave a date, such as their wedding date, because those numbers will never go out of style.

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But numbers are hardly your only option. “Choosing your engraving is where you can get really personal and customize your wedding bands so that they more fully represent the bond between you and your partner,” says Maslow-Blackman. “Some couples have asked me to engrave nicknames or funny phrases that will only make sense to them, and others have gone romantic and had me engrave a few words from their favorite love poem.” Whatever you decide, don’t let it stress you out. “If you’re stuck then I recommend that you go with something simple like your wedding date or your initials,” says Maslow-Blackman. “It makes your bands unique and special and will be a symbol of your love for your partner.”

Keep the font simple.
Serif and script fonts may look pretty in theory, but on such a small band, they’re often difficult to read. “I recommend using non-serif fonts because they are easier to read than serif fonts, and definitely no scripted fonts,” says Maslow-Blackman. “It can look pretty on paper and invitations, but inside a ring where there’s not a lot of contrast between the engraving and the metal it will be difficult to read.”

Talk to your partner first.
Some couples keep their ring engravings as secret as they did their proposals. And while you can keep the message a surprise, it’s a good idea to get on the same page about whether you’ll each add an engraving to one another’s rings. “The worst feeling would be to know that your partner took the time to have your band engraved and expected you to do the same and you didn’t,” says Maslow-Blackman. “So step number 1 is to decide to engrave or not to engrave. Step number 2 is whether to share or not. Some couples like the surprise aspect and others have known for a long time what they want to have engraved. And some couples go so far as to only show their engraving to one another and no one else. It’s completely up to you.”

A popular decision amongst many newlywed couples is to opt for a mini-moon, either instead of, or before, a traditional honeymoon trip. Mini-moons generally come out of a couple’s desire to get away immediately after their big celebrations, but for a shorter or less expensive getaway — versus a longer and more expensive honeymoon. To help decide if a mini-moon is the right choice for you and your soon-to-be spouse, consider these factors.

Budget
If it looks like your wedding will take a good chunk (or completely wipe out) your savings — a mini-moon may be perfect for you. Rather than spending thousands on an extravagant trip, consider taking a smaller, more modest excursion for now, and plan a bigger trip for the future. Not only will it give you something to look forward to in the coming months (or years), but you will come back financially stable — rather than racking up newlywed debt in the name of a honeymoon.

Vacation Time
Carefully look at your work schedules, vacation policies, and workload at the time you’d like to go away. If you can’t find a week or two that overlap and work for both of you, then perhaps a weekend mini-moon is the best solution, at least for now. Not only will you not use up all your vacation time in one shot, but you’ll be able to enjoy yourselves much more without worrying about what’s going on in the workplace. You’ll come back from your ideal mini-moon ready to tackle any looming projects if it’s a busy time of year in your workplace, and able to still daydream about a future trip too.

Season
If you’ve both dreamed of a Caribbean honeymoon, but are getting married during Hurricane Season, it might not be the best time to pack your bags and head to an oceanfront resort. Conversely, if you’ve dreamt of a romantic winter getaway filled with skiing and roaring fires but you’re saying “I do” in June, you don’t have to sacrifice your winter wonderland solely for the weather. Simply push pause on the honeymoon trip and pack your bags for a local mini-moon instead. A weekend at a B&B or spa post-nuptials can be relaxing, romantic, and rejuvenating as you celebrate your first few days as newlyweds “away” from it all.

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Amélie Reymond and Laurent Fiat first met in February 2010 at a friends’ party in Paris, but only by a stroke of a fate. “We both should not have been there and finally we both decided to go,” Amélie says. “It was love at first sight!” After four years of dating, Laurent popped the question during a romantic weekend getaway in Auvergne, where the pair had rented a small house with no electricity, meaning the entire weekend (and his romantic proposal!) was bathed in light from the fireplace and tons of candles. “It was our first night there and we had a beautiful view of nature as he asked me to become his wife.”

Like most well-heeled French couples, the pair decided to have two wedding ceremonies: one civil, the only kind recognized by the state, and one more personal and often religious. They kicked things off with an ultra-chic courthouse ceremony in Paris followed by a luncheon at the groom’s art gallery, Éléphant Paname in January of 2015 and then celebrated again on August 1, 2015, at the groom’s family home in a small village in Provence. While their two celebrations were totally different, we can’t get enough of either of them, and lucky for us, photographers Laurine Paumard and Sylvie Gil were on hand at each party. Read on to see all the details of their two incredible parties — eight months apart!

Amélie and Laurent made it official with a civil ceremony at the courthouse in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, surrounded by friends and family.

The bride, then seven-months pregnant, stunned in her chic knee-length white dress, trench coat, and hat.

Guests gathered outside the courthouse to shower the newlyweds with flower petals as they made their grand exit. Then, everyone walked through the Tuileries to a wedding luncheon at the groom’s art gallery, a restored Napoleon III-era building which he transformed into a gallery space and dance studios.

Inside, the grand architecture of the space needed little in the way of additional décor, but the bride and groom did add a trailing pink curtain of flowers to a main doorway for a touch of romance, a detail Amélie says she’d been dreaming of for a long time. Lunch was served beneath the gallery’s intricate dome, so long tables were decorated with simple arrangements of single rose stems in bud vases.

“When we entered, everyone stood up and clapped for us,” says Amélie. “I was very emotional. I cried a little — but I blame that on being pregnant at the time.”

Their second celebration came eight months later, on August 1, 2015, when 65 guests joined Amélie, Laurent, and their young son in the French countryside. “We wanted to celebrated again in the middle of summer, when everyone is tan, beautiful, and happy,” the bride says. “The property belongs to my husband’s family and we love spending weekends and holidays there. The space is just perfect for a wedding.”

The bride turned to designer Celestina Agostino for her silk wedding dress. “We got married four months after I gave birth to our son, so the objective was that my husband marries the sexy woman and not the mom,” Amélie says. To say she stunned in the Carloyn Bessette-inspired style would be an understatement!

Amélie wanted a bouquet that felt very provincial, containing a mix of olive leafs and white flowers. “I asked for dahlias of peonies because both are my favorites, but they weren’t in season,” she says. “Our florist used a white zinnia with the same kind of shape instead.”

What was important to the bride as that her best friends stood with her on her wedding day, not what they were wearing, so Amélie asked each of her four attendants to arrive in any dress they liked — it was just coincidence that two of her gals rocked similar looking styles!

To unify their look, the bride gave each of her ‘maids a white flower crown in lieu of a bouquet.

The couple’s ceremony took place at a 5 p.m. inside the chapel on the Fiat family’s property. In addition to sharing vows they wrote themselves, Amélie and Laurent asked their bridesmaids and groomsmen to recite special readings.

As they left the chapel, friends and family once again showered the bride and groom with flower petals, this time in shades of blush and white.

“It was really great to have our son there with us, even if he’s still a baby,” the bride says. She, Laurent, and their youngster were able to pause for beautiful pictures around the property before heading to the festivities. “He was surprisingly well behaved!”

Musicians led the couple and their guests to cocktail hour, which was to be held outdoors, but a rainstorm forced everyone beneath a tent the couple had brought in for the children in attendance. “It hadn’t rained in over two months in the South of France!” Amélie says. “It was very funny, we were all cloistered under the tent where we had champagne and waited for the rain to pass.”

Although the bulk of the party had to be moved beneath the tent or otherwise shielded with oversized umbrellas, the couple’s photographer was able to snap photos of the gorgeous décor before clouds rolled in. Tables were arranged around a pond filled with lilies and floating lanterns, each topped with natural-hued linens and low arrangements of peonies, garden roses, greenery, and herbs.

Each place setting featured a gold-rimmed charger and natural linen napkin. For dinner, everyone dined on lobster with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, chicken with chiffon potato and summer truffle, and lemon granite with frozen yogurt. “All the fruits, vegetables, eggs, olive oil, and wine came directly from the property as it’s a beautiful vineyard with a fantastic kitchen garden,” Amélie says of the local fare.

Because of the storm, dinner started later than expected as the outdoor kitchen was near impossible to cook in during the rain. “Once everyone finally got to the tables, we started dancing and eating all at the same time,” the bride says. “The ambiance was electric. It was just perfect.”

Guests danced to a great band until 2 a.m. when Philippe Parisot, a favorite DJ from St. Tropez and Ibiza, took over.

Everyone danced until the morning, finally calling it a night (or day!) at 7 a.m. “The part was amazing, and I really think it was because of the rain,” says Amélie.

Civil Reception Venue: Éléphant Paname || Floral Design: Atelier Roses by Claire || Catering: Kaspia || Rentals: Options || Photographer: Laurine Paumard || Countryside Venue: Private Residence || Planner: Willy Antonucci || Bride’s Wedding Dress: Celestina Agostino || Floral Design: Madame Artisan Fleuriste || Photographer: Sylvie Gil Photography

Can’t get enough of this couple’s two celebrations? Then check out another French wedding in the video below.

With guests coming from far and wide to celebrate with you, making the time during your wedding to say “Hi” and thank them for coming is a nice touch, albeit one that can seem hard to manage with so many people vying for your attention so they can congratulate you. The tried-and-true receiving line is an efficient way to greet everyone, but it is also a little dated and may not fit into the wedding you’re hoping to create. Is a receiving line even necessary? Here’s what our experts have to say.

While the actual receiving line isn’t necessary, taking the time to speak with every one of your guests is a good goal to have. After all, these people made the guest list because they play a special role in your lives, so a hello and a hug are a simple way to acknowledge that. There are, however, a few alternatives.

The first is a modified receiving line, which will speed up the sometimes snail-paced process. Instead of having both of your parents and your entire wedding party standing in the receiving line, just the two of you could greet guests on their way out of the ceremony or into cocktail hour, which should minimize any hold-ups. Your parents can mingle and chat with people less formally during cocktail hour.

If you have a smaller guest list, you could also take some time to go from table to table during the reception. Just make sure you grab a bite to eat first, as this can sometimes lead to the newlyweds missing dinner altogether.

Planning on having a first look and taking family photos before the ceremony? Use cocktail hour as your time to greet as many guests as you can, then do a quick round at dinner or on the dance floor to catch anyone you missed. With a drink in hand and passed appetizers, making the rounds won’t mean missing the fun!

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have been Hollywood’s will they/won’t they couple for a few years now, but according to recent reports they could finally be getting married as early as next month. Is a summer Miliam wedding in the cards for us?

Sources report to Radar Online that even though the young couple just reconciled a few months ago, they are looking to speed up their engagement and already have a date booked for their wedding.

“As of right now, Miley and Liam are shooting for next month,” the source told Radar. “The date has been set, but no one knows what it is except for the two of them and their parents.”

So, what do we know about their potentially speedy nuptials? Though the celebrity couple is notorious for keeping their romance on the D.L., secret details about their wedding have been slipping out here and there for the past two months.

Sources say that they are planning not one, but two ceremonies, with one being held on a beach in L.A. and the other taking place in Liam’s beloved Australia. Miley’ dad, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, even hinted to the Today Show that he may be officiating the weddings, though there is no word yet on whether or not he will also double as the wedding singer. (Our guess is probably not, no matter how many people request “Achy Breaky Heart.”)

While her wedding sounds like it will be a day to remember, we can’t stop wondering who, or more likely what, Miley will be wearing down the aisle. She has worn some pretty crazy outfits over the past few years on the red carpet, while performing, and even just running errands around town, so her wedding style will undoubtedly be unique and outrageous. Will the dress be white or the loudest shade of pink there is? Will there be weird cats all over it or will it just be completely see-through? These are the important questions!

This would be the second attempt at marriage for Miley and Liam, as they were engaged in 2013 and broke up later that year. They were seen back together, engagement ring in tow, earlier this year.

No one is quite sure why the couple has decided to run, not walk, down the aisle, but it’s hard to imagine someone not wanting to rush into marriage when their fiancé is an amazingly hunky Australian movie star. We feel you, Miley.

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Wedding guests have it pretty easy — they come and watch a beautiful ceremony of love, enjoy cocktail hour and dinner, and then dance the night away with the bride and groom. But when it comes to wedding attire, there are a few things that are definitely on the do-not-wear list. The unspoken rule is that you should never upstage the bride — regardless of what you’re wearing. But, what if the dress you picked “accidentally” upstages the bride? A radio station in New Zealand is addressing a wedding guest etiquette question — asking on behalf of a woman who attended a wedding last weekend: Did this wedding guest deserve the treatment she received about her wedding guest attire?

The radio station Breeze Waikato posted on their Facebook page, asking their listeners to weigh in on the outfit faux-pas, “A friend wore this dress to a wedding in the weekend and got targeted big time. She says she got treated rudely by other women at the wedding who saw her as a target for wearing this dress.” They explained that some of the guests even went so far as to get physical about it. “A woman came up behind her and slapped her on the bum and said it was on a dare from a group of other women who were watching and snickering.” And it gets worse, as she shared that someone purposefully spilled beer on her dress!

The radio station commented on its Facebook page, “She’s amazed that grown women could be so immature and such bullies. But wait. She wants to know — did she bring ANY of this on herself by wearing this dress to a wedding?”

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The internet had an array of mixed reactions to the woman’s peach, white, and nude bandage dress, according to the Mirror, with some saying the that it was a poor outfit choice for a wedding, siding with the other guests (albeit not condoning their behavior). “Inappropriate and disrespectful for a wedding, you are the focus of someone else’s special day, not at a club, you made yourself look narcissistic and a bit silly, sorry.” Another went straight to the S-word, saying, “Too slutty for a wedding…that sort of dress is OK on a date night or for the bedroom but NOT for a wedding.” And one even told the guest she should resort to violence, saying, “Next time use those muscles to knock the person who touches you without your permission.”

On the flip side, other internet commenters felt it wasn’t that big of a deal. “As long as the bride was fine with it then go for it. Chances are the bride knew her friend well enough to know what she would wear,” one noted. And as far as the physicality of the situation, many were disturbed. “A woman NEVER brings physical abuse or bulling on herself with her clothing. End. Of. Story.”

It’s clear guest attire and dress codes at weddings are hotly debated topics, and people feel very strongly about what should be worn to these events. When you think about it, technically this guest didn’t even break our rules about the colors you shouldn’t wear to a wedding. Still, people will always have their opinions, but as long as the bride doesn’t care, you’re in good shape!

Sometimes it’s love at first sight, and other times it’s indifference or pure loathing. Eight women reveal their innermost thoughts when they first set their eyes on the person who would change their lives forever. Here, real brides share their first impressions of their fiancés.

“I saw his profile on Match, and though he lived across the country, there was something that really spoke to me, so I contacted him. We spent hours and hours Skyping before he offered to visit. My heart was in my throat when I went to meet him at the airport -though I knew him I didn’t know him. When I set my eyes on him in the flesh, it felt like coming home. That feeling has never changed.” – Anna

“He wasn’t my type. I’m attracted to tall with some meat on their bones. Ed was and is 5’6 and 120 pounds. So I considered him friend material. But he has the heart and soul of a giant, and I came to lust and love for him madly.” – Eileen

“I always knew David (my fiancé) as the cute older boy who lived down the street. We rode the same school bus through elementary and middle school. When I coincidentally transferred colleges to the school he was attending, I got a text from him out of the blue. He invited me over and introduced me to all his friends. Fast forward to Halloween when I had my last “first kiss” dressed up as a gypsy and he was a pirate!” – Amelia

“My sister and I rode ten hours to get to our brother’s frat house in snow-covered Houghton, Michigan. We wobbled up the porch stairs and went inside quickly to get out of the cold. I moved into the living room and discovered a sight that immediately worked me up: a tall, lanky fellow running the vacuum cleaner in that early morning hour. I was impressed, and thought to myself right then and there, ‘I want to get to know this guy.’ Well, I did – that was 40 years ago, and my sweetie still vacuums!” – Susan

“‘Quiet, shy and sweet’. Those were first thoughts when we met. The two of us were serving in the military at a time when there were few women in the service. My base had 23 women and over 280 men, so I dated a lot of guys before meeting the man who would become my husband. This early perception is still true today. However, after 43 years of marriage I would also add ‘loyal, loving and extremely supportive.'” – Carol

“We were coworkers at an internet startup and Jeff annoyed me on sight. He was always so rah rah, which is not my natural state when forced to work 12-hour days. It was clear I barely tolerated him. But I mellowed when he brought me a double blended Frappuccino. He’d noticed my coffee choice! Maybe ‘rah rah’ wasn’t so bad after all. That was eight years ago!” – Karyn

“The first thing my husband ever said to me was, ‘What sort of idiot wears white pants to a Goth club?’ My reply: ‘What sort of idiot can’t tell the difference between white and khaki?’ I can’t imagine being with anyone else.” – Leigh

“When I first saw my now fiancé, I was awestruck. There was just something different about him that I couldn’t really put a finger on. Starting with our first date — we talked and acted like we’d known each other forever. Three years later, we are still growing strong! I guess it was destiny!” – Vivian

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Professional photos are one of the only things that lasts after the final dance on your wedding day. So you’ll want to capture some snaps that are creative, original, and will make you smile for years to come. We asked some professionals in the industry for their suggestions for scoring outside-of-the-box bridal party pics. Here’s what they had to say.

1. Dance to the music.
Brian Marcus of Fred Marcus Studios suggests creating a high-energy atmosphere with some upbeat tunes. Playing the bride’s favorite songs is a surefire way to get everyone dancing and laughing.

2. Spell it out.
Steal the chalkboard signs from your photo booth and scribble fun sayings for your bridal party pics, says Marcus. Inside jokes between the friend group, silly nicknames, or a heartfelt wish for the bride from each member of the bridal party are great inspiration.

3. Prop yourselves up.
Brides and their maids can show off some personality with oddball props or funny, custom t-shirts with everyone’s nicknames or the wedding hashtag or slogan, says Marcus.

4. Get sauced.
Erin Bhoorasingh of Grand Lens Photography has seen brides playfully sit on the bar tabletop “drinking” while the rest of the bridal party is “passed out” around her, imitating a hilarious post-reception scenario.

5. Be VIP.
Groomsmen donning black sunglasses and standing by you clad in your gorgeous gown give off the vibe of being bodyguards, says Bhoorasingh. Then, just have your bridesmaids act as crazed fans by trying to reach over the groomsmen to get their hands on you as you coolly walk by.

6. Go retro for a moment.
Remember the opening credits for “The Brady Bunch”? Make it work for your bridal party by taking individual pictures of your bridesmaids looking to the left, right, up, or down with you in the middle. Then put them together in a square-shaped collage with you in the middle, Bhoorasingh suggests.

7. Cover up just for fun.
Another cultural throwback that lends an interesting visual to bridal party shots is masquerade masks. For this one, you can join the bridal and groom’s parties and pose everyone as couples surrounding the bride and groom in different fashions, Bhoorasingh says.

8. Snag some one-on-one time.
Ani Keshishian of Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering thinks that personalizing photos with each individual bridesmaid is a great way to capture the day. Have each of your maids carry or wear something that reminds you of how you met or a particularly amazing time you had together that you’ll never forget. For your very best friend from college, have her hold a sign with the letters of your alma mater or your sorority. If you played high school sports with one of your bridesmaids, have her throw a volleyball in the air mid-pic. If you jetted off to Paris for a memorable trip with your little sister, have her carry a miniature Eiffel Tower or wear a beret.

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After Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna revealed they were getting married, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians family made it known that they weren’t too happy with the way the pair decided to announce the engagement, as seen on a pretty hilar episode of their hit E! TV show. Even Khloé Kardashian’s BFF, Malika Haqq, had something to say about the newly engaged couple. But what does Blac Chyna’s side of the family really think?

Well, according to a recent interview with the Daily Mail, it seems Blac Chyna’s dad is all for his daughter’s future life with Rob. In a June 29th interview with the news site, Holland revealed, “Oh yeah, I’m happy of course. She knows that. As soon as I found out I was all happy for her. They’re having a baby and everything. She’s got my blessings.”

Awww! If only it could be so easy for the 28-year-old model to get the Kardashian family’s blessing. If you haven’t heard yet, what’s made it really difficult for Blac Chyna to get close to the reality TV stars is the fact that she has a 3-year-old son, King Cairo, with Kylie Jenner’s on-and-off-again boyfriend Tyga. The pair were even engaged before she linked up with Rob Kardashian, creating that much more friction in the family dynamic.

But at least, through it all, she has her dad’s unwavering support. Holland, who lives in Maryland according to Us Weekly, only has positive things to say about his future son-in-law. “I met Rob. He seems like a nice man. He was nice with me and everything so I’m happy for her,” he told the Daily Mail. The 49-year-old even revealed that his daughter in no way would be intimidated by the large Kardashian clan — because her fam is even bigger! He told the news source that his daughter has two half brothers and NINE half sisters. WOAH.

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“People might think that she is from a broken home, but I know that’s not true. I always told her it’s not how you start — it’s how you finish. That’s the most important part of life, you know. We all have our ups and downs, but it’s how you deal with them.” She may not have the blessing from Kris or Caitlyn Jenner yet, but at least Blac Chyna has one amazing, supportive dad.

As for the pair’s future nuptials, according to an Us Weekly source, the duo “will get married before the baby is born in October.” We can’t wait!