Nicole+James' Salvatore's Ristorante Wedding

The Proposal: Nicole's one wish with her proposal was that someone from her family could be there to witness it, since she had lived away from her family for 4 years. Nicole's sister Isabelle flew in from Alabama, but Nicole thought it was to celebrate her sister's birthday. Nicole & Isabelle went to dinner at Pars Cove in Lakeview, then met James by the lake to watch the Saturday night fireworks. Looking back, Nicole realizes James was really quiet during those fireworks! After the fireworks they were walking home by Belmont Harbor, when James told Isabelle to walk ahead. Nicole was about to tell him how rude that was, but when she turned around he was down on one knee with a beautiful rose gold diamond ring. Isabelle was able to get photos of the proposal, and the thing James said that sticks in Nicole's memory was, "I can't imagine growing old without you."

The Wedding: Nicole and James got ready for their wedding at the hotel Allegro. Nicole's makeup was by Axelle+Ivy Salon, and hair by Jacob Leatherman of  Bocaj Beauty. She wore a Tara Keely gown from Bella Couture in Birmingham, AL paired with adorable embellished flats, and a delicate topaz necklace. The Bridesmaids wore dresses from J Crew, earrings from BHLDN, and necklaces from Tiger Lily Dream. Nicole gave her Maid of Honor a special necklace from EmBound.
James excitedly waited outside to see Nicole for the first time on their wedding day. We then all went to Old St. Patrick's Church for the ceremony where Nicole and James tied the knot. Then it was time to head out on the town to take photographs of the newlyweds. The reception took place at the intimate italian restaurant, Salvatore's Ristorante. The florals were by Stems, cake by Oak Mill Bakery, and the evenings entertainment was by Ryan Norsworthy of Style Matters DJs.
A great time was had by all!
Congrats Nicole and James!

Eileen+Joe's Blackstone Hotel Wedding

The Proposal: Eileen moved to Chicago in 2007, it quickly became home for her. She was lucky to meet life long resident Joe, and this is where their story began.  The night of the proposal, after a nice dinner out downtown, Joe asked Eileen to take a walk. They walked down Michigan Ave. and soon arrived at one of the couples' favorite Chicago spots - Buckingham Fountain. They watched the light and music show for a bit and then Joe turned to Eileen and proposed. It was the perfect night!

The Wedding: The day started with Eileen getting ready at the The Blackstone Hotel. Her hair and makeup were by Pin Me Up Chicago, and she wore a dress & bolero by Lea Ann Belter paired with her mother's wedding veil, Kate Spade shoes, and family jewelry.   The Bridesmaids wore Alfred Sung dresses from Bella Bridesmaids paired with their own pearls, while the Groom and Groomsmen wore suits from Men's Warehouse. Finally it was time for Eileen and Joe to have their first look! Then  we headed outside with the whole bridal party for photographs out on the town. After group photos we headed to Old St. Patrick's Church for Eileen and Joe's lovely ceremony. Flowers were by Flower Firm, and stationary was by Village Paperie .  Leaving Old St. Patrick's, we returned to the Blackstone for their reception. Catering was taken care of in house by the Blackstone, cake was by Cake Chicago, and the evenings entertainment was by  Monastero Entertainment.
It was a great night!
Congrats Eileen and Joe!