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Friday, January 16, 2015

Carey+Adam's Cafe Brauer Wedding

The Proposal: Adam delighted Carey by pulling off a true surprise and proposing on top of a Lake Cumberland houseboat the last night of their 2013 Labor Day vacation! She’d told him she had hoped he might propose there, but he dismissed her wishful inquiry with sad news that his family couldn’t make that trip and he knew how much she wanted to be surrounded by both families after the memorable event. A white lie well used, the Woodruff’s and Rabold’s were there to celebrate - also a surprise - right after the engagement on the houseboat!
The Wedding: Carey and Adam started their day at the Trump Hotel getting ready. The event was planned by Kim Gapinski from Bride+Joy Events, and florals by Anthony Gowder. Carey's makeup and hair was by Kerra Coticchia. She wore a gown from Glamour Closet by Monique Lhuillier with shoes by Sophia Webster Shoes, and jewelry by Banana Republic. The Bridesmaid's wore Mignon Doo from BHLDN with accessories by Kate Spade. After Carey and Adam were ready we headed to St. Michael's in Old Town for their formal ceremony. After Carey+Adam became husband and wife, we headed out on the town for photographs. We spent time in the south gardens, downtown, and on Michigan Ave. before heading to Cafe Brauer for the lovely reception. Catering was by Blue Plate Catering, and the cake was by Whole Foods Lincoln Park. The evenings entertainment was by Rendezvous.

Congrats Carey and Adam!

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Brides & Blooms 2013

Calling all brides to be! The annual Brides and Blooms event is right around the corner. Come out on March 20th for an evening of great company, good food & drink, and fabulous wedding inspiration! See you there!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Emily & Tom's Palmer House Wedding

Erin and Tom... what a fun and cute couple! Erin and her girls got ready at the Palmer House Hilton. Erin's sister has her own line of hair products which she used to make Erin look fab for her big day. It really was a family affair; the couple got married on Erin's parents' anniversary by the same priest her parents used back in the day! After the ceremony at Old St. Pat's we took photos around the city. This time of year is fun because the lights go on early and the city streets have a great glow to them. We then went to the Palmer House's Red Lacquer Room, which was decorated by Anthony Gowder, where the guests partied to music by the Dan Hayes Orchestra. Check out the slideshow for more!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Libby & Chris's Downtown Chicago Wedding

Libby's 'Something Blue' - her shoes, a family heirloom ring and her earrings from the day (left) and a detail of her dress (right)

Libby had a pin from her grandmother who had passed that she pinned to her bouquet.

Just before Thanksgiving we got the delight of working with Libby and Chris! Though the couple lives in Portland - she's from the Chicago area and had always dreamed of a downtown event. They put their heads together and came up with The Wit Hotel and had the wedding she'd always dreamed of! After seeing each other for the first time on the roof of the wit we went around Chicago before an beautiful ceremony in the ballroom which was then flipped for the reception. Not a detail was missed with planning assistance from Anthony Gowder who also did the florals. Take a look at some of our favorites from their day below as well as their slideshow!