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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Katie and Len's Snowy Winter Wedding

We're so excited to share this wedding today! This is what every winter Chicago wedding should look like. Katie and Len started their wedding day at the Wit Hotel in the heart of the loop. We met up with them there just as the snow started to fall. Jack, from Leap Weddings was also there to capture everything on video. After an intimate 1st look at the top of the hotel, we hit the town. Bridal party and couple braved the cold for some classic Chicago pictures. As the light faded we headed up to Cafe Brauer for the ceremony and reception. There wasn't a dry eye in the house during the intimate candle lit ceremony. As everybody enjoyed cocktails, planner Shannon Gail and the talented team from Stems transformed the Great Hall. After a lovely dinner provided by Blue Plate Catering, there were a few surprises! Len surprised Katie with a birthday cake (it was her 30th!) and everybody serenaded her with Happy Birthday! But the biggest surprise of all was Tommy the Hawk appearance at the start of dancing a gift to the couple from Shannon and Len's sister, Teresa! He got everyone out of their seats and dancing! Toast and Jam kept the party going way into the night. It was truly a night to remember. Congrats to Katie and Len! Thanks for letting us be part of your amazing wedding day!