An Event Less Ordinary Blog
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An Event Less Ordinary Blog
6d ago
VENUE: CAFE BRAUER | FLORIST: VALE OF ENNA | DJ: TOAST AND JAM | PHOTOGRAPHY: SARAH PYO | CATERING: ZELDA’S | HAIR AND MAKEUP: DIEM ANGIE | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
Aris and Leslie danced the night away with family and friends after their beautiful ceremony and reception at Cafe Brauer. They did not let the brisk weather stop them from enjoying an outdoor ceremony located on the South Loggia followed by a cocktail hour on the North Loggia. Dinner followed with speeches, toasts and kisses. Once dancing kicked off, the guests were provided with costumes and continued to da ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
1w ago
VENUE: STAN MANSION | PHOTOGRAPHER: BECCA HEUER PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: BEYOND CATERING | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | LIMO: ELEGANT MOTORING | MIRROR BOOTH: 219 PRODUCTIONS | DJ: STITELY, DJ SILKEE | SHUTTLES: 312 LIMO | CAKE: JENNIVEE’S BAKERY | OFFICIANT: ASHTON BISHOP WEDDINGS
What an INCREDIBLE evening! Ross and Robyn (a theater friend) came to us and said that they wanted a Friday the 13th wedding, we were onboard IMMEDIATELY. Their gothic vision was brought to life with their perfect choices from the flowers to the table settings to That Dress. Could you die?! They had a super sweet cer ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
2w ago
VENUE: THE DAWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | HAIR + MAKEUP: APPEASE2YOU | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE
These two lovely folks had a vision for their wedding and worked hard to make it come to life. Their attention was on full display. The warm, earth tones, creamy floral, gorgeous indoor-outdoor venue, and plentiful menu left guests (and us) utterly impressed. Almog and Gunthar made this day completely their own from taking time to sneak away from cocktail hour to run across the street to have a drink and take a picture at their ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
1M ago
VENUE: RPM SEAFOOD | CEREMONY: BOND CHAPEL | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | FLORIST: BELLES AND THISTLES | QUARTET: PARKWEST STRINGS | MAKEUP: AYESHA KAHN | TRANSPORTATION: PONTARELLI
We love an intimate wedding and Kate and Stephen celebrated in style with the people that are closest to them. The festivities kicked off with a pre-ceremony cocktail reception with the groom at RPM Seafood. Then guests traveled to the University of Chicago for the ceremony which took place in the gothic and glorious Bond Chapel. Afterwards guests returned to RPM Seafood for cozy and luxe dinner. Congratulations ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
1M ago
VENUE: THE GLEN CLUB | FLORIST: MORNING GLORY FLOWER SHOP | DJ: DJ CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | CAKE: THE BAKING INSTITUTE | STRINGS: NORTH SHORE STRING QUARTET
Congratulations Haley and Tim! We loved helping this super sweet couple plan their perfect wedding at the Glen Club. They had the most beautiful fall weather for an outdoor ceremony and a cocktail reception that overlooked the Glen Club's majestic golf course. They had a delicious meal and a sundae bar that was obviously a huge hit with guests! We know this couple will have a beautiful life together and we wish them n ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
1M ago
VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN SHIH | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TROLLEY: WAY 2 GO | PHOTO BOOTH: FOTIO | HAIR: VIVIAN VALLONE | MAKEUP: ELLE ARTISTRY LLC
What a DANCE FLOOR. Erin and Alex had the most fun and are the sweetest people in the world. What a beautiful evening, from the ceremony performed by Alex’s hockey coach to the adorable first dance, to the packed dance floor, this was a night to remember. It’s such a pleasure when you meet a couple who knows what they want and hands over the reins to completely enjoy themselves. We wi ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
2M ago
VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERING: FOOD FOR THOUGHT | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | PHOTOGRAPHER: TWO BIRDS PHOTOGRAPHY
Becky is an NYC theatre gal--and her theatre pals were all too happy to fly in for her and Matthew's wedding. They sang a capella as she walked down the rooftop aisle and the officiant, John, did a phenomenal job presiding over the ceremony with heartfelt humor and flair as Becky and Matthew became husband and wife. After the skyline ceremony, the party moved to Lacuna Loft's impressive Reverie Gallery where a delectable dinner was served followed by a show stoppingly packed dan ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
2M ago
CHURCH: HOLY FAMILY | RECEPTION: LINCOLNSHIRE MARRIOTT | DJ: CHARIZMA ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTO AND VIDEO: GEORGE STREET | FLORIST: PRAIRIE HONEY FLORA STUDIO | DECOR: A POSH PRODUCTION | ICE CREAM: CARTS OF CHICAGO | CAKE: LOVIN’ OVEN | MAKEUP BY JAYCIE | HAIR: IZZY JEAN
When an Emmy award winning producer/world traveler/theatre girl is getting married you KNOW her wedding is going to be spectacular. Gina pulled out all the stops for her wedding: a Catholic ceremony in a stunning cathedral, gorgeous lighting, floral decor, incredible food and a few less ordinary wedding surprises. A roving magic ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
2M ago
CEREMONY: BOND CHAPEL | RECEPTION: QUARTINO’S | FLORIST: POPPY | PHOTOGRAPHY: BETH ROONEY
University of Chicago alums Tova and Ronan returned to their beloved alma mater to say their wedding vows in the place where they met and fell in love. The late April weather was cool and rainy which made for a deliciously moody aesthetic in the gothic Bond Chapel. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a small champagne reception where they drank and danced the Hora. A short shuttle ride then brought guests to the classic Chicago restaurant, Quartino's for dinner a dancing ..read more
An Event Less Ordinary Blog
3M ago
VENUE: CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN | PHOTOGRAPHY: WELL TOLD WEDDINGS | FLORALS: THE FLOWER CONCIERGE | CAKE: BITTERSWEET BAKERY | TRANSPORTATION: WINDY CITY LIMO
We do not even have the words for how much we loved being a part of Mike + Alexander’s special day. They are so sweet and kind-hearted, and love each other so much. Surrounding yourself with wonderful people is so important, and M+A have them in spades. What a beautiful night. Al had wanted to get married at the Chicago Botanic Garden since he was a child, and we were just so honored to help that happen. He and Mike had an emotional cerem ..read more