OUR WEDDING

{Invitations}

Printed and created by myself.  Plus, I custom designed the Map Card below and printed it on the back of the directions insert card so that guests knew where to go for the ceremony and reception. Side note: The actual invitation pocket and blank insert cards were from Michael's.
 

 

{Wedding Fashion}

 

Dress: Priscilla of Boston - Style:Madison

Hair & Makeup: Bukes Salon in Clarendon Hills

Hairpiece: Maria Elena 

Veil: Priscilla of Boston

Shoes: Audrey Brooke

 

 

Taffeta Bridesmaid Dresses from Priscilla of Boston in Cerise. (p.s. that's my mom photo bombing)

 

 

And how could we forget the gorgeous bouquets that the ladies are carrying from Jane's Blue Iris in Hinsdale.

 

 

Groomsmen are wearing tuxes from GQ Formalwear & Red Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses.

 

 

Also, check out Oliver's wedding fashion...Look at him on that catwalk!

 

 

 

{Ceremony} 

 

Hammerschmidt Chapel at Elmhurst College 

 

 

{Ceremony Programs & Other Details}

 

I also custom designed these tri-fold programs with belly bands. 

 

 

For our unity candle, we decided to stick with the theme and use lanterns on the altar. We each had a small lantern that we light our separate candles with and then joined the flames in a large lantern. 

 

 

The mum pomander balls were my favorite part of the ceremony decor. Jane's Blue Iris in Hinsdale did such a lovely job with all of the wedding flowers. After the ceremony, they were hung at various lengths from the pergola at the reception site. 

 

{Ceremony Music}

 

Quartet Parapluie

 

 

{Transportation}

 

After the ceremony, we rode away in style in our vintage Rolls Royce from A Dynasty Limo.

 

 

{Reception}

 

Morton Arboretum in Lisle

 

 

Seating Cards: Custom Designed by myself and set on a moss runner.

 

 

Cocktail Tables: Small floral arrangements from Jane's Blue Iris with birds & votive candles.

Signature Drink: Oliver Twist (Classic Cosmo) named after our pup with custom napkins.

 

 

Card Box: Iron Bird Cage that I picked up in a little store in Geneva.

"Leave a Note for the Bride & Groom": Moss Bench with Bird cutouts for guests to share advice on how to have a successful marriage.

 

 

Centerpieces: Lantern with river rocks and a pillar candle on textured place mat.

Table Numbers: Mini frames custom designed by myself.

Menu Cards: Custom designed by myself.

Favors: Mini bird nest with chocolate/caramel bird eggs. Custom designed by myself.

 

 

Head Table: Bride & Groom Moss Hearts custom designed by myself.

 

 

Cake: From The Cakery designed to match our invitation suite.

Cake Topper: Custom designed by myself with two love birds.

 

 

Candy Bar: After seeing how much companies charge for a candy bar, we took the leap and decided to create our own. I think it came out pretty good! It was entirely designed by Steve and myself. We purchased all the containers and candy.  We even made the adorable "Sweet Treats" banner and the polka dot labels on the cellophane candy bags. 

 

 

{Band}

Maggie Speaks

 

Special Surprise Guest: Staley Da Bear

 

 

And last but not least...

 

{Photographer/Videographer}

 

George Street Photo

They took the majority of the photos on this page as well as some of these gems below...

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed all of the information and photos. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!  I went through the entire process without a wedding planner and learned a lot of valuable information along the way. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have, whether it's about planning a wedding in general or creating something specific for your special day.