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If you haven’t heard, Cakegirls had a fire that has put their business on hold. They are selling T’s to raise some money for their employees while they try to rebuild their business. If you are interested in helping out, click here.

Stephanie + Andy, the reception

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Yesterday, I posted about Stephanie and Andy’s ceremony. Today, I’m posting all about the reception.

All photos by Paul Yamashiro.

For the escort card, the bride chose some flowers emerged in water with floating candles on top.


A DIY Queen, Stephanie made all of the escort cards. I loved the flowers attached to the corner of each card.


Guests enjoyed the cocktail hour on the balcony.


The couple made their guestbook with photos from their life together.


The ballroom looked stunning, as always.


The room is all set before the guests arrive.


Stephanie DIY her menus using a similar paper to the programs.


A view of the room from one of the tables.


An aerial shot of a table.

The couple’s Sweetheart Table was so cute!


I love all of the details.


The bride looks down and waves to guests that are arriving.


The Cake Girls made a stunning modern fondant cake.


I have to admit that although the wedding cake was beautiful, it was the groom’s cake that stole the show.
The groom trades corn, so it was the PERFECT cake and a huge hit.


Dancing all night! The guests filled the classic black and white dance floor.

Everyone remained energized by the late night snacks!


Guests took home a bag of Garrett’s Popcorn as their favor!


Congratulations Stephanie + Andrew!! I had so much fun working with the both of you!

Stephanie + Andy

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Stephanie was an organized bride. It’s such a relief when you have a bride that fills out your spreadsheets and sends you lists of things to be done. As her Day of Coordinator, I appreciated it immensely. And she was very lucky, she had a perfect wedding day. It helped that all of her vendors were top notch.

All photos by Paul Yamashiro.

Isn’t she adorable? I kept wanting to pick her and her little brother up the entire day. I love babies.


The gentleman walked over from the Westin to the church.


The bride and her maids followed once the groom was out of sight.
The girls, of course, got a lot more attention than the guys!


Stephanie made the best looking DIY programs to date.
She found this gorgeous thick paper as the cover and then used ribbons to tie them together.


The bride walks with her father to the church.


The church is gorgeous.


The bride had a cord and veil ceremony to celebrate her Filipino heritage.


After the ceremony, the girls stood by while the bride and groom took photos.

Forth Presbyterian allows for some gorgeous photos.


The couple took some lovely photos together.


This one is my favorite!


The newlyweds radiate happiness.


I’ll be back tomorrow to post photos of their reception.

Amy + Gary, The Ceremony + Reception

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Yesterday, I posted about Amy + Gary’s wedding day. Today, I am going to post about the actual ceremony and reception.

All photos by Life on Prints.

All of the gorgeous paper items were designed by Gourmet Invitations.

For the ceremony, the room was set up in a semi-circle so that there were guests surrounding the couple.

The Bride and her Father process into the ballroom.

The couple under their DIY huppah.

Amy + Gary saying their vows. I love the lighting at the James!

The first kiss!

Gourmet Invitations made the escort cards.


In the foyer, the bride displayed wedding photos of parents and grandparents.

The gorgeous cake made by Cake Girls.

Esther from Scarlet Petal designed the centerpieces.

Tifany also designed the table numbers slash menus.


The Cake Girls also made the groom’s cake that reflected Gary’s poker hobby.
Amy ordered custom cocktail napkins from For Your Party.
The Father of the Bride made the audience laugh and the Bride blush.
The Maid of Honor gave the most lovely, heartfelt toast to the Bride.
If you look at the background, you’ll see that the amazing chalk drawing of the city.

Amy during the first dance, “My Love is You Love” by Whitney Houston.
The couple snuck out for some gorgeous evening photos.
The best part of getting married in the winter: the lights on the trees.

Real Wedding: Shannon and Rick

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Shannon and Rick were married in September 2008 at St. Luke Luthern Church with a reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  When I first met Shannon, she said that she was confident that her vendors would do a great job.  She just wanted to make sure that all the little things were taken care of.  Well, there was no need to worry.  The day was virtually flawless.
All photos are by Monika Lozinska Lee from REM Photography.
The couple were married at St. Luke Luthern Church.
 The church has gorgeous stained glass windows in the front of the alter.

Upon their exit from the church, the couple was showered in rose petals.  It was a gorgeous DIY project that looked fabulous!

The couple took photos around the city prior to the cocktail hour downtown.

The bridal party went around in a trolley to take photos in the city.

The classic Michigan Avenue pose.

In Streeterville, on the way to the Museum of Contemporary Art.



During the 1st dance, guests gathered around the couple in a semi- circle.

Stitely Orchestra kept the dance floor packed all night long!

On the spiral staircase at the MCA at the end of the night.

Check back tomorrow for a post about their fabulous wedding details.