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Honey Bee Weddings in CS Brides

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I am thrilled to have another wedding featured in the current issue of CS Brides.


The article is available online.  Otherwise, you can head to newsstands to read all about their big day.  Kathleen and Matt’s wedding was so beautiful!  I cannot wait to feature their wedding on my blog!


Abby + Scott: School of the Art Institute Reception

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Yesterday, I blogged about Abby and Scott getting ready photos and their Catholic ceremony.  Today’s post is going to feature their gorgeous reception.


All Photos By: Life on Prints

The gorgeous invitation suite by Courtney Callahan.

The ballroom is located right on Michigan Avenue.  It’s a beautiful building!

The couple, who are fairly traditional, opted for tall red rose centerpieces with touches of greenery in mercury glass vessels.


The cake, designed by Amy Beck, created an amazing sphere cake with touches of red and black.


Abby DIYed the escort cards by heat embossing the stamp on the left.


Another view of the room with the black linens and chivari chairs.

The cake knife was used by two other couples – it has been passed down within the family. Isn’t that sweet?

Abby and Scott during the first dance.


I love the dance floor at the School of the Art Institute ballroom!


Mazel Tov!  The bride, who is part Jewish, couldn’t imagine skipping Hava Nagila!



Thank you for having me apart of your wedding day!

Abby + Scott: The Morning and Ceremony at Assumption

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Poor Scott.  During the planning process, Abby and I were so often on the same page that I felt bad for the guy.  Back to Abby.  She loved red.  And while there are people that like red, there are only a few people that LOVE red as much as me.  And, she wasn’t afraid of more.  In an age where the word “simple” is often over used, it was music to my ears to hear the word “more”.  I had the absolute best time planning with this couple.


Band: Standing Room Only
Cake: Amy Beck 
Caterer: Jewell
Church: Assumption 
Decor: Revel
Hair: Livia
Makeup: Sonia Roselli 
Reception: School of the Art Institute of Chicago 

All Photos By: Life on Prints.

Abby gets the final touches on her make-up.


Abby reads a sweet note from Scott before their first look.


Abby gets her veil put into place by Livia.


I simply adored Abby’s gown by Lazaro. 


Isn’t the detail on the belt exquisite? 

The groom greets one of the flower girls.


Right before the bride walks down the aisle. There’s no bridal suite at Assumption so the bride walks in from her vehicle.


The bride with her lovely parents.  Her Dad was so nice the entire time, she is a lucky girl!


Red shoes for the bridesmaids.  I swear, I love everything about Abby’s style.


Assumption is just one of many gorgeous churches in Chicago!


Courtney Callahan designed the gorgeous programs



Tomorrow, I’ll post photos of the bridal party photos and the gorgeous reception!

Amy + Gary, The Beginning

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With some of my clients, we become friends. The friendship varies greatly on scale greatly. Sometimes, we become Facebook friends and keep in touch on occasion. I hear about their vacations and plans to buy a home. Occasionally, the friendship includes emails every few months so we can talk about their married life, work, babies, etc. And then there is Amy.
The day we met, our friendship was sealed within minutes.
Amy: “I love your shoes.”
Me: “Thank you. They’re Lacroix.”
Amy (raises eyebrow): “Lacroix dah-lingggg?”
Me (realizing that I found one of my people): “Lacroix, dahling, Lacroix.”

Now if you have never seen the British show, Absolutely Fabulous, then you have no idea what we are talking about. The show is about two friends that drink far too much champagne and adore fashion. That’s Amy and me.
But this post is about Amy + Gary… so without further ado, here are first 2009 wedding blog post!

All photos by Life on Prints.

Cake: Cake Girls

Ceremony + Reception: James Hotel
DJ: Toast and Jam
Florist: Scarlet Petal
Hair: Mario Tricocci
Hotel: James Hotel
Make-up: Rachel Reiman
Officiant: Rabbi Evan Moffic from Chicago Sinai
Photographer: Life on Prints
Videographer: Pat Percino

The groom, Gary, is from NYC. This photo was a must!

While getting ready, Amy would randomly jump up and down, “I’m getting married!”

Amy is getting dressed with help from her Maid of Honor, Jessica, before meeting her groom.

The pearl necklace is very Amy: classic with a modern edge. Jewelry is by Dabby Reid.

You would have no idea it is only 10 degrees out by the look on their faces.
Amy is heading outside for their First Meeting.

The couple heads back in doors to exchange gifts.
Amy was delighted by her Speedy bag.

the bride + groom

Amy took some amazing portraits. Her dress is by Val Stefani.

The James allows for some amazing backdrops.

Amy with her maids. The dresses were by Mori Lee.

Gary and the groomsmen wore Chuck Taylors.

Amy.

After photos, the group met up in the Library for drinks before the ketubah signing and the ceremony.

Amy primps with her bestie, Jessica.

Ketubah signing in a private room before the ceremony.