One regret that I have with my own wedding is not capturing that engagement glow with my soon to be Mr. Hus. It’s an actual thing, this glow I speak of. It permeates the pretty faces of every single couple we come across, including this duo captured by Kristin La Voie Photography. In fact, they seem to be extra glowy. It must be all that love. See the glow and all the engagement images you could possibly dream of right here.
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From Kristin La Voie Photography… I am SO IN LOVE with the engagement session I did with Amber and Nolan! It took place at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, Illinois. (I love to always add My Best Friend’s Wedding took place there!) I couldn’t have asked for a more adorable, totally in love couple with the PERFECT backdrops! Amber, who originally found me on Style Me Pretty, was a match made in heaven for me.
Photography: Kristin La Voie Photography / Location: Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, Illinois / Engagement Ring: Imperial Jewelry Company / Bride’s Cocktail Ring: Swarovski / Bride’s Necklace: House of Harlow 1960 / Bride’s's Watch: Marc Jacobs / Bride’s Dress: Alice + Olivia / Bride’s Blazers: Guess + Forever 21 / Bride’s Jeans: Joe’s Jeans / Bride’s Striped Tank: Michael Kors / Bride’s Black Heels: Sam Edelman / Bride’s Wedges: Linea Paolo / Groom’s Jacket: Hugo Boss / Groom’s Dress Shirt: Calvin Klein / Groom’s Shoes: Steve Madden / Groom’s Jeans: Guess / Groom’s Watch: Michael Kors
Sweet home Chicago is looking extra sweet today with this wedding by Amanda Hein Photography. Every detail of the day from the bride’s gorgeous necklace (added to my lust list) and stylish cigar station was eloquently delivered. I’m in awe that the couple planned such a sophisticated soirée in only four shorts months, wow! Click here to blow over to the windy city for more pictures.
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From the Bride… Ryan and I wanted a wedding that was streamlined to focus on what was important to us — one wouldn’t grow into an event larger than it needed to be – so we gave ourselves four short months to plan the wedding! We chose not to use a wedding planner, making it a busy four months for us, but we worked with some wonderful vendors who made it fun and easy. We wanted the night to feel like an intimate dinner party, and the Elysian Hotel (now Waldorf Astoria) was the perfect setting for our party of 70 guests. The hotel is a smaller venue with sophisticated design, outstanding service and fantastic food. And we live across the street, so it has personal meaning to us. Our 5 p.m. ceremony was in a small ballroom, and then guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the foyer prior to a dinner reception in the large ballroom. The hotel’s gorgeous décor meant that we could use simple florals, and we chose concentrated pinks. Danielle at Fleur de lis Florist captured our style so well after just one meeting. As a petite bride, I wanted a simpler wedding gown that wouldn’t overpower me. I knew Nicole Miller designs could work well, but I knew I’d found the dress when I tried on a statement necklace that gave the look much more personality. And I loved how fabulous my bridesmaids looked – all wearing rich, jewel-toned dresses of their own choosing. We love going out dancing and wanted a big dance party at the reception. DJ Chicago worked so well with us, and it was everything we’d hoped it would be. We chose many reception details to help us feel connected to each of our guests. When guests were seated at their dinner table, they found a note card addressed to them. Ryan and I spent a lot of time in the week leading up to the wedding writing personal notes to each guest, thanking them for supporting us and why we appreciated them being part of the wedding. We used a magnum of one of our favorite Duckhorn wines as a guest book, and we asked guests to write a short note to us and put it in a sealed envelope. We now open one of these notes each time we open a bottle of wine at home. This has been a really fun way to remember our wedding and how blessed we were to share it with great family and friends.
Wedding Photography: Amanda Hein Photography / Wedding Venue: The Waldorf Astoria Chicago (Formerly The Elysian Hotel) in Chicago, Illinois / Floral Design: Fleur de lis Florist / Officiant: Rev. Bruce Otto of Spirited Weddings / Wedding Programs + Place Cards: Wiregrass Weddings / Reception Stationery: Crane & Co. / DJ: DJ Chicago / Magnum Wine Bottle: Duckhorn Vineyards “The Discussion” / Matchboxes: For Your Party / Wedding Dress + Necklace: Nicole Miller / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bride’s Hair: Michelle Forst of GEORGE — The Salon / Groom’s Attire: Canali Exclusive / Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo
Glittery heels, a (beautiful) blushing bride, a breathtaking ballroom reception – this stunning soiree captured by Olivia Leigh Photographie is what a wedding blogger’s dreams are made of. We are pretty sure it’s what a blog reader’s dreams are made of too. Best part? It’s not a dream, this is pretty as can be reality – and you can see even more right here!
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For even more of this ballroom beauty, be sure to check out this gorgeous video from Xpress Video Productions…
From Olivia Leigh Photographie… Kat and Joff had a gorgeous wedding this summer over fourth of July weekend at the historic Chicago Cultural Center. While neither was from Chicago, they found the city to be a perfect central meeting point for their family, who came from across the country on this holiday weekend! While visiting the city, they happened into the Cultural Center and were immediately taken by the incredible Tiffany Domes at this incredible venue! Kat is Persian, so several cultural traditions were incorporated into the day — a joint Persian and Western ceremony was held, with Kat and Joff feeding one another honey and then reciting traditional vows.
Food played a central role in the reception, with course after course offering visual delight and of course, incredible taste! Modern plated courses made for a wonderful dinner, and after-dinner snacks were just a delight, with traditional Persian desserts available for guests, as well as an ice cream cart, mini milkshakes and late-night burgers. Dancing was plentiful and oh-so-celebratory with so many guests up out of their seats! Joff and his groomsmen also prepared a surprise dance performance to an N*SYNC song that had the crowd laughing. 
It was such a gorgeous wedding for truly one of the sweetest couples I have ever worked with!
Wedding Photography: Olivia Leigh Photographie / Wedding Venue: Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois / Wedding Coordination: Designer Event Chicago / Wedding Decor: Kehoe Designs / Wedding Cinematography: Xpress Video Productions / Catering: Blue Plate / Wedding Dress: Kenneth Pool / Makeup: Elise Brill of Leesi B Cosmetics
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