Ashley + Tyler

Right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic while most of our clients were postponing their weddings and we were feeling pretty bummed about missing out on an amazing wedding season we get a call from Ashley + Tyler and it completely made up for such a disappointing year. Their florist backed out at the last minute and they trusted us to quickly design and execute a wow of a wedding for them.

Although they couldn’t have a large wedding they didn’t want to sacrifice the dream wedding they had been planning. And it was exactly that, totally dreamy. From the fairytale aisle for their ceremony to the lush arch filled with greenery, pampas grass and blooms it was a show stopper. And let’s not forget about the dress change from the Bride and her gorgeous bouquet filled with the best garden roses from Grace Rose Farm.

The venue for the reception has high ceilings so we knew we needed to do some tall centerpieces mixed in with low moments to draw your eye up. And repurposing as much of the ceremony as possible was a must. We created a truly magical sweetheart table for the couple by reusing florals from the ceremony aisle and arch. We absolutely loved how it turned out!

And let’s not forget about the cake. Dripped in garden roses! I mean come on, it doesn’t get any better than that.

Planner: Alexia Weddings and Events

Photographer: Matt Lien

Reception Venue: Calhoun Beach Club

Georgie + Giusseppi

I think I can just retire now. It happened…one of my weddings was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings!! Yep, you heard me correctly, THE Martha Stewart!! I’m still in a bit of shock if you couldn’t tell. And I’m incredibly grateful and humbled. Never did I imagine this would ever happen.

Georgie and Giusseppi are a wonderful couple and I’m so lucky to have been a part of their wedding day. Their taste is impeccable and it was such a joy seeing everything they dreamed of come to life.

Their wedding was at the unbelievably gorgeous Halim Time and Glass Museum. It was my first time at this venue and it just blew me away. Highly recommend it!

Here’s a few highlights:

Wedding planner: Chicago Vintage Weddings

Florals: The Petal

-Bridesmaid bouquets: Handmade by the bride.

Photography: Perregaux Wedding Photography

Cake: Flourish Cake Design

Venue: The Halim Time and Glass Museum

Violinist: Rachel Lee Zhao

Band: The Radium Swing Band

Gown: Sophia Tolli

Brides Jewelry: All vintage pieces 

Brides purse: Vintage

Brass hanger: Etsy

Ring Box: GEM jewelry boutique

Brides Shoes: Cole Haan

Grooms Shoes: Custom Ralph Lauren

Bridesmaid’s dresses: Brideside

Maid of Honor Dress: Etsy

Mother of the Bride dress: Custom African ware

Grooms Attire: Ralph Lauren

Groomsmen Attire: Suit Supply

Grooms White Dinner Jacket (Second look) : Custom Brooks Brothers

Drape: Atmosphere Events Group

Make-up: Georgianna Renanah Make-up/ Rosie.Artistry (The Bridal Party)

Hair: Cynthia Jean - IG cyn_jean (for ladies)

Hair: Lauren Curaso (for men)

Invitations- day of paper and signage, any customization: Spotted Kettle Studios

DJ: Complete Weddings and Events

Videography: Complete Weddings and Events

Photobooth: Complete Weddings and Events

Coffee Cart: Black Fodder Coffee Co.

Late Night Bite Donuts: Cafe Marie Jean

Black Porsche 911: Turbo

Charron + Mark

Photographer: Soda Fountain Photography

Venue: Pinstripes

Spring Styled Shoot

My floral dreams came true for this spring styled shoot I did with a couple of amazing partners.  When Christy Tyler Photography approached me to be a part of her Lighting Workshop for Photographers I was thrilled.  I decided that I was going to totally go for it and create what I've been wanted to do for a while.  A romantic, whimsical inspirational shoot filled with soft florals and gorgeous candles.  This was my first time working with so many incredible people.  Everything was so perfect!  

Big shout out to all the amazing people who worked on this styled shoot.  It couldn't have happened without all of your talents. 

Photographer: Christy Tyler Photography                                                                 Model: Aimee Mazzenga
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes
Venue: Chez Event Space
Florals: The Petal
Dress: Alice in Ivory
Hair & Makeup: Debra Petrielli Freelance Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
Paper goods & ring box: Jenn Heller Design Co
Linens: BBJ Linen
Rentals: Chicago Vintage Weddings
Video: Robert Cawthorne Wedding Films