Chic and Modern Elegance - as featured on Style Me Pretty

So incredibly thrilled and overwhelmed by the opportunity to not only work with Chicago's finest, but to be featured on the front page of Style Me Pretty!  Pinch me! I have been waiting for this day for so long and I can't believe it's really happening.  We worked so hard on this incredible shoot and I'm so happy to share it with you all.  

Planning: Taylor, Amelia Cole Events @ameliacoleevents
Photographer: Tara, Roots of Life Photography @rootsoflife
Venue: Chez Event Space @chezeventspace
Hair & Makeup: Ioana + Jen, Rare Bird Beauties @rarebirdbeauties
Stationary + Paper Goods: Emily, Emily Rose Ink @emilyroseink
Floral: Tajalli, The Petal @thepetalchicago
Cake + Sweets: Toni Patisserie, @tonipatisseriecafe
Dress + Accessories: Mira Couture @mira_couture
Dress Designers: Pronovias, Justin Alexander & Lucian Matis
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bubbling Brides @bubblingbrides
Menswear: The Black Tux @theblacktux
Table + Bar: Tablescapes @tablescapeschgo
Draping + Chandeliers: Concept Effects @concepteffects                                            Lounge: Bowery & Bash @boweryandbash                                                                          Ring Box: The Mrs. Box @the_mrs_box
Ribbon: Bellame Ribbon Co. @bellameribbon                                                                Candles & Candle Holders: Creative Candles @creative.candles

Top 5 bouquets of 2017

I seriously can not believe how quickly this year went!  I remember being so excited for all the wonderful weddings I had planned for 2017 and then I blinked and it's December. 

What a great year filled with gorgeous weddings, wonderful clients, amazing support, fantastic venues, and of course tons of flowers.  I'm so grateful for an amazing year and I can't wait for 2019!!  Here we go!  

Since it's the end of the year I thought I'd share with you my top 5 bouquets created this year.  So here they are in no particular order.  I can't pick a favorite, can you?

Kimberly + Patrick

Jennifer + Gabe

How incredible is it to have twenty of your closest friends and family join you for an intimate ceremony and reception at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Chicago for a dreamy winter wedding.  And to top it off the bride was totally laid back and ready to enjoy her day.  She wanted everything to be clean, simple, elegant, and timeless with white blooms and rich greenery.  We went with two beautiful white arrangements and a candle lined aisle for the ceremony and a lush cascading garland of greenery accented with a few white blooms for the long reception table.  Thank you so much Jennifer and Gabe for including us on your wedding day!

Venue: Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Photographer: Adam Novak

Mauve spring wedding

So excited to share some photos from a gorgeous spring wedding for a beautiful couple.

Photos: Sami Studio

White and gold Chicago wedding

One of the most beautiful venues for a Chicago wedding is definitely the Adler Planetarium.  The outside patio has a breath-taking view of the skyline that doesn't disappoint.  It's the perfect backdrop.  This couple had gorgeous weather for their outdoor ceremony.  The bride wanted me to frame the bride and groom with branches which is always tricky in summer when blooming branches are done for the season.  But, I'd say we did a pretty good job creating blooming branches with birch and orchids.

Inside the reception space bold gold accents and black and white striped runners created a gorgeous modern, elegant feel.  The bride provided amazing tall gold hurricane vases which was a great compliment to the tall arrangements of hydrangea and branches.

The bridal party carried babys breath bouquets while the bride opted for a fluffy bouquet of ivory and white flowers.  The groomsman and flower girls complimented the bridal party with babys breath as well.  

Venue: Adler Planetarium |  Photographer: Lisa Kay Creative Photography