Day #13 - Real Wedding Veronica and Jeremiah

The DE Team had the honor of being the month-of coordinators for Jeremiah and Veronica this past July 2016.  They held their ceremony and reception at Dinolfo's Banquets in Homer Glen, Illinois.  Veronica was uber detailed when it came to planning her blush, ivory and platinum wedding.

Thanks to Juliet Tan Floral Design, Delish Cakes, Peter Gubernat Photography, Turning Point Videography Philsgood DJs, ICON Video Photo Booth and Etsy for working with the DE Team to make this wedding fabulous!

Love that the bride's daughter escorted her down the aisle

Candy and vases purchased by bride, table designed by DE Team

Until next time...WEDologize!

Photos taken with my iPhone

Day #7 - Real Wedding Jessica and Micah

The DE Team had the honor of being the month-of coordinators for Jessica and Micah this past July 2016.  They held their ceremony and reception at Room 1520 in Chicago, Illinois.  Jessica and Micah left no detail untouched when it came to their platinum, ivory and shades of blue wedding

Thanks to Cocina Fusion Catering, Cage & Aquarium for photography and DJing services, Yum Squared Bakery, AgA Wedding & Event Decor, and Officiant Michael Moody for working with the DE Team to make this wedding fabulous!

Bride wore a gorgeous Winnie Couture gown!

Might be the dopest wedding party photo of the 2016 season!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Photos taken on my iPhone

Welcome Matrimony Monday 2016

Well first...congrats on your engagement!!!  What does Matrimony Monday mean?  Well with the most engagements happening between the Christmas and New Year holiday, the Monday after New Year's Day is believed to be the most popular planning day for newly engaged couples.  So of course, I need to be apart of the planning and education :)

If you follow our blog, we didn't blog as much in 2015 as we usually do because of the crazy value of weddings and events we had to handle.  But that "excuse" does not stop the substantive blogs we produce.  Now that you are engaged, where do you start?  Check out the links below to some of the blog posts we find to be most useful while planning your wedding:

Wedding Day Forget-ables

Bridal Show Frenzy

How to Unplug Your Wedding

Limiting Your Wedding Guest List

Wedding Planning With Children

First Touch Instead of First Look

Reception Introductions

Ceremony Decor Doubles At The Reception

Also, check out a few of our "Real Wedding" recaps for some "WEDspiration":

Brittany and Edward

Kenyatta and Garrett

Emilie and Terrence

Brooke and Patrick

Kendele and Tony

Amaka and Hugh

Louisa and Anthony

Until next time...WEDologize and Happy #MatrimonyMonday!

Real Wedding: Emilie and Terrence

On April18th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for an amazing couple - Emilie and Terrence.  Their 140 guests were warmly welcomed into Zhou B Art Center where the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception took place on this brisk spring day.  Kenmare Catering handled all of the food and signature beverages enjoyed by all.

Take a look at the wedding day details of Emilie and Terrence's grey, black, and yellow spring wedding:

Admiring the gown. Photography by Rush Productions.

Bouquets and all ceremony and reception decor by Juliet Tan Floral Design

The attire

She's ready to marry her sweetheart

The Kiss!

Bride, Groom and their squad

It's all in the details. Draping and lighting provided by Art of Imagination

Room shot as guests entered in the Spirit Gallery of Zhou B Art Center

A view from the square head table. Linens provided by BBJ Linens. Table and chairs provided by Halls.

Escort cards by Calligraphy by CT

Yummy guest favors of cheese and caramel popcorn from Mariano's

Congratulations Emilie and Terrence! xoxo

Until next time...WEDologize!

Photography by Rush Productions

Real Wedding: Brooke and Patrick

On September 19th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for a fabulous couple- Brooke and Patrick.  Downtown Chicago was where the nuptials took place on this perfect September day.  St. James Cathedral invited their 150 guests to witness the ceremony and The Drake Chicago welcomed their guests for cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Take a look at the fun details of Brooke and Patrick's fall wedding:

Brooke's stunning Lazaro wedding gown

This southern beauty loves her boots!

Brooke's beautiful bouquet was provided by Ashland Addision Florist

Becoming Mr. & Mrs.

Classic wedding programs

Board Pass escort cards for the wedding guests

Photos with their wedding party in downtown Chicago

Every guest table was named a place Brooke and Patrick have traveled

Centerpieces from Ashland Addison and linens and chairs provided by The Drake

Their favorite cookie treat as a guest favor

Stunning and delicious wedding cake by Cake Chicago and the guests danced the night away to the Andrew Blake Band

Dancing shades for their wedding guests

It's all in the details!

Gorgeous room shot and preview for the bride and groom

Congratulations Brooke and Patrick! xo

Until next time...WEDologize!

Photography by George Street