Real Wedding: Kenyatta and Garrett

On Sunday, September 6th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for Garrett and his gorgeous princess bride, Kenyatta.  The ceremony and reception took place at Eaglewood Resort and Spa on the hottest day in September.  The temp was 96 degrees for this outdoor wedding and indoor tented reception, but their 150+ guests didn't complain.

Take a look at the this beautiful wedding in the Pantone Colors of the Year - Serenity and Rose Quart:

The bride wore Christian Louboutin's! Love them!!!

Her princess gown was Olga Cassini via David's Bridal

Kenyatta was stunning holding her bouquet created by Juliet Tan Floral Design

Stunning custom wedding invitations and day-of stationery created by DBY Invitations and Events

The bride exited the Cinderella carriage provided by Jim & Becky's and walked down the aisle with her son

Mr. & Mrs.

Kenyatta and Garrett's sweetheart table with charges from DBY Invitations

Love the details

Look at the details in this cake provided by Delish Cakes

LOVE!!!

Crystal candle holder and candelabra centerpieces by Juliet Tan Floral Design

Gorgeous room shot in the all white draped tent

Bridesmaids bouquets

Custom white dance floor, monogram and uplighting by Elegant Event Lighting

Gorgeous details!!!

Congratulations Kenyatta and Garrett!!! xo

Until next time...WEDologize!


Photography by Rush Productions

Real Wedding: Kendele and Tony

On September 26th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for a fabulous and stylish couple - Kendele and Tony.  Evanston, IL was the city for their wedding nuptials.  The ceremony was held at Alice Millar Chapel located on Northwestern University's campus and the alma mater of the groom.  Then their wedding guests moved two blocks South to one of Evanston's hidden gems, The Crystal Ballroom and Lounge.

Take a look at the amazing blush, gray and navy details of Kendele and Tony's fall wedding:

Kendele and her squad. Beautiful bouquets by Flower Flowers Evanston

She wore a gorgeous custom Monique Lhuillier gown in ivory

Tony, his squad and their socks

The groom looking dapper in his custom navy tuxedo

Mr. and Mrs.

Modern details

Centerpieces by Flowers Flowers Evanston and the chairs and linens are from The Crystal Ballroom

Kendele and Tony's wedding cake was from The Baking Institute

Their 150+ wedding guests feasted on a delicious meal

Room shot of the reception at The Crystal Ballroom and Lounge

Cake cutting right before the dancing began with the sounds of DJ Marco

Guests did not leave empty handed - "S'More Love"

Congratulations Kendele and Tony!!! xo

 
Until next time...WEDologize!

Photography by Rush Productions

Real Wedding: Brittany and Edward

On Sunday, February 8th, the DE Team had the honor of directing a wedding for a lovely couple living in Atlanta, GA.  They wanted their winter wedding reception to be in the Windy City in Chicago's most favorite landmark...the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) on the 99th floor.  The 360 degree views should have been amazing for their 120 guests, but the overcast told a different story.

We had 11 weeks to bring Brittany and Edward's dream wedding to life with the help of some amazing vendors.  Take a look at their red, black and white wedding:

Brittany wore a gorgeous Pronovias wedding gown

Brittany's "something blue" was her beautiful Steve Madden wedding shoes

Juliet Tan Floral Design created her lovely rose and bling bridal bouquet and make-up by Lena Clark MUA.
Hair styling by Shantell at Iridescent Hair Salon

Perfection! Wedding day photography and videography by Rush Productions

Nothing but the best for Edward in his custom tuxedo

Married at Edward's home church on the south-side of Chicago

It's all in the details - low centerpiece design by Juliet Tan Floral Design

It's all in the details - low centerpiece design

Stunning 7-tier wedding cake by Delish Cakes

It's all in the details - Escort card by Calligraphy by CT

Gorgeous tall centerpieces by Juliet Tan Floral Design

Edward's Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy groom's cake by Delish Cakes

Brittney & Edward's first dance with music by JAM Music

Skydeck perfection!!!

May have been overcast preventing the Chicago skyline from coming through, but this photo is phenomenal!

Ending the night on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower

Until next time....WEDologize!

Photography by Rush Productions 

WEDologyEDU - Winter 2015 is Coming!!!

I'm so excited to announce the official date for WEDologyEDU (formerly WEDology Experience) is Saturday, February 6th at Hyatt Place Chicago South University Center!  Yes, you requested the workshop in the city and I listened.  Registration is LIVE and the early-bird pricing has been extended to January 15th.

This intensive one-day workshop will cover the following topics:

• The role of a wedding/event planner and the various hats they wear
• How to turn your passion into a profitable business
• The potential client approach and initial meeting
• Contracts and how to receive compensation
• Who's your ideal client
• Marketing efforts and public relations for your wedding/event business
• Benefits of social media and blogging
• Expanding your wedding/event business offerings

I look forward to meeting, greeting and teaching budding and aspiring wedding and event planners on November 1st!!!  Visit our business Facebook page WEDology toolKIT for more dates and information about our WEBinars, NOTEbooks and MENTORing.

Until next time...WEDologize!

Moments Before I Do

Photo captured by Rush Productions

That moment when you have time to yourself to reflect on your relationship with your soon-to-be husband...and you realize that the love that has brought you to this very moment is real...as you stand in your dream wedding gown holding a gorgeous bouquet...before you take your last walk as a single woman...you acknowledge that the trials and tribulations you have had with your fiance don't outweigh the good. Today you say, "I Do"!

Congratulations to all the couples that married in 2015!!!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Thank You For Attending Our Wedding!

After you have cut the wedding cake and your reception dinner has been served to your guests, ask your photographer to take a "thank you" picture or this can be done during your post-ceremony photos.  This picture can then be inserted into your wedding thank you cards or even designed as a post card to thank your guests for their attendance and gift.

Until next time...WEDologize!


Photography by Rush Productions