My Dad passed away in August of 2013 and my wedding was June 2014. So I had about 9 months to figure it all out before my wedding. If I am being honest, I had thoughts of not having a wedding. I wasn’t interested in planning it anymore. I wasn’t interested in talking about this when all I could think about was how my dad won’t get to see me get married. He won’t get to walk me down the aisle like he did for my sister. He won’t give an amazing speech like he did at my brother and sisters wedding. He wont get to dance the Daddy daughter dance with me and dance his silly dance moves all night long.
Read moreKristin + Dave: St. Anne Catholic Church, The Westin Chicago Northwest
She never stopped smiling! Most brides are happy on their wedding day, but this was different. She was the happiest I have ever seen her. Kristin is a long time friend of mine and it was my absolute pleasure to see her find Dave. Kristin is someone who would do anything and everything for you. She is always putting others before herself and it was so awesome to see Dave and her be celebrated for the whole weekend!! She so very much deserved this magical day!! Dave and Kristin gathered family and friends for an amazing ceremony at St. Anne Catholic Church in Barrington, which is our hometown, and continued the celebration at The Westin in Itasca. This wedding was full of love, laughter, great speeches, delicious food, gorgeous flowers, lots of candy and tons of dancing! It was such an honor helping to brand Kristin and Dave's wedding day with my stationery.
This branding experience consisted of the whole package! Save the dates, wedding invitations, table numbers, escort signs, the menu, programs, welcome hotel tags, thank you cards, and the lighting crew even used the "H" I designed, from their wedding invitation, in lights shinning in the tent all night! It was so awesome! Everything went together and branded their special wedding day.
Thank you Kristin and Dave for trusting me with your vision and letting me be part of your wedding day! To many many many more!!!
For more images check out the blog post at Kristin La Voie Photography.
CEREMONY: St. Anne Catholic Church RECEPTION: The Westin Chicago Northwest STATIONERY/PAPER: THE ART IN TARA FLOWERS: Ashland Addison PHOTOGRAPHY: C Tyson Photography DJ and LIGHTING: Luxe Productions VIDEOGRAPHER: NightOwls Media WEDDING CAKE: Lovin Oven Cakery
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Read moreTara + Glenn: Orchard Ridge Farm Wedding
"I choose you. And I'll choose you over and over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I'll keep choosing you."
Tara and Glenn experienced loved at first site when they met a little over three years ago. They had an immediate connection that they just couldn't quite explain. Together they love exploring new restaurants, coffee shops and keeping busy with friends and family. I am so excited for you to share in the unforgettable moments of their special wedding day!
They got married at the same venue my husband and I got married! I loved seeing the space transformed differently to fit Tara and Glenn! Everything was so beautiful and everything went as planned thanks to a trusty and amazing wedding planner, Taneel.
Congrats Tara and Glenn!! What a beautiful celebration of love!
CEREMONY/RECEPTION: The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms Rockton, Illinois WEDDING PLANNER: Favor* CATERING: Henrici’s Catering STATIONERY: THE ART IN TARA FLOWERS: Event FLoral PHOTOGRAPHY: Mandy Blair Photography (all photographs above are Mandy Blair Photography, except the images of stationery) DJ/PRODUCTION/LIGHTING: Luxe Productions VIDEOGRAPHER: White Tree Studios