Chicago Style Wedding: Beautiful, Classy and Sophisticated

I love beautiful weddings!  I came across this wedding while browsing the internet.  I am showcasing this wedding for two important reasons, attention to detail and fantastic photography.  Apparently this bride knew exactly what she wanted.  She and her wedding planner, Anika of Anika Kai Events, really left no details to spare.  The ceremony was held at a majestic cathedral in Chicago, University of Chicago Rockefellar Memorial Chapel, where she kept the ceremony clean and classic.  The reception was held at Hotel Sax Chicago, a suave and luxe hotel where she showcased so many details, from dramatic draping, elegant centerpieces, luxurious linens, a fabulous cake and a showstopping glossy black dance floor.  Thanks to an awesome photography team, Miller + Miller Photography, they captured every detail of the day.  I am a huge fan of talented and creative photography and encourage every bride to invest in a great photojournalistic photographer in your area (or outside); especially if you have lots of details.  You will be happy you did once you see photos like the ones below.  Beautiful wedding and congratulations to the new and sexy young couple!!!!!  

A Royal Wedding, Atlanta Style

It was a pleasure working with Kristen to plan her very own royal wedding.  Since her new last name was going to be "Prince" she decided to create a theme of purple royalty and chose The Biltmore, here in Atlanta, to bring in all the royal elements and the beautiful sparkling oversized crystal chandeliers.  With the expertise of Eliana of EllyB Events, they incorporated every detail to make Kristen's wedding a beautiful and classic event that will look timeless for many years to come.  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Prince!!!

Beautiful Ceremony Entrances and Aisle Styles

Be inspired by some of the most beautiful ceremony entrance and aisle designs created by some of the best event designers in floral design.  Breathe first, then look!!!!!

 

Karen Tran

 

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Mark's Garden

                                                                       White Lilac                                         

Mark's Garden

                                                                           Jeff Leatham

Mark's Garden

                                                                       Revelry Event Design

Square Root Designs

The New Style of Brides

If you are obsessed with wedding fashion like I am, then you have noticed how the traditional white gown is just one of the many options available to brides looking to translate her personality for one of the most special day's of her life.  Designers are pulling out all the stops with their designs and I love it!!

Oscar De La Renta

Versace

                                                                      Vera Wang

Alexander McQueen

Elie Saab

Vera Wang

Vera Wang

                                                              Alexander McQueen

                                                                     Christian Dior

Vera Wang

Galia Lahav

Versace

Extraordinary Amazing Paper Sculptures

I recently came across this paper artist, Peter Gentenaar, who creates these larger than life paper sculptures that have an ethereal quality to them.  He began his relationship with paper as a printmaker and a sculptor.  He gradually found that a single sheet of paper, not dried yet, has all the possibilities needed to create his masterpieces. His level of creativity is definitely on another level.  Take a look at these sculptures he showcased at the abbey church of Saint-Riquier church in northern France.  He hung more that 100 paper sculptures in the church's grand halls; the perfect backdrop for these PAPER masterpieces.  These designs are simply AMAZING!!!