Sunday Southern Days

Our first Bridal Shower on the brand new Naper Patio!     Saturday afternoon, I had the pleasure of planning Katie Jo's Bridal Shower with her mom. With a Destination Wedding in Mexico planned for February, Katie Jo's mom wanted to print a taste of Mexico to the shower with beachy touches. Foam flip flop coasters greeted guests and doubled as a favor and a splash of tabletop color. Custom menu cards had the same flip flops as her invitations.   Our Pastry Team created a Boarding Pass cake to mimic Katie Jo's Boarding Pass Wedding Invitations. We love a new twist on a Bridal Shower cake with "152 Days To Go" since the countdown is officially on!   Placecards with seaside images indicated what each guest selected to eat for lunch        

Last night we hosted a beautiful wedding at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for Beni and Sami with dramatic fuschia lighting throughout the Grand Ballroom. Navy accents were found throughout their decor to accent the fuschia.   Here are some of our favorite shots from preparing their reception: Dramatic view of the head table with a washed wall of fuschia.     What do you think about the colors and lighting? Too dramatic? Fun and fresh?      

Sneak peek at the Bailey Hobson Room before the guests came in! We wanted to post a few great shots from Allison and Joshua's intimate wedding on August 31. Allison had her hopes set on a summer, outdoor ceremony on the new Naper Patio. While the weather was very uncooperative all day, we made a game-time call at 3:00 PM to move their 3:30 ceremony outside. Our crew was set up in minutes, just in time for the first guests to arrive, and the weather cooperated! Here are some of our favorite shots from the day: Our first Wedding Ceremony on the brand new Naper Patio! As shown, it seats 75. Allison's gorgeous bouquet with bright yellow, green, and red flowers. Allie and her 'maids heading to the altar! Great Wedding shot! They're Married! Fun and modern cake -- yellow fondant ribbon bands with bright red beading Custom Menu Cards on Bright Yellow Napkins with a wrapped favor -- a gift from the Br...