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HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | PHOTOGRAPHY: CODILLO PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: KATHY RAMIREZ FILMS | FLORIST: DESIGNS BY JANET | DRESSES (EXCEPT BLUE): DIANA’S BRIDAL | SUIT: THE GROOMSMAN SUIT | CALLIGRAPHY: NB MODERN CALLIGRAPHY | VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | MODELS: STACY PALUMBO, LAUREN WISNIEWSKI, KATE MALCOLM, JENNIFER VASQUEZ, SAMANTHA MULLANEY, MONICA BAILEY
We can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since this incredible styled photo shoot. Check out our feature over on Offbeat Bride! We did this gorgeous shoot (it’s just a little taste here!) with some amazing vendors and the results were absolutely beautiful.
As wedding industry professionals, we understand that brides constantly get shown that there is only one way to be a bride. Traditions stemming from decades of weddings -- what our parents did, Queen Victoria's white dress, De Beers engagement ring marketing campaign -- have all contributed to people getting married in the same ways, often not knowing why something was even started as a tradition. In this photoshoot, we wanted to highlight the characteristics that make each of us different. We put out a call to real people, everyone who is getting married, has gotten married, or dreams of partnering up for life and received some amazing responses.
These six very different people are all comfortable in their own skin and proud to be who they are. Their personalities, environments, life experience, and obstacles they've faced have shaped them to be the brides they are today. We as vendors know that a wedding is a celebration of who you are as a couple and as individuals choosing to love each other for life. There is no right or wrong way to be a bride, there is only the love we have for one another. We wanted to highlight and celebrate their diversity, and the diversity of all of us.
VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER, SCULPTURE GARDEN | PHOTOGRAPHER: JEREMY LAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORAL, DECOR, + PHOTOBOOTH BACKDROP: REVEL DECOR | ARCADE GAMES: CASTLE PARTY RENTAL | CATERING: TRUE CUISINE | STRINGS: QUARTET PARAPLUIE | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | BAND: THE BREAKFAST CLUB, XTREME COVER BANDS
Pez dispenser escort cards, a Star Wars cake, commissioned art of their dog Spaghetti, a Simpsons-themed photobooth, arcade games, and that amazing floral ceiling design from Revel? Michelle + Jerry had an incredible vision for their day and we absolutely loved helping them plan it. Unique, sophisticated, and so much fun…this wedding reflected this couple to a T! As an AD for Chicago Med, we were honored that Michelle let us take the reins and had a great time on her day (also, is she not SUCH a goddess?!). These two funny, sweet, down-to-earth people are so in love and we love them, too.
Congratulations, Michelle + Jerry! We know you have a wonderful, goofy, sweet life together.
VENUE: ZED451 | PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEX GILMAN | FLORIST + CHUPPAH: DESIGNS BY JANET | VIDEOGRAPHER: WM FILMS | BAND: STRING JAZZ | CAKE: BLUE SKY BAKERY | BALLOONS: MAKING MEMORIES 4 U
What an incredible day! We had a blast planning with two of the sweetest people on the planet. Anna + Sam were absolutely surrounded by love for their entire day, from the Ketubah signing to the last dance. We were so honored to be a part of it. When we first met them and learned that they just wanted to have an excellent party surrounded by their loved ones, we knew we could make that happen for them. And Anna comes from theater, so we clicked right away! Walkabout Theatre performed during the cocktail hour and their talented friend Kyra led us all in a singalong. It was a perfect day.
Congratulations, Anna + Sam! We love you!
VENUE: BRIQUE | CATERER: BOUTIQUE BITES | PHOTOGRAPHER: EMMA MULLINS PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: LEELEE’S GARDEN FLORAL | DJ: TOAST + JAM | DESSERT: DIPSY DESSERTS | HAIR: BROOKE KLAY
What. A. Night. Catherine + Steven are the best nerds around. We knew the day would be epic since Catherine works for Offbeat Bride! She + Steven put together the most incredible evening for their guests. It was an intimate ceremony, very sweetly performed by the Hand of the Queen, their friend Chad. From that to the excellent dinner, to the amazing dance floor, we had a blast working with these two wonderful humans.
Check out all of their nerdy decor! The table names! The figurines and photographs! We had the best time, and wish them a lifetime of cons, movies, comics, and happiness. Congratulations, Catherine + Steven!
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