Fantastic Musical Proposal

Okay, so maybe you've already seen this, but I still had to share.....

Molly & Matt's Wedding at Shedd Aquarium

I had the joy of marrying Molly and Matt last fall. I absolutely fell in love with their families. And while I wasn't able to get Molly's parents to adopt me, her Dad still gets major points in my book. Watch the video and you'll see why. Have a tissue handy!

 The trailer from Molly & Matt's wedding, by Thread & Film:

Sara & Nate's Wedding at Greenhouse Loft

Yay! The Greenhouse Loft Blog featured Sarah & Nate's April wedding! 


Here they are with their fabulous cupcakes from Bleeding Heart Bakery. How can you not love this couple??


I had so much fun working with them on their ceremony, which included a tree planting ritual and readings from Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss. This is one awesome couple! 


The picture above is from the Greenhouse Loft post - see more photo goodness HERE.

The eleven eleven WEDDING Giveaway winners!

It's the highlight film from the eleven eleven WEDDING Giveaway - created by the wonderful folks at Poetic Productions.

Congratulations, Connie & Jessica. I can't wait to work with you on your wedding ceremony!

Personalizing Your Ceremony

Guess who was featured in the Be U Weddings article on personalizing your ceremony! Give up??


Check it out HERE

Gia & Keenan's Steampunk-Inspired Wedding

I am fascinated by th steampunk movement and so excited that it has made its way into weddings. So, you can imagine my giddiness at having had the honor of officiating a ceremony for a steampunk-themed wedding this past February. Not only did they plan a cool wedding, Gia and Keenan were great to work with. They were so laid-back and made the process easy - and really fun!

The wedding took place at Tazza Italian Ristorante in Homer Glen. Gia's cousin, Rose, who happens to own the restaurant, went all-out with the decor. Each of the tables were adorned with a clock- and gear-embellished centerpiece. 


And the piece de resistance? The unbelievable fabulous robot cake topper - made by Gia's cousin. She surprised them with the cake topped just before the ceremony (see pix below).

Robot cake topper - the clock even has the start time of the ceremony!

Surprise! Gia & Keenan see the cake topper for the first time

Each table had a different centerpiece

Place cards for guests

Gia was the calmest bride ever - here she is doing her friend's hair before the ceremony

Love the details on the card box!

Keenan's very cool hat

Another view of the robot couple

After the ceremony - all smiles!

Many of the guests got into the steampunk theme

Decor for the bride & groom's table - love the vintage bicycle clock!

Congratulations, Keenan & Gia! It was such a joy to be a part of your incredible wedding! I wish you all the best!

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