Samantha+Denny's Palmer House Wedding

The Proposal: Denny proposed to Samantha in Santa Ana, California, on the 2-year anniversary of their first date. She had no idea it was coming. Denny did some amazing planning with Samantha's friend, Terri, who helped direct Samantha to the very restaurant of their first date, The Gypsy Den. Samantha still did not see it coming. As Samantha walked by, Denny popped out of a bush on crutches, as he had recently broken his ankle. He hobbled onto one knee and asked Samantha to marry him. The entire conversation was recorded on a GoPro (with audio as well) and Samantha could be heard saying famous lines such as, "I'm going to vomit" and "are you fucking kidding me?". Not her proudest moment, but sometimes shock can do that to you! She obviously said yes, and the two are as happy as can be! 
The Wedding: The day revolved around the Palmer House Hilton and was planned by the talented Shannon Gail. Samantha's makeup and hair were by Tamara and Melanie of Tamara Makeup+Hair Artistry. Her dress was by Casablanca from Here Comes the Bride, shoes by Franco Sarto from Nordstrom, and jewelry from Here Comes the Bride. The Bridesmaid's wore outfits of their choosing, with the Groom and Groomsmen wearing suits from Men's Warehouse. After getting ready, Samantha and Denny shared an adorable first look and then we continued outside to Millennium Park for some photographs before returning to the Palmer House for the ceremony and reception. Florals were by StemLine Creative, catering was taken care of in house by the Palmer House, and cake was a NY style cheesecake by Take the Cake. Reception entertainment was by the Tom Christie Band, and everyone had a great time.
Congrats Samantha and Denny!


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Emily+Fabio's Downtown Chicago Sofitel Water Tower Wedding

The Proposal Story:  Emily and Fabio's proposal story (and marriage story) is a little unconventional! The couple actually got legally married, in a courthouse, on July 26, 2013. Later that summer, on the way to Maine to visit Emily's family, Fabio surprised her (on the airplane) with an engagement ring. The proposal was made much more dramatic than intended by an overzealous flight attendant who seemed to just wanted something exciting to happen on his flight. So, with Emily and Fabio standing in the front of the plane (having just woken up), with everyone watching, and the announcement over the intercom, they were engaged (and already married, unbeknownst to the passengers)! The date of the wedding, July 25, is one year from the day they decided to get married in 2013.

The Wedding Day: Emily and Fabio planned their entire wedding to take place at Sofitel Water Tower, so the day's timeline had room to breathe. The couple got ready separately at Sofitel, and had their first look on the glass stairs. Emily's makeup was done by her friend Clare Summers, Updo by Salon Buzz, her gown was by Allure, heels by Nina, and Emily's wedding band was her grandmother's. After the first look, we went out on the town for some photos with the couple and their wedding party. We returned to the Sofitel for the ceremony, were Emily and Fabio were married(AGAIN!). Then it was on to cocktail hour, followed by their reception, where the couple worked in some Brazilian elements honoring Fabio's family heritage. Music by Luciano Antonio, Jack Zara, Luiz Ewerling, and Carl Abram who are friends of the Groom. Video was captured by Jeff Daniel, a friend of the Bride, florals were by Nancy Krause Floral Design,  cake by Cake Chicago, and in house catering by Sofitel. A wonderful couple, and a beautiful wedding day!

Congrats Emily and Fabio!