Megan+Andy's Intercontinental Wedding

The Proposal: Megan and Andy got engaged on Andy’s birthday! The couple was having a nice dinner at home when Andy suddenly announced that he had a present for Megan. She was quite surprised since it was his birthday! When Megan opened up the present, she saw an engraved puppy collar and immediately knew that Andy had surrendered and agreed to get a puppy together! She was so excited about the prospect of getting a puppy that she did not see Andy get down on his knees. When she looked up, Andy was on his knees with a ring in his hand and he asked Megan to marry him. Not surprisingly, she said yes!

The Wedding: Megan started the day with getting ready at the InterContinental Hotel. Her makeup and hair were by Beauty on Call, gown by Victoria Sdoukos, and shoes by Stuart Weitzman. The Bridesmaids wore dresses from David's Bridal with accessories by Givenchy. The Groom and Groomsmen wore suits from Men's Warehouse.
Then it was time for the ceremony, and we headed to Old St. Patrick's Church where Megan and Andy exchanged vows. After church, we headed out on the town for photographs of the newlyweds and their wedding party. Hitting up the classic spots, Buckingham Fountain, the Board of Trade, and Michigan Ave. before heading back to the InterContinental for the reception. The florals were by Tiffany Schimmerling, video by Chicago Videoworks, Inc., wedding cake by Bittersweet, with entertainment provided by Stitely.
A great time was had by all.
Congrats Megan and Andy!

Follow us on Instagram!@gerberscarpelliweddings
Contact Us! gerberscarpelliweddings
Like Us! Facebook
 

Kelly+Brent's Chic Harry Caray Wedding

The Proposal: Kelly and Brent were celebrating their one year anniversary where their third date took place, Black Bull in Wicker Park.The date they realized the relationship was something special.

Entering Black Bull, they were seated in the back. The server asked if we were celebrating anything special and they told her it was their one year anniversary. She inquired about their story and brought the couple a bottle of champagne on the house. Then the chef came out and brought an appetizer that paired with the bubbly. Kelly was blown away at how friendly everybody was. She started recapping the day, how wonderful it had been... Spending time with great friends at the horse tracks and winning! The wonderful dinner experience at Black Bull... Kelly started to pour her heart out to Brent about how blessed she felt to have met him, and how in love she was. Brent excused himself from the table, he came back quickly and asked Kelly to stand up. He took her hands, and told her how much he loved her. Brent got down on one knee and asked Kelly to marry him. Naturally, she cried, said yes and they embraced. Everybody in the restaurant started clapping and Kelly noticed the owner was taking pictures with her own camera...( Brent had brought in the camera earlier that day). The host, waitress, chef... Everybody was in on it.

Newly engaged, the couple headed to Brent's house for a quiet rooftop evening. Kelly followed Brent onto the roof and was astonished to hear "Surprise" by 60 of their closest family and friends. Brent had planned a beautifully decorated surprise engagement party with all of their loved ones! Kelly couldn't believe Brent pulled this off and felt like the luckiest girl in the world. She says it was truly the best day of her life... until, the day she officially became Mrs. Lawson.  

The Wedding: Kelly got ready at her parents home in Homer Glen. Her mom Bobbe was also responsible for the wedding planning. Kelly's makeup was by Erica Haynes, her hair was by Renay Stanek, and florals by Petal Play Design. Her beautiful gown was Vwidon by Carla and Kenneth, shoes by Betsey Johnson, earrings and bracelet by Nadri, and her necklace was borrowed from her mother. The Bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo, and Brent wore Hugo Boss. We headed to Old St. Pat's for the ceremony where Kelly and Brent finally became husband and wife. Then it was time to take photos around Chicago at the Board of Trade and Buckingham Fountain.  The reception followed at Harry Caray's where the couple dined with their guests. La Petite Sweet made the cake, and Greenlight Band kept everyone dancing all night.

Congrats Kelly and Brent!