Jenna+David's City Winery Wedding

The Proposal: David flew Jenna to Chicago and picked her up at the airport to take her to Nell Cote. After the couple sat down, David pulled out a beautiful photo album that he had made from their trip earlier that year to Italy and Greece. Jenna got to the end of the album it said "This is all the fun we had in 10 days imagine a lifetime together. Marry me." Then he pulled out the most beautiful diamond ring she had ever seen from his pocket and slipped it on Jenna's finger. The waitress then came out with two glasses of champagne. It was incredibly special.

The Wedding Day: We started with getting ready at the Westin River North. Their day of coordinator was Events by Abby. Jenna's makeup was  by Kristina from Nika Vaughn Bridal Artists, and hair by Nicole from Renee Feldman. Her wedding gown was by Paloma Blanca, with shoes by Christian Louboutin. The bridesmaids wore J.Crew Bridal. The day's video was captured by Smiling Toad, and the lovely florals were by Lee at Scarlet Petal.
After everyone was ready, we left the Westin and headed to a few favorite spots around Chicago for photos of Jenna and David with their small wedding party. 
Finally it was time to head to City Winery for the rest of the festivities. The Ketubah signing was beautiful and the equally moving ceremony followed. Everyone had a great time at the cozy reception. Our end of the night portraits of Jenna and David were in the Winery space.
Congrats Jenna and David! 

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Blair+Martin's Urban Chic City Winery Wedding

The Proposal: Their Story is….that they have no story! At least it’s not a traditional story. As in everything Blair and Martin do, they approached the proposal as a team. The couple had discussed getting engaged by December and in true Martin fashion he waited until the November 27^th to decide to propose. They were driving in the car and Martin just turned to Blair and said “I think today is the day we should go look at rings?”

They decided to go to a friend of the family’s jeweler, and together picked out a ring. Blair choose the setting and Martin choose the stone. It was meant to be, because they were able to take the ring that day (apparently that never happens bc of the size of the setting). 

Blair had always told Martin that before he proposed he had to ask both of her brothers and her mom….They decided after buying the ring to go celebrate with a Margarita (Blair's fav). Martin called Blair's mom and she came to meet the couple. Martin basically asked her for permission the second he saw her walking in the door. A family dinner was already arranged for later that evening, and the whole family met at a tiny wine bar next to the restaurant….Martin snuck away and individually asked both of her brothers if he could marry their sister.

As Martin walked backed in to the bar, he made a B’ line to Blair, dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him in front of her whole family. Even though she knew it was coming she still cried!!! And of course said YES!    

The Wedding: Blair and Martin started at the day getting read at  The James. Blair's hair was done by Alissa Lavine, makeup by Rachel Condron, with a Monique Lhuillier gown from Casa De Novia. Her jewelry was a gift from Martin from Styles Jewelers, and her shoes were by Stuart Weitzman. Bridesmaides wore Herve Leger, Groomsmen wore Vera Wang, and the Groom wore a custom suit by Q Clothier. Day of coordination was by Designer Events Chicago. After everyone was ready we took their trolley to Old St. Pat's for the ceremony.

Everything went according to plan, and the two were wed in the historic church. After the ceremony, we went to several favorite spots for photographs, then headed to City Winery for the reception. 

Florals were by Flower Firm, catering was taken care of in house by City Winery, the cake was by Sweet Mandy B's, and the evenings entertainment was provided by David Rothstein/ Jeff Sanders. Everyone had a great time, and one of the evenings highlights was Mom guest staring on the drums!

Congrats Blair and Martin!