Jessica+Danny's Winter Pazzo's Wedding

The Proposal: October 25, 2013

Danny’s childhood friend and his girlfriend were visiting from New York. Danny and Jessica made dinner reservations at Hub51 a few weeks prior to their arrival. However, Jessica came home from work that evening tired and not feeling her best. She requested to stay in that night with the promise to catch up with everyone later that weekend. Little did Jessica know, Danny had rented a private room, brought her Mom, Dad, bothers and grandparents in from Michigan as well as his family from Barrington and their close friends to witness his proposal. After a little convincing, Jessica and Danny made their way to the restaurant. As they walked into the private room Jessica was completely shocked to see all of the familiar, teary eyed, faces surrounding them. Confused, she turned around to find Danny on one knee asking her to marry him! The small, intimate dinner turned into a huge celebration and one of the most memorable nights of their lives. 

The Wedding: The bride got ready at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, while the groom got ready separately at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in River North. Jessica's makeup was by Morgan Marie, hair by Jessica Sytsma, and her gown by Jim Hjelm was from Elizabeth's Bridal. The bride chose two pair of shoes, one from Nina, and a the second from Betsey Johnson.  Her lovely jewelry was by Thomas Lane. The bridesmaid's wore Mori Lee from House of Brides, while the groom and groomsmen wore tuxedos from Calvin Klein.  Jessica and Danny shared a first look together on the terrace of the Renaissance. Then it was time to take the whole wedding party out on the town for creative photographs. We hit up the Board of Trade, and Union Station before heading to Old St. Patrick's Church for the ceremony. All the beautiful wedding stationary was by Studio M Chicago. Jessica and Danny's ceremony went off without a hitch, then it was off to the reception at Pazzo's! The amazing florals were by Aberdeen's, cake by Luscious Layers Bakery, catering in house by Pazzo's, and the evenings entertainment was by DJ Marcus Shadden.

Everyone had an amazing time!

Congrats Jessica and Danny!

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Kim & Andrew's Renaissance Hotel Wedding

What a natural beauty!  Kim looked amazing on her wedding day; this couple pulled everything off with class!  Before their ceremony and reception at the Renaissance Hotel, we did photos around the city.  After romping around the Chicago River, we went back to the hotel to watch the two tie the knot. They cocktailed on the terrace while enjoying a beautiful early autumn day.  Standing Room Only rocked the house all night and everyone had a great time!  

Blaire & Michael

Blaire and Michael turned up the heat a few weeks ago. The sizzlin’ couple started off their day at the Renaissance Hotel, then it was off to some Chicago hot spots for pictures. Trying to beat the summer heat, we ducked into the trendy Wit Hotel before heading back to the Renaissance. Sue Primer did a fantastic job putting together a glamorous ceremony and reception.

Congratulations Blaire and Michael!