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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Carly+Brandon's Unique Art Institute of Chicago Wedding

 The Proposal: Brandon and Carly met during graduate school in Chicago; however, their training took them to New York, Albuquerque, and San Diego during the subsequent four years. Although they have settled at last in San Francisco, Brandon wanted to revisit their favorite places in Chicago for their engagement and planned a trip under the guise of opera tickets for an early Christmas gift.  Following the opera and dinner at their favorite restaurant,Avec, Brandon took advantage of the unseasonably warm December night to suggest they take a walk through the park, where he proposed.  He gave her a beautiful vintage ring from Mureta's Antiques, San Francisco.

The Wedding Day: In early June, the couple prepared for their wedding together at The Palmer House Hilton.  Carly's amazing updo was by close friend and famed hairstylist, Enzo Angileri. Her unique wedding gown was designed by Maggie Sottero, bridal shoes by Badgley Mischka, and she wore family jewelry. Carly decided to have her bridesmaids each wear their own favorite black dress, and their own accessories. Groom and Groomsmen wore tuxes and whatever accessories they chose. The rich and colorful florals were by Blossom Boys. After getting ready, everyone headed over to the Art Institute of Chicago for their ceremony, where Carly and Brandon were married on their grand staircase. After the ceremony we went all around the Art Institute for photographs. The Art Institute court yard reception that followed was beautiful. Outdoor lighting by Devin Carroll, the favors were hand wrapped in origami, “Blossoming Fortune Tea” from New Mexico Tea Company (which was a favorite of the couples when they lived in Albuquerque). Catering was by Bon Appetit, cakes were by Scafuri Bakery, and special dessert, ice cream from The Plush Horse, where Brandon first met Carly's family. The reception's entertainment was provided by the rocking ladies of Toast & Jam. Carly and Brandon really made their wedding great with personal touches, like the escort cards hung from a museum frame, stone vases, time lapse photography of the lounge area that was an antique couch belonging to Carly's grandmother, and circle dances in both the Greek and Jewish traditions. 

Congrats Carly+Brandon!