Happy Anniversary Sarah & Eric

Posted on June 22, 2015 by soireechicago

Crazy big first anniversary wishes for Sarah and Eric from Soirée Weddings & Events!

We can’t stop raving about this wedding held at The Mid. Buckle up, because it’s quite the ride!

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Can you even already?

Rockin’ photos by Joshua Albanese Photography!

Aloft Circus Arts provided some high-flying entertainment pre-ceremony and during the reception.

Does anyone have whiplash from all of the amazingness yet?

Lighting by MDM Entertainment!

Moody florals designed by StemLine Creative!

Food Evolution kept appetites satiated!

Zhantra Entertainment provided a champagne greeter and LED costumed performers!

Sweet Table Chicago set up a dazzling display of confections!

An amazing time was had with a fabulous couple!

Rave on, Sarah and Eric! Rave on!!

Happy Anniversary Cristina & Zach!

Posted on June 19, 2015 by soireechicago

The Soirée Wedding & Events team would like to wish a happy first anniversary to Cristina and Zach!

Just lovely! Hair and makeup by Kate Johnson Artistry!

The ceremony took place lakeside at the Chicago Park District Chess Pavilion!

An intimate reception was held at the swanky J. Parker at the Hotel Lincoln.

All beautiful photographs and stunning detail shots by Cristina G Photography!

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Vale of Enna designed all of the simple yet delightfully elegant arrangements.

What a sweet couple!

The bride and groom and their guests got crafty on the rooftop deck!

We wish bright days and happiness to this adorable couple!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Vale of Enna | Ceremony Location: Chicago Park District/Chess Pavilion | Venue: J. Parker at the Hotel Lincoln | Photographer: Cristina G Photography | Hair & Makeup: Kate Johnson Artistry

DIY Personal Touches

Posted on June 17, 2015 by soireechicago

Searching for ways to make your wedding unique to you and your other half? Try creating DIY (Do-It-Yourself) personal touches to add to your special day! We have shared some DIY touches from our very own Soirée Weddings & Events brides below:

Our first featured bride made escort cards with vintage World’s Fair playing cards. She also created her table numbers by using her left over invitations and number templates!

Cristina G Photography shot the lovely photos of these DIY touches.

This fall-inspired bride spray painted mini pumpkins gold and added them to her guest’s place settings. At the end of the evening, her guests were able to take them home as a keepsake.

Victoria Sprung photography snapped photos of these metallic goodies!

Our next bride hand made these lovely soy wax candle favors for the guests at her wedding. She also added a special note thanking them for being a part of her special day!

Samantha Simmons photographed these enchanting candles.

This sweet-toothed bride baked all of her grandma’s cookie recipes with her mom. They spent the Thursday before the wedding baking together. When the wedding day arrived, we had big cookie jars out on the sweets table labeling each flavor!

Cristina G Photography was also the photographer of this delicious dessert table!

This bride’s dad hand made pottery vases for her center pieces – how sweet! Each one was unique and one of a kind. The guests were encouraged to take one home as a gift at the end of the celebration. All of the vases were stamped with her dad’s emblem and the wedding date.