Happy Anniversary Katie & Sam!

Soirée Weddings & Events would like to wish a happy first anniversary to Katie and Sam!

Andre LaCour Photography captured every moment of their special day!

Katie and Sam were married in Old St. Patrick’s Church!

Rain is good luck on your wedding day!

Oh, goodness! How much do we love the University Club of Chicago?

Beautiful bold floral byExquisite Designs!

All the joy to this lovely couple!

VENDORS: Planning & Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Exquisite Designs | Ceremony: Old St. Patrick’s Church | Reception: University Club of Chicago | Photographer: Andre LaCour Photography | Cake: University Club of Chicago |

Happy Anniversary Meghan & Alex!

Goodness, how time flies; August 8th was Meghan and Alex’s first anniversary! All the best wishes from Soirée Weddings & Events!

Their sweet ceremony was performed at St. Mary of the Angels!

Wonderful photos by Gerber + Scarpelli Photography!

How fun! The bride and groom incorporated a Chicago tradition into their day!

The reception was held in the grandeur of The Murphy!

Love indeed! Traditional florals by Kloeckner Preferred Flowers!

Elegant cake by Amy Beck Cake Design!

What a grand time with beloved family and friends!

Best wishes and much love to Meghan and Alex!

VENDORS: Planning & Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Kloeckner Preferred Flowers | Ceremony: St. Mary of the Angels | Reception: The Murphy | Photographer: Gerber + Scarpelli Photography | Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design |

Happy Anniversary Lee & Brian!

Soirée Weddings & Events would like to wish a happy anniversary to Lee and Brian!

 

 

Lovely winter floral by Flor Del Monte!

 

All photos of the happy couple’s day captured by James Warden of Five Lake Arts!

 

 

The reception was held at the Roosevelt University Auditorium Ballroom!

 

The cake was provided by Bittersweet!

We wish many years of happiness to this fun couple and a Happy New Year to all!!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Flor Del Monte | Venue: Roosevelt University Auditorium Ballroom| Catering: D’Absolute Catering | Photographer: James Warden – Five Lake Arts |Cake: Bittersweet | Lighting/Draping: MDM Entertainment

Modern Luxury Brides at Chicago Athletic Association!

In celebration of their Fall/Winter 2015 issue, Modern Luxury Brides invited Soirée Weddings & Events and many other industry friends to their swanky release party at the brand new Chicago Athletic Association Hotel! What can we say but wow?!

The Chicago Athletic Association was built in 1893: the same year as the World’s Columbian Exposition. The White City Ballroom, where the event took place, is even named after Chicago’s most famous of fairs.

StemLine Creative provided the divine table arrangements as well as the floral frame for the party’s centerpiece!

What a stunning space! The new Modern Luxury Brides issue certainly fits right in with its surroundings.

Delectable sweets by Cake Sweet Food Chicago!

Our team had a smashing time! Don’t forget to pick up the gorgeous new issue of Modern Luxury Brides!

Photo strip by The Original Traveling Photo Booth!

Happy Anniversary Beth & Kyle!

The Soirée Weddings & Events team would like to wish a happy first anniversary to Beth and Kyle!

Vibrant floral design by Fleur de Lis!

Traditional ceremony held in the grandeur of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Emilia Jane Photography was there to capture every perfect moment!

Love through the generations!

Cocktail hour and reception took place at the Chicago History Museum.

What a lovely space and details!

Elegant and delicious cake by Swedish Bakery.

Jewell Catering provided the tastefully plated fare!

So many years of happiness and love we wish to this beautiful couple!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Fleur de Lis | Ceremony: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church | Reception: Chicago History Museum | Photographer: Emilia Jane Photography | Bakery: Swedish Bakery | Catering: Jewell Catering

Happy Anniversary Aileen & Kevin!

Happy first anniversary to Aileen and Kevin from the team at Soirée Weddings & Events!

Cristina G Photography captured every magic moment!

Galleria Marchetti’s garden set the scene for a perfect ceremony!

Guests moved inside to the elegant tented pavilion for the chic reception.

Vale of Enna provided the sumptuous floral designs!

Delectable, detailed cake by Amy Beck Cake Design!

Many years of love and happiness to this sparkling couple!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: Vale of Enna | Ceremony, Reception & Catering: Galleria Marchetti | Photographer: Cristina G Photography | Bakery: Amy Beck Cake Design |

Happy Anniversary Cristina & John!

The Soirée Weddings & Events team would like to wish a happy first anniversary to Cristina & John!

Professional photos by Lorenzo DeGregorio Photography, with iPhone photos courtesy of Tiffany Munster.

The reception took place among the splendor of The Field Museum!

Elegant and sleek floral design by HMR Designs!

The très chic cake was created by Toni’s Patisserie!

Spectacular lighting by FROST Chicago!

We wish many years of happiness to this spectacular couple!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: HMR Designs | Ceremony Location: Holy Name Cathedral | Venue: Field Museum | Lighting: FROST Chicago | Photography: Lorenzo DeGregorio Photography & iPhone photos courtesy of Tiffany Munster |  Cake: Toni’s Patisserie

Happy Anniversary Cristina & Zach!

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!

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

Happy Anniversary Karla & Justino!

Great big Happy First Anniversary wishes to Karla and Justino from the Soirée Weddings & Events team!

This wonderful couple left no Chicago landmark unturned as they celebrated, not only their love, but the love of this great city on their big day!

What lovely little details all around!

Karla and Justino’s ceremony took place within the grandness of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church.

And then off they went, chauffeured to all of the city’s top sites by Chicago Trolley, Co.!

Gerber + Scarpelli Photography captured so many fun moments with this lively group!

Meanwhile, at The InterContinental, the stage was set for an elegant reception with floral by Exquisite Designs.

We cannot get enough of this amazingly intricate cake by Cake Chicago!

We wish many years of happiness and adventure to this fantastic couple!

VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events |  Floral: Exquisite Designs | Transportation: Chicago Trolley, Co. & Windy City Limousines | Ceremony: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church | Reception Venue: The InterContinental | Photography: Gerber + Scarpelli Photography | Bakery: Cake Chicago | Mariachi Band: Mariachi Show De Oro

Mandy B, you’re just so sweet to me

It’s a rough job, but someone’s gotta do it!  What am I referring to, you ask?  Well… cupcake tasting at Sweet Mandy B’s of course!!

I mean, let’s be honest…it’s not like my job is at all bad to begin with.  But sampling delicious flavors such as devil’s food, yellow cake (my fave), red velvet and snickerdoodle, pretty much “takes the cake!”  Thanks to my fabulous clients for asking me to tag along on this one!

They say that you shouldn’t bring your work home with you – but today I had to!! Dessert tonight for me and the hubs 😉

Confetti, yellow cake and devils food cake – yum!!!

What is your favorite cupcake flavor?

Did you or will you serve cake at your wedding?

If not, what would you serve for dessert?