Happy Anniversary Kristin & Joe!

Today Soirée Weddings & Events celebrates the first anniversary of Kristin and Joe (known as Fish to his friends and family)!

This gorgeous destination wedding was held in luscious and vibrant Antigua, Guatemala!

Chicago-based Emilia Jane Photography captured every single magnificent moment!

Oh, we wish we were there again right now!

The ceremony was held in the Convento de las Capuchinas!

The rain couldn’t keep these two down! But it did require the cocktail hour and reception to move indoors.

What a beautiful, magical evening! Escenica Event Planning & Decoration provided decorations!

Oh, what a night! Wishing Kristin and Fish so many more years of romance and adventure!

VENDORS: Planning & Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Location: Antigua, Guatemala | Floral/Decor: Escenica Event Planning & Decoration | Ceremony/Reception: Convento de las Capuchinas  | Catering:El Convento Boutique Hotel | Accommodations: El Convento Boutique Hotel  | Photographer: Emilia Jane Photography | Additional On Site Coordination: Sparks Event Planning | Transportation: Guatemalan Chicken Bus

Cinco de Mayo Wedding Inspiration

We here at Soirée Weddings and Events have been dreaming of festive Cinco de Mayo weddings all day! Here’s a little Mexican inspiration just for you!

The Tablescape: Succulents and Citrus

Photo from http://www.ruffledblog.com

The Bridesmaids: Bright and Embroidered

Photo from http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/resort-2015/naeem-khan

The Party Favors: Tequila, Succulents, & Custom Chiclet Boxes

Photos from: 1. http://www.ruffledblog.com; 2. http://www.marthastewartweddings.com; 3. http://www.snippetandink.com

The Signature Cocktail: Citrus Paloma

Photo from http://www.mind-over-batter.com

The Dessert: Margarita Cupcakes

Photo from http://www.susannahskitchen.com

Anyone else feeling festive? We’ll leave you with just a few photos from one of Soirée’s very own Mexican weddings:

Carlee & Dan’s gorgeous Cancún wedding: June 9, 2013!

Bright and beautiful photos by Shelley Anderson of Cage and Aquarium Photography.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Happy One Year: Rachel+Owen and Carlee+Dan!

We would like to wish a Happy One Year Anniversary to two Soirée couples –  Rachel+Owen and Carlee+Dan!

We had one team in Chicago for Rachel and Owen’s wedding at the MCA.Rachel Walked down the aisle with a gorgeous bouquet designed by Exquisite Designs.

Orange 2 Photography was onsite to capture every moment -the ceremony was held outside in the Sculpture Garden and then guests enjoyed dinner in the Museum of Contemporary Art atrium.

Exquisite Designs also aided in reception decor with clean, modern centerpieces.

Guests danced late into the night with music from Rhythm City.

Happy one year anniversary to Carlee +Dan!

On June 8th, 2013, this lovely couple took the Soirée team south of the border for a gorgeous destination wedding in Cancun!

An absolutely stunning shot of Carlee’s wedding dress by Cage and Aquarium!

Carlee and her bridesmaids all carried bouquets with corral hues by Euforia.

Euforia also lent a hand with centerpieces for the reception.

We loved this wedding so much we’ve already blogged about it! For more pictures check out the original post: Carlee & Dan Destination Cancun!

Cheers to both of our Soirée couples, and to many more happy years of marriage!

Happy One Year!

Happy Anniversary to our April 6, 2013 clients: Lindsay + Brandon and Alisa + Jason!

Lindsay and Brandon packed their bags and headed to Sonoma, California for their lovely, vino-inspired, destination wedding ceremony.  They had 15 of their closest friends and family with them to celebrate their nuptials at the Lodge at Sonoma.  The weather was lovely and the event was perfectly intimate!  Memorial weekend, Lindsay’s parents hosted all their local family and friends at their home in Batavia for part II — a back yard bash equipped with a pig roast and catering from Sweet Baby Ray’s, a gelato cart from Black Dog Gelato, and the MOB’s home made italian creme and limonchello cakes!  Both celebrations were such lovely affairs!

Live music aficionados, Alisa and Jason, hosted their April 6th wedding at Chicago’s historical Vic Theater in Lincoln Park.  The bride and groom ceremony took place on stage, which late became stage to a line up of several live music bands during the reception.  Guests enjoyed a three course dinner from Wolfgang Puck Catering and delectable cupcakes from Chicago Cupcake.  Such a fun couple, and unique, one-of-a-kind wedding!

Happy Anniversary to both couples!

Love –the Soirée Team

 

Lindsay and Brandon’s photos: Susan Adler

Alisa and Jason’s photos: George Street Photo and Video

Carlee+Dan: Destination… Cancun!

Here’s to remembering a beautiful beachfront wedding on this cold Chicago day!  Carlee & Dan looked absolutely fabulous as they enjoyed their fun, beach-themed wedding in Cancun.  Here’s a look back…

xo-tm

Wedding Planner and Event Design: Soirée Weddings & Events

Venue:  Me Cancun, a Melia Resort

Cater: Me Cancun

Photographer:  Cage & Aquarium

DJ:  Cage & Aquarium

Floral:  Eufloria

Audio/Visual:  J&S Audio Visual

Christmas Surprises!

Christmas time is a time for giving – but lately for me…it’s been a time for receiving!  Receiving wonderful Christmas surprises from wedding vendors and clients –

I got this GORGEOUS arrangement from Jenna of Avant Gardenia!  Look at those peonies!! They smell as good as they look!

Then I opened up a box from Genevieve Burruss of The Way We Click Photography.  An adorable camera Christmas ornament with her logo on the back!  It has found it’s home on my tree!

Lots of Chocolates….

Like these from Sarah Mandel of Classic Wedding Car.  I also got a box from Jenna of Here Comes the Guide!  Notice that one is already eaten here – thanks to my hubby!  He snatched one up before I could even snap a pic!

I was so surprised to receive this adorable hot pink passport wallet from my dear sweet clients, Dan and Carlee.  I can use this for their destination wedding in Cancun this coming June!  So thoughtful!

So much to be thankful for this year!  So many Christmas cards from friends, family and fabulous wedding vendors!  I am so excited for what 2013 has in store!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!