Happy Anniversary Jennifer & Michael!

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Happy First Anniversary to Jennifer and Michael from Soirée Weddings & Events!

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The bride’s gorgeous bouquet and lush florals by HMR Designs!

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Wow! The ceremony took place in the majesty of Rockefeller Chapel!

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Brittany Bekas Photography was there to capture all of the love!

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Sparkling reception held at The Rookery!

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VENDORS: Planning/Styling and Coordination: Soirée Weddings & Events | Floral: HMR Designs | Ceremony: Rockefeller Chapel | Reception: The Rookery | Photographer:  Brittany Bekas Photography | Draping: Art of Imagination | Catering/Cake: Jewell Events Catering

Happy Anniversary Michelle & John!

Happy One Year Anniversary to Michelle & John!

This couple lived in Philadelphia, but chose Chicago as the location for their wedding.  They exchanged vows at the historic and iconic Rookery Building on November 30th.  The stunning reception immediately followed.  Michelle chose a classic and timeless decor theme, which was inspired by the venue’s classic 1920’s Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.  While guests mingled during the cocktail hour, they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Jewell Events Catering; followed by a three course meal for the sit down dinner.

Thanks to John & Joseph Photography for a glimpse into Michelle and John’s perfect day!

Here is a look back at some of the details:

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Michelle & John 2013

Rookery wedding invitation suite

Romantic and gorgeous blush, white and ivory bouquets and by Vale of Enna.

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November chicago wedding photosUnion Station Chicago wedding photosAmy Beck designed the elegant wedding cake, reminiscent of the architecture of the venue.

Rookery Wedding Cake

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The crystal candelabra centerpieces added the perfect touch of sophistication and glam while the floral arrangements were soft and romantic.  Just absolutely beautiful!

Rookery Wedding reception

Rookery Chicago weddingDJ Chris Mixx kept the dance floor packed all night long as this couple shared their special day with friends and family.

First Dance The Rookery Wedding

Michelle surprised the guests with this costume change – and we fell in love with her deco-inspired beaded party gown.  It was a stunner!

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One of our favorite couples with one of our favorite Rookery weddings!!  Here is to many many more Michelle & John!

xoxo

 

 

Happy Anniversary Beth & Eric!

October is the new June for weddings! And this month we celebrate a few anniversaries! Starting with Beth and Eric’s gorgeous Rookery Wedding that was on October 5th last year!
Belen from Orange 2 Photography photographed this lovely wedding – here are some of the details from the day…

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Bridal gown at the JW Marriott

White and green bridal bouquet

Avant Gardenia designed bouquets and centerpieces.  The ever so soft touches of green were so romantic and unique!

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First look at the Art Institute of Chicago

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Navy Bridesmaid dresses

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Jewell Events Catering wowed the guests with a delicious 3 course meal, and the cake was by Amy Beck Cake Design.

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Sweetheart table Rookery Chicago

Avant Gardenia white and green Centerpieces

The navy, green, white, and gold color palette complimented the marble, gold, iron and brass Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture of the Light Court.

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The Rookery WeddingPhotobooth and DJ were both by Non Stop Entertainment, and the guests really seemed to enjoy both!  Beth and Eric danced the night away with their guests..and had just a moment to pop outside for a few late night photos.

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Happy 1 year to Beth and Eric!  We are honored that you chose Soirée to be a part of your special day!  We loved designing and coordinating this day for you!

Wishing you many more years of wedded bliss ❤

xo-tm

2012 In Review – a great year. (Part I)

This has been an amazing year — I was truly sad to see it go…

It started with Kelly and Jerry’s NYE wedding at Carnivale.  So incredible!

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New Year's Eve Wedding at Carnivale

Florals by Stemline, Creative

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Then a trip to New York for Fashion Week/Valentines Day..

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a Day spent at MoMA

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Some star sightings – Bethenny Frankel and Selita Ebanks at Philippe (thought they weren’t together).  And Justin Beiber at The London Hotel… Sorry – no pics!

St. Patricks Cathedral in New York

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And some drinks at The Harvard Club with my Uncle – so cool!!

We had a blast at the Sixties Social – a Mad Men themed Thursday Therapy! What do you think – did we pull off Betty and Don?

Mad Men Thursday Therapy

Then we hosted our first annual Bridal Event – this one was “Leap Into Wedding Season” and it was held at Fleur de Lis Florist.  It was a huge success – a uncharacteristically warm day (were talking 60’s) led to a great turn out of brides!

Leap Into Wedding Season event

Entertaining Company provided the food.. Cristina G took the amazing photos!

Here’s Team Soirée at the Event…

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Revae from Femme du Coupe provided the delicious cocktails!
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We are so excited for this year’s event – the Wedding March, being held on March 3 at Floating World Gallery! (minor plug!) 🙂 details to come!

St. Patricks day was warm…coco on St. Pattys Day

Really warm! Coco is enjoying the balcony (above).  Chicagoans are enjoying the weather (and the Bars) on Wells St.!Chicago 2012 St. Patrick's Day

We had so much fun planning and creating the 80’s styled shoot at Room 1520.  All the vendors that participated knocked it out of the park!  The creativity and fun factor was off the charts! 80 styled shoot

Room 1520 table settingcolor blocked neon wedding tables

And — It was featured in Ruffled 🙂 paint splatter backdrop photoboothMonique Lhullier bouquet gown

Check out this amazing black and white bridal bouquet from Fleur!black and white bridal bouquet

Then there was Becky and Tony’s wedding at St. Ignatius and The Rookery – And it was featured on Style Me Pretty… 😉 (click here to see it!)

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Then we took a trip to New Buffalo, Mi.  We brought the pooch and it was so much fun!

Hiking with Bowie

Warren State Dunes

She’s very helpful when she wears the Dog Pack

The Sand DunesBowie on he beach

she was starting to get real tired..

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Our view from the top of the dune of Lake Michigan.  Then we stopped at a local Winery..

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Bowie was excited – I am not sure why.  She’s just always happy

BowieThen we went to the beach –Lake Michigan BeachDinner at the Marina

Then we headed to the Marina – and had dinner at Brentwood Tavern

Tiff and Rick at Brentwood Tavern

It was a nice mini vacay before the start of wedding season 🙂

We started June with Susan and Frank’s wedding at Morton Arboretum..

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susanfrank_190 1Then we battled a double header!  Sami and Mike’s wedding at Chicago History Museum and Megan and Adam’s wedding at Newberry Library 🙂

Olive Park wedding Photos

Sami’s bouquet and bridesmaid’s bouquets were so lovely!  created by the Jan and Jillian of Natural Beauties.

Natural Beauties Bouquets

Sami and Mike's first dance

This wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty – click here to see it 🙂Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony

The Chicago Room at the Chicago History MuseumMegan and Adam on Chicago BridgeMegan chose a blush and slate gray color palette – it complimented The Newberry Library perfectly!  
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Megan and Adam had their ceremony in Washington Square Park across the street – and then moved into the Library for cocktails and dinner.Newberry Library wedding Newberry Library wedding - blush and slate wedding

Don’t you want to smell that bouquet of peonies and ranunculus?  Fleur nailed it again!wedding toasts and first dance blush and gray Newberry Library Wedding

That’s the end of Part I – stay tuned for Part II.  I will cover the rest of 2012 – so many more adventures!

xo-tm!