Showing posts with label First Look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Look. Show all posts

Monday, February 7, 2022

Garden Gathering: A Spring Wedding at Danada House

After Covid shut the wedding world down for a year, we could not have asked for a better first wedding back in the saddle than Hannah and Kyle's at one of our absolute favorite venues -- Danada House! What I loved is that we were able to turn Covid precautions into cute, personalized details. But mostly you'll just notice the love, joy, and fun that this sweet couple had on a perfect spring day. Check out the gorgeous photos by the incredible Sarah Crost Photography:


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One thing that I love about Danada House is the beautiful bride and groom suites upstairs, where the bridal party can get ready. It was the perfect backdrop for Hannah and Kyle to exchange pre-wedding letters. Love the reaction!


When I send out my reminders to every couple, leading up to wedding day, I always include a tip to get a decorative hanger for the wedding dress, and this is why.... it makes for beautiful photos for those classic wedding dress shots!

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Hannah had a great team of bridesmaids! Bridesmaids are not just there for photos and fun, they are actually supposed to help the bride, and these ladies definitely came through!

Chicago Wedding Planner

Can you guess whose hands those are? Yep, that's me! One of our many tasks on the day of the wedding is to pin on boutonnieres and distribute corsages



I just love this shot because it shows how the guys can have fun with the details too...love the variety of socks! And let's take a closer look......



The groom's socks are such a cute and whimsical touch!


First looks are all about the reaction, and you can feel the anticipation in this photo! On the day-of, we often work with the photographer to make the first look happen seamlessly.




There are so many great places for photos around Danada House! It's got to be a photographer's dream!



Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC


Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC

We called this the Covid station, complete with hand sanitizer and masks. In those crazy Covid times, vaccines were still relatively new, so there were cute wristbands to indicate a guests' comfort level for socializing. Green meant vaccinated and ready for a hug!



A special reserved chair was such a sweet and touching way to commemorate a loved one.

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In a special wine ceremony, the bride and groom mix two of their favorite wines into one. On the day-of, we setup the special ceremonial items, making sure the wines are out and open and ready to go.


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Just Married!

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I just love how Sarah, the photographer, captured a little bit of fun and silliness! I don't normally post the family photos, but many people may not realize it's one more thing we help out with on wedding day! We work with the photographer and will call out the family groupings, so photos are quick and easy, and the couple can make it to cocktail hour!


Sibling love! So cute!


Escort cards and favors all in one!



Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC


Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC

Another inside "Covid station." As you can see, the green wristbands were popular...people were ready for hugs!


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A room with a view! 
The glassware really adds a lovely extra pop of color to the beautiful tablescapes.


We create a custom, full wedding day timeline for every wedding. Timing may sound mundane, but it can really add an element of surprise and pizzazz to a wedding. In this case, Hannah and Kyle went right into their first dance when they did their grand entrance into the reception. It makes for a wow-factor moment!



Beautiful cake and special cake server and forks.







There are so many ways to incorporate a couple's personality and interests into the wedding decor.
These adorable record table number signs show their love of music.


Another Covid precaution, at that time, was to create special dance zones for each table around the room. These markers on the floor indicated the dance areas, and the play on words turns a safety precaution into a good-humored and cute detail.


Yep, we lit up the night by popping all of the glow sticks for a bright display. 
The glow sticks were multi-purpose for fun dance props and to wave goodbye at the end of the evening.


A cool keepsake from the photobooth. 
These photobooth scrapbooks are one of the many things we gather up at the end of the night to make sure it gets home to the newlyweds.




Their 1st anniversary is now just around the corner! 
Congratulations Hannah and Kyle!

Vendors:

Venue - Danada House
Florist - Kio Kreations
Greenery Backdrop and Lighting - Satin Chair
Photobooth - Concept One
Wedding Coordinator - Camille Victoria Weddings LLC










Monday, January 9, 2017

Casey & Joe: Campus Lovebirds

College sweethearts, Casey and Joe, provided a fun-filled wedding weekend for their guests at the place that brought them together, their alma mater, Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal. The reception was full of personal details, and their school spirit was only matched by their love and devotion to each other. To top off the evening, a surprise guest even stopped by the reception, for these two ISU lovebirds.

Photo by Mark Romine Photography
The First Look took place in the college classroom where Casey & Joe first met!

Photo by Mark Romine Photography
The ceremony took place in Evelyn Chapel.

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
Black, gold, and ivory created a dramatic look for the wedding reception at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott. 

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
Instead of a guestbook, guests wrote their well wishes on a gold and ivory globe.

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
These cute maps highlighted important relationship moments, while guests could peruse the photo album of Casey & Joe's journey together. 

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
Family wedding photos decorated the gift table.

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
These escort cards were a whimsical play on the bride's maiden name.

Photo by Mark Romine Photography
ISU's Reggie Redbird made a surprise appearance at the wedding reception!

Photo by Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
Beautiful candlelit tablescapes created an elegant ambiance.

Photo by Mark Romine Photography
Congratulations to Casey & Joe!

Vendors:
Reception Venue: Bloomington-Normal Marriott
Wedding Coordination: Camille Victoria Weddings LLC


Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Lindsey & Nick: Blessed Bliss


You couldn't help but feel the genuine emotion of the day at Lindsey and Nick's Chicago wedding. It was truly touching to see this couple's tenderness toward each other and their heartfelt spirituality. The beautiful photos by Studio Rebekah capture these moving moments.



Both the bride and groom took time before the ceremony for prayer, a poignant reminder of the significance of the day.


A faux first look can be even more emotional than actually seeing each other!



Even with an outdoor ceremony, a pair of vintage doors held by ushers created a grand entrance 
for the bridesmaids, as they hid behind the doors before walking down the aisle.


But the doors only opened for the beautiful bride, creating a wow moment, as they parted!


A unique alternative to a guestbook


The bridal party having some fun.



First Dance


Congrats to Lindsey & Nick!

Vendors:
Photography - Studio Rebekah
Florist - Pastiche Floral
Cake - Lezza Bakery