They totally rocked it out!! Some of my favorite parts is the vintage typewriter where guests signed in and left them messages of good will. I also just ADORE the envelop "stump" for guests wedding cards and gifts.
Chelsea also left a note for their guests that they won't kiss with the tinkling of the glasses unless the table is willing to get up and sing a song with "love" in it. It was so cool seeing the guests really get into it. They were regaled with at least 8 songs, everything from "That's amore" to "I love you a bushel and a peck" to the Barney song.
Yes, the details were lovely, but most importantly, the guests had a blast.
RECEPTION HALL
The Stonegate
Janet Lobo - janet@thestonegate.com
FLORIST
Blooming Flowers
Vista - ebloomingflowers@yahoo.com
DRESS
Volle's Bridal(where my mom bought the dress 30 years ago this May - "I went there with the dress and they made the changes to the dress for me)
The fabulous ladies I worked with there were Trish, Teresa & Deana."
Email: allbridal@aol.com
Phone: 847-438-7603
TUXES
Mr Tux (partnered with/part of Volle's Bridal)
DJ
Rentmyspeakers.com
Josh is the DJ - Joe(friend of the groom) owns the company
Joe@RentMySpeakers.com
(Thanks to my secondMaggie Rife for some of the shots above.)
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I'm dividing up Chelsea and Kurt's wonderful wedding into two parts, because I really want to feature their awesome homemade decor. I assure you it's amazing and completely worth the wait.
Chelsea and Kurt have more energy than any couple I know. Chelsea is an graphic design artist who designed this fabulous story of their relationship. (Click "our story.") Kurt's personality fills a room with warmth and matches Chelsea's smile.
There were a gazillion meaningful touches to the ceremony and the reception. During the ceremony, ribbon threaded through their rings ran through the church so each guest could touch the rings and give them their personal blessings.
Like every wedding, I was most moved by the surprise moments of emotion. Kurt's brother had difficulty getting through his speech when he spoke of what a role model his brother is to him. Chelsea's mom had tears in her eyes all day, especially when watching her daughter dance with her husband - Chelsea's dad - in the same wedding gown she had worn when she was Chelsea's age.
Thank you, Chelsea and Kurt, for including me on your special day. It was really difficult to pick my favorite moments...there were so many of them.
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What a fun party! I love the shot of the guest in maroon looking at (assumedly) the bride and groom. Great emotion captured! I can't wait to see all the details!
(02.16.10 @ 03:59 PM)That looks like one really fun wedding!!! I can't help it, the red pickup shot really made me smile!! Beautiful work, Laurie!
(02.16.10 @ 04:23 PM)I love your work (as always) and thought your group shot with Chelsea and Kurt kissing in front was really inventive. Gonna use that as inspiration at my next wedding :)
(02.16.10 @ 08:39 PM)Beautiful work. I love the shot of them outside on the bench.
(02.17.10 @ 09:16 AM)Great set of photos! You really captured some great moments! Looks like they really knew how to have a good time, you captured it well.
(02.17.10 @ 04:28 PM)Looks like a fun wedding! The snow photo on the bench is my favorite!!
(02.17.10 @ 08:12 PM)Aw, what a lovely wedding. You did a great job capturing their emotions.
(02.18.10 @ 09:28 PM)Very fun photos and you captured the emotions as well! Great stuff!
(02.20.10 @ 12:33 PM)Moment after moment caught by your camera. Looks like it was an awesome wedding to attend.
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The contrast of these two pictures brings a big smile..wonder what the inscription said, Chelsea expression is priceless.
(02.15.10 @ 05:24 AM)
I'm loving all the details in this wedding! Especially the use of branches
(02.19.10 @ 01:52 PM)What great details they had! Lovely stuff, Laurie!
(02.22.10 @ 02:51 PM)Cool wedding! Some really cool photos of awesome details
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