Real Moments Erin Polinsky & Andrew Rubin September 13, 2014 Photographed by jon koch photography
How they met Studying
abroad in Florence, Italy their junior year of college How they got engaged At the J Parker, a rooftop bar on top of Hotel Lincoln in Chicago. “I thought I was meeting my friend there for a drink before we got manicures, but he was there instead waiting for me with a bottle of champagne and my favorite Sprinkles cupcake.” Number of guests 243 Wedding colors White, Ivory, Champagne/Gold Something old Bouquet wrapped in mother’s wedding dress Something new Bracelet and Earrings, a wedding gift from the groom How they personalized the event “During cocktail hour we had a “his & hers” ice luge with our initials engraved. The A side served Old Fashions and the E side Appletinis which are our favorite drinks. In addition at the end of the night we had a confetti bomb and a sparkler send off.” Wedding favors “We wanted to incorporate both St. Louis and Chicago since the bride is from St. Louis and the groom is from Chicago so we had Gooey Buttercakes from Gooey Louie and Garrett’s Popcorn.” First dance Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Videographer Boda Films Bride’s most memorable moment “When the power went off for a few minutes and my dad went up on stage and started dancing with Griffin.” Groom’s most memorable moment
“The sparkler send off at the end of the night where Erin and I ran through everyone.” Occupations Erin is an Accountant and Andrew is a Commercial Real Estate Associate Honeymoon Greek Islands Reside Chicago, IL Advice for brides-tobe “Enjoy every minute leading up to the wedding, don’t waste your time stressing over the little things.”
Wedding consultant: Simcha's Events • Florist: Festive Couture Floral • Bride’s dress: Pallas Athenas, Gigi’s Closette in Glenview, IL Groom’s attire: Calvin Klein, Men’s Wearhouse • Bride’s & Bridesmaids' hair & makeup: Kim Khotsyphom from Dominic Michael Salon (hair), Emily Miller (makeup) • Bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff, House Of Brides Bridal Salon • Wedding & Reception location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis • Cake: The Cakery • Specialty lighting and décor: Exclusive Events • Linens: BBJ Linen Paper goods: M. Haley Design • Music: Rosewood Ensemble (ceremony), Griffin and The Gargoyles (ceremony) • Ice Sculpture: Ice Visions
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