real weddings "From the minute we got engaged we kept saying, 'We don't want a traditional wedding. We want a party!'" – Samantha
According to the bride, who had previous event planning experience helping out with corporate events, the wedding was, “a big celebration, with nothing overly structured.” From shopping for her gown, to picking flowers, to choosing a cake, Samantha brought pictures of her ideas to every vendor, knowing the colors, feeling and statement she wanted to make with each and every detail. Some personal touches were implemented to keep the event from feeling too formal. The escort cards had each guest's name on them, but when guests arrived at their place setting, their nickname was used to mark their seat. And the after party was a room at The Union League Club turned into a Billiard Bar, clad with a photo booth and DJ who played into the early hours of the next morning.
SPRING 2015
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