Chicago Wedding at Friendship Conservatory Reception at Chateau Ritz by Peer Canvas Photographer
Brenton and I are sooooooo excited to share the details of
Christina and Rico’s Wedding with you!!!
It was our very first FULL CINEMA wedding. We did both the photography and videography
for this great event. (high-five) We had an absolute blast ---and were so very
honored to share this EPIC day with them J Great big thanks to Josiah from Bonza Media
for being our 3rd camera guy!!
Couldn’t have done it without you!
Christina and Rico were married May 16th at the
Friendship Park Conservatory in Des Plaines IL. It was a crazy day that started with SNOW of
all things. Luckily the clouds
parted---the snowflakes flurried away---and we somehow still managed a
beautiful day for their outdoor courtyard ceremony.
The bride and groom had their “first look” over the balcony
at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont. It
ended up being the perfect romantic place to see each other for the first
time. You never would have guessed that
their Atrium was under construction---and there was some sort of an Anime
convention going on.
We boarded the party bus and headed to Community Park, which
was complete with waterfalls and a swan straight out of a fairy tale. Make no mistake though; swans are just as
mean as geese. I don’t recommend petting/feeding/or
being in their general area, but they are pretty in the background for
pictures.
Marian Hale was the officiant for the ceremony at FriendshipPark Conservatory. Marian was absolutely
great to work with. I just love how
genuinely excited she is in the pictures and video. The Conservatory was just gorgeous too. Tons of beautiful flowers and water features
made for great photo spots all over.
They were capable of hosting the ceremony inside or out—luckily we were
still able to have the ceremony outside in the courtyard J
The reception was held at the Chateau Ritz. This place is made for weddings. The chandelier in the ballroom was to die
for. I also loved that there was a
little VIP room for the bridal party to hang out in. It had its own balcony and everything. The DJ was really keeping the party
bumping. He did an excellent job with
getting the crowd and bringing up the excitement.
OK OK----IT is time to Enjoy the Show!! (i.e. watch this
awesome wedding video)
I just love that Christina and Rico also wrote their own
vows---and included their darling little daughter Mia. She is just the cutest---and somehow even
cuter when she cuts in on their first dance---precious J
Giving credit to those involved J
Locations
Hotel for Prep and First Look – Embassy Suites, Rosemont IL
Creative Pictures (place with the swan)– Community Park
Ceremony – Friendship Park Conservatory Des Plaines, IL
Reception – Chateau Ritz Niles, IL
The beautiful bride Christina’s dress was by Vera Wang
Shoes by LuLu Townsend
Bridesmaids Dresses – David’s Bridal
Hair and Makeup by Magen Sabo
The flower girl Mia’s dress was by Pirate and Pixie ----
cutest thing ever!!!
Bouquets – Christine Basco
Pamela Swanson – centerpieces
http://www.northsuburbanflorists.com/
Bridesmaids Cuff Bracelets -- Korena Loves
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KorenaLoves?ref=shop_sugg
Groomsmen's Money Clips - Things Remembered
Custom Cake Toppers - Custom Cao
https://www.etsy.com/shop/customcao
Bridesmaids Cuff Bracelets -- Korena Loves
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KorenaLoves?ref=shop_sugg
Groomsmen's Money Clips - Things Remembered
Custom Cake Toppers - Custom Cao
https://www.etsy.com/shop/customcao
DJ / Uplighting / Photobooth – Jay Funk of Momentz
Productions
http://www.momentzproductions.com/
Party Bus - Exquisite Limo
http://www.exquisitelimousinechicago.com/gallery.html
Party Bus - Exquisite Limo
http://www.exquisitelimousinechicago.com/gallery.html
Josiah from Bonza Media doing his thing. I am not positive that is how the camera is meant to be held---but if it gets the right angle, I am all for it :)
Last but certainly not least----by husband Brenton. (seen here sewing on a button for one of the groomsmen) Not only can Brenton take killer pictures, video, and lug around insane heavy equipment all day----he can sew on a button. This guy is a keeper, and he is all mine :)
