Thursday, December 12, 2013

{ Gretchen & Ben ~ 7.13.13 ~ Aurora, IL }

a theater.  a MASSIVE staircase.  and a room packed with loved ones and close friends.

a recipe for awesome.

I've always wanted to photograph in an old theater and the Paramount Theater in Aurora, IL was amazing.  It's a historical landmark, but still has a full cast and season and puts on off-broadway full scale productions on the regular.  Talk about unique!!!














































































Links:  you want them, you need them...

*  Ceremony & Reception Venue:  The Paramount Theater, Aurora IL - http://paramountaurora.com/

*  Flowers:  made by the Bride!!  Can't buy those anywhere... sorry!  {'cause they're awesome!}

*  Dress:  The Crystal Bride/Maggie Sottero Collection - http://www.crystalbride.com/

*  Bridesmaids Dresses:  House of Brides/Liz Fields Collection - http://www.houseofbrides.com/

*  Bride's Hair:  Emma Carroll - bridesmaid  {yep, Gretchen has talented friends}

* Bride's Makeup:  Kelsey Altman/Salon Lorrene - http://www.salonlorrene.com/

*  Bride's Shoes:  Touch Ups - http://www.shoebuy.com  { they were ballroom dancing shoes - holy GENIOUS, Batman!!! }

*  Groom/Groomsmen Suits:  The Men's Wearhouse/Jones of New York Collection - http://www.menswearhouse.com

*  Cake:  Creme Cakery - http://www.cremecakeshop.com/

* DJ:  Sounds Abound Entertainment/Larry Merkel - http://www.soundsabound.com/

*  Catering:  Enticing Cuisine - http://enticingcuisine.com/  { AH-mazing buffet! }

*  Centerpieces:  sourced from the Kane County Flea Market over a year by the Bride - better get going!  You can't buy/rent these either...

*  Rings:  Windy City Diamonds/Denise Basko - http://www.windycitydiamonds.com/  { Denise custom-made BOTH rings and even re-made the Groom's ring last-minute, yep.  She's amazing }

*  Fascinator & Birdcage Veil:  IceGreenEyes - ETSY
*  Feather Bouquet:  ChloeAnnDesigns - ETSY
*  Ribbon Wrist Cuff:  DebbyHoffmanBridal - ETSY


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