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Hitched: Faye & Arthur’s Garfield Park Wedding Pt 3

December 30th, 2011

After the ceremony, it was time to really get the party started!

Beautiful, garden-inspired arrangement by Asrai Garden.

A view of the lovely Bluestone Patio.

They went with simple white linens and royal blue accents.

The dessert spread by Flour Cake & Pastry was beyond delicious!

Who needs a big wedding cake when you can have a petite cutting cake and a HUGE dessert tower?

Congrats again, Faye & Arthur!!

Venue: Garfield Park Conservatory
Photographer: Peter Coombs Photography
Wedding Coordination: Charlene, Sweetchic Events
Caterer: Hel’s Kitchen Catering
Desserts: Flour Cake & Pastry
DJ: Style Matters
Floral: Asrai Garden
Tent: Indestructo
Hair & Makeup: Chicago Avenue Salon

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Hitched: Jen & Aaron’s Trump Wedding, Part 2

November 21st, 2011

In case you missed Part 1 of Jen & Aaron’s Trump Towers Wedding and their amazing video trailer!

This is one of the few weddings where the Father of the Bride actually thanked me and our team in his welcome speech! It was absolutely hysterical, and much appreciated

The stunning ballrooms of the Trump Chicago, as well as the amazing views…

Jen was overjoyed as she stepped into the ballroom for the first time…

Notice how they incorporated the skyline into their lighting AND their stationery!

Thanks, Jen & Aaron, for letting us be a part of your joy-filled day!

Venue: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Church: Our Lady of Pompeii
Photographer: Riverbend Studio, Robin Sloane
Cinematographer: Sterling Wedding Cinema
Wedding Coordinator: Sweetchic Events
Stationery: Magnificent Milestones
Personal Flowers: Ashland Addison
DJ: Okyne Media Lab, Al Okyne
Lighting: Frost Lighting
Wedding Cake: Chocolate Gourmet
Hair & Makeup: Beauty on Call

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Blow My Cupcake Lovin’ Mind…

September 14th, 2011

A few weeks ago, the Sweetchic team was taking a quick break at a wedding, and the conversation turned to cupcakes… and how they EAT their cupcakes. Apparently, I’ve been missing out!

So yesterday I happened to have a client meeting at Molly’s Cupcakes, and therefore I had to give this new technique a whirl. Caaaarefully rip off the bottom of the cupcake (or in my case, I prefer to use a knife and cut it) and then smoosh it on top to form a CUPCAKE SANDWICH.

O.M.G. Who knew such a simple maneuver could completely change the way I enjoy my cupcakes?!

Oh, and on a side-note, Molly’s has my absolute favorite red velvet cupcakes in Chicago!! Rich and moist with a heaping dollop of the the most divine cream cheese frosting… mmmm, heaven! They also have these mini cupcakes (pictured above) which are the perfect, ladylike size, and only $1. A dollar!!

Now, how do YOU eat your cupcakes? And which cupcakery is your favorite?!

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Hitched: Neha & Alex’s Cultural Center Wedding Pt 2

September 12th, 2011

If you missed Part 1 of Neha and Alex’s Indian-Chinese wedding at the Chicago Cultural Center…

All images courtesy of Adam Novak Photography

We had about 75 minutes to complete the room turn. What is a room turn? It is when the wedding ceremony and reception are held in the same space, and so all of your vendors work feverishly to break down the ceremony set up and transform the room in time for dinner (while guests enjoy cocktail hour in another area). This was a monumental task, considering there were well over 300 guests!

The gorgeous aisle decor by Yanni Design Studio were transformed into centerpieces for the dinner tables.

An eggless cake by Bombon Bakery (my first time tasting an eggless cake and it was good!!)

Were you wondering where the Chinese elements came in? Of course we needed some traditional Chinese Lion Dancers!

Like dinner in a glowing jewel box…

Their guests really knew how to party!!

Thanks, Neha and Alex, for letting me be a part of your fabulous celebration!!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Chicago Cultural Center
Photographer: Adam Novak Photography
Event Management: Sweetchic Events
Caterer: Limelight
Floral, Lighting & Decor: Yanni Design Studio
DJ: FIG Media
Cake: Bom Bon Bakery
Chinese Lion Dancers: Seven Star Lion Dance Group

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Deliciously Fun Wedding Cake Alternatives…

August 15th, 2011

Check out my guest post on Second City Soiree about yummy wedding cake alternatives… it will leave you drooling! Or maybe that’s just me and my sweet tooth talking

Cream Puffs: Mirelle Carmichael Photography via Style Me Pretty
Donuts: Divine Order Photography via Weddingbee

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