Ciao! I've been wanting to do a wedding blog for months now but haven't been able to find the time. I finally have one night to myself, so I thought I'd indulge my creativity. My husband and I were engaged for about two and a half (long, long) years before we finally tied the knot on June 29, 2012. It's hard to even comprehend how much blood, sweat, and tears--I mean, love--goes into planning a wedding for 120 of your closest family and friends. I'm very happy with the way everything turned out, and I take delight in looking at my wedding pictures (a bit obsessively) and enjoying all of those little details that I spent years planning! This blog is a selective spread of photos accompanied by vendor information and a few anecdotal details; it's a celebration of my dashing husband, our large Italian family, our wonderful friends, and of all things red.
All of these stunning photos are courtesy of Victoria Sprung Photography.
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| Vera Wang Princess has been my favorite scent since its release. |
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| Maria Sharapova bejeweled flats. Nike Air technology means very comfortable dancing shoes. |
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Etsy Walden Floral Design Co.  I also love the beautiful vintage fabrics in the Wilder Mansion bridal suite.  Ceremony programs |
Wilder Room of the Wilder Mansion. Elmhurst, IL
Orchids from Hausermann's Orchids (a wondrous place!)
String Trio from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music
Our wonderful officiant Anita of AnitaWeds and my misty-eyed groom
Vibrant red summer dresses looked lovely against the sharp, fresh white bouquets
The smoking room
Wilder Mansion, inspired by a southern plantation
Greenhouse at the Wilder Mansion
Wilder Gardens
My gorgeous bridesmaids showing some leg with the aid of saucy black four-inch heels.
My dress is from Royal Bridal & Tuxedo in Villa Park, IL
I had to rep the Cadillac Escalade. ;) From Emperor Limousine in Addison, IL
Verona Room at Venuti's in Addison, IL
White cake with strawberry buttercream filling from the Baking Institute in Northbrook, IL
Purple orchids from Walden Floral Design Co.
We served Failla wine!
I loved the sweetheart table.
Our "grand" entrance down the charming staircase that leads into the Verona room.
Red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting from Honey in Glen Ellyn, IL
Party favors: delicious red candy! My favorite flavor. ;)
I asked the coordinator to "lightly" sprinkle the diamonds across the table. . . . Nevertheless, they are pretty centerpieces. Floating orchids from Walden Floral Design Co.
Chicken Marsala. We also served handmade rigatoni alla vodka as the salad course.
Je Serai Là
Oublie tes erreurs et tes peurs. Je les efface.
Je serai là toujours pour toi.
There Goes My Life ;)
We used DJ-Chicago for the reception
The grand staircase at Venuti's. <3
Flashing lights on the dance floor.
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Above all else, I can promise you this: very few people left my wedding sober. It was a fantastic evening!
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