The wedding is over and now the party begins!
I hope you were able to join us during my last post where we attended the July 4th wedding of my daughter. If you weren’t able to be with us, then you can read all about it HERE.
The wedding is over and now it’s time to celebrate!
Let the party begin!
The reception venue offered wonderful views and a perfect setting for the celebration about to take place. The surroundings created a wonderful backdrop for the gorgeous pictures captured by one of the best photographers I have ever had the opportunity to work with. Let me stop right here and tell you – if you are getting married in the Chicago area, you must check out the work of Daniela Cardili.
As the guests entered the reception, they were met with a beautiful room filled with the afternoon sun highlighting the brides chosen colors of vibrant reds, purples and lavenders, with accents of green and pink. Each guest received their red table card from a table sprinkled with soft pink blossoms. Pink flower for beef. White flower for chicken.
Chairs backs were each tied with a brilliant red sash.
Each table featured large color coordinated floral arrangements in a variety of heights.
Some stood high off the table.
Some settled low to the table.
Each bridesmaid was allowed to rest their weary feet when they arrived at their chair and found a pair of comfortable red flip flops.
The flowers girls were excited to join the party, accompanying the ring bearer dressed as a miniature “Batman” – an added touch for our Batman loving groom.
The four layer cake was topped with a rhinestone letter, tying in with the look of the rhinestone letters used in the bridal party bouquets.
And large open red roses filled the spaces between each layer.
The beautiful bride and handsome groom danced their first dance as husband and wife under a canopy of lanterns in shades of red and pink.
And then sat at a table where the bridal party bouquets served as the floral arrangements.
No wedding is complete in this family without our favorite “Chicken Dance”. This is a bittersweet picture for each of us, as my dear mama was taken from us less than a year later after a battle with leukemia – but we treasure the memory of her happy face here.
As the party continued into the evening, guests viewed fireworks from a nearby display and celebrated with sparklers handed out to each.
A perfect ending to a perfect day and a wonderful celebration for a special bride and groom.
Now I am off to Illinois for the honor of helping create memories for another special girl – the daughter of one of my dearest friends.
I am taking my Kleenex.
I can feel the tears already.
You know me – I‘m just a silly sentimental girl – I cry at weddings!
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I had to continue on to the reception. Gorgeous. all of it ♥
Thank you Katherine!
Wow, everything looks wonderful and the batman was adorable! Handsome and the bride is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you Cindy! I appreciate you hosting the party on your wonderful blog!
Have a great week,
Debi
What a gorgeous wedding reception and your daughter and husband look stunning! I love all the touches of red! Thanks so much for sharing at Monday Funday – I’m so glad I found your blog! I’m following you now! I also shared your post on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!
Heather ~
I love your blog as well. I have enjoyed reading it. I will be back and hope to have more to share with you. We had a great time with the wedding. Thank you for your shares!
Debi
What a beautiful wedding, Debi! Love the fourth of July for a wedding – fun idea! Cheers, Catherine
Thanks for visiting Catherine. It was a fun day!
Stop by again sometime.
Debi
Saw you featured at Cozy Little House. What a beautiful wedding! Love the red. The bride and groom are so lovely together.
Thanks for making the trip over to my site Gayle. It was a fun wedding and I have to agree with your comment on the bride and groom – they are a lovely pair. Hope to visit again soon.
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Brenda
How beautiful Debi!!!! I am honored to say I worked with you many years ago. I did Angie’s Wedding at the Chicago Ritz Carlton on July 2, 2011 for a week long 4th Wedding. Also her wedding was on TLC National TV Show FOUR WEDDINGS and she won. Love from Macomb and Chicago
Charlene ~
Those were the good old days for sure! I loved working together with you! I saw Angie’s wedding on the TLC show. I kept watching until I finally saw it. What a wonderful week it was. Thanks for visiting me here on my new blog. I am guessing you will see things that will bring back memories of our times working together here!