Orchard Ridge Farms/The Pavilion | Same-sex wedding | Brianna & Eva
From the very first meeting it was obvious that this happy couple was meant to be. Whenever they talked about their wedding or how they met, one or both of them teared up. On their wedding day they were surrounded by friends, family, love and support…it truly was a joy to see.
A great big bonus for me was working with two of my favorite vendors/ friends Anita Vaughn with Anita Weds and MDM Entertainment.
Hair/Makeup: Madison with Kiss That Makeup!
Venue: Orchard Ridge Farms
Brides Dresses: Gigi’s Closette in Glenview, IL
Maid of Honor/Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal
Best Man/Father of Bride Tux: Men’s Wearhouse
Officiant: Anita Vaughn with Anita Weds
Photo by Cheryl
Dance Choreographer; Krystal with Move the Beat
DJ/Photobooth: MDM Entertainment
Catering: Henrici’s with the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms
DJ/Photobooth: MDM Entertainment
Vendors:
-Videographer: Gigi with Mike Staff Productions
-Cake: Design by Brianna Laase but baked by Marianos
-Boquet: Brianna Laase with flowers from Michaels or Hobby Lobby
-Various Décor: Hobby Lobby and Michaels, Steven Lindstrom (aisle runner)
-Wedding rings: CD Peacock creations
From the Brides…
“Eva’s favorite wedding related purchase is the Message in Bottle bottles. She loves the idea of what they represent and the colors of the bottles. 🙂 Brianna’s favorite purchase is all of the décor elements because we hand made all of the decorations, invitations, programs, bridal bouquets, etc. Eva’s favorite wedding memory is her father daughter but with all of her brother’s best friend/lifelong friends. Brianna’s, besides walking down the aisle and seeing my wife, is taking night time pictures with the officiant and starting the “wedding scream” picture trend. 🙂 Eva’s funny moment was when we were up on the island during the ceremony, forgetting that what state we were in right as Anita said, “And now by the state of Illinois, I now pronounce you married and spouses for life.” Anita had to stop the ceremony to make sure Eva and I were paying attention.
Advice…Start planning early, don’t take time for granted, and have fun/enjoy the day. There will always be something that isn’t the way you expected it, but remember the main purpose of what the day is about.”
