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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Happily Ever After...
Another great "Sneak Peek" highlight show by Jai Girard Photography of our July 28, 2012 wedding.
Congrats Erin and Jeff Robbins!
May you live "Happily Ever After"
http://jaigirard.com/blog/2012/10/erin-and-jeff-wedding-slideshow-highlights-the-blackstone-hotel-chicago
Congrats Erin and Jeff Robbins!
May you live "Happily Ever After"
http://jaigirard.com/blog/2012/10/erin-and-jeff-wedding-slideshow-highlights-the-blackstone-hotel-chicago
Thursday, December 6, 2012
the Chemistry was always there...
Jen Patterson and NFL Hockey player Nick Boynton's wedding was featured on Strictlyweddings.com Blog.
August 3, 2012 at the Lake Forest Academy
http://www.strictlyweddings.com/blog/2012/11/featured-wedding-jen-nick-the-chemistry-was-always-there/
Jen's bouquet was stunning, white Polo roses and pearl studded Stephanotis... compact but SO elegant. Great job Jill!
Check out their blog for the full feature and see their chemistry!
Flower FUN FACTS
Stephanotis
Meaning: Marital happiness
Best For: Bouquets and arrangements
Scent: Very fragrant
In Season: Year-round
Price Range: Moderate
Floral Fact: These trumpet-shape blossoms are traditional bridal flowers, no doubt due to their meaning.
Best For: Bouquets and arrangements
Scent: Very fragrant
In Season: Year-round
Price Range: Moderate
Floral Fact: These trumpet-shape blossoms are traditional bridal flowers, no doubt due to their meaning.
for more flower fun fact meanings check out
Photos by Jai Girard Photography
Meghan Cashman's DREAM wedding...
Labor Day weekend this year had us all running in different directions! At Joseph's we orchestrated 9 weddings amoungst our teams and squeezed in 50 homecoming orders. This wedding was a beautiful, lush event at Cuneo Mansions and Gardens. The weather was a bit "iffy" but the rain came and went and the ceremony went off without a hitch! Bauers Catering had it all covered, from plentiful servers to outside beverage stations, no one would forget this wedding.
Some of our team took to the mansion a day early to begin on-site design of the fantastic arrangements that would grace each table as well as the awesome orchid draped entry tree. While others stayed back creating personal work that would make a princess shine.
Now this cake I bet will get "pinned" a few times! Not just flowers on the top of the cake... but Daryl stuffed each layer FULL. Just dripping with elegance and richness.
Some of our team took to the mansion a day early to begin on-site design of the fantastic arrangements that would grace each table as well as the awesome orchid draped entry tree. While others stayed back creating personal work that would make a princess shine.
The oversized bell vases were billowed with hydrangeas and roses while the low arrangements still as gorgeous and definitely not taking a back seat. Each table being "pin spotted" by Sid Sawhney of Precision Sound and Lighting, truly showcased our work even more. Don't forget the reflexed polo white rose at each place setting.
Now who wouldn't want this "Sweetheart Table"? The pipe and drape done by Dan is just a-mazing, and shows the attention to detail that was taken with this event.
Now this cake I bet will get "pinned" a few times! Not just flowers on the top of the cake... but Daryl stuffed each layer FULL. Just dripping with elegance and richness.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Significance of a Chuppah
The Jewish faith is one of beauty and one that is steeped in tradition. One of the most beautiful traditions of the Jewish faith is the Jewish marriage ceremony, in which the chuppah is used. The chuppah is the canopy, or tent, under which the Jewish marriage ceremony takes place. It is usually made of satin or velvet cloth, supported by four poles. It symbolizes the new home and life that the bride (the kallah) and the groom (the chatan) will be building together. In other words, the chuppah represent the groom's home, where the bride will be joining him.
The chuppah is open on all sides and is similar to the tent inhabited by Abraham (father of the Jewish people) and his wife, Sarah. The open sides of the chuppah also represent a welcoming of visitors and strangers into the home, as the forefathers welcomed strangers and travelers into their homes. The chuppah could also date back to the days of the Exodus, when the Jewish people were still traveling in the dessert. During this time, a portable tent was used to house God's presence and/or the Ark of the Covenant. This was called a mishcan or was also known as the tabernacle.
Depending on the branch of the Jewish faith that the couple comes from, the chuppah can be set up either indoors or outdoors. Ideally and traditionally, it is set up outdoors and takes place close to sundown at the end of the day. The significance of this is the hope that the new couple will be blessed with many children. This tradition also dates back to Abraham where God promised him that his "seed would multiply as the stars in the heavens".
The couple is generally escorted to the chuppah by both sets of parents. Generally, neither the bride nor the groom wears jewelry of any kind under the chuppah. This signifies that their commitment is about who and what they are as people, rather than what they own.
Depending on the branch of the Jewish faith that the couple comes from, the chuppah can be set up either indoors or outdoors. Ideally and traditionally, it is set up outdoors and takes place close to sundown at the end of the day. The significance of this is the hope that the new couple will be blessed with many children. This tradition also dates back to Abraham where God promised him that his "seed would multiply as the stars in the heavens".
The couple is generally escorted to the chuppah by both sets of parents. Generally, neither the bride nor the groom wears jewelry of any kind under the chuppah. This signifies that their commitment is about who and what they are as people, rather than what they own.
The number seven is significant in the rituals that take place under the chuppah. The bride will circle the groom seven times, while under the chuppah and then takes her place at the groom's right-hand side. The circling of the groom seven times holds two meanings. First, seven represents the seven days of creation. Seven also signifies that they are complete as a couple and incomplete as mere individuals.
While under the chuppah, the ceremony continues with the recitation of the Seven Blessings. The Ketubah, or marriage contract, is read as well. The wedding ring is given to the bride; if the bride wishes to give a ring to the groom, she may do it later in private after the ceremony. The couple drink wine and the groom breaks the glass. This is said to represent a grief over the destruction of the temple. Once these things have been completed, the merriment of the wedding reception will begin.
Monday, December 3, 2012
NEW Chuppha feature...
The photos are in from North Shore Photography! A beautiful NEW chuppah was designed for our clients with an overhead of candlelight ambiance. Candles of all sorts and sizes created a cloud over the couple and their bridal party.
What an amazing backdrop for their ceremony at the JW Marriott in Chicago.
What an amazing backdrop for their ceremony at the JW Marriott in Chicago.
An elegant bouquet was designed by Jill, for Julie- with roses and callas creating a ombre fade. Having the bouquet wrapped with a meaningful handkerchief adds that extra special touch.
Together with our team, Susan Lazar of Northbrook, orchestrated a beautiful ceremony and reception for our clients. One that I am sure they will cherish forever.
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