The two met while working at the Apple store in Chicago. Both being from the midwest, they just clicked. Not that Dan and Laura were anything alike, Dan being very logical and Laura more artistic with a bohemian flair. But maybe it was just that. They complimented each other well and balanced one another out, and that is exactly what led Dan to propose to Laura. While woking on the garden plot the two share in the city, Dan asked Laura to be his wife, and they two set out to planning their September Chicago wedding.
Because the wedding held lots of out of town guests, Laura and Dan wanted a smaller outdoor venue where they could mingle with friends. They found the Firehouse in the Edgewater neighborhood to be the perfect mix of historic architecture along with a boho vintage flair. Vines trellised around the building which was centered in the middle of a beautiful Chicago neighborhood that their wedding party perused together for photos before the ceremony. After their beautiful outdoor ceremony at dusk, guests were given appetizers from a local Chicago restaurant, which consisted of their favorite foods, Indian, Mexican, and German. Signature drinks with whisky, Dan’s favorite, were at the bar. Laura’s bouquets and flower crowns were from local flower gardens and her grandmother had brought in Zinnias from her Iowa farm that Katie from Art Farm Blooms incorporated into the organic bouquets and table arrangements. The bridesmaids chose their own dresses from Zara and All Saints, to compliment Laura’s Amanda Archer Romance gown made by Mignoette Bridal and her John Fluevog shoes. The couple was introduced as Laura slid down the fire pole and took off her veil to a floral crown of her own and danced to the tunes pulled together by Toast and Jams.
It was an gorgeous day to spend with these two amazing people and their guests. I was so honored to be a part of it and hope that your honeymoon to Ireland is incredible!
Vendors::
Ceremony and Reception:: Firehouse Chicago
Hair and Make-up:: Kate Jotzat from Chromak8
Florist:: Art Farm Blooms with flowed grown locally from Avium and Hidden Hive
Baker:: Cafe Selmarie
DJ:: Toast & Jams
Stationary:: Invites from Minted, Save the Date by Mari Andrew
Brides Shoes:: John Fluevog
Bride’s Dress:: Amanda Archer made by Mignoette Bridal
Men’s attire:: Nordstrom
Laura’s Orange Sapphire engagement ring:: Steve Quick Jewelers
Laura’s recycled gold and diamond bands:: Mineralogy
Dan’s site gold band:: Rebecca Zemans
Bridesmaid Dresses:: Zara, All Saints
And here is your slideshow, Enjoy!!
Dan & Laura from Karen Feder on Vimeo.
Moving and going out to Mankato State University, neither of them were looking for one another, but that is exactly how Corey and Kelsie ended up with each other! While working a side job at CVS Pharmacy, Corey and Kelsie’s paths crossed and it wasn’t long after the two began dating. Both knew it was serious after three months and Corey began plans in asking Kelsie to be his wife.
Thank you for capturing our magical day! We love these photos so much!