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Ovation Wedding–Erica and Brent

July 4, 2016

Eric and Brent’s wedding celebration was one of the most joy-filled events I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of! Laughter, sighs, and cheers filled the air with a wonderful energy as these two said their “I dos” and celebrated with their closest loved ones!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Erica and Brent spent their wedding weekend at the historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago. With her family and best friends around her, Erica and the ladies spent the morning enjoying brunch, sipping champagne, and being pampered by hair stylist, Jenny Villacis, and makeup artist, Andie Cumber. Meanwhile, Brent and his groomsmen went to brunch before making their way back to the hotel to get ready.

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

With the help of her Mother and Maid of Honor, Erica slipped into her gorgeous wedding gown, hand-crafted by Mignonette Bridal, and draped an elegant strand of pearls around her neck. She was an absolutely stunning bride!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Soon it was time for Erica and Brent’s first look! With a toast, the ladies were out the door. Amy Jo Royall Photography had Brent outside waiting for Erica under the iconic awning of the Palmer House Hilton. Despite being on a busy street, the moment they locked eyes it was as if they were the only ones there. They were brought back to reality when a sweet couple passing by offered their congratulations!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Soon the family and wedding party joined in for a photo shoot outside of the hotel. Amy Jo Royall Photography was able to capture the joy and enthusiasm for this marriage! Even those who were far away were still able to a part of the celebration. It was so special to see this couple completely surrounded by so much love!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

It was time for the bride and groom to make their way the exquisite event space, Ovation, for their wedding celebration. Along with being a beautiful locale, Ovation includes a ride to the event in a classic Rolls Royce! Erica and Brent looked fantastic (and so excited) to be on their way to their wedding!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Emotions were high as the wedding party lined up and made their way down the aisle. Officiated by Erica’s uncle, Erica and Brent’s ceremony was personal and moving with a poignant reading, personal vows, lots of laughter, and a few happy tears!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

It was now time to celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs.! Hugs were all around for the bride and groom at their cocktail hour.

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Erica and Brent also utilized the gorgeous sunshine and beautiful day, to get some photos around Ovation after their ceremony. Amy Jo Royall Photography captured some amazing photos of this sweet couple!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Meanwhile, as guests enjoyed delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Erica and Brent’s vendor team was hard at work setting up for the dinner reception, which turned out beautifully. Ovation’s handsome rustic long tables along with Field & Florist’s vibrant and fresh florals created a stunning ambiance that was both elegant and cozy. Carol’s Staffing helped to ensure all the service needs for the reception were taken care of expertly.

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

When it was time for dinner, guests cheered and clapped as the wedding party made their way to the head table, and the bride and groom were announced into the room!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Their night continued with much jubilation! Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet provided by Big Star Catering, while heartfelt and endearing toasts were made in honor of the bride and groom! Style Matters DJs kept the energy high with great music to accompany the evening, and Amy Jo Royall Photography was able to capture the pure joy and emotion of the night!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

 

Erica and Brent got the dance floor going with special dances with their parents, followed by their first dance as husband and wife. Before long the dance floor was full as Style Matters got the party rockin’!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Together, Erica and Brent had a quiet cupcake exchange, opening the dessert table created by Sweet Mandy B’s to guests.

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Boogying down was the theme for the rest of the night. Style Matters DJs had guests of all ages got out on the dance floor! Guests who wanted a break from the dance floor enjoyed popping in and out of Ovation’s photo booth or even grooving from the lounge furniture! Love and jubilation was overflowing for the happy couple making it a truly memorable and special evening!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Erica and Brent, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of such a fun and special celebration! It was truly a joy and honor to play a role in your big day, and I wish you both many blessings in your future together!

Amy Jo Royall Photography

Amy Jo Royall Photography

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A Boho Horse Farm Wedding With Loads of Style

Nick and Lauren chose Nick’s family’s farm as the gorgeous vista for their ceremony and wedding reception. They hired the tenting experts at Blue Peak Tents to create an elegant venue for the affair. As days got closer to the big day, the weather was threatening heat and rain – luckily, Blue Peak was able to provide rain protection siding to the tent to ensure guests would stay cool and dry throughout the reception!

Lauren and her bridesmaids were primped by Zee Artistry to get them beautified for the day’s events, and enjoyed a full spread and mimosas in the comfort of Nick’s parents’ home.

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Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Lauren looked absolutely radiant when the time came for her to step into her gown, as evidenced by the incredible smiles shared with her mother in the moments leading up to the ceremony.

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Meanwhile, Nick and his groomsmen casually prepped for the day at the Courtyard Marriott in St. Charles, enjoying a few IPAs and jokes as they dressed in their dapper gray suits.

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Averyhouse Photography

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Nick and Lauren chose not to see one another before their ceremony, which always adds an added element of suspense and romance before the I do’s. You could feel the joyful anticipation throughout the house as Lauren and her bridesmaids took their places inside before the processional began.

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Field and Florist gorgeously adorned the spot where the ceremony would take place, covering the arch with greenery and blooms of hydrangea and peach colored roses.

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averyhouse photography

Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

The free-flowing floral arrangements with pops of orange and yellow made the ivory and green elements stand out beautifully. Field and Florist executed every last detail — including the adorable floral crown worn by the flower girl! The mix of rustic barrels topped with stunning, organic arrangements and classic gold chiavari chairs added to the ceremony’s elegance.  Lauren looked stunning as she and her father made their way to the arch, where Nick eagerly waited. Erin from Seasonal Ceremonies officiated the service, and before we knew it, Nick and Lauren were officially hitched!

Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

While the wedding party and family members took a few formal portraits around the estate, guests mixed and mingled throughout the yard. They enjoyed specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by FIG Catering, and admired all the tiny details — leafy green garland, pastel colored paper cocktail straws and beautifully handcrafted drink menus, complemented by more stunning floral arrangements – that made this wedding so stunning.

Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Guests soon made their way into the tent for the reception festivities to find their seats at beautiful tables adorned with garlands of greenery and gorgeous gold-detailed dinnerware.

Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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The tiered buttercream and vanilla flavored cake was delicately hand-crafted by Alliance Bakery. Field and Florist  added a handful of blooms pulled from the floral scheme.

Averyhouse Photography

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averyhouse captured every aspect of Nick and Lauren’s wedding day, from the laid-back morning makeup session and intimate moments before the ceremony, to the heartfelt speeches and lively dance party that followed dinner. They even caught a few up-close glimpses of Nick’s family horse who popped out of the barn to keep an eye on the festivities.

Averyhouse Photography

averyhouse photography

Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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Averyhouse Photography

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We were so lucky the rain held off until everyone was safely underneath the tent — a wedding miracle! Once the downpour began, we were able to quickly pull down a few of the sides of the Blue Peak Tent to keep guests dry as they danced the night away!

 

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Averyhouse Photography

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Toast & Jam provided the beats for a serene and beautiful ceremony, then turned things up to get a boisterous dance party started under the canopy of light beneath the tent. We witnessed some seriously impressive dance moves from Lauren and Nick’s guests!

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Averyhouse Photography

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Smilebooth was on the scene for guests to jump behind the camera with a few props – creating a photo guestbook that Nick and Lauren will be able to enjoy for years to come.

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Lauren and Nick, we had so much fun being a part of your wedding — we know you two will be happily living it up together for years to come!

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averyhouse photography

Lauren and Nick’s wedding was also featured on Style Me Pretty!  Check out their feature below:

A Boho Horse Farm Wedding With Loads of Style

 

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