Kathy & Basil, Fusion Wedding

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy and Basil, planning their fall wedding atThe Adler Planetarium. Kathy lived in Ft. Myers during the planning, Basil was in Boston and his Mother was in Ohio. I actually love planning weddings for out of town clients, because we get to spend such quality time together when they come into town. That’s exactly how the planning process was when Kathy, Basil and May would come into town.

Kathy and Basil chose The Adler Planetarium for their wedding reception due to its iconic Chicago location and view. We created an intimate setting for cocktail hour outside on the terrace, overlooking Lake Michigan. White Planter boxes filled with greenery lined the perimeter of the lower terrace and varying potted trees enclosed the space for guests to enjoy sips and small bites catered by Food For Thought. We used a beautiful zebra wooden bar with a custom grey fabric panel insert to coordinate with the bride’s colors. Grey and yellow lounge groupings allowed guests to relax before dinner.

We used individual sunflower blooms for the Escort Cards and guests were seated at a mix of Rectangle Grey Farm Tables and Square Dining Tables. The tables were adorned with white hydrangea, yellow garden roses, yellow ranunculus, while phalaenopsis orchids, white anemone, dusty miller and brunia. We used coordinating pillar candles and mercury glass to complete the look. HDO tented the upper terrace and we used that space for a cigar bar. Inside the tent were tufted black leather sofas, zebra wooden bars and wooden tables to create the masculine bar.

Guests enjoyed an incredible custom menu designed by the Bride and Groom and Food For Thought‘s executive Chef, which included: Heirloom Tomato Salad for the first course and Moroccan Zucchini and Eggplant in a Squash Tajine for the second course. The entrée was a trio or Chicken Shish Taouk, Pan Roasted Halibut and Beef Filet, followed by a Cheese Course and a Dessert Station, Gelato Bar and Wedding Cake. We even surprised the guests with a firework show at the end of the evening. We had so much fun planning their wedding and I will never forget this incredible family! If you’re saving for a wedding like this, try energy comparison to make savings on your monthly bills.

Thursday @ Alhambra Palace

LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3413 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3414 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3415 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3416 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3417 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3418 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3419 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3420 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3421 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3422 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3423 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3424 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3425 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3426 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3427 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3428 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3429 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3430 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Alhambra-Palace_3431

Henna Ceremony at Hotel Palomar

LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3432 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3433 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3434 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3435 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3436 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3437 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3438 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3439 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3440 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3441 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Hotel-Palomar_3442

Wedding at Adler Planetarium

LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3443 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3444 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3445 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3446 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3447 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3448 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3449 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3450 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3451 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3452 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3453 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3454 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3455 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3456 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3457 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3458 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3459 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3460 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3461 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3462 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3463 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3464 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3465 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3466 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3467 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3468 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3469 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3470 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3471 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3472 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3473 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3474 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3475 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3476 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3477 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3478 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3479 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3480 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3481 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3482 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3483 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3484 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3485 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3486 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3487 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3488 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3489 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3490 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3491 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3492 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3493 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3494 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3495 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3496 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3497 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3498 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3499 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3500 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3501 LKEvents-Fusion-Wedding-Adler-Planetarium_3502

Planning: LK Events
Rehearsal Dinner & Henna Party: Hotel Palomar
Welcome Dinner: Alhambra Restaurant
Getting Ready Location: Hotel Palomar
Ceremony: Private Residence
Photographer: Avery House
Video: REM
Reception: The Adler Planetarium
Catering: Food For Thought
Wedding Cake: Cake
Day of Items: Magnificent Milestones
Fireworks: Melrose Pyrotechnics
Floral, Décor: HMR Designs, Jessica Pfleugl
Lighting: Frost
Hair and Make Up: Bride’s Company, Michael Anthony and Muse Beauty
Henna: Unnati Shah
Tent: HDO
Photo Booth: Smile Booth
Transportation: Karr Limousine Service