Sima & Jonathan, The Stonegate

Sima & Jonathan were only a few months away from their wedding date when they met with us. They were feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the planning process and were seeking someone that could calm them and be responsive to their questions and needs. One of the most important aspects of Sima & Jonathan’s wedding day was to celebrate their love while blending their cultures and families. For them, this meant having two ceremonies in one day, which required the management of a lot of details.

Through final wrap up meetings and reassuring communication, Sima & Jonathan were able to go into their celebration with a sense of peace and excitement. From the Baraat and Jain Ceremony to the Christian Ceremony and a packed dance floor of guests, this cultural celebration was captured by Jennifer Kathryn Photography and Oak Street Films. So many of the details of their wedding day incorporated Sima & Jonathan’s style – the Jain Ceremony programs from India, the Christian ceremony that they wrote out together, the attire for the day, and the breathtaking décor.

Sylwia Spirala from Yanni Design Studio worked with Sima to create an ivory, crystal and gold look for the Jain Ceremony. That look was repurposed for the Christian Ceremony and reception, with the addition of purple dendrobium orchid petals. Guests were not only dazzled by the décor that transformed The Stonegate event spaces, but their appetites were taken care of by the culinary delights from The Stonegate and Saffron Dining. Lunch included Puran Pooli and Fettucini Alfredo, while dinner featured Dal Makhani, Paneer Makhani and a Baked Vegetable Purse.

Sima & Jonathan chose a different song to introduce their wedding party and families into the reception and saved Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuk as their First Dance. With two additional dance performances during the reception, Sima & Jonathan showcased their love of each other and each other’s families! Congratulations Sima & Jonathan!

A little note from Sima & Jonathan:

You were a huge part of making the last few months of wedding planning, and the day of, such a pleasure and success and for that many, many heart-felt thanks and appreciation to you!

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5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

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5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

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5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

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5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

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5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

5-16-15 Sima + Jonathan Wedding Stone Gate Banquets Hoffman Estates, IL @2014 Jennifer Kathryn Photography

Beauty: Jessi Olseng-Atkokaitis (Hair), Dana from Pin Me Up (Hair),
and Morgan Byrne from Morgan Marie Beauty (Make-up)
Indian Cuisine Catering: Saffron Dining
Floral/Décor: Yanni Design Studio
Wedding Party/Family Bouquets & Boutonnieres: SK Flowers
DJs: Garv and Anand from desiBel Entertainment
Photographer: Jennifer Kathryn Photography
Getting Ready & Room Block Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates
Christian Ceremony Programs & Menu Cards: All She Wrote
Escort Card Calligraphy: Mary Zabrin
Venue, Food & Beverage, Wedding Cake: The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
Videographer: Oak Street Films
Wedding Coordinator: Nicole Zenner from LK Events