Although romance wasn’t initially on the menu during Juli and David’s first lunch date, the couple knew that they had a lot in common culturally and professionally. David learned very quickly that he had to have Juli by his side and proposed to her on New Years Eve.
The reception color scheme was a classic black and white, as it was flanked by a large colorful wall. “It’s an open and airy space and I didn’t want to take away from that,” Juli says. “I also didn’t want to go overly romantic and whispy in such a modern space, as I think the two concepts would have been competing with one another.” Friends and family found their seats with custom escort cards sporting real photos of each guest. Place settings were clean and modern, featuring a completely clear reception menu on top of black napkins. “The centerpieces were enormous bunches of babies breath. When you take something as ordinary as babies breath and use it in an unexpected way, it becomes extraordinary,” explains the bride.
After attending dozens of weddings the year before, they decided to do something a little different and hired “The After Party”, a local karaoke band. Juli and David kicked off karaoke hour with a duet of “Summer Nights” from Grease. You can see more of their wedding details on Inside Weddings.
Accessories: Etsy.com (Hair Accessories & Veil) | Manolo Blahnik (Shoes) | Beauty: Reiman Condron Beauty | Bridal Designer: Lanvin | Cakes & Desserts: Cake Sweet Food, Chicago | Catering: Culinaire | Cinematography & Videography: VDO Production | Favors & Gifts: Rapid Wristbands | Floral & Event Design: Exquisite Design | Invitations & Calligraphy: Calligraphy with Style (Calligraphy) Invitations: Etsy.com (Milan Creations) | Jewelry Designer: Fuenfer Jewelers (Engagement Ring & Groom’s Wedding Band) | Lighting Design | MDM Entertainment | Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse and Proper Suit | Mothers’ Gowns: St. John (Mother of the Groom) and Talbot Runhof (Mother of the Bride) | Music & Entertainment: Robbie Gold Music (Ceremony) and The After Party (Reception) | Photography: Carasco Photography | Registry: Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Zola | Rentals: BBJ Table Fashions | Travel & Honeymoon: Cape Cadogan, Delaire Graff Estate, DumaTau Camp,Intercontinental Hotel, Johannesburg, Lion Sands Narina Lodge and Toka Leya | Wedding & Event Venues: DiSotto Enoteca (Rehearsal Dinner) and Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (Wedding)
