Sarah and Matt’s Loyola wedding in July was my last of the season (thanks to Baby Rose, who made her arrival last month) and what a high note to end on!
The girls began their day at Michael Anthony Salon before heading over to the Courtyard Marriott to finish getting ready.
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While the ladies were having fun, the gents were prepping at the Hampton Inn in Skokie. Once the guys were ready, they boarded the trolley and headed to the Courtyard Marriott to pick up the rest of the bridal party and family.
Sarah and Matt’s first look took place in the hotel and you can see the happiness radiating from these two!!
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The bridal party and family took a few more pictures before loading on the Chicago Trolley Company vehicle to head to Loyola, where the wedding festivities took place.
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Loyola made the perfect backdrop for the photos taken by SecondPrint Productions! The campus was so beautiful and you can’t get any better than having the lake as a background. And look at the beautiful bouquets by Westgate Flowers.
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After gallivanting around campus for more photos, the ceremony began at Madonna della Strada. The chapel is stunning and the bride and groom looked radiant. The music was incredible…just check out this amazing organ.
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When the ceremony was complete, guests headed to Piper Hall for the outdoor cocktail reception. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we were worried about having to move everything indoors due to the crazy heat wave. Luckily, it turned out to be a gorgeous day with perfect temperatures.
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While guests enjoyed the food and drinks provided by Loyola Catering Services, the FGE team went to the Donovan Reading Room to make sure all of the details were set for the reception.
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Sarah and Matt chose some special touches to their reception which made the wedding feel very special. For their guest book, they had river stones for each guest to sign. These stones went into a container and will be displayed in Matt and Sarah’s home as a token of the day.
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Their favors were “brides” filled with buckeyes after Sarah’s home state of Ohio and “grooms” filled with bourbon balls after Matt’s home state of Kentucky.
Matt and Sarah even had a special “get to know you” activity for the dinner tables that included pictures of all the guests in attendance.
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After cocktails, the guests headed over to the Donovan Reading Room for dinner. The meal was delicious and the cake from Lalali Patisserie was both beautiful and tasty.
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After dinner, Matt and Sarah shared their first dance (doesn’t her dress look amazing?!) followed by a combination Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance.
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Once the special dances were complete, the band kicked up the energy and guests danced the night away to the sounds of the Dan Hayes Orchestra.
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Sarah’s flower girl was one happy camper when she “happened” to catch the bouquet!
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It was a wonderful day and one of the calmest weddings I have ever been a part of. Best of luck, Sarah and Matt–we wish you many years of happiness!
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Pat Jones says
November 10, 2012 at 6:58 pmHello Sarah and Matt, This had to be a spectacular wedding day. The photos are beautiful and every detail seems to have been taken care of. You looked fabulous in your beautiful gown. I love the colors and flowers. The guest dining tables were exquisite. I wish so much we could have shared this special day with you. Best Wishes, again, for a joyous and loving marriage.
Love, Pat Jones