Karol & Tyler.... 8/9/08

Gosh what a fantastic couple, I don't even know where to start.. Well for starters I have worked with them for almost a year now. The Bride is originally from Brazil and the Groom is originally from the Peoria, Illinois area. Both of them now live in Chicago and work very busy schedules. We had our challenges logistically and with time trying to get them into town to meet with vendors! However, we were able to get it done, and friends and family from all over came to attend this special day.

Their Wedding Ceremony was in Peoria, Illinois (my hometown) at the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral. The reception was at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Illinois.


We wanted to give them the Wedding and Reception that they were envisioning in their heads. This couple really went out of their comfort zone a couple of times when it came to decor. As you can see below, Karol & Tyler chose some very bold colors and I think it paid off. They wanted a fun reception that was less stuffy and more like a party.

So what did we do to make this already beautiful ballroom into Karol & Tylers own style? We enlisted the help of some very talented local vendors. Over the next few days I am going to post some thoughts about Lighting and Linens but for now we are just talking about this couple. The lighting was done by Scott Fort from Sound and Light Creations. He was truly and artist. He provided the lighting and the Gobo (that is the monogram or name you see on the wall. The couple got so many oohs and ahhhhs from the lighting. The lighting truely made their reception unique and fun.

The couple chose a fantastic photographer (and good friend of mine) Pam Cooley of Pam Cooley Photography The pictures you see on my Blog and such are compliments of this talented lady. She even went with me to take pictures of the Honeymoon suite that Tamico and I had decorated with rose petals and candles.

We just had a wonderful weekend and I am glad that I was able to be part of it. Thanks Karol & Tyler.