Amazing Salvage One Wedding...

Elizabeth Lohr and Mark St. John

were married on Saturday May 22, 2010

Wedding Ceremony ~ Assumption Church, Chicago

Fabulous Reception ~ Salvage One, Chicago

Photography by Jason Brown of J. Brown Photography

Wedding Design and Coordination by Brooke Righeimer of Tying the Knot

Stationery design by Tying the Knot

Spring is almost here...

It is almost the middle of March, High Wedding Season is almost upon us, the sun is trying to come out and I can only think about the wonderful outdoor venues that will host our client's upcoming weddings and pre-wedding festivities.  Outdoor venues in Chicago evoke instant character...there are not many places like Chicago where you can be sixteen floors up at the "Terrace at the Trump" enjoying a cocktail and delicious cuisine, surrounded by some of Chicago's most historic buildings. 

For the sports fans out there...the many rooftops of Wrigley Field are unique spaces that can host bachelor and bachelorette parties.  A rooftop offers a casual, fun environment where you can mingle with friends enjoying cocktails and great food while watching the famous Chicago Cubs.  These outstanding rooftops are located in classic three story buildings that have been renovated with decks and stadium seating looking out to one of the most famous ballparks in the country.  Once again, only in Chicago!

Cocktails Part 2...

Still thinking about signature drinks and wanted to share a photo with you...please picture a perfectly landscaped backyard, a beautiful June Saturday and 175 of your closest family and friends.  Are you there?  Have you temporarily forgotten about this snowy December day?  Wonderful!  Now add...a steel drum band, delicious hors d'oeuvres and the groom's favorite cocktail...a mojito!  It was a refreshing signature drink that the guests absolutely loved!  Photo courtesy of Stephen Green Photography.

Cocktails!

As I wrap my last Christmas present, a fabulous red tin filled with vodkas from around the world (my cousin's favorite liquor)...I think about all the wonderful signature drinks our clients have offered their guests in the past.  A signature drink is a fun way to incorporate one more detail into a bride and groom's special day.  The cocktail can be a new concoction or it can be just a new name for a classic cocktail.  This May, the Bride and Groom will be offering "The Great St. Tini" after the groom's last name...St. John.  A little detail that goes along way!  And don't forget about coordinating signage...it is a must! 

To get help you get started in your search for the perfect cocktail...check out Martha Stewart Weddings!  A ton of great cocktails to select from.