| |  | | Kristen
and Lou are young, dynamic attorneys who wanted their November wedding to reflect
their shared interests and careers. They sought an ambiance that was warm, intimate
and elegant. They also wanted to incorporate twists on traditions, such as their
passion for the movie, "The Princess Bride" and Lou's love for ice cream.
A
string quartet played Vivaldi's "Autumn" as Kristen held a bouquet of
garnet and amethyst tones as she approached Lou. The pews were festooned with
flowers in deep fall tones.
The reception featured a runner composed entirely
of fall leaves draped over the place card table. Cards with character names and
quotes from the "The Princess Bride" were hand water-colored and used
in place of table numbers. Favors included butter cookies iced with the scales
of justice in University of Illinois colors. After supping on beef tenderloin
and chicken provencal, guests enjoyed a sundae bar featuring Haagen Dazs ice creams,
traditional and autumnal toppings such as gingersnaps, hot fudge, caramel and
apples foster topping.
Everyone danced the night away to the sounds of
The Stitely Orchestra. | |