Emily Morrison and Steven Krall June 13th, 2015 Shoreacres Lake Bluff, Illinois On a flawless June Saturday, an absolutely lovely Emily and a dashing Steven were married on the inviting and placid shores of Lake Michigan, in Lake Bluff, amidst the verdant beauty that is Shoreacres. Entirely gracious welcome cocktails and a Sunday brunch …
Month: October 2015
Spotlight on Andrea Adelstein
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Andrea Adelstein of NYLUX Events to talk about her favorite venues and more. Austin: Invitations were a family business when you were growing up. How has the wedding invitation changed since then? Andrea: I believe invitations set the tone for the party. The wedding invitation …
Spotlight on Hall Cannon and Miles Refo
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with ex-pats Hall Cannon and Miles Refo to talk about life in New Zealand and their wonderful resort, Otahuna Lodge. AA: The lodge was built more than a century ago and not long after Christchurch was founded. Who was its first resident and what are the origins …
Real Weddings: Suzanne and Daniel
Suzanne Schueller and Daniel Gottlander July 25, 2015 Saint Anne’s Church Mackinac Island, Michigan On a breezy Friday evening, welcome cocktails with incomparable views of the Straits of Mackinac thrilled guests on the East Front Porch of the legendary Grand Hotel. A lively dinner followed in the hotel’s grand yet still intimate Cottage Restaurant. Then, …