“We have been a couple since before either of us was of a legal drinking age. We met at the recreation center of our college.”
Eleven years later, the couple, who scored higher than anyone EVER for knowing the other best in their marriage preparation class, sealed the deal. This self-described quiet, introverted couple, said their vows in an intimate winter ceremony in front of their immediate family and very close friends.
In an e-mail to me before their wedding, Patti wrote, “we really just enjoy each other’s company.” I could see this from our first meeting. They laugh easy, and seem utterly comfortable with each other. It was a joy to see them marry and celebrate at their reception afterwards.
I have to give the couple props (especially Patti-you’ll see why in the pictures) for bearing the cold during their portrait session. They were troopers! Thankfully, their reception was quite cozy at the Keith House also known as the Prairie Avenue Gallery. In this beautiful building in one of Chicago’s historical districts, they shared in laughs, cheers, dancing, and even a little karaoke! Congrats Patti and Alfred. All the best to you both!
I’d like to give a big shout out to the following vendors:
Cake: Amy Beck’s Cake Designs. cakes@amybeckcakedesign.com
Caterer: Maison dbarranco22@yahoo.com
Florist: Flowers-Flowers. www.flowers-flowers.com joanne@flowers-flowers.com
Venue: Prairie Avenue Gallery – Keith House events@prairieavenuegallery.com
Black Hearts Hair House- 773.525.4344
Makeup Artist: Esther Soto-esther.soto@yahoo.com
Bride’s Dresses:
Ceremony Dress – Allure Bridal
Reception Dress – David’s Bridal
Bride’s Maids Dresses-David’s Bridal
Tuxes: Formally Modern Tuxedo
