An event like no other... No detail or thought was spared when welcoming Monique into the Isringhausen family! The evenings hosts June Harmon, Rose Haas and Therese Romanelli brought to life a beautiful event to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Monique & Geoffrey at this lovely home in Springfield, IL. Check out some of the amazing photography capturing this unforgettable night. Tables, chairs and glassware by Signature Rentals Invitations, acrylic signs & menus by The Paper Boutique Calligraphy for envelopes by The Quirky Quill - Kristen Queen A table of gifts for all the guests. Amazing Macaroons Made by Caitlyn Weiss of Mad Macs French Rolling Pins by Kentucky Soaps & Such Deliciously Irresistible Cakes Made by Janice Bach of Mimi's Cupcakes Some special moments when the couple got to see all of the amazing work put into this stunning event. The evening began by gifting Monique with flowers and a frame. It was a sweet moment for each guest to introduce themselves to bride-to-be and present her with a flower and the groom's framed words of his favorite characteristics of his bride. There were quiet introductions, bursts of laughter, stories told and smiles all around! After all the guests were introduced, everyone was ushered in to enjoy a beautiful dinner made by Chef Chip Kennedy of Five Flavors. Check out some photos of this amazing food. COURSE I | Avocado & Maple Bacon Toast topped with radish, pepitas and queso fresco COURSE II | Lobster Martini butter poached lobster, whipped potatoes, sweet corn crema and chives COURSE IV | Pan Seared Sea Bass with bacon lardons, celeriac puree, grilled kale, green beans and a red wine butter sauce COURSE V | Melon Ball Salad with honey-lime syrup and fresh mint
This was the first moment we were able to see the couple interact and their love for each other was palpable- the smitten smiles, flirtatious hand holding and joy made it apparent these two had found their other half! The evening boasted prayers, blessings, and a devotional. Beautifully wrapped gifts were graciously unwrapped. Monique took her time and was truly so thankful for each person's gift. Her smile was permanent throughout the night. Joyful moments and fun portraitsA lovely evening was capped with the indulgence of cake, socializing, photos and hugs goodbye. It was our pleasure to capture the Bridal Shower for this couple. We have been blessed to work with these families several times over the years and everyone is always appreciative and kind. We wish the new couple enough love to fill a thousand lifetimes. Thank you for choosing Chris Withers Photography to capture your event. It was an amazing experience we will always talk about.
Sincerely, Chris & Jessica Chris Withers Photography Studio Location 2160 South 6th, Suite G Springfield,IL 62703 "Tonight will not just be another wedding that you have attended, it's going to be an experience and you have a front row seat, so enjoy." -Steven Pingolt Photo: Tellico Village Yacht Club, Loudon, Tennessee When North meets South is indeed the perfect description of Steven and Brittany. This Independence Day their family truly met in the middle to celebrate their wedding (finally!) Gathering at Tellico Village Yacht Club in Loudon, Tennessee there was a mix of emotions- so much laughter and love with a light sprinkle of tears. Steven said a wedding should have a mix of extreme happiness and a few moments of heartache; tears of joy and sadness. Photo: Bride & Bridesmaids by having fun @makeupdess, @beautybybrouse, @the.ginger.snap and Leah Studio's at Sola Suites. The day began just as any other wedding with a few moments of chaos until settling into the day and riding out the fast paced roller coaster of the wedding day. The girls were pampered by an entire crew- Destiny, Bailey, Jessi and Leah. These ladies did an amazing job and made everyone feel confident and look beautiful!
Photo: Surprise Number One- Dad's Tie from Brittany, Bride and Dad's First Look, and Bride & Groom's First Look We connected well with Brittany's Dad as he was the adult version of our own Chris Withers- ornery with quick quips. He received the first surprise of the day- a customized tie from Brittany. Dad got the first peek at Brittany and his tie followed by a groom guided first look in the reception space. Both moments were simple and adorable. Photo: Surprise Number Two- Custom Cookies from Foxden Baking Co, a surprise from Lisa, Steven's mom. Lisa snuck in her own surprise, pretty and yummy custom cookies by Foxden Baking Co. Brittany was stunned while Steven didn't see the surprise- he had already brought them in to the cake table and had eaten one already! Ha! It was still a sweet surprise ;) Photo: Formals of the Bride + Groom and Wedding Party It was a hot July day but Tellico Village Yacht Club had so many beautiful locations to work with to take photos of Brittany, Steven and their crew. The entire venue and boardwalk boasted pretty views of the lake and the venue rested on soft hills which made for great photographs! Photo: Time for nuptuals! Ceremony on the boardwalk. Time to say 'I do'! The ceremony was customized with a ceremony first look, the grooms brother, Tyler, officiating and a special gift to the bride and groom. The special gift? A shirt won from the restaurant where Steven first met Brittany with the wedding date embroidered using a shirt from Steven's grandmother. A rosary was also given that was made from flowers from Steven's grandmother's funeral. Photo: Reception details. Cake by Foxden Bakery Co. Time to partay! You may have picked up on a couple secrets that had to be kept from earlier in the day, but wait there's more! The reception was full of secrets! The night started with a delicious nacho and taco bar, and tamales. Sprinkled throughout the entire reception was surprise personalized videos filmed by Chris Withers Photography. There was a video from Brittany and Steven to their family and wedding party, videos from Steven to Brittany and Brittany to Steven and a super duper surprise video for Tyler's business venture, a commercial featuring Brittany & Steven for Blue Line Resort in Murphysboro, Illinois. "Don't forget to give him the finger guns!" The night had just two more surprises! Brittany and Steven snuck out to do a costume change! Steven in the white tux and purple button down he always wanted and Brittany in her chic floral skirt and solid top. These outfits were revealed with a stroll down the boardwalk to meet in the middle, moments after their last video dedicated to their grandparents played and moments before their last HUGE surprise! After guests were ushered outside to watch the last video, fireworks filled the sky over the water. Brittany and Steven worked for months to setup an elaborate plan to hire a professional fireworks artists to supply their guests with a heavy helping of Fourth of July fireworks! The day was hot, the destination wedding proved to be a few months of chaos and a couple moments of stress the day of, all leading up to the marriage of these two deserving people. We wish you all the best! Vendors Photography | Chris Withers Photography
Videography | Mitchell Films Wedding Coordination | Turquoise Turtle Events Venue | Tellico Village Yacht Club Bride & Groom's Hair | @the.ginger.snap Bridal Party Makeup | @makeupdess & @beautybybrouse Bridal Party Hair | Leah's Studio at Sola Suites Bride & Bridesmaids Dresses | David's Bridal Florist | Powell Florist Cake and Cookies | Foxden Bakery Co. DJ | Mobile Beats Entertainment Commercial by Chris Withers Photography for Blue Line Resort We had the pleasure to do engagement photography with Bryan and Ayan around Springfield,IL. Check out this special video we put together for them. They are the nicest couple. We can't wait to photograph their special day. |
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