A Wedding in Chicago, A Hiatus from South America

Brittnye (my sister) and Theo (my new brother-in-law) got married on Saturday. As expected, it was elegant, personal, and fun. Planned entirely by Brittnye, the wedding was distinctly her, screaming with graceful style. The globe lamps hanging from the trees and the tent's ceiling, the shuffling ipod, the flowers arranged by Margaret, the Charlie Trotter's Catering and the company made for a ridiculous party and memorable wedding. The friends, my family, and the Pereiras (whom it was a pleasure to meet), and everyone else made it a wonderful time.

Set in my Aunt Nancy's large and beautiful home and yard in Naperville, the ceremony took place under the pergola on the deck:

And the party took place just feet away. There were about 130 people who fit comfortably under a tent and then on to the dance floor. The whole thing went off flawlessly, thanks in large part to the extended families, who played such an important role.

Special mention needs to be given to the flowers, some of which you can see on the deck/alter, because Margaret arranged them all. Being a former employee of Cattails on Division, Margaret is pretty handy with a vase and a knife when it comes to dahlia, purple basil, milkweed, eucalyptus, and stock (pictured above). Some say she has a black belt in flowers.

The setting and weather made the wedding a pleasure of the senses. Everything looked, smelled, and tasted so good. Weddings, in my opinion, should not be done any other way.


Congratulations. You two are wonderful people, good friends, and now the best family.

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