“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same” – Flavia Wedding
In a nutshell, this is how I feel how Danielle and Billy Clark’s winter wedding. They showed up and I never wanted them to leave let alone have their wedding be here and over.
But it came and went and it was freaking awesome. And I can prove it.
So not only did we share a love of sparkle and winter weddings, but also Pitch Perfect… I received this text BEFORE 8 am the morning AFTER the wedding!
And then they both got amazing jobs in Florida and moved right after the wedding. And now and we still talk almost every day.
Like I tell all my clients, basically once you sign that contract, you are stuck with me forever…
When Danielle and her sweet mama came to Signed Sealed Delivered Events last spring, we were nine months out and the organizational queen of numbers and all things wedding needed assistance and advice keeping them on budget, on track and bringing that Pinterest board to reality. Which we did with so much creative love. See our handmade bouquets and centerpieces!!!
Our instructions were specific, no flowers! Lots of sparkle! We went a completely different direction from her Pinterest board (see ours here) full of Christmas ornaments. The bouquet was a labor of love and built from brooches from family and friends at all of Danielle’s showers.
The reception was held at Bellecourt Place and Manor in Belleville, Illinois. The food there is delicious! The staff and management are friendly, hard working and very accommodating. It’s become a favorite venue of mine, but of course I am bias because I was born and raised in Bellevegas and I love tradition!
Back drop and chair covers rented from Grand Rental Station
This space was completely (all puns intended) transformed with the uplighting provided by Complete Weddings and Events Complete Weddings and Events also provided DJ services, photobooth, photography and videography.
I was in L.O.V.E. with the head table backdrop- all sequins and the LOVE letters that Danielle and Billy rented through Signed Sealed Delivered Events Handmade by my dad Stanimal because I couldn’t find the exact right set to buy… #ilovemydad #myfatherthehero
The ceremony was held in the Bellecourt Place which is an old church on the same property as the Manor so super convenient for guests!
We served champagne as guests entered the ceremony!
Megs and Bobby right before go time
And my beautiful bride Danielle with proud daddy behind. Cue the tears! I love this pic! Danielle walked down the aisle to A Thousand Years… goosebumps!
BEST USHERS EVER!
All sparkles and uplighting for the ceremony Need an officiant for your wedding? Check out our friends at St. Louis Officiant! We did most pictures before hand which made for smooth sailing right into cocktail hour! And it took A LOT of coaxing( as it always does with my grooms), but we did do the FIRST LOOK before the ceremony which was so magical and heartfelt AND it took a lot of pressure off the ceremony because both Bill and Danielle got a chance to be just the two of them and relax before group photos in down town Belleville and saying “I Do”
Not going to lie, this will be my “framer” from this wedding. I have one from each wedding. Thanks to Mark and Caley for capturing them so perfectly! xoxo
There was also a First Look of the ballroom! I was so glad my crew at Signed Sealed Delivered Events was present for this…it was really quite emotional.
The grand entrance for this wedding was so much fun! Bill and his groomsmen all played college football and some are college football coaches now. The party favors were rally towels that said Living the Dream that the guests waived as the bridal party entered the room. The football and Living The Dream was carried out through the planning (hence the planner and the name of her blog) and the wedding!
Yes we even played a little football during the reception …
All in all the entire evening was a success complete with Coldstone Creamery
An awesome party favor for guests!
A surprise cobalt blue dress…
And a sparkler send off…
Danielle and Billy, I can’t thank you enough not only for the opportunity to be a part of such an intimate moment of your lives, but also for being a part of my heart.
xoxo,
Your Wedding Planner
If you want to see more of this wedding, check out the video from Complete Weddings and Events
Nathan is an awesome videographer!!
PS some of the most beautiful wedding vows ever!
And yes I took a pic, I wanted to remember them always.
***some of these images are courtesy of Complete Weddings and Events (Mark and Caley rule!) but most are courtesy of my awesome iphone 6 with the sparkly case***
