One week... two weddings... a LOT of fun :-)

Within seven days, we had two good friends get married.  We feel so honored to be a part of both of their special days! 

First was Kristine and Dien's wedding.  They had a beautiful ceremony in a church follow by a reception at the Renaissance in Schaumburg.  The ceremony made both Bart and I tear up - it is crazy when you're planning your own wedding and hear two people say their vows - I think it all became really real for Bart.  This wedding was classic and beautiful and I have to say, I've never seen a bride smile ear to ear the entire night like Kristine did, she was by far the happiest I've ever seen her.  I did mess up big time not getting a picture with the bride :-(. 

Happy beautiful Kristine escorted by her brother.

First dance as a MARRIED couple!

Bart and I got all dolled up to join in the festivities.

The second wedding was for our friends Crystal and John Richards.  I had the big honor of being in Crystal's wedding and getting to be a part of the whole wedding weekend.  The weekend start Thursday with a BBQ at the Richard's home, followed by a cubs game on the rainy cold Friday, a rehearsal and dinner and then the BIG event on Saturday.  I was a hurting unit on Sunday but it was well worth it!  The ceremony and reception were held at a venue called the Catalyst Ranch downtown Chicago - it was sooooo fun and adorable and could not have fit Crystal and John better!  It was so them and so perfect!  Every single thing about the weekend went perfectly, Crystal was a dream bride! 

CUBS GAME

Just getting ready at the salon... calming some nerves...

Crystal and I after getting our hair did

Dressed up and ready to go :-)

The vows... husband and wife

Me and Bart

The BEAUTIFUL Mr. & Mrs. Richards - they seriously looked like movie stars!!

I have like a hundred pictures of Bart and I from this wedding, These are just a few!

These two brides handled their weddings perfectly!  I could only hope that I will be as calm on my big day!  Can wait to return the favor of food, booze, dancing, and a great party!  Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day and thanks for the great memories!!!