Project

Bridesmaids

A New Kind of Event From MODERN BRIDE

March 7, 2009

Clean out your closet.

Donate that bridesmaid dress

& Celebrate with friends

All to Benefit Planet Hope.

Thought i'd share this with you!

log on to www.brides.com/projectbridesmaids for more information!

Mary Kate Downs
&
Michael Morrissey
Friday December 5th 2008
St. Michael Church - Orland Park, IL
Gaelic Park - Oak Forest, IL

What a way to end the year...with this gorgeous winter wedding!





After coordinating Meghan's (left) wedding in October, I could not wait to do Mary Kate's!
Mary Kate's gown was from our collection as was her mother's. I also coordinated the wedding along with customizing her hairpiece and the bridesmaid's dresses.


Mary Kate's make-up was done by Nicole Ancona, Make-Up Artist (pictured above).
More photos to come!




Also....
Look for professional pictures from all of the weddings I have done this year to be posted on my blog very soon!!

Jillian Popernik & Joshua Berg

N o v e m b e r 2 9 t h 2 0 0 8

Ceremony - Holy Family Church

Reception - The Stadium Club at US Cellular Field

The flowers, done by Dily Lily Flowers, turned out gorgeous!

A creative idea, Chicago White Sox tickets were all turned into place cards for the guests at the Stadium Club reception!
Jillian looked fabulous on her big day! I did Jillian's dress along with her Day of Coordinating and Planning.

Christy Matthews & Ajit Monteiro

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Intercontinental - Rosemont

11.22.08

The stunning scenery at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

University of Chicago

The Intercontinental - Rosemont, IL

Hence the gorgeous lighted roses on the ceiling!

Maureen Eckroth & Bryan Burk

Westin River North Chicago

11.15.08

I helped coordinate their wedding this past

Saturday and had a great time!

Maureen looked fabulous and the staff at the Westin River North in Chicago was absolutely amazing! It was an elegant black and ivory wedding, and many more pictures are to come!

Maureen and I after a marvelous night!

I did Maureen's bridal gown, her mother's dress, the bridesmaid dresses, and the Day of Coordinating.

PEACE, LOVE, & JOY THIS SEASON

WITH OUR 2008

HOLIDAY SAMPLE SALE

All Short Dresses

now only

$115.00!

ORIGINALLY $300.00 AND ABOVE!

Perfect for all holiday parties this season, Christmas, New Years.. etc!

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a

wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!

Always, Le Spose Di Angela!

M E E T T H E

P L A N N E R S . . .

Martha Stewart Weddings, Fall 2008

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS...

"Planning a wedding is so much about the details that tell your story - the places you've been, the colors you love, the songs that move you- all of which come together to create the atmosphere that makes a perfect day and sets the stage for your big moment."

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There was a time when hiring a wedding coordinator was known to be an extravagance. Brides would accept the fact that the time-consuming planning of their wedding would be left up to them. These days, wedding planners are a common place among weddings across the United States.

According to Martha Stewart Weddings, women are not only marrying later on in life, but also balancing more hectic lifestyles that do not leave much, if any, time for planning their wedding. This is why having an organized professional around to take the burden of small details is almost a sanity-saving necessity when free time is not often seen.

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Having been a part of countless weddings, Angela and her team at Le Spose Di Angela, Inc. have the experience and background to help with ideas, color schemes and decor options to make your day as unique as possible. We also take you through the dreaded negotiations and help recommend vendors that we know can be trusted; we are a reliable source. The responsibilities of staying within the wedding budget can also be stressful. It is our job to understand your needs and successfully meet them while staying within costs that will make you happy (You will appreciate having an experienced professional around to talk numbers). Making sure every detail is up to par, and occasionally serving as an impromptu therapist when mounting stress is just too much to handle, is also the job we are equipped to manage. You can entrust us with as little or as much of the details you would prefer not to tackle.

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Day of coordinating also serves as the b i g g e s t breath of fresh air....

knowing we are there to allow you and your loved ones the least amount of stress as possible on the day of your event ! Angela and her team ensure every little detail remains as planned for your wedding day to run smoothly. And when issues arise, the fact that you do not have to deal with the small particulars is the best feeling ! You are able to focus on the most important moments of your day!! THIS IS THE PAYOFF MOST COUPLES FIND PRICELESS !

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At Le Spose Di Angela, Inc all of our packages can be customized to suite your unique needs ! Consulting begins at only $150.00 !

A REFLECTION ON KINDNESS...

Stopped at a red light recently, I gave a donation and received a pamphlet in return. After looking through the sheet, I found a story that was just a little reminder of how we can portray kindness in our society. I read it and thought it was worth sharing on my blog...

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Back when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him, ready to take his order. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of plain ice cream?" he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table, and the waitress was impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she said angrily. The little boy again counted the coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream." The waitress brought the ice cream and hurried away. The boy finished, paid the cashier, and departed. When the waitress came back, she swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, was fifteen cents -her tip.

-Author unknown.

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It's easy to get caught up in small moments, but being kinder than necessary can really change the course of someone's day :).

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS...

For Spring/Summer 2009 Weddings,

floral embellishments

are a new take on the traditional wedding gown.

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THE TREND: Floral Accents.

Add sophistication and personality to your gown

with these fresh, feminine, and garden-ready looks.

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Enzoani 2009 Collection, available at Le Spose Di Angela

Michael Ann Skizas & Jeff Bulthuis

GRAND BALLROOM AT UNION STATION

JOLIET, IL

Flowers by Sass & Class, Orland Park

We did both Michael Ann's hairpiece and dress!

Julie Capodice & Neal Iorii
Saturday, October 4th 2008
Venuti's Banquets, Addison Il

I truly, truly enjoyed working with this couple and their families!

Even with 22 Bridesmaids and 22 Groomsmen,

the day turned out absolutely perfect!!

The ceremony and reception were both

equally gorgeous!

Martini Glass Centerpieces

Friday, September 26th

Lynette Legenza & John Karabis
Friday, September 26th 2008
Oak Brook Marriot Hills Resort

The best trends for the new Season...

BRIDESMAID'S DRESSES THIS SEASON

WILL BE SHORT AND COCKTAIL-CHIC.

MAIDS' CAN NOW PAINT THE TOWN IN POST WEDDING

STYLISH AND SHORTER FROCKS!

HERE'S THE SLANT...

JUMP ON THE ONE-SHOULDER TREND.

AS SEEN AT THE EMMY'S

ANOTHER TREND THAT WILL ALWAYS

BE IN STYLE AS A BRIDESMAID, IS A CHIC, FLOWY, BLACK DRESS...

ALONG WITH BLACK AND ONE-SHOULDER DRESSES, FOLDS AND PLEATS WILL ALSO BE FOUND IN BRIDESMAID'S TRENDS THIS SEASON!

Elegance...Is Always In Style

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"A woman can always be overdressed,

but never over elegant."

-Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

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While writing a research paper in my college Fashion Design class, I learned many things about one of my favorite designers, Coco Chanel. This information came back to mind this weekend while watching the very anticipated, World Premiere movie on Lifetime about her life! Coco Chanel was a pioneering fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion in the mid-twentieth century, and yet still has a major influence on the modern fashion world today. Many of her fashions are timeless, lasting from generation to generation, including her signature "Little Black Dress". Her thought process on trends remained the same throughout her designing years: No matter what the fashion trend, style and elegance should always remain. This is one of the many beliefs Chanel stood for and is also a large part of my thinking with Bridal and Bridesmaid's fashion. Different fashions come and go, but a woman's elegance should always shine through.

"A woman's body is what defines the shape of the dress she should wear."

Lindsey & Anthony Ciannemea

9.12.08

I had a pleasure working with this couple and their families. The wedding turned out gorgeous, and I've posted some pictures that I took.