InterContinental Hotel Chicago Wedding - Laurie & Tom

What may have seemed like an ordinary Chicago brown line L-stop to many, became a very special spot for Laurie and Tom a few years ago. They began the night as friends, but Tom kept trying to work up the nerve and let Laurie know that he thought of her as way more. The night was nearing an end as he walked the girl of his dreams to the Southport L-stop. It was now or never and Tom finally leaned in for a kiss beginning a romance that would celebrate a very special milestone a few weeks ago.

Tom and Laurie were married in a gorgeous, newly remodeled, St. Teresa Avila church surrounded by friends and family that came from all over the country. Both having many nieces and nephews, they included them in the entire day making the whole event even more fun and lighthearted. Props to Kirstin Karklin of Lola Event Productions for thinking of every little detail of the day including hiring an army of babysitters for the little ones!

Many thanks to the following magicians that brought Laurie and Tom's big day to life:

Kirstin Karklin of Lola Event Productions

Ceremony Venue: St. Teresa Avila

Ceremony Music: Jason K. of St. Teresa Avila

Reception Venue & Catering: Deniz Bayramoglu of InterContinental Hotel Chicago

Decor: Alex Justino of Exquisite Designs

Reception Music: Dustin Harris of Style Matters

Photobooth: Jerry of Traveling PhotoBooth

Transportation: Mallory Porcelli of Windy City Limos