Alison & Craig are married! Their entire day was celebrated at the iconic Pfister Hotel.
These two met while attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. When they were both involved with the same theatre troupe, things sparked. Their first date was actually a double date to a Fighting Illini hockey game, followed by frozen yogurt. Exactly five years later Craig proposed over ice cream. “The Question” was engraved on the back of a silver spoon.
Since Alison & Craig’s ceremony was later in the afternoon, they were excited to do a First Look. Alison said, “We were surprised by how much the first look helped calm our nerves. We both felt a million times better after we saw each other for the first time and really remembered what the day was all about.” Their intimate ceremony was officiated by a good friend and Alison’s uncle, Keith, sang and played guitar. They both said their favorite part of the day was “… when we got to sneak away, just the two of us, to the lakefront to take pictures. It was nice to have a little time to ourselves to talk about everything that had just happened.” Their biggest take-away from the day shouldn’t surprise you: Take time after the ceremony for just the two of you.
A special thank you to Anne with evenement planning. The day wouldn’t have been as organized, smooth and beautiful if it wasn’t for her help!
Congratulations Alison & Craig! Here’s how we saw the day…
All the sweet details…
Ceremony, Reception & Catering: The Pfister Hotel
Photographers: TJ & Shannon Uttke
Wedding Planner: Anne Radtke with événement
Videographer: Sikora Films
Alisons Dress: Nordstrom // Designer: Reem Acra
Hair Stylist: Vickie and Tania with Art and Nature Salon
Makeup Artist: Stephanie with Style by R
Floral: Jane Kelly Floral
Paper Goods: Paper Envy
Ceremony Music: Milwaukee String Quartet and Alison’s uncle, Keith Williams
DJ and Lighting: Sound by Design
Desserts: The Cake Lady & Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies
