The Wedding (conclusion)

Our wedding cake which was made by Linda Lamble was beautiful and topped by a very cute pair of dolphins. Rather than just having one big wedding cake as I'm not a big fan of butter cream and prefer whipped cream, we elected to have a smaller wedding cake on display and then we had two half sheet cakes, one was whipped cream and fresh strawberries (my dad is still talking about that cake) and the other was chocolate mouse with whipped cream. The cakes were delicious and I'm the lucky one, I still have some in the freezer!

Jonathan was under orders NOT to mash cake in my face by the way ... but he did put just a smidgen on my nose and of course I had to retaliate!

When it came time for the bouquet toss, I really didn't aim it at anyone at all, but it fell right into my friend Evie Olmem's hands. There were only 4 single guys to vie for the garter and my nephew Richie enthusiastically pumped the air with his fist when he grabbed it victoriously from two tall guys. I said to Richard Bray, the best man, I really thought you would be the one to catch it being so tall. He said "I really didn't think I'd have to try!"

Not long after that the heels came OFF, and it was comfy gym shoes for me!

Jonathan and I need to thank a number of people for their help in arranging this event.

• Our parents for their love and support.

• Fred & Nancy Carroll who offered up their property when I was talking about where to have the wedding. It was a tremendous amount of work for them and we both appreciated it so much. The best part for them? They could go to a wedding and not have to worry about driving!

• My sister Aldona for being my Maid of Honor, we won't talk about how much she paid for the makeup I told her to buy ;), but I think it was all worth it, she looked fabulous.

• Debbie Schaeffer and her friend Dorian. Debbie helped me out with a lot of details for the wedding and helped me find Rebecca (also at the last minute, yeah, I did a lot of stuff last minute and see how well it worked out!) and Dorian pitched in on the day and directed parking with the same great flair he exhibited on the dance floor

• Ice El Dissi for being my flower girl at the last minute and for the lovely picture she drew for us as a present

• My friends at Eltek Energy for the surprise wedding shower (and I was REALLY surprised!) and gift that helped me buy the great flowers.

• Our vendors:

  • Mindy Moistner and Grand Rental Station in Crystal Lake, IL

  • My wedding dress was from BridesMart in Schaumburg, thanks to Sarah who did all the alterations, Jonathan's suit was from Nordstrom's.

  • Spinnin Discs and especially our DJ Tom

  • Dennis Burke Photography (although we had the understudy who was great!)

  • Linda Lamble in McHenry who makes the world's best cakes

  • Countryside Florists for absolutely stunning flowers, I literally cried when I saw them 

  • That Pasta Place in Grayslake, IL (on Route 83 one mile north of Route 120) for the GREAT food

  • Wanderfuls made the beautiful and unique centerpieces which doubled as favors

  • Rita's Dance Studio in McHenry, IL, she is definitely a miracle worker :)

  • and especially, Rebecca Gans Carlber Catering for helping out with service and some of the food and generally helping me out everywhere she possibly could!

• Last but not least, Greatboyfriends.com/greatgirlfriends.com because that is how we met! And Carrie and Erik for putting us on there!