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Amanda Kathleen Wade Adam F. Cerutti
Diana Small & Douglas Dickson
Kanan Cruises, Navy Pier, Chicago
Text: Merry
Mayer
Photography by Chicago Wedding Pictures
A Wedding on the Lake
After saying yes to Douglas’ marriage proposal, Diana soon realized that she didn’t want to wait too long to get married and she didn’t want a winter wedding. So the couple planned their wedding in just three months and ended up being married on a gorgeous October day in Chicago-sunny and 65 degrees. To top it off, they had their reception in the most iconic Chicago spot—on the lake. | | Chicago Resources
CEREMONY
In Ruggles Hall at The Newberry Library, Chicago, Diana and Douglas were married in front of 90 family and friends. The room is dramatic with large windows facing Washington Square Park.
OFFICIANT
Marian Hale
RECEPTION
Aboard the Kanan Cruise ship from Navy Pier.
INVITATIONS
From “It’s a Marvelous Party” in Chicago, the invites were a slight variation of the traditional black and white style, with a silver base and a faint brushed metal sheen with black lettering.
CATERING
Taste America Catering, Chicago
MUSIC
The seven-person Rhythm City, Chicago. A band that specializes in rhythm and blues but also plays great dance music.
WEDDING GOWN
Not a designer dress, but a very “Grace Kelly”-style ivory strapless dress with A-line skirt and beading on the bodice and a medium length train, purchased from Weddings 826, Chicago.
MAKE-UP
Bobbi Brown and Saks Fifth Avenue
HAIR
Yasmine Rodriguez at Mario Tricoci on Michigan Avenue
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER
Chicago Wedding Pictures, Fox Lake, handled both the photography and video for the couple’s wedding. This was a big part of the day, as the bridal party and family members boarded a trolley after the ceremony for a “photo tour” of Chicago—which included stops at Wrigley Field, Fullerton Beach and, one of the couple’s favorite corners downtown, Wacker and Wabash.
FAVORS
“Good night” favors that included a Sunday Chicago Tribune and fresh bagels and cream cheese with a cheery thank you note: “Thanks for celebrating our wedding evening with us—have a great morning.”
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
Renaissance Chicago Hotel, on Wacker Drive
HONEYMOON
Five days in Paris, then off to Normandy, South of France, Barcelona and Brussels.
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