Wrong Text, Right Person

In a tech-savvy society, text messages fly back and forth all the time. But Kristin and Todd will never forget the one that changed their lives forever. Shortly after moving to Chicago, Kristin though she was sending a text message to one of her girlfriends. But she accidentally texted Todd, who she knew casually through the same friend. That mistaken text message led to a conversation, then dinner at a tapas restaurant. "We drove around the city talking about books and music, our families, jobs and friends," Kristin says. "I didn't want the night to end. We were pretty much inseparable after that night."

After dating for more than a year, Todd proposed to Kristin while the two were walking to a popular Mexican restaurant. During the walk, Todd stopped next to a fountain off Rush Street. He told Kristin thy were standing where he'd received the infamous text one and a half years earlier. "I said, 'Oh, that's sweet,' and continued walking," Kristin says. "Todd got down on one knee and asked me to marry him right there. I was totally shocked. Luckily, a nice tourist took our photo and sent it to us later. I love having that moment captured on film."

Kristin and Todd’s classic ceremony took place in the church the bride attended throughout her childhood.

With an “updated vintage” look in mind for their wedding and reception, the couple chose rich colors in emerald green and antique gold.

Kristin’s bouquet featured an elegant arrangement of white lisianthus, white garden roses, white anemones, white ranunculus and seeded eucalyptus tied with an ivory ribbon. Her bridesmaids carried purple hydrangeas, apricot tulips, white garden roses and seeded eucalyptus tied with a soft gold ribbon.

Featuring gorgeous architectural elements such as dark wood and grand windows overlooking the golf course, Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington was the perfect spot to celebrate Kristin and Todd’s marriage.

“We fell in love with this place right from the moment we saw it," Kristin says. "It really fit into our vintage theme and felt cozy, rather than large and over the top."

Collections of beautiful blooms similar to the bouquets were arranged as short and tall centerpieces for a romantic touch. Charming details such as antique bowls atop old hardcover books helped showcase the couple's love of reading. The literary concept was carried through in the favors - books of poetry for each guest. Guests were eager to compliment the menu, which included a vegetarian selection of angel hair pasta and steamed vegetables as well as chichi piccata and fillet mignon. The cake, made by a favorite local bakery of the bride's family, featured fudge and raspberry filling. Ivory and gold fondant adorned the decadent treat. The wedding day was the best day of our lives," Kristin says. "We laughed, danced, ate and drank and kissed every single person at the reception."

Additional Info
First Dance Song - "Your are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
Father-Daughter Dance Song - Shery Crow's version of "Sweet Child of Mine" by Gun and Roses
Mother-Son Dance Song - "Dance with Me" by Orleans

Something Old
Kristin's grandmother's handkerchief

Something New
Kristin's dress

Something Borrowed
Nothing borrowed

Something Blue
Kristin's birthstone ring, and the blue flower sewn into her grandmother's handkerchief

It is OK to be stressed, it is OK to be nervous and it is OK to cry as long as you do none of the above on your wedding day.

Enjoy the day, no matter what happens.