Finding the love of your life can be difficult, but sometimes all it takes is a swipe to the right. Sarah and Jason first met on a popular dating app, where Sarah found herself instantly intrigued by Jason and his dog, whom they now share. After a bit of chatting, they scheduled their first date at a local wine bar. “We intended to meet for one glass of wine,” Sarah notes, “but four hours and two bottles of wine later we knew we found something great.” A little over a year later, the couple planned a cruise through the Caribbean as a spring getaway following the long Chicago winter. On the first full night, the pair enjoyed a five-course dinner at sunset. A Broadway-style show was next on the schedule, but Jason convinced his beloved to stop by their room. There she found chocolate-covered strawberries, a bottle of Champagne, and a plethora of flowers. “I turned around and found Jason on one knee, with my grandmother’s wedding ring,” Sarah reveals. Oddly enough, the first person they shared the news with was an employee of their phone company – so they could add international calling to inform their immediate family and close friends of their engagement. Sarah and Jason then were able to spend the remainder of the trip enjoying the sights and celebrating their love. In addition to advice from her recently married friends, Sarah’s mother was an immense help in planning the wedding. “She really enjoyed being such an active role in the wedding planning process since she absolutely loves to entertain and throw parties,” explains the bride. With a 15-month engagement, the couple found they did not have many struggles regarding availability, but were careful to hire vendors early to ensure they got their first choice. After falling in love with a gilded ballroom that was less than a mile away from the cathedral selected for the ceremony, everything began to fall into place. Here are some of the highlights of the wedding day; wedding feature can be seen on Inside Weddings!
Credits: Accessories: Badgley Mischka (Shoes) Vera Wang (Veil) | Beauty Bridal by Aga (Makeup) Fran Cipolla (Hair) | Bridal Designer: Vera Wang | Bridal Salon: Vera Wang Flagship Bridal Salon | Bridesmaid Attire: Bill Levkoff | Cakes & Desserts: Cake Sweet Food, Chicago | Catering: The Drake Hotel | Cinematography & Videography: Mirar Productions | Floral & Event Design: Richard Remiard Event Design | Jewelry Designer: Ethan Lord Jewelers and Nadri Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse and Vera Wang | Mothers’ Gowns: Cameron Blake Liancarlo| Music & Entertainment: Becca Kaufman Orchestra and Holy Name Cathedral Choir | Photography: Carasco Photography Registry: Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s Travel & Honeymoon: Celebrity Cruises, Cinque Terre Riviera Navona Colors Hotel Wedding & Event Venues: Holy Name Cathedral (Ceremony) Osteria Via Stato (Rehearsal Dinner) and The Drake Hotel (Reception) Wedding Planners & Designers: Anthony Gowder Designs
