A Guy, A Girl And Two Bottles Of Champagne

Feb 16

Written By Rebecca Pope

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photos by Karlie Dru

**Can you imagine everything that happened between these photos?**

Our story begins at the University of Illinois in 2018, where Jax & Peter were introduced by a mutual friend…SURPRISE! They fell in love and got engaged in 2021.
In September 2021 J&P reached out, not knowing where to start. They felt relieved to sign on with SPW to plan, design and coordinate their profound wedding.
After our planning phases of venue & vendor sourcing, J&P already had their wedding dream team including venue, catering & bar, gown, photographer, florist, officiant, stationer and hotel. We added beauty, Peter’s fashion, alterations, a DJ and rentals. Along the way SPW curated their timeline, layouts and design to ensure a cohesive plan to match their vision. J&P also purchased a home, moved and added a second cat to their family!
In the coordination phase, J&P had a blast walking downtown Chicago with their photographer to capture engagement photos. They celebrated with a champagne bang at an iconic Loop photo spot. Oh and bride Jax graduated from law school and took the bar exam in July. We kept working the plan, finalzing the timeline and logistics until…
On September 24, 2022 J&P married and celebrated with their loved ones, having the best day of their life so far. This time the champagne was poured into an impressive coupe tower and they didn’t waste a drop. Jax has since passed the bar and they’re living happily ever after.

But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what Jax has to say in her own words.

“If you’re looking for a sign to help you decide on a planner or if it’s worth it, this review is for you! Rebecca made wedding planning a true joy. It didn’t matter what it was- she was flexible, easy to get ahold of, dependable, and so much fun to work with. By the time the day rolled around, I was stress free and excited to focus and be present throughout the day.
Rebecca assembled the worlds most remarkable team of vendors and they were all a dream to work with. She knows her stuff and knows everyone you could ever need in the industry. She got my vision and I could trust her implicitly with every aspect of the day. The only complaint I have was that by the end of the process, I wanted Rebecca on the dance floor celebrating with us as a guest! I cannot recommend SPW highly enough.
Do yourself a favor: book SPW now!”

See more from Jax & Peter’s Fabulous Fête here.

The Team