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Last week Tuesday, prior to the advanced screening of the Great Gatsby movie at ICON Theater hosted by BeUWeddings, they also hosted a roaring 20’s style reception complete with vintage bridal wear and bites from Pure Kitchen Catering & Goose Island catering which was paired with different ale variations. A 1920’s style photo booth by Cage & Aquarium captured guests at the event.
Brides, Bubbles and Bliss, the avant garde event produced by Cara and Scott Nava of Carasco Photography, whom we recently featured HERE, held the 4th annual event at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Skyline Loft.
Guests sipped on Veuve Clicquot champagne and Jewell Events catering provided small bites. The event showcased beautiful floral and tablescape designs by Revel Décor, Soiree Weddings & Events, Ashland Addison Floral & Event Décor and Sugar Chic Designs; additionally there was also a beauty bar by Jouer Cosmetics and an eclectic runway show featuring the U.S. runway debut of Ersa Atelier couture gowns courtesy of Dimitra’s Bridal.
The University of Chicago’s Friends Against AIDS Kentucky Derby fundraiser, welcomed 200 guests to Diag Bar & Grill on Saturday, May 4, raising $33,000 for the Care2Prevent-a program that provides comprehensive care and prevention education for Young People Living with HIV/ STI. The event was hosted by Alicia Roman, Paul Iacono, Alexis Cozzini, Alex Vasileski, Jacob Neminarz, Lonnie Rodriguez, Vincent Anzalone and Yana Nirshberg with ABC 7’s Stacy Baca as the day’s emcee; Stuart Burstein and Janel Palm co-chaired the FUNdraiser.
*images: BeUWeddings; Carasco Photography; Marcin Cymmer







