Wedding Fun with Erin and Eric!

A Unique Wedding Ceremony and Surprise Filled Reception

We have known Erin and her family for a long time, we were honored and thrilled to get to be part of the wedding plans when she and Eric tied the knot!  

The unique wedding ceremony was held outside on the gorgeous West Terrace of the Palm House at Franklin Park Conservatory.  The Palm House was the perfect backdrop as they exchanged vows. 

This was really a beautiful ceremony.  By choosing their friend to officiate, they knew it would be personal.  What they didn’t know was that their friend decided to surprise them by assigning moments of the proceedings to each member of the wedding party.  The entire wedding party participated by reading parts of the ceremony, or sharing thoughts and sweet stories about Erin and Eric and their love.

It was incredibly moving, and everyone loved it!  

The Reception was held inside the Palm House, with the special lighting and wall to wall plants giving a romantic vibe.  

The big reception surprise was when Erin delighted everyone by changing from her gorgeous white wedding gown into an equally gorgeous black evening gown!  Stunning!  

The moment that she and Eric entered the reception down the grand staircase was unforgettable!    

The tables looked great, and each place setting at dinner was complimented by a giant Black and White Cookie brought from a bakery in Erin and Eric’s neighborhood in New York City.  It was perfect.  

And the dancing? Wild and Fun. All. Night. Long!  

Thanks to Allyson and the team at Franklin Park Conservatory, along with Metro Cuisine for the food, and Benjamin from Derk’s Works Photography for these great images.  We really loved getting to celebrate Erin and Eric with their wonderful family and friends.  

Bonus:  If you would like some ideas for a “Sad Summer” Emo wedding ceremony, Erin crafted a fantastic playlist.  The guests loved it.  (The groom’s love for Safety Dance was a fun hit as the recessional!)  

Prelude
Unholy (Sam Smith) Flying Fingers Piano
This is Halloween (Danny Elfman) by Piano Tribute Players
Crazy Kids (Ke$ha) by Piano Tribute Players
Abracadabra (Lady GaGa) by Peaceful Noise
The DJ is Crying For Help (AJR) Piano Tribute Players
I Wanna Get Better (Bleachers) Piano Tribute Players
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan) by Piano Tribute Players
Helena (My Chemical Romance) by Piano Tribute Players
Radio Ga Ga (Queen) by Tickled Ivories
Purple Rain (Prince) Piano Tribute Players

Main Processional
Chiquitita (Abba) by One Piano

Bride’s Processional
Welcome to The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance) by VSQ     

Recessional
Safety Dance by Men Without Hats

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