Weddings
One of the most exciting aspects of being in the wedding industry is the incredible people we meet. Each wedding day is successful, in part, because of the creative teams that are assembled to support that couple. We’re all about the team experience at Gold Grid Studios, and that extends to industry professionals in other fields. Gold Grid Recommends are the vendors we admire, respect, and always look forward to seeing on the wedding day!
Today, we are celebrating Gourmet Invitations, a custom design invitation boutique. Our most recent collaboration with Gourmet Invitations was the Gold Grid Studios launch dinner. Owner Tifany Wunschl created a sophisticated design that not only showcased the Gold Grid Studios icon, but also set the tone for an elegant, luxurious evening.
Tifany, what’s one thing that makes you different than other professionals in your field? Effectively, why should I work with you?
My niche is making invitations that have never been seen before. Working with material link metal, wood, silk and suede; using new printing techniques in a variety of ways; and packaging the invitations to excite your guests when they open their mail box – that is what makes Gourmet Invitations unique.
Why do you do what you do?
I LOVE IT! I wake up every day looking forward to starting my day and going to bed at night thinking about what I will do tomorrow. I love working with clients to make the best day of their life even better.
What’s your favorite part of a wedding day?
The invitation of course! But I also love making the special details for the wedding reception. Having the wedding “branded” makes the event even more special and memorable.
What’s one thing you wish you could tell every couple?
Don’t be so concerned with etiquette or how my mother would have done it. The wedding invitations should reflect your personalities and style of the wedding. Word invitations to please your family, not Emily Post.
What’s the most popular misconception you wish every couple understood differently about your profession?
Misconception: “Everyone just throws the invitation away” They do if it isn’t worth keeping! Most of my clients tell me that guests won’t even return the rsvp card because they don’t want to break up the suite. If you spend a little more on custom invitations, you are going to excite your guests about your wedding and it becomes a keepsake.
Learn more about Gourmet Invitations!
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Weddings
Mike & Phil’s wedding at the Keith House in Chicago was the kind of intimate, emotional affair that wedding photographers love! It gives us an opportunity to get to know the couples’ family & friends, and have a great time capturing what is so unique about the day!
Now, Murphy’s Law states that if something can go wrong, it probably will go wrong. Such a statement is always a wedding day fear, and rain is probably the most well-known example of Murphy’s adage. It did indeed rain on this day, though you wouldn’t know it from Mike & Phil’s smiles, and from all the laughter and love at their ceremony and reception.
We talked to their photographer Alissa to get a closer look!
What makes Mike & Phil a unique couple?
Alissa: They have such a strong bond, and their personalities complement each other completely. From the moment I met them, I could just feel the happiness radiating from them!
How would you describe their wedding day?
Alissa: Mike & Phil wanted an intimate, classy wedding to celebrate with close friends and family. I was excited to hear they were interested in in capturing authentic, memorable moments.
What was your favorite moment from their day?
Alissa: Definitely their vows! Both Mike & Phil crafted deeply personal expressions of commitment. They had the whole room in happy tears & laughter.
What’s the silver lining of something like rain on the wedding day?
Alissa: Rain didn’t stop us! Everyone was game for grabbing umbrellas & walking around for some pretty spring rain photos. It’s important to be prepared for weather, and just roll with it. Different weather means you have unique visual opportunities, like reflections on the pavement and interesting colors!
What do you love about intimate weddings?
Alissa: I love when guests are able to spend quality time with each other, as well as the couple. It often means the schedule is a bit more relaxed, allowing for more organic moments and photo opportunities. The key is to think about what you truly want that makes your day special for you.
Vendor Team
Venue: The Keith House // Printing: Minted // Musicians: Chris White // Florals: Mariano’s South Loop // Caterer: Connie’s Pizza // Dessert: First Slice Pie Cafe
Enjoy seeing more Gold Grid couples on the Gold Grid blog, including Mike & Phil’s engagement session!
Weddings
We are always happy when couples say that they are “detail oriented”. We look forward to hearing about all of the choices they have already made, and are happy to offer our own recommendations during the planning phase. We know that every wedding day decision is part of the bigger picture, and helps you realize your vision for the wedding day. We love the little touches that help tell your story!
Our job is to help you document these decisions, and remember why you made all of these small (very important) choices. From choosing the perfect backdrop that showcases your ring, to taking a step back so that the full room is in view, we’re here to capture your full story. And we know that all of the love that went into these choices is an important part of that story!
We’re excited to share a few of our recent favorite shots! These are photos that tell you something unique about each couple, decisions that are worthy of having their own Gold Grid moment! Take a closer look and enjoy. This is dedicated to the little things that make a big impact!
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