Rachel Geller describes her courtship with Max Kaplan as serendipitous. The pair went on their first date in February 2012, but — call it timing — they didn’t hit it off. Still, for the next year, they kept crossing paths. “Max and I would randomly run into each other in the city,” says Geller, 30, a social worker. “Fate was putting us in the same world at different moments throughout the year.”

Sparks finally flew in May 2013, and two years later, Kaplan, 29, a financial advisor, got down on one knee. A year after that, the two wed in a traditional Jewish ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (120 E. Delaware) March 5.

Their 250 guests danced all night in the grand ballroom — which was decorated with ivory, white and light pink floral arrangements by Kehoe Designs — with “I [heart] Rachel and Max” sunglasses and glowsticks.

Photos by KingenSmith

It’s in the details

Bride’s gown: Vera Wang Lark, 945 N. Rush; Verawang.com

Bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo, 716 Madison, New York, New York; Jimmychoo.com

Bride’s hair & makeup: Ashley Condron, Reiman Condron Beauty, Rcbeauty.com; Elise Brill, Leesib.com

Groom’s attire: Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan; Saksfifthavenue.com

Groom’s shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo, 700 N. Michigan; Saksfifthavenue.com

Rings: Sherry Bender, The Goldsmith Ltd., 900 N. Michigan; Thegoldsmithltd.com

Wedding planner: Reva Nathan & Associates, 350 W. Hubbard; Revanathan.com

Cake: JR Dessert Bakery, 2841 Howard; Jrdessertbakery.com

Sweets: assorted mini pastries, cake pops, homemade doughnuts dipped in fudge sauce and shots of vanilla mousse in chocolate chip cookie cups

Florist & décor: Tom Kehoe, Kehoe Designs, 2555 S. Leavitt; Kehoedesigns.com

Entertainment: Rendezvous Music, 1718 Sherman, Evanston; Rendezvousmusic.net

Invitations: Reva Nathan & Associates, 350 W. Hubbard; Revanathan.com