Patricia Theokas and Scott Szamatowicz have a self-proclaimed fascination with the universe, especially when it comes to weddings. “It’s such a rare opportunity to get all these people in the same space at the same time, celebrating this one moment in time,” says Theokas, 31, HR manager for commercial real-estate firm Transwestern.
So when it came time for their March wedding at the Adler Planetarium (1300 S. Lake Shore), which commenced with a Friday night welcome party at Second City, the couple channeled their passion for space into a “Starry Night”-themed affair, from the cocktail hour in the Solarium to the invitations and dessert designed with stars.
But one of the most memorable moments for the bride happened before the wedding even began. “My mom passed and she was a yoga instructor, so [my bridesmaids and I] started the morning with a yoga class,” Theokas says. “It [signified] how she’s out there in the universe somewhere watching.”
Photos by Chad Husar, Husar Photography
It’s in details
Bride’s gown: Hayley Paige, Something Blue Bridal, 324 East, Schererville, Indiana; Somethingbluein.com
Bride’s hair & makeup: Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry; Tamaramakeup.com
Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka, Macy’s, 111 N. State; Macys.com
Groom’s attire: Tommy Hilfiger, Macy’s, 835 N. Michigan; Macys.com
Groomsmen’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse, 535 N. Michigan; Menswearhouse.com
Rings: hers, Marshall Pierce & Company, 960 N. Michigan, Marshallpierce.com; James & Sons Fine Jewelers, 112 Indianapolis, Schererville, Indiana, Jamesandsons.com
Wedding planner: Shannon Gail Wedding and Events; Shannongail.com
Catering: Food For Thought; Fftchicago.com
Sweets: Starry Night-themed Sprinkles Cupcakes, 50 E. Walton, Sprinkles.com; Greek pastries, Pan Hellenic Pastry Shop, 322 S. Halsted, Panhellenicpastryshop.com
Floral: bouquet of soft white dahlias with white and ivory roses, white lisianthus, white ranunculus and dusty miller, Juliet Tan Floral Design, 220 N. Halsted; Juliettanfloraldesign.com
Decor & entertainment: MDM Entertainment, Mdmentertainment.com; Non-Stop Entertainment, 9140 Broadway, Brookfield, Non-stopentertainment.com
Invitations: Steracle Press, 3421 W. Potomac; Steracle.com
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