A Dance-Inspired Beach Elopement

“This music and dance inspired elopement was inspired by our mutual love for the arts. We wanted to focus on the simplicity of an elopement, so we chose to forgo a typical table design. For the location, we chose a discreet section of Montrose Beach in Chicago. The gown worn by the bride was a white lace top paired with a blue-gray tulle skirt and we chose a classic gray suit for the groom. The models are a real life couple as well as dancers/choreographers/actors. Because of this, I was able to photograph them doing some incredible "stunts" like the unforgettable Dirty Dancing move. Additionally, the stationery featured a vintage ballerina stamp and the pink cake included hand painted music notes and ledgers. We also found a cellist to accompany us at the beach.”

This dance-inspired beach elopement will surely fill you up with a whole lot of love.

Photography: Elizabeth Nord Photography | Ceremony Venue: Montrose Beach | Videography: Carisma Films | Stationery: Bluebird Paper Company | Floral: Accents Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Mignonette Bridal | Makeup: Bianca sansosti | Groom's Attire: Emanuele Tuxedo | Wedding Ring: Alyssa and Anna | Model: Terence and Kristian | Hair: Bianca sansosti | Wedding Cake: Elysia Root Cakes | String Musicians: Victoria | Submitted via: Matchology

Write Me My Song

Christopher Todd Studios

Christopher Todd Studios

Oh that first dance. We just couldn't come to an agreement. Being a wedding coordinator, I have heard many first song dances and being a country-lover myself, there were tons of options that I saw. But as it came time to actually choose "our song," it became much more difficult than expected.

The songs I loved were overused or just seemed to cheesy because I had seen them done dozens of times already. And then I found a song I loved. It was a country song and the lyrics were just beautiful. Beyond excited for my soon-to-be husband to hear, I texted him the YouTube link only to receive this reply in return...

"NO WAY"

Yes, he is a country fan as well, but this song was really country. Just way too twangy for him. And thinking back, it may have been a bit twangy for me as well but the reason I liked it was because it was different - I had never seen it used before. So I fell in love, and my dreams were immediately crushed.

Just kidding. I was sad for a whole five minutes and we then agreed upon a song we both loved and it turned out beautiful...even though it had already been used time and time again :)

My guess is that I am not alone. We all want our weddings to be unique, one-of-a-kind and we want them to stand out from the rest.

Well luckily, I found the most AMAZING company who will create your own first dance song. Yes, it is yours and yours alone and you are there to direct how it all goes - the lyrics, the story, the tune, and the feeling.

Sounds too good to be true right?? We it's not!

Write Me A Song can create an original first dance song, a father-daughter song, background music for your wedding video, or a new original song to walk down the aisle to...you have got to check this out!

I sure wish I had heard about this before my wedding :)

Check out the Write Me My Song website for samples, pricing, and more about this amazing company!