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Laura & Chris Panther Creek Country Club Wedding

Last year I had the privilege of coordinating Laura’s brother’s wedding (see his blog post here). Immediately following his wedding, his mom asked if I’d be available for Laura’s wedding this year. I think I say this all the time but I genuinely mean it…I have the best clients and families! This family is one of the nicest so I was completely honored they wanted my help for their third and final wedding.

Vendor Team:

  • Day Of Wedding Coordinator - 618 EVENTS, Maggie

  • Ceremony- St. Agnes Catholic Church

  • Reception and Catering- Panther Creek Country Club

  • Photos- Elouise Photographie

  • Photobooth- Lisa Shreffler Photography

  • Videographer- Imagination Designers

  • Florals- Tru Colors

  • Dessert- Three Twigs Bakery

  • Transportation- Executive Limousines + 1 Up’N Limos

  • Hair and Makeup- Eye Candy Salon

  • Dresses- Azazie

  • Tuxes- The Black Tux

  • DJ- Complete Weddings and Events

Laura and Chris live in Vegas and Laura is from Springfield. Planning a wedding remotely is not easy so I’m so happy I could be a resource a help for her.

Chris’ mom has an eye for design and absolutely loves doing it so she took care of all the decorations for the wedding. Centerpieces, florals, eclectic mix of mercury glass votives, welcome table and memory table…every element was thought through by her. She even surprised Laura and Chris with a neon sign as a photo backdrop for guests to use during cocktail hour.

Neon signs is a total trend right now and I’m all here for it. They make GREAT and memorable decor for your wedding or event, plus they are a perfect keepsake for after. They can be hung in your home- how fun!

The weather was so perfect for a fall wedding. Beautiful tree colors and sunshine but still cool. Panther Creek Country Club has a beautiful outdoor patio that guests could utilize all night. There were string lights for when the sun set and a little fountain for perfect ambiance.

Maggie Farchmin