My sister-in-law’s one-year wedding anniversary was yesterday, and what better way to acknowledge 365 days of marital bliss than with the gift of blog post? Happy anniversary, Alison & Michael!
Nothing is more important to both Alison and Michael than loved ones, laughter, music, and good food. When planning their wedding day, they were sure to make those four passions take the spotlight. By using a regal purple as the main color (Alison’s favorite color and Michael’s college color, go Northwestern Cats!) and their take on a simple yet elegant aesthetic, they were able to make the day shine with the help of their loving family and friends, a rocking band, incredible food, and inevitable laughter.
Since both bride and groom are professional performers (as are many of their family and friends), the band played while various members of the party would sing their hearts out, including a special performance by the groom in which he surprised his wife by singing a song just for her (“Grow Old With Me” by Jason Robert Brown). The ceremony itself was a reform ceremony in which Michael drank most of the wine, Alison and Michael tearfully and giddily exchanged vows, and Michael crushed the glass to roaring sounds of “Mazel Tov.” It was a beautiful day, full of love and joy, which neither of them will ever forget!
Mazel tov, Alison and Michael!






























Venue/Caterer: Skirball Center
Photographer: ES Photography
Coordinator: Melissa Jordan of Liquid Bliss
Florist: Happy Flowers
Band: Wayne Foster Entertainment
Cake: Cake Crumbs
Officiant: Cantor David Shukiar from Temple Adat Elohim
Wedding Dress: Camarillo Bridal
Bridesmaids/Flower Girl Dresses: David’s Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen’s Tuxes: Victor Talbots
Party Favors: Salty and Sweet Theme! Sweet from Penny’s Sweet Shoppe and bath salts from bath junkie
Bride’s Hair Stylist: Susie Hooper
Bridesmaids’ Hair Stylist: Briana Bayar, Bella B Salon
Bridal and Bridesmaids’ Makeup Artist: Samantha Salk

