2016 Wedding Preview

The Hotel Arista is proud to share our sneak peek of weddings to come in 2016! At our 11th Bi-Annual Tasting on Sunday April 3rd, we invited 16 couples, and their families, to join us for a day full of wedding food, drinks, and designs. Check out just a few images from the event below. More to come, so stay tuned to the Wedding Insiders for extra images in the next few days! Special thanks to Samantha with Alicia's Photography for these amazing shots. Congratulations to all our 2016 couples!
~Laura & Katie (Wedding Designers for the Hotel Arista)

Photo by: Samantha Jensen for Alicia's Photography
Florist: kio kreations
Stationery: Greenstar Paperie
Linens: Elegant Presentations

Photo by: Samantha Jenson for Alicia's Photography
Florist: Elizabeth Wray Designs
Linens: Elegant Presentations
 

Photo by: Samantha Jenson for Alicia's Photography
Florist: Floral Events
Linens: Elegant Presentations

Photo by: Samantha Jenson for Alicia's Photography
Florist: Floral Events
Linens: Elegant Presentations
Draping & Lighting: Elegant Event Lighting

Photo by: Samantha Jenson for Alicia's Photography
Florist: Flowers by Steen
Linens: Elegant Presentations
  

Pantone's Color of the Year - Marsala

Pantone recently announced their official color of 2015 is Marsala, a beautiful rich red wine color.  We recently showcased this beautiful jewel tone at Hotel Arista's Fall Bi-Annual Tasting.  This color is going to be a hot hue for brides this year and is sure to make for a swoon-worthy wedding. According to Pantone's executive director Leatrice Eiseman, marsala conveys a sense of "glamor and luxury" and draws us in to its embracing warmth."  I love how it adds a touch of drama to any look.  The great thing about the color is the number of other colors it will pair so beautifully with.  Sensual and bold, it can be a daring tone for spring.  It also has an autumn feel that evokes warmth and richness and sophistication.  Last years winning color was bright and bold (Orchid), whilst this years winner is warm and earthy.  Even though dark red is usually associated with fall and winter weddings, marsala is actually a very versatile wedding color when paired with complementary colors or neutrals. Marsala, blush and ivory is a classic and  pretty palette for any season or pair the color of the year with bright corals and oranges for a summery vibe. When it comes to wedding flowers, peonies and dahlias grow naturally in this dark red hue, and these big-headed blooms evoke a romantic quality.  I am so excited to see what beautiful weddings emerge this year at Hotel Arista using "Marsala" as the key color.

Davina Arceneaux
Director of Catering, Wedding Specialist

Vera Wang Bliss at Hotel Arista

Jessica + Gino 

Jessica and Gino said "I do" in the Hotel Arista Ballroom with over 150 loved ones present.  This intimate event was filled with special moments, and even a few surprises.  When searching for a venue,   the couple sought after a modern, high end venue with a downtown feel in the suburbs.  The couple choose a color palate of platinum with pops of luscious plum. 

Yanni designs created a beautiful backdrop for the couple's wedding ceremony including elegant draping and purple up lighting along with tall floral pieces set on lit pillars.  The bride wore a gorgeous Vera Wang Dress and Valentino Pumps.  As the touching ceremony ended, guests moved into the pre- function area for butler passed Bay Scallop Ceviche, Lamb Lollipops and Crispy Bread with Goat Cheese Mousse & Crispy Basil.  Guests enjoyed Pomegranate Martini's prior to entering the ballroom which began with a musical performance from a live band.

As guests entered the ballroom, the scene was breath taking.  Tables were adorned with Platinum Pintuck linens complete with eggplant napkins and custom menu cards.  Warm candlelight centerpieces and tall arrangements of roses and hydrangea completed the romantic look.  Guests were greeted with champagne followed by a delightful meal of Field Greens Salad with Truffle Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Filet Mignon with Port Truffle Oil Reduction and Escolar Fish with Naval Orange Citrus Brown Butter.  The end of the meal concluded with a beautiful four tier wedding cake from "The Cakery" and late night surprises including a Popcorn Station and Mini Beef Sliders served with Chocolate Mini Milkshakes. 

Guests danced the night away while also taking a moment to take individual as well as group photos in the photo booth.

The decor element  of this wedding and exquisite meal set the tone for a warm and romantic evening filled with laughter and love from friends and family.

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Wedding Dress: Vera Wang Ethel | Photography: Glen Abog Photography | Ceremony + Reception Venue: Hotel Arista | Event Planning: Weddings and Events by Jocelyn | Floral Design: Yanni Design Studio | Cake: The Cakery

Davina Arceneaux
Director of Catering, Wedding Specialist

Rooftop Weddings

Looking to plan an intimate and unique wedding?  Why not  say "I do" on our rooftop with a view of Naperville? You'll have a million dollar view as your backdrop.  Enjoy the fresh air, weather and keep your decor minimal to take in all the location has to offer.  Long Tables with Low Centerpieces really pop in this setting.  You can host a beautiful wedding brunch for the perfect daytime wedding while the sun is still shining or wait till dusk to see your view change from sun to sparkling lights at night.
Decor and Flowers for our beautiful rooftop wedding were provided by KIO Kreations

 

Davina Arceneaux
Director of Catering / Wedding Specialist 
Hotel Arista 

Radiant Orchid - 2014 Color of the Year

Pantone's 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid! This hue is a blend of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones.  If you love this bright color, then be on trend with a Radiant Orchid themed wedding. This color is complementary to olive and deeper hunter greens, which would work well for a fall wedding. For a spring/summer wedding, pair with turquoise, teal and light yellows. Radiant Orchid is extremely vibrant and will bring neutrals such as gray, beige and taupe to life. Perfect for a winter affair!

Davina Arceneaux

Director of Catering / Wedding Specialist 

Hotel Arista Featured on Style Me Pretty

Illinois Weddings > Naperville

Hotel Arista Wedding from Kristin La Voie Photography

• OCT 15
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Kristin La Voie is filling our screens with pretty once again with this beautiful Hotel Arista wedding , and I couldn’t be more thankful. Because this beauty is overflowing with all the pretty things that make me smile, topped off with one seriously in love couple. Making this gallery one fabulous place to be today.Join me in all the swooning here.

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From Kristin… Megan and Chad’s Hotel Arista wedding contains all the great qualities that make up a perfectly gorgeous classic wedding. Beautiful flowers, delicate lace in the wedding gown and bridesmaids’ dresses, bright pops of color throughout the ballroom, and a amazingly sweet couple SO in love. Megan and Chad’s love is the kind of love you read about in fairy tale romances. The way Chad looks at her made my heart melt. The way Megan grabs his arm close to her made me swoon. A perfect day for the perfect couple.

Photography: Kristin La Voie Photography | Cinematography: Robert Cawthorne Wedding Films | Wedding Dress: Bella Sposa Bridal | Floral Design: Janes Blue Iris | Make up: Christy Swain | Hotel: Hotel Arista