Carrie & Rob: A Red, Modern Wedding in Chicago, IL

Online dating wasn’t quite what Carrie Gasparic (31 and a product manager) had imagined, and she’d all but given up hope when she got an email from a

Online dating wasn’t quite what Carrie Gasparic (31 and a product manager) had imagined, and she’d all but given up hope when she got an email from a seemingly nice guy who’d actually read her profile. The guy, Rob Rubin (36 and a construction manager), was really interested in her and after a few emails, they went on their first date -- a sushi dinner. The Bride Carrie Gasparic (31 and a product manager) The Groom Rob Rubin (36 and a construction manager The Date June 7 A little over a year later, Rob and Carrie took a trip to New Orleans. While there, they had their fortunes read at a cute storefront, and Rob was told that his girlfriend was the one and he should propose to her on his birthday. Later that month, for his birthday dinner, they went to the restaurant where they had their first date. They saw a “new” special roll with all of Carrie’s favorite ingredients (tuna, salmon, mango and spicy sauce)—little did she know, Rob had it created just for her. When it came out, the ring was on top of the roll.

For a playful look, Carrie and Rob had their escort cards printed with the same city skyline motif used on their other stationery.
Guests took home Chinese takeout boxes filled with fortune cookies and Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses.
Ideal for a summer wedding, Carrie’s hand-tied bouquet contained a mix of daisies, roses, hydrangeas, and dendrobium orchids.
Simple programs emblazoned with the city skyline and tied with satin ribbon detailed the interfaith ceremony.
The Bridesmaids Looks
Talk about glam! Rich red flowers cascaded down the three-tiered cake iced decorated with a custom-monogram.