OpenBox Events

10/25/2021

What has been the best part about wedding planning?
- "It has been so much fun including both of our families in on our plans and decisions and making sure it’s a day that we both imagined. We have really loved getting to know each other better through this planning process as well. With all of our plans getting derailed because of Covid it has been fun to plan another wedding. I love how our story played out because we got married with our family and it was very intimate and now we get to have a vow renewal and reception with our friends and family."

Sydney & Jared, We hope you had the best time on your Cabo honeymoon! Cheers!

Venue: The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
Bridal Gown: Bon Bon Belle Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen: Mike Bjorns clothing
Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Floral: Tattered Leaf Designs Flowers & Gifts

10/23/2021

Emily & Jon's wedding day was so full of excitement and love. We are thrilled to share some of our favorites.
Emily, we are dying to know where Jon took you on your surprise honeymoon!

Venue: Chorus Public House
Bridal Gown: Brandis Bridal Galleria Etc
Bridesmaids: AZAZIE
Hair: Posha Salon
Floral/Catering/Dessert: Hy-Vee
Invitations: Shutterfly

10/21/2021

"He was very adamant about taking me to Pets Park after the gym. Once we got there, I wanted to go deep into the trail like we did a month or two prior. He did not want to go so far in, but I kept pushing to go in; however, it had rained for two days straight prior and the path was blocked with high water. So, we had to turn around and “go the other way”. As we went back, he wanted to cross through this clearing. When we got to the clearing, he paused and started playing with his pockets. I asked what he was doing and he said “looking for something”. I thought how could he lose something out here after ten minutes. He pulled something out of his pocket and asked me to hold it. It was the ring. And the rest is history."

Venue: The Club at Strawberry Creek
Bride/Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: The Werkshop
Cake: Lovin Oven Cakery

10/19/2021

"So being the nosey person I am, I knew that he asked my dad to marry me in December. Every weekend in January, I thought it would be the day. However, it did not happen then, and one of both of us was going to be traveling every weekend in February. The weekend of February 8 & 9, we were supposed to go to Asheville with some friends. However, they cancelled last minute due to work but asked if we still wanted to get lunch on Saturday. Of course that was fine, and it was conveniently in the same part of town as our favorite bridge. We got to lunch a few minutes early and they were running late, so we stopped at the bridge. Chris kept talking about how many memories we had made on this bridge and Chicago and how many memories we were going to make there (I took a job in Chicago literally that week), which I thought was funny! Then he proposed, and I completely blacked out on everything he said. Luckily, his best friend was there capturing it all with a drone! He also had some of our friends who are photographers there to capture the moment. Afterwards, my first reaction was that I needed to call my mom, but he said that we should go sit down at lunch and then we can call. We headed down to the basement of one of our favorite spots, just to have both of our families already waiting there to surprise me! After lunch, we headed back to my house to tell my longtime best friend/roommate and get a game plan for the rest of the day. I walk in to find so many of our closest friends there for an engagement party. Chris even had my college roommates fly in for the occasion. He really made it the sweetest day by including so many important people & locations!!"

Venue: Upper East - Kenosha
Bridal Gown: All About the Gown by Judy, Inc.
Bridesmaids: Azazi
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: The Bridal Beauty Team
Floral: North Gate Floral

10/17/2021

They say rain is good luck on your wedding day.
Jennifer & Dominic may you never miss an opportunity to dance in the rain. Cheers!

Venue: Cobblestone Creek
Bridal Gown: Erika's Bridal Couture
Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse

10/15/2021

"Well, I'm gonna love you forever, I do
I'm gonna spend all of my days with you
I'll carry your burden and be the wind at your back
I'm gonna spend my forever
Forever like that"

Venue: The Delafield Hotel
Bridal Gown: Stone Manor Bridal
Bridesmaids: AZAZIE
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Hair: Gray Willow Salon
Floral: Flowers for Dreams

10/14/2021

Tell us about the proposal!
- "Codie proposed on July 12, 2019 at Golden Sands Speedway in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. We had our first date here, watching races and fireworks, and we have turned it into a yearly tradition. So it has a lot of meaning to us and our relationship. Codie had the engagement ring for over a year, hidden in our home, unbeknownst to Torre. He was waiting for the perfect moment, which happened to be at the same spot where our love story truly began."

Venue: Rothschild Pavilion
Bridal Gown: Vera's House of Bridals
Bridesmaids: Kennedy Blue
Groom/Groomsmen: Campbell Haines Menswear
Hair: HAIR by Calandra
Makeup: Glam By TK Lash & Beauty Studio
Dessert: The Ice Cream Peddler

10/13/2021

"Ryan tried designing me a ‘smart mirror’ for my christmas present several years ago but never was able to finish it, and it had always been a running joke between the two of us. On an afternoon in May the night before our planned trip to Seattle, Ryan proposed to me by revealing the finished smart mirror and when he plugged it in and turned it on, it displayed the question "Will you marry me?”. And I happily said YES!!"

Venue: The Legend Clubs Bristlecone
Bridal Gown: Amelishan Bridal
Bridesmaids: The Wedding Shoppe
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Floral: Feisty Flowers
Cake/dessert: Simma's Bakery

10/11/2021

Brittany & Matt were engaged in Jamaica on their two year anniversary trip.
After their wedding they headed to St. Lucia on their honeymoon.
Cheers to a lifetime of tropical vacations together!

Venue: Terrace 167
Bridal Gown: Erika's Bridal Couture
Bridesmaids: AZAZIE
Groom/Groomsmen: Edith's Bridal
Hair: Lexi Lee Hair
Makeup: Winlulee Beauty by Meghan Johnson LLC
Floral: Ling's moment

10/09/2021

"I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line"

Karissa & Chris, Cheers to your forever!

Venue: Janesville Armory
Bridal Gown: Evermore Bridal
Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Floral: Lace Flowers

09/24/2021

09/23/2021

"Jon popped the question on the day we bought our house. Jon proposed in front of our new fireplace, complete with roses and champagne on ice."

Jon & Rachel, may you always feel at home with each other. Cheers!

Venue: Historic Courthouse 1893
Photo Location: Retzer Nature Center
Bridal Gown: Bon Bon Belle Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen: Mike Bjorns clothing
Floral: Blooming Perfection Weddings

09/21/2021

"Three days before our weekend trip, he had gotten new shoes because the other ones were coming apart and always untied (weird I know. Why am I telling you about his shoes, has a point to the story). For our 8th anniversary, we had gone to Chicago for the weekend on the coldest day of the year. The night of our anniversary, we went to Sugar Factory. We had enjoyed a nice dinner and drinks. As we were leaving he asked if I wanted to take a picture, (he knows I like to take at least one picture for special occasions) and of course, I said yes. We had to wait because there were some young girls up there taking photos. So we decided to look at the candy while we wait. As we were waiting, I noticed his shoes were untied. I told him to tie it, he bent down as if he was going to tie it and I continue looking at candy. We are finally able to get up there to take the photo, and he asks one of them to take pictures because he is going to propose. As we were up there, I see that his shoe is untied AGAIN and I started yelling at him for it because we just bought new shoes. As I'm nicely yelling at him, he gets down on one knee and asks me to marry him, of course, that shut me up. I, very shakingly, said yes."

Venue: Lake LawnResort
Bridal Gown: Evas Bridals
Groom/Groomsmen: Mike Bjorns clothing
Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Hair/Makeup: Lauren at Raven & Blonde
Floral: North Gate Floral

09/20/2021

"...from a facebook conversation to a lifetime of love. Let's raise a glass to the newlyweds. I can't wait to see what you guys accomplish together. Cheers, to Brett & Hailey!"

The All-Star Vendor Lineup for this amazing event:
Venue: Boxed and Burlap
Wedding Gown: Vera's House of Bridals
Bridesmaids: Birdy Grey
Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: Lauren Emily Beauty
Floral: Treasure Hut Flowers
Catering: Gooseberries Catering
Cake: Julie Michelle Cakes
Coordinator: Graceful Events

09/19/2021

"Wise men say
Only fools, only fools rush in
Oh, but I, but I, I can't help falling in love with you"

Taylor & Tyler wanted to keep things classic for their wedding day. They shared their first dance at The Rotunda to Elvis and it was magic.