Sept. 3, 2011
St. Mary Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI
GENERAL
Couple's Name: Jennifer Atanasoff and Ivan Payes
Wedding Date: Sept. 3, 2011
Wedding Location: St. Mary Catholic Church, Kenosha
ABOUT THE COUPLE
How they met: Ivan was working as a manager at the Pick ‘n Save on the north side of Kenosha; Jennifer was working at Associated Bank, inside the same store. Ivan opened an account at the bank and eventually asked one of her co-workers for her phone number.
How he proposed: Completely spur of the moment. They were at the mall and ended up in a jewelry store, where he had her pick out her own engagement ring.
Bride's occupation: Financial analyst
Groom's occupation: Merchandiser
THE CEREMONY
The ceremony: A 2 p.m. ceremony at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kenosha
The gown: Designed by Allure Bridal and purchased at House of Brides, Schaumburg, Ill.
The bouquet: Bright pink gerber daisies
The theme: Colors of pink and black
THE WEDDING PARTY
Maid of honor: Caitlin Kwasigroch
Bridesmaids: Kristin Atanasoff, MaryAnne Nguyen and Ivonne Payes
Miniature bride: Sophia Atanasoff
Flower girls: Isabella Payes and Lucia Atanasoff
Best man: Josh Payes
Groomsmen: Gil Atanasoff, Jason Atanasoff and Leo Payes
Ring bearer: Rylan Nguyen
THE RECEPTION
Location: Midlane Golf Resort, Wadsworth, Ill.
Number of guests: 175
The cake: Three-tiered, square, with black ribbon and rhinestone detailing
First song: “That’s All” by Frank Sinatra
The menu: Guests had the choice of parmesan-crusted salmon or chicken francaise along with Caesar salad, twice-baked potato and vegetable medley.
What made the day unique: The church had special meaning to the bride because that was where her parents had their wedding blessed, she was baptized and the bride and groom’s daughter Isabella was baptized.
Most touching moment of the day: When the father of the bride, Karl Atanasoff, walked her down the aisle. He made it three steps before the tears started; it was very emotional for everyone to see. It was also special to the bride and groom that their daughter, Isabella, could be a part of their special day.