You Are The Reason!

Veteran’s Terrace in Burlington was the site of Caitlin and Michael’s spectacular spring wedding!  Caitlin and Michael were hopeful to host their ceremony outdoors on the beautiful terrace.  After morning thunderstorms made their way through the area, it felt like summertime in March - with sunny skies and warm breezes all afternoon long!  Bryan did a wonderful job officiating the service, with plenty of laughs, smiles, and happy tears shared by all.  Following the vows, guests enjoyed cocktails outdoors while Josh and Lindsay from Lichter Photography captured pictures of the family and wedding party.  An epic grand march kicked off the celebration in the ballroom and set the pace for the rest of the night!  A delicious dinner, touching speeches, sunset pictures, and the table rush game were just some of memorable highlights.  Caitlin and Michael’s first dance took place outside under twinkling lights, with the remainder of the dancing taking place in the ballroom.  The wedding party and guests brought some amazing energy – we had a blast!  Big thanks to the event team at Veteran’s Terrace, Josh and Lindsay, the very kind and helpful wedding party, and everyone who came from near and far to celebrate with the new Mr. & Mrs. Hawes!

Kenosha Area Pipes & Drums!

Upper East in Downtown Kenosha was the place to be for some Irish fun!  The Kenosha Area Pipes & Drums brigade made a stop on their tour to a packed house.  A capacity crowd enjoyed Irish fare and themed cocktails prepared by the excellent event team from Culinary Infusion.  Big thanks to the entire crew who made it happen, we can’t wait for next year!

One I Want!

It was a historic February wedding celebration that we’ll never forget!  SSE was thrilled to celebrate the marriage of Chelsea and Eli at The DeKoven center on the shores of Lake Michigan in Racine.  We not only had the pleasure of providing entertainment for the reception, but also the honor of officiating the ceremony as well.  The rehearsal on Friday afternoon went very smoothly and helped to answer any final questions from our awesome wedding party. There wasn’t a dry eye in St. John’s Chapel when Chelsea and her dad made their way down the aisle – what a moment!  Following the service, guests made their way to the Great Hall while the family took pictures with Northern Roots Portraits.  The introduction of the newlyweds kicked off the next phase of the celebration and the delicious dinner prepared by Corey and the team from Catering by Chef John and the Red Onion Cafe. First dances were memorable and heartfelt, including an anniversary dance and special words from Chelsea and Eli.  We gathered everyone for a huge group picture before opening up the dance floor and letting loose!  Big thanks to the staff at The DeKoven Center, Kim & Tim, Dawn & Gary, and the entire wedding party for being so warm and welcoming.  Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. Dzurino!

Betting On A Cure!

The bets are in, and the odds are in our favor!  Our friends from the Relay For Life of Racine gathered at Mike & Angelo’s for the 2025 Relay kick-off!  SSE provided great tunes while guests enjoyed fun photo-ops, delicious pizza, and learned all about the important fundraising activities to come.  This year, Relay is turning up the stakes with a Lucky 13 and Casino Royale theme, where every dollar raised is a winner, and brings us one step closer to a world without cancer.  We can’t wait for Friday June 13 at Campus Park in Mount Pleasant – we’re betting high and making a difference!

Can't Help Falling In Love With You!

SSE was thrilled to officiate the intimate wedding ceremony of Debra and Jason at Circa on Seventh in Kenosha!  The balcony was adorned beautifully with floating candle centerpieces and a flower petal processional aisle.  Exceptional live music was provided by a harpist from Elegant Music Services and set the mood perfectly.  Following their vows, the newlyweds enjoyed a well-deserved champagne toast, and took some amazing pictures courtesy of Corrina Nicole Photography! Big thanks to Katie and Anna for making sure the entire day went off without a hitch.  Heartfelt congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. S.!

2025 Menu Showcase!

SSE teamed up with our friends at Culinary Infusion for their annual Menu Showcase event at Upper East in downtown Kenosha!  Excited couples came ready to sample a delicious charcuterie spread, salads, side dishes, entrees, and custom cocktails in anticipation of their upcoming wedding celebrations!  Attendees got to spend time with the culinary team, venue directors and associate planners and ask some great questions while sampling the delicious cuisine.  Following vendor visits and sweet treats from the ice cream cart, couples had the chance to win awesome upgrades with some fun giveaways!  Big thanks to everyone who came out to join us – we are so excited for your big day!

All I Want For Christmas Is You!

SSE’s final event of the year was one for the record books!  The Covenant at Murray Mansion was the site of Maggie and MJ’s magical Christmas wedding celebration.  Our newlyweds wanted their wedding day to feel like a “snowy Hallmark Christmas movie” and they certainly hit the mark!  Festive decorations created an incredible atmosphere for both the ceremony and reception to follow.  Kurt did a wonderful job officiating the service, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Maggie and MJ shared their heartfelt and touching vows.  During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed appetizers and custom cocktails in Murray Mansion while we prepared for the festivities in The Covenant.  One memory-making moment after another led us into the first dances, including some special surprises along the way!  Big thanks to the Culinary Infusion event team, and everyone who came to give their best wishes to the sweetest couple.  Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Keller!