Bricie and Jacob Troglia 11.6.10

 Bricie and Jacob Troglia had their ceremony and reception in the Refinery ballroom on November 6, 2010.  The couple had 250 guests witness the exchanging of vows in a candlelit and peacock feather decorated room.  Bricie loves peacock anything so the feathers were featured in all details that brought the whole look together.  Purple and teal were the bride's accent colors of choice.  Berry's Garden Center set the head table beaming with an abundance of votive candles, greenery and feathers that alone lit up the room, along with the glowing purple up-lighting brought in by Star Talent Events.  Lick Skillet served a delicious buffet style meal while guests were seated at tables draped in white linens and teal napkins.  Star Talent hi-lighted the dance floor with a custom made monogram that read "Jacob & Bricie" with a peacock feather, while Mike Ingram and Kayla Brown entertained the guests with their talented voices as they all danced under the hanging white lanterns on into the evening.  Bricie and Jacob were such a great couple to work with and her creative touch on the decor of the ballroom made it unique.

Everyone in Events at Refinery wishes the both of you the best of luck!  Congratulations Mrs and Mr Jacob Troglia!

Vendors
Photographer: Blaine and Kelsey Wright with Studio Alive Photography
Photo Booth: Illini Photo Booth
Caterer: Lick Skillet
Lighting and Monogram: Star Talent
Cake Artist: Kathy Miller
Florist: Berry's Garden Center
Music: Mike Ingram and Kayla Brown www.mikeingram.com

Danae and Tyler Meier 12.31.10

Events at Refinery would like to Congratulate Mrs and Mr Tyler Meier, married on NYE 2010!  I can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year then to tie the knot with your best friend of ten years!  

Danae and Tyler's guests filled the Refinery ballroom on December 31, 2010 to help the married couple celebrate their biggest event of 2010.  Danae picked a black and white color scheme for the decor of the room.  She put her trust in two very special ladies close to her, Nancy & Janet to create multiple centerpieces that were decked out so beautifully and lite up each guest table.  Deb's Catering supplied the buffet style dinner while one of Danae's bridesmaids made an outstanding display of different Oreo cookies, truffles and cupcakes for the guests to enjoy.  Terry with Anatime Entertainment was the Master of Ceremonies who really got the energy flowing after dinner with great music and dancing.  Champagne was poured for all the guests to toast with and as the midnight hour approached everyone gathered and counted down the seconds remaining in 2010.  All the guests had a lively and emotion filled evening has they celebrated the marriage of Tyler and Danae Meier!

Congratulations again to the happy couple, Refinery enjoyed sharing this moment with you and your guests!

Vendors
Caterer: Deb's Catering
DJ: Terry Hopper with Anatime
Photographer:  Kelly McCormick Photography

Kristin and Rich McMurray 12.4.10

Mr and Mrs McMurray had a gorgeous winter December wedding here at Refinery!  I enjoyed very much working with Kristin to plan all the details for this special day.  The lovely bride chose a red, black and white color scheme, and with her great attention to detail and classic taste the room came together beautifully.  Red rose petals and orchids surrounded by votive candles were placed on every guest table provided by Fleurish, but the roses didn't stop there!  Red was accented all around the room with rose petals on the head table, atop the three tiered white frosted cake and even tall floral arrangements on the buffet table where L.A. Gourmet served yet another delicious meal.  After dinner Elite Entertainment set the mood with warm up lighting to accent the room.  Guests enjoyed cake by Debbie at Sweet Designs while the DJ got the party started.  Kristin and Rich really knew how to throw a party for their guests, everyone celebrated and danced the night away!

Congratulations Kristin and Rich!  Refinery wishes you luck and many years of happiness!

Vendors
Linens and Lighting: Elite Entertainment
Caterer: L.A. Gourmet Catering
Cake: Debbie Johnson at Sweet Design
DJ: Todd Thomas
Florist for Centerpieces: Fleurish
Photographer: Bill Wiegnad at  Champaign Studio One

Danielle and Monte Block 11.20.10

Congratulations to the beautiful Block couple on their marriage! 

The ballroom lite up with glowing faces and fall colors on November 20th when this lovely couple wed.  Over two hundred guests filled our entire ballroom for a night of celebration with generations of happily married couples... "All Because Two People Fell In Love!"  L.A. Gourmet provided a delicious buffet meal to start off the night as guests were seated around ivory and burnt orange draped tables provided by Elite Entertainment. Fish bowls lined with willow branches and blooming  roses supplied by Fleurish filled half the guest tables and for added height, Tammie Lawson with "What We Do Best" created an assortment of flowers atop Eiffel tower vases all surrounded by beaming votive candles to complete the centerpieces.  Also provided by Elite was the orange up-lighting and fall leaf backdrop that added a unique touch to the room and really brought the look together! Guests enjoyed the beautiful white cake with orange accent ribbon and flowers made by Teresa Hokings and danced the night away to many old school jams, DJ by Elite Entertainment.

Everyone from Events at Refinery wishes the Best of Luck to both of you!  Congratulations Mr and Mrs Block!

Vendors
Linens, Lighting, and Music: Elite Entertainment
Caterer: L.A. Gourmet
Centerpieces: Fleurish and Tammie Lawson with "What We Do Best"
Cake: Teresa Hokings

Beth and Andrew Frakes 10.23.10

I cannot say enough good things about how this reception turned out! Attention to detail does pay off in the end. Beth really thought of everything, and the end result was an amazing room with delighted guests.

Elite Entertainment set the linens: white table clothes with lavender sheer overlays and chair covers to match. An elegant program sat at each place setting with a fan folded napkin just above. Centerpieces were provided by Blossom Basket, and they were gorgeous! Ivory roses in glass bowls on most of the tables, and occasional tall centerpieces pulled the table together. Jim Gould put on a delicious meal and Cakes by Lori made, yet another, stunning cake.

The guests truly celebrating this wonderful evening. They took the dance floor right after the ceremonies, and no one ever looked back. Dancing and celebration continued on until the very end.

Congratulations to Beth & Andrew, and Best Wishes to the both of you from Events at Refinery!

Vendors
     Jim Gould
     Elite Entertainment
     Cakes By Lori
     Blossom Basket

Bridget and Taylor Battle 10.22.10

Congratulations Bridget & Taylor on your marriage!

The new Mr. & Mrs. Battle held a beautiful intimate ceremony & reception in the ballroom. One hundred guests joined the lively couple as they said their vows below a lighted arch. Immediately following the ceremony Chef Ben served a delicious plated meal to each of the guests on tables with lavender runners that added a splash of color, stunning orchids set on mirrors and surrounded by candles, and lavender M&Ms set at each place for the guests. Everything truly pulled together nicely for a perfect finished product. The bride and groom really appeared to enjoy the night of their lives as they danced for the entire reception!

Good luck to the happy couple from everyone at Events at Refinery!

Vendors
     Chef Ben
     Complete Music DJ
     Copper Creek Photography
     Elite Entertainment

Lindsey & Jason Murphy 9.4.10

Congratulations to the New Mr. and Mrs. Jason Murphy! The lovely couple wed on September 4, 2010 and shared an astounding reception with a full room of family and friends. Pictures do not speak for the beauty of the room on their day. Elite Entertainment's cobalt blue tablecloths and matching chair sashes filled the room with a nice punch of color, and up-lighting completed the room after the lights went down. Centerpieces by Berry's Garden Center complimented the blue tablecloths and sparkled with light, while Monograms shined on the dance floor. Jim Gould's prepared a delicious buffet, and The Cake Artist's Studio had a luscious cake centered on the dancefloor. The bridal party and guests really ate up the candy buffet, and danced all night celebrating the newly married couple.

Everyone at Events at Refinery wishes you both nothing but the best! Congratulations you two!

Vendors
     Elite Entertainment
     Jim Gould
     Berry's Garden Center
     The Cake Artist's Studio