After days of rain, the sun arrived in time for the ceremony in the Museum of Contemporary Art's sculpture garden. The Veil Lady, in Peoria, made Nekisha's custom veil. Aaron wore a tie by Sean John.
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding
Nekisha's bridesmaids wore silver dresses by Jim Hjelm. The wedding flowers, in shades of purple and white, were by Tina and Dollie Ltd in Chicago.
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding
To celebrate the couple's Italian honeymoon destination, the cocktail hour featured a tasting of Italian wines hosted by a sommelier. Their guests took home bottles of wine with personalized labels.
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding
The ceremony's focus on the blending of two families was explained in the wedding programs by Bluorchid by Naked Eye Image in Atlanta.
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding
Nekisha never considered covering her pretty tattoo, visible in her gown by Monique Lhuillier. After a romantic first dance, DJ Phantom starting pumping up the music and Nekisha says, "no one ever sat down again for the rest of the night. It was a massive party."
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding
The wedding cake's sculptural design, created by Wolfgang Puck Catering, echoed the sleek setting. Inside, white and chocolate cake layers were filled with vanilla buttercream and cappuccino mousse.
Bride: Nekisha Williams
Groom: Aaron Omotola
Location: Chicago, IL
Theme: Color wedding