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Heart of the Sea: Ellie & Jordan

Elle Cashin Elle Cashin | June 7, 2022 | Wedding Features


Ellie’s gown was the inspiration behind some of the decor. “The ribbons we used for the invites, ceiling and place cards were a romantic nod to the ribbon and bows on my dress.” Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
Ellie’s gown was the inspiration behind some of the decor. “The ribbons we used for the invites, ceiling and place cards were a romantic nod to the ribbon and bows on my dress.”

The ocean is a major part of this couple’s love story—so it features in their whimsical wedding at the Four Seasons.

Photographed by Tim Tab Studios

“WE MET under the stars, somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean,” says Ellie Goone of her love with Jordan Bender. It was 2014, and they were studying abroad on Semester at Sea, visiting 12 countries in just over 100 days. “It was such a unique way to get to know each other.” Six years later, Jordan proposed with an heirloom stone.

They said “I do” in front of 225 guests, uniting in a traditional Jewish ceremony followed by a chic reception. The theme was modern and romantic, with a touch of whimsy. “Inspired by the waves of the ocean that are part of our love story, custom curved metal panels were suspended over the dance floor as a dramatic focal point,” Ellie says. Kehoe Designs interspersed the panels with gray fringe, ribbons, crystal pendants and ivory roses. “It transformed the entire ballroom into a fairy tale.”

After dinner, the party was on. “We were dancing so hard that my dress came un-bustled,” Ellie remembers. “It ended up being a moment I’ll never forget; I was able to take a step to the side and see our guests having the best time, enjoying the celebration of our love, while my mom re-bustled it.”

For their honeymoon, they stuck with the Four Seasons—this time halfway across the world. “We stayed in an overwater villa at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, with direct access to the turquoise ocean,” Ellie says. “We were back in the middle of the Pacific, right where we originally met.”


The ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago was completely transformed for a look that was “contemporary with a touch of whimsy,” says the bride Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
The ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago was completely transformed for a look that was “contemporary with a touch of whimsy,” says the bride.

Bridesmaids’ gowns were by different designers but blended together seamlessly Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
Bridesmaids’ gowns were by different designers but blended together seamlessly.

The escort card display. Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
The escort card display.

The bride sourced hand-dyed taupe silk ribbon from Etsy to wrap around invitations Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
The bride sourced hand-dyed taupe silk ribbon from Etsy to wrap around invitations.

Jordan’s mother is from New Orleans, so the couple led a traditional second line at their reception Photographed by Tim Tab Studios
Jordan’s mother is from New Orleans, so the couple led a traditional second line at their reception.

The List

Venue & Catering Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, fourseasons.com

Wedding Planner Reva Nathan & Associates, revanathan.com

Bride’s Gown Berta Privée, Ultimate Bride, ultimatebride.com; Afterparty: Retrofête, retrofete.com

Bride’s Shoes Aquazzura, shopbop.com; Bella Belle, bellabelleshoes.com; Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com

Bridal Stylist Gwendolyn Watson

Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Renee Feldman Studio, reneefeldman.com; Makeup: Elise Brill, Leesi B., shop.leesib.com

Groom’s Tux Michael Andrews Bespoke, New York City, michaelandrews.com

Bow Tie Tier Ted Boone Groom’s Watch Cartier, cartier.com

Rings Hers: M.S. Rau, rauantiques.com; His: Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com

Bridesmaids’ Dresses Dessy, Bella Bridesmaids, bellabridesmaids.com; Galvan London, us.galvanlondon.com

Florals Kehoe Designs, kehoedesigns.com

Invitations Arzberger, arzbergerstationers.com; Ribbon: ShyMyrtle, esty.com/shop/shymyrtle

Entertainment Rendezvous, Rendezvous Music, rendezvousmusic.net; Afterparty: DJ Rock City, djrockcity.com

Lighting & Sound BlackOak Technical Productions, blackoak.tech

Transportation Infinity Transportation, infinitytransportation.com

Videographer Hunter Floyd Films, hunterfloydfilms.com

Photographer Tim Tab Studios, timtabstudios.com



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Photography by: Tim Tab Studios