Romantic, Replanned Westerville Winter Wedding
Dec. 18, 2021 | Chicago residents Megan (Huber) and Krisztian Lukacs first met during their senior year at Florida State University in early 2017. Megan’s friend Molly wanted to introduce Megan to “a new European guy” who worked with her … not knowing the pair had already matched on Tinder! Megan took this as a sign, “and texted Krisztian immediately,” she says. “One month later, our friendship turned into something more.”
At the end of the year, the couple “decided to take a leap of faith,” Megan says. They moved to Chicago together and continued their relationship. Then, on Christmas Eve, 2019, Krisztian proposed with a series of elaborate nested gift boxes, and the pair began planning.
Unfortunately, COVID threw a wrench into their plans, causing them to postpone their original date. “We had to go through the entire process of essentially re-planning a wedding. I changed so many things during that process,” Megan says. “In the end, it was worth it, because my dream wedding came to life and [the changes were] … what the wedding truly needed.”
They honored Krisztian’s Hungarian heritage by finding socks with a traditional Hungarian design on Redbubble; Krisztian and his groomsmen all wore them. The wedding party was short two members, however: Both of Krisztian’s brothers were unable to leave Hungary due to COVID restrictions.
Other homages recognized the couple’s cats in both the photo booth props and the cocktail napkins. And Megan’s father’s partner officiated the ceremony. “[He] is like a second dad to me,” Megan says.
“It was just amazing to get together with friends and family we see all the time, and those we haven’t seen in a long time because of COVID,” she adds. “It was important to both of us that we show everyone a good time.”
Vendors
Photographer: Ali Bonomo Photography
Ceremony, reception and caterer: Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove
Cake: Short North Piece of Cake
Florist:Bear Roots Floral
Rentals: Aiden & Grace
Ceremony and reception music and photo booth: Josh Staley Productions
Cocktail hour music: Family
Videographer: Jonah Epps Films
Stationery: Save-the-dates from Minted, invitation suite from Tropica Weddings on Etsy
Signage: Seating chart calligraphy by Lovely Arrows Designs, other signage by Maya & Love on Etsy
Transportation: Cardinal Transportation
Accommodations: Le Méridien Columbus, the Joseph
Rehearsal dinner: Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
Bride’s attire: Gown and veil from Bridal and Formal (Cincinnati), Loeffler Randall shoes, Swarovski jewelry
Bride’s hair and makeup: Hair by Jesscia Cook, makeup by Eigensee Artistry
Groom’s attire: Tuxedo and accessories from Indochino, Hungarian socks from Redbubble
Bridesmaids’ attire: Hayley Paige gowns from Off White
Flower girl’s attire: Dress from David’s Bridal
Groomsmen’s attire: Suits from Indochino
Ring bearer’s attire: Suit from Amazon