Ellie & Christian
And then a saxophonist surprised us all …
October 4th, 2025
Our OMG moment:
No one saw it coming (except the bride and the DJ who made a secret plan).
One minute, the DJ dropped the opening chords of ABBA’s Dancing Queen. The next, a live saxophonist sneakily walked into the room, stepped onto the dance floor, and began weaving through guests while playing that unmistakable melody.
Phones shot up. Cheers exploded. The element of surprise hit in the exact way the bride had hoped for.
What we’ll remember:
Ellie and Christian have a lot of personality. And that absolutely came through at their October 4th wedding at The Cottonwood Hotel.
Note the disco balls, the disco ball helmet, the disco ball backdrop. Even disco-ball balloons. We approve!
We had everyone wave their napkins during the grand entrance. The dessert was a freezer full of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. And everything came together super smooth.
The Playlists:
We love this line-up of music, hand-picked by the couple.
Ceremony: Listen here
Cocktail Hour: Listen here
Reception/Party: Listen here
Vendors who made the magic happen:
Photography: @brooklynash.co
Day-Of Coordination & Bouquet: @the_gathering_co
Venue & Catering: @thecottonwoodhotel
Rentals: @catalysteventrentals
DJ: @brentcrampton with @alternativeweddingdjs
Saxaphone: @sandrocuato
Hair: @tyzimmermanhair
Makeup: @makeupxmadisonne
Dress: @thewhiteroommpls @sarahseven
Alterations: @livisdesignsbridaltailoring
Bridal Shoes: @sam_edelman
Suit: @designedbyraphael @bespokecc_
Purse: @shopfivenine
Balloons and Hydration: @sidney_miller_
Ice Cream: @coldstone
Photography by Brooklyn Ash Photography (@brooklynash.co)