Love At The Renaissance, A Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony' August 22
Ceremony Attempts To Break Couples Record At Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel Romantic Outdoor Setting
Barry Sigale
SCHAUMBURG - A Schaumburg jeweler and nearby upscale hotel are coupling to conduct a mass renewal of wedding vows ceremony on Friday, August 22 in hopes of setting a record for the most couples participating at one time in such a reknotting.
Couples from throughout the Chicago area, Indiana, and Wisconsin already are pre-registered for "Love at the Renaissance, A Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony," a combined effort by Wyatt Austin Jewelers and Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr.
They are preparing a memorable ceremony at the hotel's elegant outdoor grounds featuring water fountains, lush greenery, and natural prairie background. Participation is free.
Couples who want to join in the ceremony must register in advance at http://www.wyattaustin.com/wedding-vow-renewal-ceremony.html
"The wedding vow is a sacred commitment between two people in love," said Candice Milstein, owner of Wyatt Austin Jewelers, 1701 E. Woodfield Road #110, Schaumburg.
"We are celebrating the strength of that pledge by having couples rededicate themselves to their partner. At the same time, we intend to surpass the Guinness World Records 1,087 couples record."
The official schedule:
• 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. - Registration
• 5:00 p.m. - Pre-ceremony lining up
• 6:00 p.m. - Opening remarks
• 6:15 p.m. - Ceremony, officiated by Allen Gabe, ordained officiate
• 7:00 p.m. - Entertainment and prize drawings
Couples will be free to celebrate and enjoy the rest of their evening at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, which is offering participating couples a special event room package of $99 to include sophisticated king bed accommodations boasting spectacular views of the western sunset and the prairie wetlands that surround. Also included is a special celebratory treat of bubbles and sweet. The hotel will also be offering specials in Gather, The Terrace and Sam & Harry's with lively local talent to make the night sparkle with merriment.
As well, one couple will win a his and hers wedding ring set, total package valued at $3,500, from Wyatt Austin Jewelers, and a free night at the hotel.
"The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel provides an extraordinary romantic backdrop and atmosphere for married couples to enjoy such an important moment in their relationship," said Milstein. "We couldn't be more delighted to make this happen for so many couples which is why I came up with the idea."
Milstein, a Graduate Gemologist GIA), is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Wyatt Austin Jewelers owned and operated by her and her late husband, Jeff Milstein. The company, whose slogan is "Making Jewelry Dreams Come True," fulfills the needs of its clients, especially brides' quest for the perfect diamond engagement ring.
Milstein is one of a few jewelers in the Chicago area with state-of-the-art CAD-CAM equipment that helps create a computerized, custom, virtual ring - the "perfect ring" - costing from hundreds of dollars to six figures.
Milstein also gives back to the community via various local and regional organizations that help those in need. She said she continues to achieve the level of strong ethical standards, expertise and recognition that few independent jewelers accomplish.
The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, located at the intersection of Thoreau Drive and Meacham Road just north of the Jane Addams Tollway, offers 48,000 square feet of event space dripping in Swarovski crystal chandeliers and natural light. It hosts both grand receptions and intimate gatherings.
For more information and to register for the renewal of vows ceremony, please visit Wyatt Austin Jewelers http://www.wyattaustin.com/wedding-vow-renewal-ceremony.html, or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wyatt-Austin-Jewelers/25126958977
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