Kristen & Gene in Chicago, IL

The Bride Kristen Quinlan, 30, a human resources generalist at Energy BBDO The Groom Gene Gemperline, 28, an interactive media producer at Jellyvision Lab The Date September 24 Though they wanted a destination wedding at first, Kristen and Gene ultimately decided to stay closer to home and their history together. They planned a modern affair with classic undertones, fall-inspired details and a blue color palette.