Limbaugh - Bloom

Christen Suzanne Limbaugh and Samuel David Bloom, both of New York, were married Aug. 11 at The Drake Hotel in The Gold Coast Ballroom in Chicago. Daniel Meyer officiated the ceremony. The Party Faithful of Chicago string quartet performed during the wedding ceremony with the full ensemble performing later at the reception.

Christen is the daughter of David and Lisa Limbaugh of Cape Girardeau. Samuel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bloom of Hinsdale, Illinois, and Michelle Bloom of Naples, Florida.

Maids of honor were Courtney Limbaugh of Los Angeles, sister of the bride; Caitlyn Limbaugh of New York, sister of the bride; and Veronica Twombly of New York. Bridesmaids were Anna Tarullo of Louisville, Kentucky; Nicole Pelino of Los Angeles; Meghan Morse of San Francisco; Katherine Rollins of New Orleans; and Ellen Garrett of Cape Girardeau. Junior birdesmaid was Lucy Blochlinger of Kansas City, Missouri, cousin of the bride. Attendant was Claire Heffelman of Pleasant View, Tennessee, cousin of the bride.

Flower girls were Isabella Bloom of Hinsdale, sister of the groom; and Maggie and Lauren Hillin, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Hillin of Cape Girardeau.

Ring bearers were Jack Foristal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Foristal of St. Louis and cousin of the bride; Ford Rankin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Rankin of Houston, Texas; and Jack Hillion, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hillin of Cape Girardeau.

Best men were August Bloom of Hinsdale, brother of the groom, and Brendan Henry of New York. Groomsmen were Anthony DelCore of New York; Jon Ho of New York; Adam Lee of New York; Noah Rubin of New York; Scott Limbaugh of Cape Girardeau, brother of the bride; and Will Limbaugh of Cape Girardeau, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Christopher Limbaugh of Jefferson City, Missouri, cousin of the bride, and J.P. Limbaugh of Houston, cousin of the bride.

A cocktail hour was held in the French Room of the Drake Hotel with a formal dinner following in the Gold Coast Room.

Tom and Marilyn Bloom hosted the rehearsal dinner at Gibson's Restaurant in Chicago.

Christen graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Art in journalism. She is employed by Fox News and works on the Sean Hannity Show.

Samuel graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in economics. He is employed by Deutsche Bank where is works in fixed income sales and trading.

After a wedding trip to Santorini, Greece, and Positano, Italy, the couple lives in New York.