Illinois Weddings

A Stem Above really nailed classic minimalism with this wedding. Keeping the floral count low but the impact high is not easy, but holy cow, you’re about to see it done so, so right. Misty Winter captured this beautiful military wedding and it’s the kind that will leave you wishing for more. And when that happens, click here.

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From the beautiful bride…  As a fun, spirited couple, our journey as a couple becoming husband and wife involved new adventures from desert hikes in Arizona, to snowboarding down the Rockies, to cycling centuries around Ohio, to permanent cross country moves. So, it was our inspiration to include the outdoors in our wedding plans with a classic, romantic feel. It was essential to us that our personalities were reflected throughout the day in all the little details: vintage style Chantilly lace of my wedding gown, ceremonial Marine Corps Arch of Swords, cocktail napkins with fun anecdote, beer & wine tastings during cocktail hour, East Coast Swing dance lessons, outdoor dancing with twinkle lights. We wanted to create a unique, warm, inviting and fun day for our guests.

For the ceremony, we wanted to be surrounded by beautiful gardens and the outdoors as our dear families and closest friends witnessed the exchange of our vows. We chose the Danada House because it provided the perfect back drop for an outdoor wedding with the ability to create a personal home feel. For cocktail hour, the veranda was flooded with custom wine barrels displaying our wine, cheese, and beer stations featuring our favorite selections. Guests could meander between food stations including bites inspired by our roots in Chicago and new home in California. The bites included mini pizza pops, mini chicago style hot dogs, mini fish tacos, and mini empanadas. Guests were also treated to the chance to take a group East Coast Swing Dance Lesson to prepare for keeping the dance floor hot throughout the night.

The modern addition of the Danada House was warmed by arrange a combination of wooden farm tables within a sea of Federal Blue Shantung linen with arrangements and décor by A Stem Above. Each table included a custom rod iron lanterns, mercury glass candles, and textural floral in a sophisticated palette of monochromatic green to match the bridesmaid’s floral. The wall-to-wall windows of the space in combination with the rustic floral and farm tables created a perfect ambiance for guests. The entire Entertaining Company staff was a pleasure to work with, offering each and every guest personal attention. The meal concluded with a phenomenal three-tiered, double chocolate cake prepared by Bent Fork Bakery that we ceremoniously by sword.

Our celebration continued outside on the patio deck with dancing under Italian twinkling lights. Our first dance was serenaded by the smooth voice of Amanda Wolff from the Flat Cats and guests continued to dance the night away with lively music putting their dance lessons to use.

Upon meeting with our photographer, Misty Winter from Misty Winter Photography, we knew she was a perfect match. Her fun, fresh, and photo journalistic style perfectly captured our day. Equally as important, we genuinely enjoyed the company of Misty. It was as if a dear, close friend was documenting our day instead of a professional stranger. Our wedding planner, Joede Berman created a seamless parade of moments throughout the day that allowed us to enjoy our wedding. It really was THAT easy thanks to all our amazing vendors. We are so thankful for the creativity, professionalism, and quality which created a truly memorable day for us, our families, and friends.

Photography: Misty Winter | VIDEOGRAPHER: Jaime Rozen | Event Design: A Stem Above | Planner: Joede Berman | Cake: The Bent Fork Bakery | Catering: Entertaining Company | Make Up: Makeup By Beth | Hair: Glamour Salon | Converted Horse Farm: Danada House | Music: The Flat Cats

I’m the first person to admit that I’m a tad bit hyperbolic, but when I tell you that this gorgeous Heritage Prairie Farm wedding is heartwarming, it’s a serious understatement.  Because beyond all of the crazy beautiful details and the cozy farm setting (I want) is a story of two darling sweethearts and a tribute to a grandmother you just can’t miss.  See it all captured by Cassandra Eldridge right here.

From the Bride… When Michael and I dreamed of our wedding day as we planned, we never in a million years would have guessed that everything would turn out EXACTLY as it looked in our heads. I stumbled upon Heritage Prairie Farm with my parents on a cold, gloomy New Year’s Eve and we fell in love with the place instantly, I knew I didn’t need to see any other venues and needed to show Michael immediately. It captured everything we had talked about wanting in a wedding venue – the down-home, Midwest hospitality that we love about living in Chicago (where Michael was born and raised) and the quaint, rustic feel of my home in Philadelphia.

We love to entertain and are always throwing gatherings and cooking dinner for friends and family, and we wanted our wedding to feel like you stepped into our own backyard for an intimate dinner party. It was exactly how the night turned out. The weather was exactly what we pictured at 68 degrees and impossibly sunny, the music was all the Motown and friend favorites we’d hinted for the DJ’s to play, and the food was better than most of the five star restaurants I’ve visited.

Working with the world’s BEST vendors, we were able to bring this vision of a cozy night in to our outdoor venue. We used the farm’s claim to fame as a bee/honey farm as our inspiration and married the symbol with our love of all things quaint for a french country feel. The color schemes we used of golds, pale yellows and creams truly captured the acres of wheat and corn, and the golden glow of Fall. Anywhere we could find a bee – we did it! Beeswax candle gifts, bee printed burlap runners, invitations, gift tags, you name it!

We wanted our day to feel as unique as we are. Having being raised Jewish, and Michael raised Catholic, we aimed to have a ceremony that pleased everyone and still have a special, ceremonial touch to it. The words of the Hand Fasting ceremony really resonated with us as well as it’s ancient tradition, so our officiant quickly learned all the words to recite. All of my jewelry came from my paternal grandmother who passed down some vintage jewelry to me when my sister got married, and I have been dying to wear it finally! Together with my girlfriends, Mike’s mom and sisters, and my mother and sister, we created lots of DIY projects on Friday nights where I provided wine and snacks as a “thank you” for being amazing gift.

The day had so much meaning for us on so many levels. My grandmother turned 88 that same day, and flew all the way over from Belfast, Northern Ireland to celebrate with us. Instead of having a traditional cake for ourselves, we went with doughnut holes so we could save the cake for something much more important – celebrating her birthday. She was so overcome with happiness (and surprise!) when we wheeled out the two tier cake with buttercream and cannoli filling just for her. We had everyone sing to her and she blew out the candles. Having her and Mike’s grandmother there was the world to us. So, while the day was a celebration of our love, it was also really a party to thank our incredible family and the best friends on Earth for everything they have done for us. We would be nothing without them and the day couldn’t have existed without them by our side.

Photography: Cassandra Eldridge Photography | Photography: Cassandra Eldridge Photography | Floral Design: Floral Wonders | Wedding Dress: Nordstrom | Invitations: Chips And Salsa Designs | Wedding Shoes: Nordstrom | Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN | Makeup: Beauty on Call | Hair: Melisa Spizziri | DJ: Toast and Jam | Mens Attire: Nordstrom | Officiant: Leslie Sann | Wedding Venue: Heritage Prairie Farms | Burlap Bee Sign: Simply French Market | Drink Menu: Sweet Press Studio | Menus: Etsy - Emruth | String Trio: Beautiful Strings

Brides and Grooms, take note. Engagement sessions are simply a must before you say I do. Just take a look below. This session from Olivia Leigh Photographie is picture proof that engagement sessions are nothing short of magic, and you can get lost in all the lovely right here.

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From Olivia Leigh Photographie…Srinu and Eranthie are one of the most beautiful couples I’ve ever had a chance to work with, both inside and out. They were married in May 2013 on the south side of Chicago, and in the spring, we were able to do an engagement session to warm up before the big day. In the lead up to the shoot, the weather called for horrible thunderstorms, and even on the day of the shoot, the rain came pouring down. Given limitations with schedules, we decided the show must go on, and decided to keep the shoot at its given time. In a serendipitous twist of fate, almost the exact moment we started, the clouds parted, the sun came out, and it ended up being one of the most gorgeous days of weather and sun we had all spring. The connection and excitement between the couple was so obvious, and Eranthie’s amazing smile made for gorgeous photos. After starting in a casual outfit by their home, they changed into a more evening look, featuring the most amazing BCBG dress. Eranthie absolutely lit up while wearing this gorgeous gown, and the shoot took on an editorial feel in our more urban locations. It was a great reminder that wearing something you feel like a million dollars in can really affect your mood and translate to amazing photographs!

Photography: Olivia Leigh Photographie | Dress: BCBGMAXAZRIA

This darling farm engagement session captured by elle rose photo has charmed my figurative socks right off. It’s adorable. And I am sure this couple couldn’t be happier with the images, because it doesn’t get better than this gorgeous gallery of images. See them all here.

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From elle rose photo…Brett + Kari’s Southern Illinois engagement session was shot back at Kari’s childhood home + farm on a gorgeous fall day. Right after a brief storm passed through opening the sky up to a dreamy, watercolored sunset. Shooting on the farm with their clean and modern style was a great way to juxtapose rustic fall charm and their city side. Standing amongst golden bean fields, and in between corn stalks help create some epic large shots for them.

Photography: Elle Rose Photo

This bride has some serious style.  I mean, one look at the amazing Joanna August clad bridesmaids and it’s pretty plain to see (they are lovely).  And her beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden wedding?  Well, it’s just as gorgeous as you would think it would be with stunning blooms from Virginia Wolff, soft gold and blush hues and all sorts of love-filled moments captured by David Lai.  See it all here.

From the Bride… After one heck of a surprise during a vacation to Napa Valley, I found myself engaged to the man of my dreams and planning the most important event of my life. As a public relations professional, planning an event was my forte, but I’ve never planned a wedding before. I didn’t have a scrapbook started from my childhood, but thank goodness for Pinterest! When you throw events for a living, there’s a lot of pressure to blow people away. During the planning process, there were two things that were important to me: the venue and the dress.

My soon-to-be-groom, Wes Moran, and I (Janice Yu) must have visited 10+ venues before discovering the Chicago Botanic Garden. From the moment we arrived at the site, I knew this was where we had to get marry. It also helped that there was a wedding that night so we saw how beautiful it could be. It was outdoor and there were flowers everywhere (built-in decor!). The location was beautiful already with minimal decor needed. We found our wedding venue!

Wes and I met at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign almost seven years ago, and have been together ever since.

We were married at dusk on Aug. 30, 2013 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, with the sun setting as we ate, drank and danced. The ceremony took place in the garden pavilion next to a pond, and the reception followed in a tent overlooking the pond. It had rained earlier in the day, and when the couple exchanged vows, lightning joined the party as an unexpected guest.

One of our close friends officiated the wedding, which made the ceremony extra special. I went with a rustic glam theme, making use of the natural blush and cream colors found in the garden, which is located in Glencoe. Gold accents, including the ribbon on the cake and the centerpiece vases, completed the look.

At the reception, his and hers cocktails — a Manhattan and a Moscow Mule, respectively — were served. Freshly made chocolate macaroons from a local restaurant, Storefront Company, were given as favors. We danced to Michael Bublé’s “Everything.”

For the guestbook, we had family and friends take Polaroid photos and leave notes with them. We also encouraged guests to share photos via their special wedding hashtag on Instagram. About 100 photos were tagged.

After the wedding, we went on a Mediterranean cruise for our honeymoon. Both foodies, Wes and I loved trying different restaurants in Greece and Italy, and indulged in plenty of fresh pasta and Italian wine.

Photographer: David Lai | Videography: Daniel Sather | Florist: Virginia Wolff | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Shoes: Louboutin | Bridesmaid Dresses: Joanna August | Hair and Make Up: Sonia Roselli | DJ: Okyne Media Lab | Wedding Favors: Storefront Company | Wedding Venue: Chicago Botanic Garden | Day-of-Coordinator: Amanda Morris | Lodging: The Westin Chicago North Shore | Reception Dress: Parker

This engagement session is soooo romantic and cozy, it’s almost impossible not to want to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and a blanket to really soak it all in (that’s how I do romance).  From the breathtaking Chicago backdrops to the adorable duo (they are SO cute) to the amazing images captured by Dabble Me This, this is a gallery that will put a smile on your face a mile wide.  See it all here.

From Dabble Me This… Getting married next August, Brianne and Mike live just steps from Chicago’s wonderful Lincoln Park, the very place where they were engaged! So naturally, the park holds a lot of meaning for them and was the perfect setting for their engagement photos.

These two had killer chemistry and were so fun to work with! We covered the North Pond, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Theater on the Lake. I love all the little details that they included in their engagement session, like the “E” bracelet from Alexa and Ani is for her future last name Earl.

Every moment with them was like a breathe of fresh air. You can tell Mike is madly in love with Brianne and it warms my heart being able to capture love like this.

Photography: Dabble Me This | Bracelet: Alex And Ani

If I wasn’t craving summer before, this sweet fête captured by Megan Saul officially has me counting down the days until weddings like this one are the norm. With it’s super pretty color palette, darling DIY details and a beautiful couple, you won’t want to miss all the pretty happening in this gallery. See it here.

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From Megan Saul…I am sharing with you today this beautiful, summer Chicago wedding. Danielle and Jason’s wedding took place just outside Chicago, Illinois at Emerson Creek Pottery Barn and Tearoom. Their wedding was filled with rustic, vintage and chic DIY decor. Light colors mixed with beautiful peach roses and succulents. Danielle and Jason both handmade and designed everything for their wedding from their invitations to all their favors. The sweets table was to die for and one of the spectacular beauties I have ever laid eyes on. Their wedding felt like a fairy tale with a modern twist. Danielle’s dress was astounding with lace and ruffle detail. Danielle being Italian and Jason, Jewish their wedding ceremony held both Jewish and Catholic traditions and the same for their reception. Man, can they throw a party.

Photographer: Megan Saul | Videographer: Giovanni Ferlito | Coordinator: Effortless Events | Florist: Katy Did It Flowers | Dress: Allure Bridal | Cake: DeEtta's Bakery | Band: Style Matters DJs | Bridal Store: Wolsfelt's Bridal | Cater: My Chef | Furniture Rental: Whimsy | Reception and wedding Venue: Emerson Creek Pottery & Tearoom

Inspired by the rich beauty of the ol’ Emerald Isle, this Tir Na Nog Estate wedding is what St. Paddy’s celebration (SMP style) is all about. And while tragedy struck the bride’s family just days before the wedding, the result was a love that prevailed even stronger. Read on for the whole story and don’t miss the gallery of Brosnan Photographic’s captures plus Le Cape Weddings’s film sitting pretty down below.

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From Brosnan Photographic… This was a dream wedding to photograph for me as it was a personal one. Christiana was my childhood best friend. We grew up with our houses back to back from each other. We grew apart when my family moved houses when we were around 10 years old. Years later we reconnected through Facebook and after 17 years we finally met again when Christiana asked me to be her wedding photographer. Fate stepped in again as I found out they were planning an Ireland inspired wedding and I just happen to currently live in Ireland but would be home in Chicago when they were getting married.

From the Bride… Like so many other brides, I had a strong sense of what I wanted in our big day and I wanted it to be our Best Day Ever. This phrase took on a life of its own and became part of all of our wedding stationery and our website name and even the sign we posted at the entrance to the estate so our guests could find us. It was also important to me to highlight our heritage, as we both have Irish ancestry and were getting married at an Irish country estate.

Family and dear friends came to play a very big role in our week leading up to the wedding. My paternal grandmother, with whom I was very close, collapsed the weekend before our wedding and ended up in a coma in the hospital. She passed away early Wednesday morning just days before our Saturday wedding. What could have been a total tragedy and loss ended up strengthening our bonds with each other and those we hold most dear. Everyone fought to give us the Best Day Ever in spite of the loss and the night-before wind storm that nearly collapsed the rental tent. Even my father, who was the most devastated of all, told me that he was “determined to have as much fun as possible,” and ended up dancing shirtless with my groom until the end of the evening.

I am so thankful that I booked Christina’s photography services, Le Cape’s amazing videography skills, and the fabulous vendors who rallied to help us with grace and compassion. We were blessed with a wonderfully emotional and meaningful day from start to finish surrounded by everyone we love most in the world. I would advise all brides to hire the vendors you feel best about in your heart and hire a day-of coordinator if your venue doesn’t provide one! Those are the people who will have your back when disaster strikes and help you pull off a wedding that leaves your guests stunned that anything terrible had even happened!

Photography: Brosnan Photographic | Videographer: Le Cape Weddings | Floral Design: Laura's Flower Shoppe | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Cake: Lovin Oven Cakery | Shoes: Parisxox | Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Sung | Catering: Catered Productions | Hair: Samantha Gribble | Grooms Suit: Hugo Boss | Venue: Tir Na Nog Estate | Ceremony Musician: Charachter Fleadh | Headpiece: House of Brides | Photobooth: Bonnie & Clyde Photography

I was perfectly happy bidding farewell to all things winter for the season. But then KT Merry sent along this snowy Chicago e-sesh and I suddenly changed my tune. Complete with flurries and romance, cozy fashion and one adorable fur baby, this engagement is session is everything I love all in one pretty place. Have a peek at the gallery and don’t miss winners + announcements waiting down below!

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From the Bride… Chicago holds a very special place in our hearts – Matthew and I met here four years ago and we couldn’t imagine our engagement session being anywhere else. We picked some spots around the city that are near and dear to us and were blessed with the most beautiful snowfall, providing the perfect wintery backdrop. KT Merry and Chad photographed my sister’s wedding last October and we’re so excited to have them capture our beach wedding this fall in Naples, Florida.

From KT Merry… We traveled to Chicago this January to photograph Leigh Ann and Matt in their hometown of Chicago. Thanks to the Polar Vortex, Chicago was experiencing extreme temperatures and on the day of our shoot the temperature hung around 10 degrees, before wind chill! We had hoped for some snow for our shoot and that afternoon a snow storm took over Chicago.. it was truly like shooting in a snow globe!

Leigh Ann and Matt were such troopers in braving the cold and we had so much fun shooting in Chicago’s winter wonderland. We are so excited for their wedding in Naples, Florida this fall- it will be such a beautiful contrast to their snowy engagement!

Photography: KT Merry Photography | Makeup: Shannon O'Brien MUA | Hair: Your Stylist AJ | Leigh Ann's Boots (with Pink Coat): Tory Burch | Leigh Ann's Boots (with White Coat): Burberry | Leigh Ann's Brown Boots: Burberry | Leigh Ann's Coat (white): Goat | Leigh Ann's Dress (indoor Photos): Zac Posen | Leigh Ann's Pink Coat: J.Crew | Leigh Ann's Scarf (with White Coat): Adrienne Landau | Matthew's Boots: Red Wing Shoes | Matthew's Coat: Penguin | Matthew's Jeans + Shirt: Bonobos

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ONGOING GIVEAWAYS

$400 gift certificate towards stationery from Appy Couple
Two Ceremony by Joanna August dresses of your choice! (Last chance!)
Honeymoon Funds from Traveler’s Joy
Williams-Sonoma’s Annual Dream Registry Sweepstakes
$500 credit towards bridesmaids dresses on Brideside
$250 credit towards Fatty Sunday’s pretzels
FIVE winners will each receive FIVE boxes of Vera Wang Papers
$500 merchandise credit from Noritake
A free print sample from Whimsical Prints!
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This week’s DISCOUNTS…

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Abbey Malcolm Letterpress + Design
Zola
Beacon Lane

For our California brides… Discounts from Jonathan Young Weddings and Dr. Diaz and don’t forget to check out Houghton Bride’s Trunk Show this weekend.

For our Midwest brides… A discount from reStyled Vintage Rentals.

For our New England Brides… A discount from Aster B. Flowers

For our Tri-State brides…Don’t forget to enter to win Photography + Videography Collection from NST Pictures and discounts from Femina Photo + Design, NY Smile Specialists and HowAboutWe for Couples PLUS don’t miss Gabriella New York’s Winter Sample Sale!

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We love proposals around these parts, that’s a given. But when they are planned to perfection by Visions Event Studio and captured by the uber talented Evan Hunt we drop everything we are doing to swoon the day away. And this gallery? It’s totally worthy of a good old fashioned swoon fest.

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From Visions Event Studio…We are so excited to share with you a Chicago proposal like no other. Rama and Silpa were engaged on the terrace at Public Hotel in the gold coast area of Chicago.

As if the location was not picture perfect Rama knew he wanted to create an experience that Silpa would not forget. As we began planning we found out that Silpa was a romantic at heart and loved watching the classics like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. We worked with Rama to add a few touches of their relationship and infusing their story into the proposal by adding in the “Prescription for Love” box that led her to the proposal site.

When Rama told me their story of how they first met in Texas and then both separately moved to Chicago for business, it pulled on our heart strings of how this couple was a match made in heaven. They found themselves exploring Chicago together with the sites and all the awesome restaurants that this great city has to offer. But it was the intimate time that the two of them spent together that Silpa treasured the most.

When she would be under the weather it would make her heart well up when Rama would prescribe some medicine to take care of his soon to be fiance. We wanted to incorporate this into the proposal by getting custom medicine bottles that would tell Silpa that she would soon find Rama on bended knee.

The proposal was very smooth as Rama was not nervous at all, we chatted briefly as the florist set up the proposal site. Silpa arrived to the terrace bringing with her the “Prescription for Love” box that Visions had delivered earlier instructing her to get ready in her best dress and meet Rama at 7:00 pm. As she walked in you could hear “Moon River” playing in the background, as Rama professed his love to Silpa. After the two of them had a mini engagement shoot they headed over to the famous RPM for dinner to celebrate this wonderful evening.

As Silpa describes, it was amazing, nothing that she could have ever imaged. That is what makes our job so wonderful, we don’t create standard proposals, we reach deep inside the couples relationship to put together an event that reflects the love they share.

Photography: Evan Hunt | Florist: Vintage Chic Floral & Event Rental | Hotel: Public Hotel | Proposal Planner: Visions Event Studio | Restaurant: RPM Italian

This is why I love Chicago weddings.  One minute we’re partying it up with an adorable duo in a posh ballroom and the next we’re basking in some nautical-style pretty at the Columbia Yacht Club.  This is a city that knows how to throw an awesome wedding.  And when it all comes together in a drop-dead gorgeous gallery captured by Rada Portzer?  Amazing.  See it all here.

From the Bride… Jesse grew up sailing at the Columbia Yacht Club and from the moment we chose this venue for our special day, we knew it would serve as a romantic and unique location to celebrate our marriage.

We wanted the decor to remain simple, classic and elegant. The Chicago skyline and harbor views provided such a beautiful backdrop, we didn’t need much more. HMR Designs did an incredible job with the flowers and table decor. Two if By Sea Studios (a close friend) created all the printed material. The cake and individual desserts came from a local bakery from my hometown. 1982 Bordeaux from my father’s wine collection was served at dinner. Finally, the ceremony was officiated by one of my husband’s close friends and we prepared our own vows. All of these details helped create an intimate and personal celebration which is exactly what we wanted to share with our family and closest friends.

And the dinner/party was a blast! In keeping with the classy, Chicago theme, we hired a big band orchestra (thanks Old Town School of Folk) and danced to classics like Etta James and Frank Sinatra. Truly the best day of our lives.

Photography: Rada Portzer Photography | Rings: Jay Boyle Company | Catering: Columbia Yacht Club | Hair & Makeup: Robert Lucas Salon | Venue: Columbia Yacht Club | Cake and Desserts: Macri's Italian Bakery | Ceremony Music - A Violin/Cello Duo: Old Town School of Folk Music | Dress and accessories: La Sposa | Florist/Decorator: Heffernan Morgan Designs | Invitations and all printed material: Two if By Sea Studios | Reception Band: Outcast Jazz band

I dare you to take one look at this glorious Heritage Prairie Farm affair and NOT fall head over heels in love.  Go on, I dare you.  Because this beautiful day captured by Two Birds Photography?  It’s the kind of day that seamlessly merges rustic details with elegant stylings and allllll sorts of pretty.  See every last gorgeous moment right here, right now in the full gallery.

From Two Birds Photography… This was one of those weddings, where after I got home from a long day on my feet, I sat down and thought: “I could shoot a hundred weddings in a row, if they were all like this one.”

Simply put, Karis and Dirk had my idea of a perfect wedding. It was laid-back, beautiful, charming and truly spoke to who they were as a couple.

Heritage Prairie Farms in Elburn, IL was the perfect setting for their day. They had a beautiful garden ceremony where the hanging vases of brightly colored flowers were the perfect backdrop for their sweet vows. Their tented reception was filled with laughter and love, and their food was amazing! We loved their favors of organic honey, and their adorable name cards held with little magnetic animals. Closing the evening with marshmallows over a bonfire was, in my book, just right.

From the Bride… I picked my florist, Marla, because she was highly recommended by the venue and she really “got” the vibe of what we were looking for – more rustic and casual. She was also very easy to work with and as the owner of her own business really gave everything a very personal touch.

Toast and Jam has the best reputation of any DJ company I found in Chicago. I loved their list of songs they won’t play. That’s when I knew we would be music soul mates. I wanted someone who would make sure all of our guests were having fun, not just someone who would play mine and the groom’s or their own personal faves. Sarah also played the ceremony music and helped us figure out the order of the evening’s events and how things would flow. Everything just happened seamlessly because of her, but not because she was obnoxiously cutting in and making announcements every 10 minutes. She just knew how to run a party!

Hair and makeup were by Montage Salon and Spa in Geneva. They did my hair and makeup and my bridesmaids’ hair. I chose them because they were local, highly recommended and would come out to the farm.

Instead of cake, we had pies from Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago. We are both big pie fans and Hoosier Mama was already a favorite place of mine. They were so easy to work with and we had a lot of fun tasting different pies – it was hard to choose! Both of us come from families of pie lovers, so this was just a natural choice.

My friend Adam Randall played “Naked as We Came” by Iron and Wine for the ceremony music. Adam has been one of my best friends since I was 13, and he flew up from Florida to be there, so this was a special moment for me. 

Catering and Alcohol were by the venue, Heritage Prairie Farm. This venue was so perfect for us and our families. It was beautiful and natural and relaxing. They designed a menu based on our favorite foods and our heritage. We both wanted Southern food to be part of the day. We picked the farm because we loved the outdoor setting and the fact that they did pretty much everything – catering, alcohol, planning, linens, decor, etc. This ended up being the best decision we made. Our guests loved the venue and really could relax and enjoy themselves. And the staff could not have been nicer or more helpful.

Photographer was Two Birds, of course.  I initially found Jake by reading the glowing reviews online. When I met with him in person I knew he would be a great fit. He was very easy to talk to and such a genuine person. I have been to weddings where the photographers are yelling at people or disrupting guests to get a good shot, but his approach was much more personal and observant. The wedding party and family members really liked working with him.

Day of coordinator was Laura Naab, a friend and the sister of one of my bridesmaids. She took care of things on that day that I didn’t even know were going awry!

Day of stationery (programs, menus, etc.) we did ourselves using an inexpensive publishing software plus multiple trips to Paper Source and Kinkos.

Our photobooth was DIY – we had paper props, a backdrop, and a polaroid and film. People got really creative as the night went on, and we loved looking at these later!

Best moment of the day: After the ceremony was over, we loved going out to the cocktail hour and seeing all of these people we love, from different parts of our lives, meeting each other and having fun. We wanted our guests to have fun more than anything, and to realize how special they were to us. I had printed and hung special photos of many of our guests (old photos of relatives, other friends’ weddings, etc.) and watching people laugh and smile as they looked at them was wonderful.

Advice to other couples: Two pieces of advice, really… 1) make it personal – I’ll never regret the extra time going through old photo albums, talking about songs we love, personalizing the menu. 2) don’t be afraid to ditch a project! – No one is going to remember whether your escort cards looked like something from Pinterest, but they WILL remember if you lose your sanity or become a craftzilla because you’ve taken on too much.

Photography: Two Birds Photography | Florist: Wallflower Designs | Gown: Sarah Seven | Bride's Shoes: Seychelles | Bridesmaid Dresses: Ann Taylor | Bridesmaid Dresses: ModCloth | Bridesmaid Dresses: Anthropologie | DJ: Toast and Jam | Ties: Fox & Brie | Groom's Suit: Balani | Ceremony Music: Adam Randall | Beauty: Montage Salon | Day Of Coordination: Laura Naab | Dessert: Hoosier Mama Pies | Organic Farm: Heritage Prairie Farms | Paper Goods: DIY | Photobooth: DIY

If you’ve followed this little ol’ blog for any length of time you know when it comes to family backyard affairs, we’re kind of obsessed. It’s those Father of the Bride style weddings that completely leave us weak at the knees, and this Illinois “I do” is the latest on our list. Rooted in classic design and romantic tradition, the gallery from Lark Wedding Photography is bound to be an absolute hit.

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From the Bride… When Justin and I got engaged, we immediately knew we wanted to have an intimate wedding and were able to convince my parents to have it at their house. With fewer than 40 people, we had the opportunity to really focus on the details of the day and do exactly what we wanted in terms of dcor, food, drink, flowers and everything in between. We wanted our wedding to be romantic, classic, and one that we can look back on in years to come and still look timeless.

My mother took the reins as our wedding planner extraordinaire and she spent over a year planning the most perfect day any of us could have imagined. With the help of her A team (nearly 40 of her closest friends!) almost every detail at our wedding was either borrowed, handmade, or given with love, and that made the day even more special than it already was. From the sterling silverware lent for each place setting, table numbers made from old forks, candles dressed up with handmade bling, and mason jars lining the aisle surrounded by lace with hearts, to the hours and hours friends spent making all the desserts that made up the sweets table, the day really wouldnt have been the same without the help of our friends and family.

We had our ceremony outside, followed by a cocktail hour with yard games for the kids (and the adults played too!). Our reception dinner was in the formal living room of the house, followed by cocktails and dancing in the family room overlooking the back patio, which was illuminated by dozens upon dozens of candle-lit lanterns, tree mounted votives, and candelabras.

Our colors were white and blush pink, which we felt added to the classic nature of the event.
Guests were served blush pink champagne as they arrived through the white arbor leading to the ceremony site in the back yard. The cherry blossom trees were in full bloom, and in the light breeze the white and light pink petals fell across the ceremony site.

My flowers were blush pink peonies, and my broach bouquet (all of which were from my grandmothers collection) included only white crystals, and blush pink ribbon. The light champagne satin platform and handle of the broach bouquet was taken from the extra fabric of my wedding dress, and the bouquet itself was lovingly made by one of my mothers best friends. The flowers in the mason jars lining the aisles, and the arrangements at the guests tables for dinner, were all white, a touch of pink was included in the arrangement at our head table. The flowers on the arbor under which we were wed, were dried hydrangeas, and dried hops from our house Wisconsin. The chandelier hanging from the arbor had blush pink crystals as well, which worked well with our chosen color palette (a gift from one of my sisters from a small town in Pennsylvania during a family trip where I actually bought my dress).

We prayed for good weather for over a year and in the midst of the rainy, cold May Chicago had, we really hoped we would be able to have the backyard wedding we had dreamed and planned for. We had no backup plan for our outdoor ceremony and were very lucky to have a sunny seventy-degree day.

Our photographer truly captured the essence of our day and we will cherish the photographs for many years to come. All our vendors were a dream to work with and we would not change a thing about how the day turned out.

Photography: Lark Wedding Photography | Flowers: Joyce Grattoni | Wedding Dress: Casablanca | Cake: Cookie Cards, inc. | Bride's Shoes: Vera Wang | Catering: Heybecks Meat Market | Makeup: Magnificent Brides | Hair: Appease | Vintage Car: Borrowed From Family Friend | Venue: Bride's Parents House | 2nd Photographer: White Shutter Photography | Bridal Broach Bouquet:: Grandmothers Vintage Broaches | Favor: Donation to Life Raft Group | Groom's Shoes: Hugo Boss | Groom's Tux: Suitsupply | Music: Marlon Longid | Officiate: Bride & Groom's Close Friend | Purse: Vintage | Robe: Plum Pretty Sugar | String Trio: Accolade Musicians | Sweet Table: Homemade By Family Friends | Wedding Dress Tailor: Ms. Couture

We are the the deep, dark part of winter where it almost feels like spring will never come, but come it will, and after that will be summer, and with summer come weddings like this. Warmth and excitement, love and laughter, beauty in every detail… Ben Elsass Photography captured the stunning Chicago soiree and to warm your little hearts, we’ve put it all in this pretty, pretty gallery!

From the stunning bride… Connie and I wanted a wedding that mirrored our relationship – somewhat sappy, super romantic, full of fun, and surrounded by our favorite people – our family and friends. For years, I’ve dreamed of a barn wedding, but after deciding to get married in Chicago, that wasn’t going to be possible. When we found Promontory Point, we instantly fell in love. With its beautiful wood beams and rustic feel, it was the closest we were going to get to getting married in a barn. Its location right along Lake Michigan with a breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline provided the perfect backdrop to the ceremony, and allowed us to include the city we love in our special day.

We wanted to create a day that included our passion for music, celebrated our roots, and showed our appreciation for our friends in family. We chose to have two live bands – a bluegrass band during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and an amazing band after dinner (One Night Band) that packed the dance floor for hours. During our ceremony, each of our guests were given a stone to hold and make a wish for our future. We collected the stones from Michigan and Wisconsin (our home states), and the stones are now sitting in a canning jar on our bookshelf as a constant reminder of the love and support we have around us.

When it came to the details, our amazing wedding planner, Katherine Brown from Greatest Expectations, helped us make our dream wedding a reality. Working with her and our florist, Forget Me Knot, we used wild-looking blue, orange and white flowers, burlap table linens and salvaged barn wood “table runners” to create a laid-back rustic elegance throughout the space. With a small guest count of 80, the long family-style tables allowed for everyone to mingle and enjoy each other’s company. I incorporated my grandma’s cameo into my bouquet, and wore both my mother and grandmother’s garters. My brother read an excerpt from my favorite childhood book, The Velveteen Rabbit, during the ceremony, and we also used that book as our guestbook. Our favorite part of wedding preparation was taking dance lessons to prepare for our first dance. It was a much needed break from the hectic planning process to take a romantic time out to look into each other’s eyes and fall in love all over again. The dance turned out to be an amazing part of our day as our first steps together as a married couple.

Thank you to the amazing Ben Elsass Photography for the photos that so perfectly captured our special day!

Photography: Ben Elsass Photography | Event Planning: Greatest Expectations | Floral Design: Forget Me Knodt | Wedding Dress: J.Crew | Reception Venue: Berger Mansion | Catering: Jewell Events | Make-Up: Rachel Reiman | Hair: Rachel Reiman | Band: One Night Band | Suit: J.Crew | Officiant: Anita Vaughn | Hotel for Getting Ready: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Invitations and all Print: Courtney Callahan | Linens: Private Label Linens

We adore ballroom weddings at SMP. Adore. And when that ballroom wedding has a bit of a modern, yet elegant spin – we can barely contain our excitement. So we basically can’t get enough of this beauty below. With beautiful blooms and styling from Hello Darling and gorgeous pictures from Dawn E. Roscoe, it goes without saying that this gallery shouldn’t be missed. See even more here.

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From the Bride…From the moment we got engaged, we knew we wanted to have a Chicago wedding. It is where we met and live so we wanted to share the city with our guests. The JW Marriott in the heart of the city was a great location, and the Burnham Ballroom was a gorgeous setting for our ceremony and reception. The ballroom held some of Chicago’s history (the original ceiling from 1914), while adding elegant, modern touches such as the beautiful chandlers.

Even though our wedding was in October, we wanted to stay away from traditional fall colors. Our ceremony & reception took place in the same room, so we needed a lot of guidance and creativity to make the space unique for each event. I had envisioned a romantic garden scene for the ceremony. Something I wasn’t sure would be possible inside a ballroom. Natalie, from Hello Darling, along with her team helped to make my general ideas so much more than I could have ever imagined. The reception room was then transformed into a beautiful romantic setting and we danced the night away to music performed by the Stitely Orchestra.

Photographer: Dawn E. Roscoe Photography | Invitations: Magnificent Milestones | Bridesmaids dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Hotel: The Aspen Institute At Wye River | Escort Cards: BHLDN | Floral & Event Styling: Hello Darling Event Design | Make-Up and Hair: Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists | Musicians: Stitely Entertainment

So, you’re husband-to-be is an arborist and your mother happens to be a DIY genius that can craft up just about anything… seems to me that a gorgeous tree-themed affair in Akron is just what the wedding doctor ordered.  And if you want to throw in some mismatched bridesmaids (in pretty shades of green, of course) and the wonderful Bridget Rochelle to capture every moment, well… even better.  Click here for more.

From Bridget Rochelle Photography… This gorgeous wedding is one of a kind! The groom is an arborist so the whole wedding was themed around trees which is perfect inspiration for the fall! Everything from centerpieces, venue location, to table names was tree-centered. The bride was absolutely stunning and she let the bridesmaids choose their own green dress in a few different shades.

We took some pictures of the girls and boys separately before the ceremony by taking a golf cart out to a beautiful bridge. Afterwards we had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony where the bride and groom planted a tree together symbolizing their growing relationship. Afterwards we had an amazing reception where they used an axe to cut the cake instead of a knife.

The whole day was stylized by Aubrey’s mother Sandy Duncan. She designed and created the centerpieces. She even did all of the flowers. She is extremely talented which makes this DIY wedding even more amazing!

Photographer: Bridget Rochelle Photography | Wedding Coordinator: Anna Frey | Floral Design: Sandy Duncan, Bride's Mother | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Ceremony Venue: Timberlodge at Arrowhead Golf Club | Reception Venue: Timberlodge at Arrowhead Golf Club | Cake & Cupcakes: Purity Ice Cream | Decor: Sandy Duncan, Bride's Mother | Hair Stylists: Haute House Hair Salon

The Art Institute is one of my absolute favorite spots in the whole Windy City.  Seriously, it’s a gem. So when you plop the most gorgeous Indian wedding in the center of one such locale? Let’s just say seriously good things are bound to result. Sarah Postma Photography snapped every inch of this cultural affair, and you can swoon one stunning photo at a time right over here.

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From Sarah Postma Photography… The couple originally planned a private courthouse ceremony followed by a party for their closest friends and family at the Modern Wing. But, after some coaxing from family, they chose to hold a personalized ceremony in front of the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Millennium Park with all of their guests as witnesses.

The ceremony led immediately into dinner and socializing, with those closest to the couple delivering heartfelt toasts to honor them. It was truly beautiful to witness all of the love in the room! The space was expertly decorated by Kehoe Designs with centerpieces placed on the long tables in an ombre effect from red to purple to yellow. I especially loved the spotlight pattern they showcased on the clean walls in this perfectly modern space.

Photography: Sarah Postma Photography | Florist: Kehoe Designs | Wedding Dress: Ritu Kumar | Cake: Toni Patisserie | Invitations: Invitations by Ajalon | Ceremony Venue: The Art Institute of Chicago | Reception Venue: The Art Institute of Chicago | Shoes: Prada | Makeup: Rosie Scianna | Hair: Robyn Tornabeni | Officiant: Dr. Doug Dickens | Hotel: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Groom\'s Attire: Isaia

I’ve said it before, but it’s definitely worth repeating: you Chicago lovelies really know how to throw a wedding.  Whether it’s a sweet vintage affair, a modern party or an enchanted garden-esque soiree like this beautiful Ivy Room affair, you never fail to leave us speechless.  Throw in a stunning bride and an entire gallery of pretty captured by Robyn Rachel and, well… happy, happy Monday.  See it here.

From Robyn Rachel Photography… I am so thrilled to share this wedding with you all, it is one of my favorites of the year! The couple is so madly in love with each other and it shine through in the photos. The decor was so beautiful and unique, Sarah dreamed of having an enchanted garden wedding so naturally the Ivy Room was a perfect fit. The room was filled with pinks, white and greens and lanterns and chandeliers hung from above. They had a Chuppah made from hanging flowers and the card table adorned beautiful entwined tree filled with flowers. 

From the Bride… Kalen and I always knew that we wanted to have our wedding in Chicago. After all, we met in the city and have always thrived on the urban hustle and bustle. Since The Ivy Room is situated in the heart of downtown, it seemed the perfect choice. But it wasn’t until we toured the space, nestled between the State Street shops and Medinah Temple, that we became truly inspired. The courtyard was a metropolitan oasis, and we decided at that moment that we had to have an outdoor ceremony. One of our first design decisions was our chuppah, made of floating white lilies. This was the focal point of our ceremony, and it looked absolutely magical in front of the rich green ivy-covered brick edifice. At the end of the cocktail hour, Kalen and I snuck upstairs to the reception hall, opened the big French doors overlooking the courtyard, and gave a champagne toast to all of our family and friends. I truly felt like a princess up on that balcony!

After this idyllic photo shoot, everyone came inside for the reception, which was essentially an enchanted forest. Between the beautifully set tables were potted trees from which little tea lights glistened. Hanging over the dance floor were classic chandeliers juxtaposed with whimsical lanterns. Luckily the ceilings were high enough so that we didn’t hit our heads during the hora! The energy was booming from start to finish, and no one wanted to leave, but when our guests made their way to the lobby at the end of the night they found a mirrored glass table covered in roses and all of our favorite candies. We had personalized Chinese take-out containers for them to place all the M&Ms, jelly beans, and Hershey kisses their hearts desired. It was a sweet goodbye to an unforgettable evening.

Photography: Robyn Rachel Photography | Videography: VDO | Event Design: Heffernan Morgan Designs | Wedding Planner: Reva Nathan | Wedding Dress: St. Patrick-La Sposa | Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design | Reception Venue: The Ivy Room at Tree Studios | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Food: Entertaining Company | Lighting: Frost Chicago | Music: David Rothstein

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Classic meets elegant in this gorgeous day captured by Olivia Leigh Photographie and, let me tell you, loves: it’s awesome.  It’s a stunning Chicago History Museum setting meets beautiful peony-filled blooms from Vale Of Enna meets a bride and groom who are just soooo darn happy (it’s contagious). All planned to perfection by LK Events, this is one can’t miss gallery.  Join me there for so much more.

From the Bride… When Daniel and I got engaged, we knew that we wanted a Chicago wedding. We couldn’t wait to bring our family and friends to the city that we call home. From start to finish, our love of Chicago inspired the entire weekend, including welcome cocktails at Gibsons Steakhouse, a guest room block at Public in the heart of the Gold Coast, and a historic wedding venue in Lincoln Park.

In choosing our venue, Daniel and I were set on an outdoor space for our ceremony and a classic space for our reception that could accommodate our 200-person guest list. The combination was surprisingly hard to find, even in a city as big as Chicago. Luckily, we found the Chicago History Museum, with its stunning stairwell entrance to Uihlein Plaza for our ceremony, a skyline view that would be the backdrop for our cocktail hour, and the elegant Chicago Room for our reception. The venue also fit perfectly with the classic color palette I had in mind — black, white, gray, and different shades of pink.

We next found our incredible photographer, Olivia Leigh. I had fallen in love with Olivia’s photos on Style Me Pretty, and upon meeting her, I fell even more in love with her sweet, laid back personality. Looking back, hiring Olivia was the best decision that we made.

The rest of our vendor team developed from there. Other highlights were three amazing ladies who all helped bring my vision to life without breaking the bank — Grace Ha-Kim at Vale of Enna, who magically found peonies for me in the middle of July and turned four iron posts that we gave her into a gorgeous chuppah; Melanie Montoya at Fresh Invitation Studio, who custom-designed beautiful, Chicago-inspired stationery that fit perfectly with our theme; and Michele Martin at M Bride, who helped me find my dream gown, Monique Lhuillier’s “Peony” in blush.

Our wedding day was perfect, and not just because Chicago had perfect weather for the first time all summer. We created a personal ceremony, drawing inspiration from a number of our friends’ weddings, including the idea to have a close friend officiate. We walked down the aisle to instrumental versions of our favorite songs — Daniel to “Thunder Road” by Bruce Springsteen and me to “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. And, we interpreted Jewish traditions like the “Seven Blessings” in a modern way that was meaningful to us.

Later that night, we dined on amazing food from Blue Plate, and two of our favorite items from around the city — Sprinkles Cupcakes and Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza. And, our band Rendezvous brought the house down, nailing classics like “Proud Mary” and “I Want You Back”, while also delivering the best version of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” that we have ever heard.

Ultimately, the best part about our wedding was the company — the family and friends who traveled from near and far to be with us. Having our guests continue to tell us that they had as much fun as we did is simply the icing on the cake.

Photography: Olivia Leigh Photographie | Videography: R.E.M. Video and Photography | Coordinator: LK Events | Florist: Vale Of Enna | Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Invitations: Fresh Invitation Studio | Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Blue Plate | Makeup: Sonia Roselli | Hair: Salon Buzz | Band: Rendezvous | Venue: Chicago History Museum

This, lovelies, is what happens when a style-savvy bride + planner (of Life Made Pretty, Inc.) marries her handsome beau in a vintage chic meets colorful extravaganza at the Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft: one moment after another of eclectic pretty.  I’m talking vibrant anenome-filled blooms, glistening chandeliers and a sophisticated vibe that can’t be beat.  See it all captured by Jason Curescu right here.

And a sweet story from Ben Soleim…

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From the Bride… This wedding was my dream come true!

I got to marry my life partner and we got to infuse our love into a wedding celebration. As creative director of my design company, Life Made Pretty, Inc., I knew I wanted our wedding to be spectacular.

Our ceremony was a religious ceremony held at my childhood church, Philadelphia Romanian Church of God which is an amazing architectural church that is a Chicago Historical Landmark. Though I was anxious to walk down the aisle, I felt a sense of stillness and calm right before the doors opened for me. With my dad’s hat in my hands, I was ready to walk down the aisle on my own with my dad with me in spirit. In lieu of writing out vows and saying them in person, we created a little film together discussing our relationship and at the end of the video we read our vows. This video made our ceremony, I loved that we were able to share our love story with our guests. (video is attached)

Our reception was held at an equally amazing location — an amazing spacious loft that had a view of the Chicago skyline. There was element of mystery for our guests who arrived at our reception location. When you walk up to the building there isn’t an element of walking to a venue hall. It feels as if you are walking into a warehouse. Upon which an elevator operator awaits on a large elevator made to fit vehicles. As guest were brought up to the fifth floor loft they slowly heard the electric cello playing current pop songs. And when the stepped off the elevator they were wow’d with chandeliers, amazing beverages, a *juice bar* and a vintage lounge area. Since the loft was a bare space, we had a blank canvas to work with. We were able to bring in crystal chandeliers and create an installation of branch arrangements with hanging crystals. With the mirror top tables, the chandeliers and the amazing panoramic view of the city the space was simply sparkled and felt magical.

The overall aesthetic was really an eclectic blend of everything I personally am attracted to. I love glamour, I love vintage elements and I really wanted to capture a swanky formal feeling with bowties and evening gowns. Our bridesmaids each wore floor length evening dresses in different styles. I wanted each of them to feel comfortable but most importantly I wanted each of them to feel absolutely beautiful.

We created custom invites with the help of our designer Jenn Oster — we created a story booklet of 4 pages. We also created a documentary style film together where we told our love story and then shared our vows. It’s a must see! We get to cherish this forever.

Highlights of our wedding reception was seeing my mother-on-law and husband dance to a remake version of “Simple Man”. Performed and recorded by my husband and his mom. Watching them dance to the slow acoustic version of this song made me extremely emotional as Benja’s mom was recovering for ovarian cancer. It was a moment I will cherish always.

All in all, our wedding was extremely custom, we put thought energy and love into each of the elements whether it was the food, music, fashion, design… we put a lot of heart into our wedding, and for this it will always be memorable because we made it our own.

Best day of our lives.

Photography: Jason Curescu Photography | Event Design: Life Made Pretty | Event Planning: Kristine Aletha Weddings | Floral Design: Life Made Pretty | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Cake: Elysia Root | Ceremony Location: Philadelphia Romanian Church of God | Reception Location: Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft | Necklace: Sorrelli | Bridal Hair + Make-up: Strange Beauty Show | Chandeliers, Venetian Mirror, Lounge area: Life Made Pretty | Groom Hair: Strange Beauty Show | Hair Piece: Twigs & Honey | Rentals, Linens, mirror toppers, chairs: Elegant Presentations