Elegant, Relaxed Chicago Affair, IV

Love, love, love everything about this wedding that Olivia Leigh sent us. Filled with DIY touches that seem incredibly professional and a sweet and a completely charming style…it’s a love, love, love kind of wedding!

Does it get any better than this? Here are a few of the vendors that helped to make this day so special…

Sweets table items (except cake): Vanille / Cake: Take the Cake / Bouquets: Hello Darling / Catering and table florals and design: Fox + Obel / Most small details and printed pieces including programs, name cards, save the dates, wood table stands, birds’ “outfits” etc. were by Julie, her sister and father and others / Bridesmaid jewelry was by Poesi / Photographs by Olivia Leigh Photographie / Venue: St. Clement Chicago / Reception Venue: Cheney Mansion

Coming up, the AMAZING dessert spread that the couple had…with DIY details that will make you swoon!

12 Comments about “Elegant, Relaxed Chicago Affair, IV”

1. Chis says:

   September 10, 2009 at 4:35 pm

   I just love the floral centerpieces! They look as if just picked from the garden - so fresh and natural!
2. Vaneesha says:

   September 10, 2009 at 4:53 pm

   Love the centerpieces too!!!! Colors, outdoorsy feel

   I live 5 min from St. Clements - it is SUCH a gorgeous church! Can the bride share where she foudn the birdcage and cupholder? Did she make these/spray paint the cage?!
3. Veronica O Hanlon says:

   September 10, 2009 at 5:05 pm

   Amazing Photos. looks like it was a great day!
4. Julie says:

   September 10, 2009 at 5:55 pm

   Sure, I'd be happy to share :) I made the moss cupholder (along with pretty much everything else from the cake stands to the jewelry) and the birdcage I found at Anthropologie - hope that helps!
5. Emily @ Peach & Pearl says:

   September 10, 2009 at 8:23 pm

   Love that last shot and the wooden centerpiece boxes! Beautiful!
6. Amy says:

   September 10, 2009 at 10:25 pm

   I would love to know where you found the birds... the bride and groom look familiar from ETSY, but the ones in the nests with the macaroon 'eggs'?
7. Maria says:

   September 11, 2009 at 8:05 am

   Beautiful wedding - so elegant, but very natural. What is the significance of the table "names"? Love that.
8. Vaneesha says:

   September 11, 2009 at 8:49 am

   Thanks for sharing!! Was it awhile back (birdcage from anthro?) I will have to check the stores downtown and out in Oak Brook ;) Congrats to you!
9. Julie says:

   September 11, 2009 at 9:01 am

   Thanks everyone, for all your lovely comments! Amy, the birds on the cake topper and in the birdcage were hand-made by me and the ones in the macaroon nests were from hobby lobby :) Vaneesha, the Anthropologie cage was bought in May...it was the last one and it was on sale, so I 'm not sure what the availability is. Maria, the table names were all cities that were meaningful to us (where we traveled while studying abroad, where we were engaged, etc)

   If anyone is interested in buying any of my hand-made designs, Poési is launching a line for them, so let me know (julie {at} ilovepoesi {dot} com). Thanks again!
10. Vaneesha says:

    September 11, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Thanks Julie - if you were to sell the birdcage with little birds inside...or are interested - please let me know, vchatlani@gmail.com
11. sabine says:

    September 11, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Such a lovely wedding! There is so much charm and creativity in all the fine details.
12. Danielle says:

    September 11, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    i love the bridesmaid dresses! so lovely and not overdone - anyone know where they're from? thanks!

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