City weddings just swoop me up and take me hostage every time. Particularly when they result in images as fabulous as these. I am in love. In love with her bouquet, in love with her gorgeously sophisticated, yet classic, yet fabulous dress with ruffling down the back, and I am in love with each detail she tucked in each nook and cranny. There is a full gallery of things to be in love with in this city chic celebration, so be sure to take some time to devour each image today!
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From Chicago History Museum…For a detail obsessed event planner bride and her creative artist mom, hand crafted, thoughtful elements were everywhere you looked at this modern shabby chic affair! Loving all things white, ruffly, and frilly, this bride wanted a very romantic, soft, and timeless day inspired by feminine white ruffles, doilies, mercury glass, and peonies. This classic, charming, fairy tale wedding was absolutely beautiful. The bride is a Chicago native and the groom is from the north suburbs, so they knew a city wedding was right up their alley. The couple fell in love with the gorgeous Chicago History Museum- grand yet simple, elegant, and all about the place they call home. (Also a spot where the bride took an off campus class in the 7th grade!) It was the perfect place to host their dreamy urban wedding.
Katie and Chris had their first meeting at the stunning Elysian Hotel and then headed around town for some fun city shots with their wedding party at some of their favorite Chicago Spots– The Chicago Theater, The Wrigley Building, LaSalle Street Bridge, and North Avenue Beach– before heading to The Chicago History Museum for the ceremony and reception.
Katie and Chris surprised their guests with a romantic candle-lit first dance outside on Uihlein Plaza where they danced to ‘You N Me’ by Chicago. A sweets table included the couples favorite minis- cupcakes from Crumbs, ice cream cones, and sour cherry tarts, as well as unique wedding cake flavors like hazelnut with mocha mousse, vanilla cake with passion fruit and chocolate cake with pistachio crème brule. Dancing in the Chicago Room completed the night as guests danced until they just couldn’t dance any longer!
Flowers: Elizabeth Wray Design / Event Planning: So Dressed Up / Ceremony + Reception Location: Chicago History Museum / Catering: Berghoff Catering / Wedding Cake: Sarah’s Pastries and Candies / DJ: Megan Taylor of Fig Media / Photobooth: Shutterbooth / Cake Topper: Concarta / Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Cristine / Ceremony Music: Harpist, Penny Currier / Day Of Paper + Projects: Linda Jackson Branded by Love / Custom Engraved Wedding Signage: Prestige Engraving / Forks: Lorelei Rose / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Belt + Veil: Bella Bianca / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston / Hairpieces: Weddings 826 / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / MOB Dress: Sue Wong / Hair: Elizabeth Petro / Make-up: Susan Hood Evans
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i love her bouquet, the programs, everything! awesome picture on the bridge, too!
Hello, I am a chicago bride-to-be, and I was wondering where the couple purchased the bride's wedding band? it is exactly what I am looking for, so if the bride is reading this, I would so appreciate it if you would let me know!
Best,
Kate
I would love to know where you made your welcome bags?
Gorgeous couple and gorgeous wedding by a slew of talented Chicago wedding vendors!
Kate,
It looks a lot like this one from Tiffany's. http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP03666&mcat=148204&cid=287466&search_params=s+5-p+8-c+287466-r+101323351-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+-k +
I'm also in Chicago! Hope your wedding planning is going well!
-Molly
Beautiful wedding! So classy!!!
It it from Tiffany and the cost is around 12K plus. Stunning wedding (and rings!)
Where are the adorable canvas bags from!?
Hi All! Thanks so much!
I am the bride, and wedding planner...the welcome bags were made by Linda Jackson- Branded by Love in Chicago-- let me know if you want her contact info!!
Katie,
I'd really like the contact information for the welcome bags! Also, I'd love to know the brand and style of your dress too! it was GORGEOUS!
Thanks so much!
Hi Brooke! You can contact Linda at jack@peardesign.net-- she did all of our day of paper and so many of the cute projects including the welcome bags! My dress is from Priscilla of Boston- it's the Tasha!
Hi Brooke! You can contact Linda (Branded by Love) at jack@peardesign.net-- she did all of our day of paper and so many of the cute projects including the welcome bags! My dress is from Priscilla of Boston- it's the Tasha! Thanks so much!!
Yikes! They have erroneously linked Branded By Love to Branded With Love.
http://www.brandedbylove.com/ will soon have a full photo gallery so please check it out again in the near future! Or contact me directly for information about all wedding related paper items and anything you need hand crafted. xoxo
Absolutely beautiful...love the pale color palette....it's like a dream.
Love the photo of the bridal party in front of the trib.
oops.....I meant Wrigley building
LOVE THIS BRIDE'S STYLE...DRESS, FLORALS, BEAUTIFUL!
Oh my gosh ! It gets better every time I see any of the photos.. didn't my daughter and granddaughter do a fantastic job? What a perfect day it was too.
This wedding was stunning. Classy and undeniably romantic. What a perfect way to say your
wedding vows!
love, love, love, kate! what a fun evening it was, and so stylish and you! xoxo
I literally gasped when I saw that wedding band. It is so so stunning.
Aren't the rings beautiful?!?! They actually were custom made by Henry Kay Jeweler...located in the Northshore of Chicago. Howard Kaplan is the contact there...he did my rings, too, and I ALWAYS get comments. He's the BEST jeweler I know...he can do anything. :)
Oh, and here's the contact info for the jeweler that made all the rings: www.henrykay.com or call 847-299-8800 and ask for Howard.
Loved the guestbook idea! I'm wondering how you put the tabs and the title pages in the book. Did you get it custom made or did you DIY it?
E: the guest book was my idea- custom made an executed by Branded By Love! (brandedbylove.com)