"Oak Mill Bakery"

I'm just going to come right out and say it - I am addicted to Etsy.  Like spend hours online, shop 'til I drop, can't get enough crafty goodness addicted.  It's awesome.  So, when I read that this beautiful bride happens to be an Etsy connoisseur of drop-dead gorgeous hair pieces, I knew I was going to love her... and her dashing beau.  And with one sweetly crafted DIY...

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I absolutely love when a couple gets adventurous with wedding venues and adventurous during photo shoots -- This couple did both! Married aboard The Odyssey, this bride and groom look like they had an absolute blast taking pictures on the ship, in the streets, in front of fountains and throughout the city of Chicago. The reception was modern and classic with beautiful views out of every window of the ship. ...

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Have a favorite movie or book that you'd love to infuse into your special day but you just don't know how to? Take a hint from this adorable bride who with small touches and details, added her favorite parts of The Wizard of Oz into her big day. There's no beating you over the head with her theme, just small little hints like her red sparky shoes, the signature drink aptly named the ruby slipper, and a blue and white gingham check garter reminiscent of Dorothy's dress. So cute!

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Yellow is probably the best possible color choice for a wedding because it's such a happy hue. These big and bright yellow balloons are so vibrant that I could pop with excitement over this wedding by Kristin La Voie Photography. I love a theme that's carried throughout an event from the stationary, Oak Mill Bakery cake and all the little details which can be...

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With a Chicago skyline backdrop as equally gorgeous as this happy couple, I'm left speechless by this windy city wedding by Kristin La Voie Photography. I love a couple {and photographer} who have a variety in settings for their pictures. You'd think the scenery would trump the wedding but nothing can take away from the graceful Bunches (a flower shop) petals...

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A Chicago wedding 11 years in the making and you can expect to be blown away...brace yourselves. This romantic celebration by Cristina G Photography captures all of the Chicago's classics: fantastic food, great wine, fun music, stunning floral arrangements by City Scents and of course, great company. With white orchids and tulips lining the aisle (and an adorable flower...

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Kitchen Chicago is by far one of my favorite venues in the Windy City with its industrial + rustic backdrop acting as the perfect blank slate for any style wedding. This gorgeous couple kept it simple with paired-down florals by Cattleya Bridal & Floral Design and minimal, yet whimsical, décor. Photographer...

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This Forest Lake wedding by Joseph Kang Photography is proof that you don't need a barn or a remote wheat field to host an amazing rustic celebration.  With loads of eye-popping details from the adorable jars of homemade jam to the perfectly wild centerpieces this couple brought a little bit of country to a classic white tent setting for a result that is elegant and playful all at once.  ...

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Rise and shine Illinois because we have pretty as can be fête that will be sure to give you an extra jolt this morning if your coffee isn't doing the trick! Not only is it perfectly pretty (and oh it is pretty), but it also goes to show budget-friendly doesn't mean beauty-lacking. The Bride shares some of her great tips in her description, but make sure to allow some time to gawk over all the pretty images by ...

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Can you believe I've never been to Chicago? I am itching to go after drooling over gorgeous Chicago wedding after gorgeous Chicago wedding on SMP Illinois. It's almost as if that windy city defined chic, and I'm ready to start walking if I have to just to see all of its gorgeous ways. Case and point - this timelessly lovely affair by Kara Pearson Photography. It's perfectly Chicago chic. Chic, timeless, elegant - and...

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