Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding

November 22nd, 2011

Jiyoun Bae and Keunsuk Lee got married at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday, June 5, 2011.  It was such a beautiful day and we were so happy we could be a part of their special day.  The grounds at the Chicago Botanic Garden seem endless and they’re the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photographs.  Not to mention, it’s an extradordinary experience for all the guests, especially those who have never been to the gardens before.   

The talented Steve Koo captured all these amazing photos and we’re so thankful he shared them with us!

 

Jiyoun and Keunsuk had their ceremony and reception in McGinley Pavilion overlooking the water.  Their ceremony was so romantic and sweet, they started with a sand ceremony.  They had live ceremony music performed by musician Jeff Chan.  The Bride carried an absolutely stunning bouquet created by Flowers Flowers

 

The reception was a lot of fun and the pavilion looked great!  The Bride really got into the DIY projects.  She made the table numbers and ceremony programs  among other personal touches.  I just love this “Just Married” sign that they hung at the entrance to the pavilion. 

 

Culinary Landscapes, the exclusive caterer at The Chicago Botanic Garden, provided some delicious hors d’oeuvres including tortilla cups filled with smoked chicken and topped with mango salsa and avocado cream as well as pork tenderloin with blueberry balsamic and brie.  The presentations were just mouth watering as the taste!  During dinner the guests dined on sweet garlic glazed fresh chicken breasts with mushroom filled brioche charlotte and roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh asparagus. 

 

The Bride changed out of her gorgeous wedding gown and into this fun party dress for the reception.  She even wore a pair of fabulous royal blue shoes!  Their wedding cake, provided by Rolf’s Patisserie, matched the overall decor perfectly.  I love how Jiyoun kept all the little details in the classic black and white pattern. 

The Bride and Groom clearly had a blast at their wedding!  All the guests had a wonderful time dancing the night away thanks to DJ Brent Rolland from Fig Media

 

It truly was such a lovely event and we just love working at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Lots of Personality

October 18th, 2011

Megan and Chris planned to have a fun, laid back event and boy did they succeed!  The moment I met the two of them, I knew their big day would be so much fun!  They both have really fun personalities and they let loose on thier wedding day!

Michael Monar Photography captured all these amazing moments. 

Megan and Chris got married on July 23rd, 2011 and I’m sure  you don’t remember the weather but it was very HOT that day.  What better way to cool off during the photo session than stopping at an ice cream truck!  I cannot believe Megan chose a colored popsicle for her treat!  Talk about laid back!!

Both the ceremony and reception were held at Gallery 1028.  The venue really fit the couples overall style with the rustic yet modern vibe it presents.  Megan had the girls wear any gray dress of their choice so the bridesmaids could reflect their own style.  I love how Chris is the only guy wearing gray, it really helped him to stand out and the yellow socks are just so much fun! 

Studio AG helped bring their style to life with this stunning ceremony decor.  I love how illuminating the candles and chandeliers were in the dark event space.  It was very romantic and modern. 

Some of the fun details provided by Megan and Chris:  Custom made slap coozies for the guest’s drinks!  Guests had fun slapping them onto their drinks and wrists all night! 

Their welcome table really set the tone for the event.  This is the first thing guests saw when the entered the venue.  The pattern on the welcome sign matched their linens perfectly.  The mailbox for their gift cards matched their personality!  They also had a guest book with fun papers and patterned/colored tape that guests could mix and match. 

They had three different table designs throughout the dinner space, this is a picture of the head table which was a large feasting table.  The runners were custom made by the bride herself!  Calihan Catering provided really fun dinner stations including amazing dishes of paella, tacos, custom pasta, gazpacho and much more! 

 

After dinner Megan changed into an adorable and sassy party dress!  She looked fantastic!  They had Record A Hit provide a flip book station which was a huge hit, both at the booth AND on the dance floor.  The guests loved it and it was a nice change from the ever popular photo booth.  Cage and Aquarium kept the dance floor packed all night thanks to DJ Tyler.   

 They topped off the night with Chicago style hot dogs provided by Calihan Catering.  Another perfect summer treat! 

I think it is safe to say that not only did Megan and Chris have the time of their lives, but so did all their guests.  They really stayed true to who they are as a couple and it worked out wonderfully.

Clementine was so happy to work with such an amazing couple and we wish them the best! 

 

 

Picnic, Bicycles, Mini Golf….Wedding?

May 9th, 2011

I’m just dying over this wedding!  I was cruising through Martha Stewart Weddings today and found this adorable, sweet, day-long wedding celebration.  I just had to share……

The guests were asked to attend the event “dressed to impress” but in comfortable clothes.  They were also asked to bring sun glasses and sunscreen.  

The bride and groom rented bikes for all the guests and they had a celebratory bike parade through town.  Everyone was able to decorate their own bike with streamers and balloons.  The destination was a huge wedding picnic with food, drinks and mini golf! 

In the evening they hosted a reception for 200 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! 

I thought this was just a lovely occassion!  I’d love to attend something like this….wouldn’t you!?

Tuesday Tip: Go for a Short Dress

July 27th, 2010

Casual weddings have gotten more and more popular in the last few years!  If you are considering an informal affair you might want to consider a short wedding dress! 

How adorable is this couple?  I’m just loving the short dress paired with colored shoes.  She looks fantastic!

Additional ideas for a casual wedding to follow soon…..