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A Casual Autumn Wedding in Chicago, IL

The Bride Meagan Klemchuk, 30, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher The Groom Drew Roskos, 31, an architect at Interior Architects The Date October 14 M

The Bride Meagan Klemchuk, 30, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher The Groom Drew Roskos, 31, an architect at Interior Architects The Date October 14 Meagan and Drew let the season--and their story--dictate the details of their wedding day. Starting with a base of neutral linens, they allowed the flowers, in traditional fall hues like cranberry, orange, and yellow, to become the visual focus of the decor. A charming city skyline motif--to represent the couple's New York-to-Chicago move--on the wedding stationery completed the day's look.

Bunches of wheat and fall-colored berries on the pews brought the seasonal look into the church ceremony.
Meagan and Drew chose flattering, wearable outfits for the groomsmen and bridesmaids: taupe suits and navy cocktail dresses.
The framed table placards were printed with lyrics from the couple's favorite love songs shaped into numbers.
Clusters of berries, ferns, and craspedia contrasted with the guys' taupe-and-blue ensembles.
Guests sipped on a pear-and-rosemary-flavored drink during the cocktail hour.
As a nod to their New York roots, the couple served Brooklyn Lager (in addition to 312 Urban Wheat Ale from Chicago).
New York-themed Foods
Meagan carried textured flowers like hydrangeas, craspedia, cockscomb, succulents, and dahlias in every autumn color.
A few berries and simple sugar flowers dressed up the three-tiered carrot cake.
Drew's goddaughter walked down the aisle carrying a rustic pomander of foliage to match the boutonnieres.
Chicago Skyline Photo Op
Cafe Brauer is on the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo, so Meagan and Drew sent guests home with animal crackers.
Meagan loved the way her Lazaro dress had a classic ballgown shape, but a fun, fluffy tulle skirt.
Dahlias, wheat, sunflowers, and succulents had a quintessential autumn look.
A table outside the main reception room displayed lanterns, a mix of rustic floral arrangements and the escort cards.