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A Romantic Fall Wedding in Chicago, IL

The Bride Megan Lipke, 27, owner and designer at Ruby the Fox Design The Groom Michael (Mike) Kenney, 27, a project manager at Grunley Construction Th

The Bride Megan Lipke, 27, owner and designer at Ruby the Fox Design The Groom Michael (Mike) Kenney, 27, a project manager at Grunley Construction The Date October 22 Megan and Mike started off with a muted fall palette and worked with a balance of clean and simple vintage, modern and rustic details.

Ceremony and reception site: Gallery 1028, Chicago Photography: Clary and Travis Pfeiffer/Clary Photo Videography: I Do Films Day-of coordinator: Samantha Hamilton Gown: Christos, Belle Vie Bridal Couture, Chicago Hair and makeup: Beauty on Call Veil: Weddings 826, Chicago Shoes: Kate Spade New York Wedding rings: Cy Fredrics Jewelers Bridesmaid dresses: Priscilla of Boston; Bella Bridesmaid Formalwear: JoS. A. Bank Stationery: Ruby the Fox Design Flowers: Fleur Rentals: Peter Callahan Catering; Kehoe Designs Catering: Peter Callahan Catering Music: Ceremony: Elle Musique; Reception: Toast & Jam Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design Other desserts: Peter Callahan Catering Favors: Ruby the Fox Design Transportation: Windy City Limo Accommodations: Dana Hotel & Spa; The Embassy Suites Honeymoon: Aruba
Megan and Mike both love to cook, so Megan’s dad made a spice rub called “spicy love” for guests to take home.
The couple danced to “That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding.
Out-of-town guests got fun welcome bags filled with local goodies and ideas for things to do in the city.
Mixed arrangements of peach, white and orange flowers rested beside small pumpkins and votives on birch risers.
Megan’s aunts made desserts from their own recipe books to add to the couple’s display.
Low Centerpieces
Natural burlap and mossy-green-colored linens topped the tables so as not to take away from the already beautiful rustic décor.
Megan and Mike’s reception chairs were decorated with fun “Mr.” and “Mrs.” signs.
Escort Cards
Megan’s cousins served as flower girls and wore white tulle dresses with peach flower pins.
White draping on the floor-to-ceiling windows softened the wedding’s dusk light.
Guests left their best wishes and advice for the couple on a table decorated with an old typewriter.
All of the bridesmaids wore deep-mauve-colored dresses in their chosen style.
Lounge Area
The girls carried textured bunches of garden roses, billy balls, ranunculus, berries and hydrangeas.
Mike proposed with this solitaire diamond ring that has a pavé diamond band.
Megan wore a romantic French-quartered lace gown with a lace-and-tulle veil. Mike chose a dark-gray suit and a simple striped tie.
Pastel Bouquets
Lace Gown
Megan carried a romantic bunch of white, peach and orange ranunculus, garden roses and succulents.