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An Eclectic Hip Wedding in Chicago, IL

Lisa complemented her gown with sparkling rhinestone embellished peep-toe shoes.
Vintage Furniture
Lisa’s lace mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline represented both facets of their day: vintage and glam.
Gourmet Popcorn Favors
Gold flatware, vintage candelabras, petite floral arrangements and navy linens topped the round reception tables.
A storm moved their afternoon ceremony indoors at the last minute. Guests sat beneath gold chandeliers in Architectural Artifacts’ atrium.
Architectural Artifacts is full of vintage treasures couples can borrow to decorate their wedding. “I loved the idea of a truly unique, vintage-inspired wedding with real antiques,” Lisa says.
Deep Turquoise Bridesmaid Dresses
The groomsmen looked dapper in three-piece suits and navy-and-gold bow ties.
“Instead of having one massive cake, I decided to have a whole collection of cakes,” Lisa says. Seven cakes were displayed on a vintage cart—each one with a different flavor and design. Cute fact: The cameo motif on the smallest cake was made from an actual image of Lisa and Marc!
“I wanted flowers that were different, but beautiful in their own regard—a reflection of the eclectic wedding we were having and the offbeat people we are,” Lisa says. Her nontraditional bouquet consisted of craspedia, thistle, Stars of Bethlehem, roses and crystal brooches.
DIY Black and White Escort Cards
Yellow Signature Cocktails
Creative Catering
Guests unwound a gold cord on the couple’s lavish invitation suite to reveal a navy-and-gold booklet invite.
Yellow Rose Boutonniere
Swing Shift Orchestra Reception Band
Guests found custom welcome bags in their hotel rooms filled with Chicago treats like Cracker Jack and Wrigley’s gum, along with some of Lisa and Marc’s favorite things.