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An Intimate Wedding in Chicago, IL

The Bride Kelly Faetanini, 28, bridal fashion designer at Kelly Faetanini The Groom Clint Mehall, 32, patent attorney at Davidson, Davidson & Kappel

The Bride Kelly Faetanini, 28, bridal fashion designer at Kelly Faetanini The Groom Clint Mehall, 32, patent attorney at Davidson, Davidson & Kappel The Date May 5 A strong DIY aesthetic defined Kelly and Clint's Chicago wedding. Kelly also designed and wore her own wedding gown (which will be available in the Fall 2013 Collection).

The first dance was sung by Clint and Kelly’s dear friend Lucas Jack, a professional musician. They danced to Etta James’ “At last.” Kelly wore stunning diamond earrings and bracelet from Sylvie Collection.
Kelly’s nine-foot train was manned by five bridesmaids dressed in silk charmeuse blush gowns. Silk ivory satin ribbons were tied at the waist of each bridesmaid.
With 160 guests, Clint and Kelly hoped for intimate nuptials by creating their ceremony in the round. Their dear friend officiated the wedding as they exchanged their vows under the venue's historic chandelier.
The groomsmen wore Calvin Klein tuxedos as they posed for a quick photo op in downtown Chicago.
The elegant menu cards were a DIY project for Kelly and Clint. They used a local printer to help them get the look they wanted.
In lieu of programs, an antique gold frame outlined the ceremony and was accompanied with antique gold frames of black & white photographs of the bridal party.
The ceremony in the round was set up in the grand ballroom of Germania Place in Chicago. Candles glistened along the aisles, strategically placed under the crystal chandeliers.
The five-tiered cake was adorned with delicate ivory dots and topped off with an array of fresh Vendela roses, blush spray roses and ivory hydrangeas cascading down the tiers.
Elegant Floral Centerpieces
Signature cocktails included muddled fresh strawberries topped off with bubbling champagne.
Kelly wore Manolo Blahnik stilettos in delicate platinum leather adorned with a crystal crusted heel.
Ferrero Rocher chocolates were used to hold the escort cards. These edible treats were decorated with an ivory ribbon tie and topped with a pearl detail.
The bride designed her own wedding gown, made of silk organza and detailed with French Alencon lace, hand-cut silk fabric petals, Swarovski crystals and pearl spray. The gown's crowning glory was its nine-foot train.
Gold, ivory and blush accents were incorporated into each place setting. Gold chargers and table frames were off set with ivory menu cards, candles and carnations.
Bridesmaids wore blush-colored charmeuse dresses by Melissa Sweet.