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An Organic Countryside Wedding at a Private Residence in Barrington Hills, Illinois

Alicia and Tony wanted their ultra-luxe affair to walk the line between organic and polished. Together with a talented team of wedding pros, they crea

Alicia and Tony wanted their ultra-luxe affair to walk the line between organic and polished. Together with a talented team of wedding pros, they created a spectacle of natural beauty that evolved -- from fancy to fancier -- as the night unfolded. Bold fuchsia accents gave dimension to the white, navy and green palette.

The patio space between the two tents was outfitted with mod white furniture and monogrammed pillows.
The ceremony too place under a 40-foot-tall weeping willow on the estate. The willow was decorated with over 4,500 stems of faux purple wisteria.
Large blue cutouts of the couple's initials were displayed at the ceremony site.
The couple's black lab, Charlie, wore a floral wreath during the ceremony. His image was also used in many aspects of the decor!
The ceremony aisle was lined with custom planters made from barn wood, which mirrored the aesthetic of the nearby horse stables.
Sunglasses were given out to guests along with a card that promised a bright, sunny future for the newlyweds.
Guests were offered fuchsia rose boutonnieres to wear on their lapels.
White and navy bags with rope handles were filled with local Chicago goodies like wine, popcorn and organic bar soap.
The colorful bridesmaids bouquets featured blue hydrangeas, purple lisianthuses, fuchsia garden roses and anemones, yellow freesia, blue thistles and white camomile.
The bridal bouquet featured bold blooms like blue hydrangeas, purple lisianthuses, fuchsia garden roses and anemones, yellow freesia, blue thistles and white camomile.
The couple exited their ceremony on a vintage carriage decorated with fresh camellia leaf garlands.
A vintage white ceramic horse bust was displayed next to the colorful centerpieces.
The seven-tier cake was finished with ribbons of navy fondant and fuchsia garden roses made of sugar.
The bridesmaids wore floor-length navy Amsale gowns, while the groomsmen wore matching gray suits with light blue ties.
Guests posed in front of a navy-and-white striped backdrop, decorated with family photos, and chose from fun props, like a cutout of Alicia and Tony's beloved lab (and ring bearer), Charlie.
Alicia's strapless, Vera Wang ball gown featured a lace pattern on layers of lovely tulle.
Two tents were joined together for the outdoor ceremony, allowing the couple to make their large wedding feel much more intimate.
A small arrangement of colorful flowers were displayed in square wooden boxes at each table.