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October wildflower wedding in Chicago

Annie + Alex’s wedding at the Columbus Park Refectory in Chicago was wildflower inspired, color rich, and textural interesting. And it was beautiful, especially against the black of the dresses and beautiful architecture of the Wrigley Building and Grant Park, where photos were taken. The floral pillars blended the lushness of the venue to the ceremony and transitioned beautifully for a head table moment at the reception. Early October flowers can be stunning, and this beautiful wedding and sweet couple showed them off to perfection!

Venue: Columbus Park Refectory, Chicago, IL

Photographer: AJ Abelman Photography

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Stunning yacht club wedding

A wedding to remember - on Lake Michigan itself!

Danielle and Mark’s August wedding at the Columbia Yacht Club in downtown Chicago was equal parts beautiful and fun. From the pops of color in the bouquets, to the way the couple included family, thoughtfully planned, and wholly trusted their vendors, this was a great day.

Venue: Columbia Yacht Club

Planner: Birdcage and Blushers

Photo: Moguel Photography

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Black and white classic winter wedding

What a beautiful winter celebration! Gabby and Jon chose a timeless black and white palette, and the results did not disappoint. From the stunning focal flowers to the ways the floral tied into the elegant outfits, the church, and the venue - the whole thing was classic, gorgeous, and picture perfect.

Venue: Revelry 675, Batavia, IL

Photographer: Photography by Lauryn

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Luxurious fall wedding at garden estate

Kirsten and Alex’s October wedding at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois was gorgeous! Full of the most lux dahlias, lots of fall-adjacent textures (without being kitschy) and creamy tones, this wedding was one to remember. With a couple this kind and fun, and a great bridal party, even some rainy weather couldn’t put a damper on this celebration - you should see the photos of the reception!

Venue: Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Illinois

Photographer: Kristen Cloyd Photography

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Subtle sunset inspired August wedding at the Farmhouse

Kailey and David’s wedding at the Farmhouse in Plainfield was impeccably planned from start to finish! The florals - featuring so many dahlias and the fluffiest lisianthus and hydragenas and more - were a shining example of local, seasonal wedding flowers at their best. From the welcome sign to the gorgeously appointed mantle, this was a beautiful day - and that’s before we say anything about the couple + bridal party!

Venue: The Farmhouse, Plainfield, IL

Photographer: Danielle Schury Photography

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June garden-inspired Illinois grown wedding

Ashley and Alex’s June celebration was overflowing with color, beauty, and so many smiling faces! This wedding marked a turning point in our wedding season, featuring many of our summer standouts in the flower field. We grew every stem, and were so pleased by the abundance of beauty that got showcased on this happy day!

Venue: Warehouse 109, Plainfield, IL

Photographer: Agata Martinik

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Seattle inspired, dahlia drenched fall wedding at the train station

Did our hearts skip a little beat when Katie and Megan told us they loved dahlias? Absolutely! Did they skip two beats when Katie and Megan told us they wanted a beautiful celebration that paid homage to Seattle, the town they loved and called home? What do you think?!

Katie and Megan’s September celebration at the Grand Ballroom at Union station in Joliet was the best of fall, Seattle style - color, gorgeous focal flowers, and a stunning setting. This couple was so generous and trusting, it was a true joy to make these vibrant florals come to life!

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Union Station, Joliet

Photographer: Capture the Canvas Photography

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The perfect elegant boho fall wedding

There are not enough good things to say about Jess + Eduardo, least of all the gorgeous wedding they planned. It felt perfectly ‘fall’ but elegant and romantic, with a touch of boho. From a stunning ceremony installation (that moved to the head table for the reception), to the greenery and floral on the hanging ladders at the reception, to the dahlias + garden roses mixed in with a plethora of textures and greenery, and the most fun bridal party, this day gave perfection in every way.

Venue: Venue 5126, Oswego, IL

Photographer: Katy Carl Photography

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Dreamy spring peony wedding

Kirstin and John’s May wedding was an explosion of the most romantic, premium spring flowers. Peonies, ranunculus, poppies, stock, orlaya - they had it all! The mismatched blue bridesmaids’ dresses set off the floral perfectly, as did the stunning venue. The best part? As beautiful as these were, they were out shown by the love and joy of this couple and their wedding party. A delight start to finish, captured gorgeously by the lovely Rachael Osborne.

Venue: Fishermen’s Inn, Elburn, IL

Photographer: Rachael Osborne Photography

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Gorgeous garden-inspired colorful August wedding florals

Tara and Debo’s August wedding was gorgeous! They wanted garden-inspired florals, were not at all afraid of color, and said “we trust you” with the rest. The result was a wedding day that felt joyful, naturally beautiful, lively, and fun - just like the couple themselves.

Venue: The Crawford, Naperville, IL

Photographer: Alana Jordan Photography

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Summer soiree at the Arboretum

Brady and Lois’ summer wedding at the Morton Arboretum was the thing of dreams. From the romantic focal flowers to the woodland vibes, the joy and the beauty of this day was a highlight of the season. The couple planned this day perfectly from start to finish - with every detail culminating to the perfect (and perfectly cohesive) summer celebration.

Venue: Morton Arboretum, Firefly Pavilion

Photographer: Golden Hours Weddings

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Dreamy neutral + mauve September wedding

Do you remember, the 21st night of September?

We do, because Michele and Eric’s stunning celebration would be impossible to forget.

With tones of blush, cream, and dusty rose, this wedding featured our most beautiful dahlias, garden roses, lisianthus, cosmos, limonium, and all of the most perfect little touches from the garden.

Ceremony: Memorial Chapel, Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL

Reception: Reflections on Water St, Naperville, IL

Photographer: Stephanie Lang Photography

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