Gabbie & Ben

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many couples to rethink how they can safely celebrate their love with friends and family and Gabbie and Ben were no different. Originally these two were supposed to be married in a large indoor wedding with 300 guests, but when the restrictions for indoor weddings began they shifted to a safer solution and luckily for them the Groom’s family owns a property with plenty of space for all their guests to comfortably space out and celebrate the couple.

Emily from This Love Weds at the last minute adjusted the plan to a large outdoor tent celebration. With a picturesque backdrop for their ceremony and a homemade arch from the Groom’s Uncle the couple said I do in front of 150 guests. Following their ceremony socially distant tables were set up for each family to dine in the gorgeous white tent. After dinner a separate cocktail tent was the perfect place for the guests to dance the night away.

With the change in venues we worked closely with Erin to elevate the tent reception to ensure the couple’s personality and vision was reflected. We did a combination of romantic taper candle centerpieces surrounded by loose greenery and blooms and low, lush arrangements filled with gorgeous garden roses.

The cocktail tent was the perfect place to add delicate greenery vines that glowed along the string lights during the dancing.

Don’t want to forget to mention that this awesome couple was committed to support small, women, and minority owned businesses which made a fantastic vendor team! Check out the list below.

Photos by: Whims and Joy

Planning + Design + Management: This Love Weds

Floral Design: The Petal Floral Design

Tent/Rentals: Apres Event and Tent

Linens/Rentals: Linen Effects

Stationary: Minted Weddings

Cake/Dessert: Farina Baking Company

Video: Of The Seas Films

Hair/MUA: Warpaint Beauty Agency

Catering: Tea House

Wedding Dress: A and Be Bridal Shop

Decor/Rentals: Whitey James Events

DJ: Midwest Sound DJ

Venue: Private Residence

Kara + Leo

Kara and I had a blast planning her gorgeous October wedding. After many revisions and a venue change we landed on the perfect vision for her big day. That staircase was everything and we knew we had to play it up to make it a focal point for the ceremony and reception. Seeing her reaction when she walked into the room was one of the best moments of my career. So many tears of joy. It reminded me of why I do what I do and how much I love being a part of my clients dream day. Thank you Kara and Leo for including The Petal in your wedding day!

Venue: The Rookery Chicago

Photographer: Carnival Studio

Calligraphy: bouK Bridal

Floral Design: The Petal

Jackie + Candido

When I met Jackie and Candido I knew we were going to work so well together. They are such an adorable couple, filled with love and enthusiasm for their wedding day (like all couples I know, but trust me when I say they are SO cute). Then when I found out they chose one of my favorite venues I was overjoyed. The Armour House is an incredible location for a wedding, from the dreamy garden landscape, to the marble details, the fountain and lets not forget that staircase…..swoon…That staircase is what dreams are made of. Jackie and I were on the same page when I told her we HAD To make that the focal of the room. And it was so worth it.