While we wrapped up the group shots, our guests began making their way into the venue. First stop? The escort card table.
Not only did our escort cards help everyone find their seats, they also held our favors (custom Chicago buttons from Busy Beaver Button Co.). I used a typewriter font from Dafont.com for the names and hand-trimmed each card to create a silhouette that, when the cards were laid out on the table, mimicked the chevron pattern that was so heavily featured in our décor.
We didn’t really choose a “theme” for the reception, but pulled together a color scheme of black, white, and plum with chevron stripes for accents. We worked with Kehoe Designs for all of the flowers, table settings, lounge areas, lighting…everything…and they blew it out of the water. I was so happy with the outcome. Beyond happy, really. They created custom chevron centerpieces for half of the tables and even found a way to work the ghost chairs that I loved so much into our budget. Also, a big shout out (again!) to Brian at Food For Thought for ordering brand new, opaque black wine glasses just for our wedding when he discovered that they didn’t have exactly what I was looking for. We were in such good hands and I couldn’t be more thankful. I’ll shut up now and show you pretty pictures.
What do you think? I love the way everything came together!
Coming Up: Introducing, the Sparklers!
Get Caught Up!
A Very Different Ceremony Part II
A Very Different Ceremony Part I
All photos by Avery House
Beautifully done! I LOVE all of the elements of your tablescapes. The color combinations and mixtures of textures is wonderful!
these pictures make me sad that I wasn’t a sparkler wedding guest!
Ahh I love love love those glass balls with the bubbles inside. Any idea where they could be found?
So gorgeous, I love how all your details came together!
Everything in these pictures is just absolutely stunning. I especially love your escort cards and flowers.
My jaw is on the floor. What a stunning space! It’s so modern and chic. I LOVE the ghost chairs!!!
So sleek and modern. It is stunning. I’m with Snow Cone – I would have loved to have been a guest! I’m sure it knocked their socks off!
Your weeding was the perfect combination of fun and elegant…you nailed your colors and details! And black milk glass? Awesomesauce.
OMG! I totally love your wedding!!!! too bad I’m already married! I want a do-over! drooool!
Oh my GOSH. Seriously. Your decor is absolutely beyond amazing.. and the little detail with the arrow escort cards make a pseudo-chevron pattern? Genius!!
OMG Sparkler! Your decor is GORGEOUS! Love the chevron accents!
Wow this all looks amazing! I’m sure your guests were so impressed! I would love to be a guest at a wedding like this
WOW!! Everything is gorgeous. I love all of the flowers!!
Mrs. Sparkler, Chicago Age and Occupation: 27, Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Publisher Engagement Date: July 21, 2010 Wedding Date: September 2011 Venue: Chicago Illuminating Company About Me: I’m a Southern lady living in the big city of Chicago. Well, lady may be a stretch, but I’m working hard to keep some Virginia charm in our sleek, urban, wedding-palooza! I’m addicted to marathons, not-so-famous bands, Chicago restaurants, and Mark Twain. I cry during SPCA commercials, and I think LOST was the best show to ever hit television. Mr. S and I met at a classy college mixer and, 7 years later, he’s still by my side. He’s the only child, laid back, free spirit... I’m the oldest of five kids, type-A, organizer. It doesn’t work on paper, but we’ve never paid attention to that stuff anyway. Somehow it works. And like they say, sometimes when you know…you just know.
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