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Bride and groom share a moment in a garden wedding setting

A love for art, history and family tradition is what brought this next fabulous wedding day to life; oh, and some of Chicago’s finest wedding vendors too! We teamed up with Big Fake Wedding once again to bring you a wedding day chock full of fabulous, rich colors, and intricate details that we could honestly stare at for hours. Which is why it makes perfect sense that they chose to borrow the  Zhou B Art Center for this event. Keep scrolling to see more and don’t forget about the full gallery of photos from Elizabeth Greve Photography, Mila Craila Photography, and Thais Photography.

Big Fake Wedding

This Bride and groom take “tradition” to heart. Family and sentiment are extremely important to them and they wanted to infuse their day with the love and passed-down practices of their families. Vendors made use of deep, rich color, intricate pattern, and mixed metals to convey a worldly but refined design that allows the meaning of the day to shine.

the Invitations

Elegant wedding invitation suite with envelope and stamps on concrete

Elegant wedding invitation suite with calligraphy and details

the Wedding Party Style

A beautiful wedding dress with a burgundy Mrs jacketBride wearing a red leather jacket with Mrs on the back

Elegant bride in a white dress and flower hair piece

Bride with bridesmaids, wearing burgundy gowns holding bouquets

Groom in a blue pinstripe suit buttoning his jacket looking downHappy couple smiling after getting married in front of dark wall

Elegant couple kissing at their wedding, bouquet, dress

Happy couple holding their wedding vows framed and smilingFramed wedding vows for Mike and Ashley on red canvas with gold frame

Happy wedding party walking, smiling, and holding bouquets together

The Ceremony

A beautiful floral arrangement adorns a frame with hanging candles

Elegant wedding arch with floral arrangements and art in backgroundElegant bride in a stunning dress walks down the aisle

Bride and groom exchanging vows during a beautiful wedding ceremonyCouple shares first kiss at wedding ceremony

The Reception

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and gold decor

Elegant table setting with Charlotte place card and gold chargerElegant wedding menu on a burgundy napkin with floral and gold accents

Elegant table setting with orange floral arrangement and decor

Elegant wedding table setting with candles and floral decorElegant wedding table setting with candles and table number six

impressive burgundy and gold Moroccan inspired wedding cake

Desserts topped with edible flowers, a beautiful treat arrangementElegant tiered dessert display with cake, cookies, and cupcakes

The exit

Newlyweds walk through sparkler arch at wedding receptionNewlyweds dance with sparklers at wedding reception celebration

Get a closer look at this Modern Traditional Wedding day with this film created by Eyework Studios.

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Favors & Gifts: Mishkalo Wedding Registry for Art
Groom & His Men: Blank Label
Cake Parfaits: Vanille Pattisserie
Cakes & Catering: ECBG Cake Studio
Catering: LM Catering
Ceremony Musician: Bridge and Bow Music
Cookies: Warm Belly Bakery
Craft Cocktails: CraftYours
Dance Lessons: Windy City Wedding Dance
DJ & Emcee: Charizma Entertainment Group
Floral & Event Design: Bouquets, Boutonnieres & Tables 5,6,7: Eden
Floral & Event Design: Ceremony Backdrop & Tables 1,2: Nightshade Floral
Floral & Event Design: Flower Wall & Tables 3,4: Crafts By Stacey
Hair Styling: Carrie Kacen Hair and Make-up Artistry
Hotel Accommodations: W Hotel
Invitations: The Paperie Co
Invitations: Lina Lulu Paperie
Jewelry: European Jewelry
Makeup Artist: Fearless & Bella
Marshmallow Favors: Malvi: Marshmallow Confections
Photo Booth: Smilebooth
Photo Magnets: Flash Magnets
Photographers: Thais Photography
Photographers: Mila Craila Photography
Photographers: Elizabeth Greve Photography
Seating Chart, Custom Drawing, & Paper Goods: XO Art & Design
Shoot Assistant: Wedicity
Signage & Custom Jackets: KRorerDecor
Sparkling Water: Spindrift
Table Accents (Menus, place cards and calligraphy): The Blonde Scribe
Venues: Zhou B Art Center
Wedding Dresses: Winnie Couture
Wedding Films: Eyework Studios
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