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Chicago Wedding: Eco-Friendly and Stylish at The Boarding House

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Vibrant wedding bouquet with roses and lush greenery in hand

Amanda and Dan’s small Chicago wedding may have had a short guest list but it was not short on style! Naturally Yours Events helped turn the Boarding House into an eco-friendly evening that totally wowed everyone invited!
Looking for more details? We totes understand, Mark Federighi Photography did a beautiful job photographing the whole day. You can see every last image by visiting the full gallery here.

Elegant bride poses in her wedding dress against a red wall

Wedding party posing in front of a red wall for a photo

Newlyweds holding hands with vibrant red backdrop on their wedding day

Wow worthy wedding

From Naturally Yours Events: Amanda and Dan’s wedding was a truly intimate, artistic affair with amazing food and incredible drinks. The couple wanted their wedding to feel true to themselves, seeing as they met in Chicago and got engaged at an art gallery. So, it’s no surprise that they hosted a 40 person wedding at the restaurant, Boarding House, with a dinner reception that would blow everyone’s socks off.

Bride walks down the aisle with her father at a wedding

Wedding ceremony with unique decor of hanging glass bottles

Gallery wall with framed art and decor on a brick wall

Wedding invitation suite with green and white details on wood

Rustic wedding decor with wooden heart and guestbook sign

Bride and groom posing at wedding reception, vintage decor

A Unique Space to Say I Do

The ceremony was on the top floor, where the bride walked down the stairway aisle, passing eclectic framed antlers that were adorned with pops of romantic florals true to their color palette (soft pinks, bold greens, and navy).  Amanda and Dan exchanged their I Dos beneath a unique art installation of suspended wine bottles.

Their venue exudes a friendly, relaxed charm on every level with its tall windows overlooking the city of Chicago, modern green and grey printed wallpaper, and rustic farmhouse tables and chairs. It was the perfect compromise to the modern vision Dan had and the earthy feel Amanda wanted.

Unique bar decor with wine glasses chandelier design

wine glass chandeliere and freatured cocktail sign

Signature cocktail Sidecars and Springtime Punch drinks for a party

Wedding table with favors, flowers, candles and place cards ready

Elegant wedding dinner with a band and guests in a stylish venue

Wedding table setting with flower arrangement and gold number two

Eco-Friendly Chicago Event Planning

Naturally Yours Events is an eco-friendly wedding and event planning company committed to planning events that are unique, stress free, and absolutely fun. Their owner, Carlene Smith, started Naturally Yours Events in 2011 to help couples plan weddings that were less wasteful but still full of their personality and style.

Naturally Yours has worked with all types of couples, and all types of budgets, and even love to throw some baby showers and other social events on the calendar. You see, they are anything but cookie-cutter planners and think outside the box to create unique and memorable events!

Two-tiered wedding cake with flower topping on a table with candles

Elegant dessert table with tiramisu, mini pies, and cobblers

Ceremony Musician: Neil Dixon Smith
Flowers: Fab Flora
Health & Beauty: Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists
Officiants: Chicago Wedding Officiant
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Spilled Ink Press
Photographers: Mark Federighi Photography
Venue: Boarding House

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