rustic wedding //
9.4.16 // Today marks two years of marriage with my handsome man. We met on the basketball court 6 years ago, and we’ve been teammates ever since. I’ve actually never shared our wedding details on the blog (probably because I got pregnant a few short months after, and life got crazy!) I didn’t want the traditional wedding. Skipped the headache of a wedding party, and kept the guest list under 100. I wanted people there who I legitimately talked with on a daily/monthly basis. It not only brings costs down, but it allows you to celebrate the people in your life who are truly with you on this journey. Quality over quantity, that’s the recipe for friendships. My amazing mom walked me down the aisle, because I don’t have a relationship with my father. I opted for a brunch, had no wedding party and our BFF married us (thanks J!) Day parties are the best, right? As you guys know, I love anything floral. Went for a rustic wedding boho vibe {hence the flower crown} and the details were perfection. Every guest brought home a bouquet of flowers! It was a special under-the-top day, and who doesn’t love a good brunch? So grateful to everyone who celebrated with us! xx Are you guys into a rustic wedding?
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so here’s a few favorites from our rustic wedding special day!
RUSTIC WEDDING
VENUE
We tied the knot at Brique Chicago, the coolest rustic venue in the West loop of Chicago. The owner is a phenomenal chef (Boutique Bites) and the food was definitely a highlight of the day. Sharing full menu below.
BOUTIQUE BITES MENU (customized to us)
Passed hors d’oeuvres: mini Chicago style hot dogs with a poppy seed bun. Lobster tacos with avocado salsa, gyoza shell, cilantro. Mini croquet monsieur sandwiches in the shape of a heart (can’t handle these!) scrambled eggs in a bacon cup, and mini avocado toast.
Brunch: Plated baby beet salad with arugula, warm panko crusted goat cheese, candied pecans, sherry-honey vinaigrette. Truffle ricotta ghnocchi, salmon and pineapple, roasted vegetable platter, filet mignon on layered potato cake, chicken & waffles.
Dessert station: Mini milkshakes (vanilla and chocolate peanut butter), peach pie in the sky (peach streusel, homemade biscuit, whipped cream in mason jars). Salted caramel donuts served on mini ghost chairs.
Drinks: Blushing bride & not-so-old-fashioned for the guys.
Photographer: Anna Zajac (incredible heart with immense talent)
Food: Boutique Bites
Day of rustic wedding coordinator: Sarah Kathleen Events
Wedding Bouquet & flower crown: Flowers for Dreams
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