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A Classic Formal Wedding in Chicago, IL

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Mary Kate & Ryan in Chicago, IL
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see more: chicago, formal/black tie, indoor (country club/ballroom), summer
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So as not to distract from 
her dress, Mary Kate 
held an all-white bouquet 
of roses and peonies.
So as not to distract from 
her dress, Mary Kate 
held an all-white bouquet 
of roses and peonies.
see more: bridal bouquets, neutrals, white, traditional
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To contrast Mary Kate’s 
all-white look, the girls carried hot pink peonies 
and purple orchids.
To contrast Mary Kate’s 
all-white look, the girls carried hot pink peonies 
and purple orchids.
see more: bridesmaid bouquets
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All the guys—even the young ushers—dressed 
up in classic black tuxes.
All the guys—even the young ushers—dressed 
up in classic black tuxes.
see more: formalwear
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Mary Kate’s young cousin carried the wedding rings on this wow-worthy pillow made entirely of purple carnations and an orchid.
Mary Kate’s young cousin carried the wedding rings on this wow-worthy pillow made entirely of purple carnations and an orchid.
see more: ring bearers, purple
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The design, colors and 
fonts on the ceremony programs resembled the wedding invitations.
The design, colors and 
fonts on the ceremony programs resembled the wedding invitations.
see more: programs, traditional
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The couple married at 
St. James, one of the oldest churches in Chicago.
The couple married at 
St. James, one of the oldest churches in Chicago.
see more: ceremony
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see more: ceremony decor, pew arrangements, pew decorations
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A soaring white floral arrangement marked 
the escort card display.
A soaring white floral arrangement marked 
the escort card display.
see more: escort cards, traditional
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Tented cards, which were printed with a monogram designed to resemble the CTA logo, rested on top 
of an “L” car figurine.
Tented cards, which were printed with a monogram designed to resemble the CTA logo, rested on top 
of an “L” car figurine.
see more: escort cards
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Guests waved custom 
rally towels (printed 
with “Ryan & Mary 
Kate’s Opening Day”) as 
the couple entered the reception to the stadium song “Chelsea Dagger.”
Guests waved custom 
rally towels (printed 
with “Ryan & Mary 
Kate’s Opening Day”) as 
the couple entered the reception to the stadium song “Chelsea Dagger.”
see more: favors
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Mary Kate chose bright flowers that wouldn’t get lost against the historical, ornate reception venue.
Mary Kate chose bright flowers that wouldn’t get lost against the historical, ornate reception venue.
see more: reception, traditional
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Glass chargers showed 
off the menu cards, which 
were tucked underneath. 
A single pink orchid topped each dinner napkin.
Glass chargers showed 
off the menu cards, which 
were tucked underneath. 
A single pink orchid topped each dinner napkin.
see more: reception decor, place settings
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see more: catering ideas
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In lieu of cake, the couple taste-tested desserts all over the city and decided to serve a tower of Sprinkles cupcakes in six flavors.
In lieu of cake, the couple taste-tested desserts all over the city and decided to serve a tower of Sprinkles cupcakes in six flavors.
see more: desserts
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“You Are the Best Thing” 
by Ray LaMontagne was 
the first song Mary Kate and Ryan ever danced to, 
so it was a perfect choice 
for their first dance.
“You Are the Best Thing” 
by Ray LaMontagne was 
the first song Mary Kate and Ryan ever danced to, 
so it was a perfect choice 
for their first dance.
see more: first dance

Mary Kate & Ryan in Chicago, IL

The Bride Mary Kate Guise, 33, works at the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce The Groom Ryan West, 36, a self-employed trader The Date July 23 Mary Kate and Ryan wanted to show off the city to their out-of-town guests, so they decided on a theme centered on the Chicago “L,” dressing up their day in a bold color palette of purple, silver, pink and green. The overall look was bright, classic and totally Chicago.
- Vi-An Nguyen
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