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A Traditional Wedding in Chicago, IL

  • Photos: Clary and Travis Pfeiffer/Clary Photo, St. Louis, MO | Event Planning: White City Weddings, Chicago, IL
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Gina & Mark in Chicago, IL
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see more: chicago suburbs, indoor (country club/ballroom), traditional, summer
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The bridesmaids carried green bouquets of hydrangeas, lisianthus, spider mums and tea roses, with some blue hydrangeas mixed in.
The bridesmaids carried green bouquets of hydrangeas, lisianthus, spider mums and tea roses, with some blue hydrangeas mixed in.
see more: bridesmaid bouquets, earth tones, green
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Mark’s groomsmen wore green cymbidium orchids.
Mark’s groomsmen wore green cymbidium orchids.
see more: boutonnieres, earth tones, green, orchids
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Gina’s shoes matched the bridesmaid dresses and were her “something blue.” Inside, she taped a penny that her grandmother had worn in her wedding shoes.
Gina’s shoes matched the bridesmaid dresses and were her “something blue.” Inside, she taped a penny that her grandmother had worn in her wedding shoes.
see more: accessories, shoes
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Gina wore her hair in a messy updo accessorized with a rhinestone clip for just the right amount of sparkle to complement her understated jewelry.
Gina wore her hair in a messy updo accessorized with a rhinestone clip for just the right amount of sparkle to complement her understated jewelry.
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The girls wore blue dresses in a cotton-poly blend to stay cool in the heat.
The girls wore blue dresses in a cotton-poly blend to stay cool in the heat.
see more: bridesmaid looks
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Instead of a traditional ring pillow, the ring bearer carried one made of small green button poms.
Instead of a traditional ring pillow, the ring bearer carried one made of small green button poms.
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The couple said their vows inside Holy Name Cathedral, which they chose for its history and its special meaning to Gina.
The couple said their vows inside Holy Name Cathedral, which they chose for its history and its special meaning to Gina.
see more: ceremony
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The cards themselves were tented, with a double ring design to symbolize wedding bands.
The cards themselves were tented, with a double ring design to symbolize wedding bands.
see more: escort cards
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Old family photos added a personal touch to the reception décor.
Old family photos added a personal touch to the reception décor.
see more: reception decor
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Cafe Brauer’s beautiful hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, chandeliers and outdoor terraces created the perfect mix of city and rustic. The couple kept the tables simple, with low florals and pale-green linens.
Cafe Brauer’s beautiful hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, chandeliers and outdoor terraces created the perfect mix of city and rustic. The couple kept the tables simple, with low florals and pale-green linens.
see more: reception, indoor (country club/ballroom)
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The centerpieces included both dark-blue (Dutch) and light-blue (South American) hydrangeas arranged in Mason jars with green hydrangeas, tea roses, lisianthus and stock.
The centerpieces included both dark-blue (Dutch) and light-blue (South American) hydrangeas arranged in Mason jars with green hydrangeas, tea roses, lisianthus and stock.
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Dark-ivory fondant with an off-white fondant lace covering decorated the top and bottom tiers, while a fondant swag wrapped the middle one. A silver sugar flower completed the look.
Dark-ivory fondant with an off-white fondant lace covering decorated the top and bottom tiers, while a fondant swag wrapped the middle one. A silver sugar flower completed the look.
see more: cake, neutrals, white, modern, romantic, patterns

Gina & Mark in Chicago, IL

The Bride Gina Burns, 27, a kindergarten teacher at The Ogden International School of Chicago The Groom Mark Butzow, 27, a chemical engineer at Crown Cork & Seal The Date August 7 Gina and Mark came up with a city-meets-country theme to incorporate both of their roots. She hails from the Chicago suburbs, and he grew up on a farm. A color palette of blue and green felt fresh and summery.
- Jaimie Dalessio
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