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An Elegant, Historic Wedding at the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

Jessica Romaniuk (29, a Digital Media Supervisor) and Adam Weber (35, an Attorney) held their wedding at the historic Renaissance Blackstone Chicago H

Jessica Romaniuk (29, a Digital Media Supervisor) and Adam Weber (35, an Attorney) held their wedding at the historic Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel in downtown Chicago. "We chose the venue due to its beautiful historical furnishings," Jessica says. The couple exchanged vows underneath crystal chandeliers, with light streaming into the room from the wall to wall windows overlooking Lake Michigan. "The venue was historic and traditionally modern," Jessica says. A color palette of champagne, dark green, peach, blue, raspberry and pink hues gave the wedding the classic romantic look they were aiming for. Floral arrangements were filled with soft garden roses, roses, hydrangeas and eucalyptus leaves. A standout detail? Jessica's gorgeous ivory Reem Acra gown, with pleated panels of lace and gossamer tulle cross draped along the bodice, and ribbon trimmed ruffles swirling down the skirt. The bridesmaids wore raspberry floor length J. Crew dresses, which were the perfect complement to Jessica's gown, and added a pop of color to the wedding itself! Check out more photos by Artistrie Co. below!

Pink Garden Rose and White Rose Bouquet
White and Gold Invitation Suite
Small pink and red roses decorated the three tier white cake by Cake Sweet Food Chicago.
Jessica carried a white and pastel pink rose and garden rose bouquet, offset by eucalyptus leaves.
Small bunches of pastel pink roses were tied with a white satin ribbon for the romantic boutonnieres.
The bridesmaids wore raspberry red full length gowns from J. Crew. "We thought they added a pop of color to the venue," Jessica says.
Jessica wore an ivory Reem Acra town. The bodice had pleated panels of lace and gossamer tulle cross draped with a sweetheart neckline. Ribbon trimmed ruffles cascaded down the skirt.
A birch branch with arrangements of rose sand eucalyptus leaves hung above the guests in the gorgeous, bright reception space.
The couple exchanged their vows indoors at the historic Blackstone Hotel. "Light streamed into the room from the wall to wall windows overlooking Lake Michigan," Jessica describes.
Coral Square Escort Cards
A low arrangement pink roses, white hydrangea and assorted greens decorated the tables. A ring of candles around the floral arrangement added a sophisticated, romantic touch.
This tall centerpiece arrangement had pink and red roses along with cascading eucalyptus leaves down the side of the clear, cylindrical vase.