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Vibrant, whimsical, & vintage vibes abound at this Blumen Gardens wedding

Vibrant, whimsical, & vintage vibes abound at this Blumen Gardens wedding

Allie and Cloie had their colorful and whimsical nuptials at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, Illinois. They were officially declared as the summer’s best-dressed couple which you’ll soon see. Hold on to your tiny, adorable hats… Allie, rocking a hot pink suit topped with a tiny floral fascinator, walked down the aisle with Cloie in her ethereal, vintage-inspired dress. Don’t miss the lush green backdrop and vibrant flowers.

Vintage carnival vibes at this historic amusement park wedding

Vintage carnival vibes at this historic amusement park wedding

If it was up to my husband we would have had a wrestling wedding, but we landed on a carnival theme because we felt like there was so much we could do with it. We picked a historic site, Glen Echo Park, which was once an amusement park in the 40 and 50s and still had some of the lights and structures standing.

Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings at this meaningful Jewish wedding

Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings at this meaningful Jewish wedding

The theme was a Jewish wedding with a Middle Earth and Star Wars twist. Costumes, lightsabers, swords, dancing, and giant turkey legs made the celebration go wild. But it was the meaning and intent that brought everyone to years.

A chill & rustic California redwoods wedding with pups

A chill & rustic California redwoods wedding with pups

We wanted to have backyard celebration with a chill, Sunday afternoon vibe gathered with all of our closest friends and family. Obviously, our backyard wasn't big enough, so we went to our other “backyard,” a county park near where we live. The redwoods reminded us of our first dates, which consisted of many hikes amongst the redwoods.