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Gold, succulents, and rock ‘n’ roll at Claire & Dave’s geometric wedding

Be prepared to go ape shit over the bride’s floral and succulent headpiece, the handmade gold geometric details all over the place, the rad rock ‘n’ roll Chicago venue, the vegetarian spread, the cake AND pie (as per family tradition), and so much beauty you won’t know what to do with yourself. Go see for yourself!

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Games and dancing at Yvonne & Melissa’s wine-themed wedding in Chicago

These two gorgeous ladies wanted an awesome party — excellent food and drinks flowing with positive vibes. Plus, there were some real lessons learned when it came to being positive on someone’s wedding day. You’ll want to read this advice. Don’t miss their awesome ceremony entrance and gorgeous last-minute restaurant venue choice!

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Dr. Seuss meets roller derby at Kelly & Matt’s backyard wedding

Get ready for roller skates, derby jackets, custom Converse, sparklers, lighted lanterns, and tons of Dr. Seuss centerpieces and details. This sweet little backyard wedding in Illinois is all about FUN. Plus, you’ll love their planting unity ceremony, first dance to an American Idiot song, and horse mask cake topper.

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Unique Chicago wedding venues coveted by Offbeat Bride readers

We decided to start rounding up a vendor list sourced directly from our readers for a series of reader recommended vendor list posts. We’re starting with venues in and around Chicago! Let’s take a look at who our readers have recommended, where they are located, and how you can contact them to get your Chicago venue search started.

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Spend some time with Carolyn & Mike’s “Time in a Bottle”-themed wedding (with musical surprise!)

A custom gold gown, a gorgeous Chicago loft space, and a “Time in a Bottle” theme… this wedding is chic, luminous, and artfully planned by a bride who is one of our fave vendors! Come see the clock details, scream singing reception, personal music touches, and of course… a super special musical surprise for the groom at the ceremony that is a must-see.

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Diana & Dale’s horror movies meets zoo wedding

Social anxiety was not going to ruin this couple’s day or prevent them from planning a horror movies meets zoo animals bash at the Brookfield Zoo outside of Chicago. Don’t miss the couple’s amazing custom-made goth-chic gear, rockabilly bridesmaid dresses, fang place cards, and eyeball cupcakes.