Chicago Backyard Foodie Wedding: Lissa + Ben
Chicago Backyard Foodie Wedding: Lissa + Ben
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Lissa + Ben are total foodies with a relaxed and organic sense of style. For their charming Chicago backyard wedding, they wanted a truly communal celebration that would reflect their love of food + family. They styled a setting with all of the rustic charm of a casual summer dinner party and called upon the talents of those closest to them to help make their day all the more memorable. The succulent centerpieces were grown by Ben's mom, all of the wooden serving boards and spoons were made by the two of them + the incredible-sounding menu was handcrafted by the people they love! Seriously sounds like the best of days! Here's even more from Lissa about how everyone came together to make their dream wedding a reality:
Neither Ben or I love the idea of putting on a wedding, but we both loved the idea of inviting dear friends and family into the backyard I grew up in for dinner, drinks and good-for-your-soul dancing. So we took this approach, and everyone jumped aboard. My entire neighborhood freely volunteered for the grungy leg-work. The meal was prepared in my parents' kitchen by colleagues of mine. My brother built the table that our families ate around. The whole day felt effortless and abundant.I felt like I couldn't help but be completely present to the beauty and joy that everyone brought with them, shared and lingered upon. It was difficult to stop dancing and leave at the end of the night.Sarah Culver, thanks so much for sending these pretty photos our way + big congrats to Lissa + Ben!
Recessional: Untitled - Odessa Rose
Doesn't everything look amazing? What a treat to have such talented friends, who can cater your wedding like pros!
photography: Sarah Culver Photography // ceremony: Knoch Knolls Park Naperville, Illinois // reception: Bride's parent's home // farmhouse tables: Chicago Farmhouse Tables // dress: J.Crew // suit: Banana Republic // men's pants + ties: J.Crew // bridesmaids' dresses: ASOS, Anthropologie // flower crowns/wreathes: Jill Fecht (mother of bride) // florals: Tessa Richardson (friend of bride) arranged them - they were picked at Weichart Farms // menu recipes: Lissa Fecht (bride) // catering: Sandra Costa, Annie Ittersagen, John Thorpe (friends of bride) // dessert: Yolanda Peterson (friend of bride) // caramels + favors: Anna Chleboun (sister of groom) // planted succulents: Mary Chleboun (mother of the groom) // head table + gift table: Fecht Design (brother of bride) // menus, program + invitations: Lissa Fecht / Krista Chael (painting on invitations, programs) // handmade linen napkins: Robin Hersma (friend of bride) // hair + makeup: Shannon Smith // art design: Krista // shoes: Macy's
