This John Dart Photography shoot is chock full of artistic inspiration. We encourage you to look through these photos several times because you will notice something different, something inspiring each time you do. From the vintage architectural design of the building to the reclaimed art installation and the blushing bride to the delicate florals, we just can’t get enough. We are still celebrating the success of the 1st Chicago NotWedding and all of the inspiration that the Windy City has to offer. Enjoy!

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“Our inspiration for the style of this shoot was the venue. Chicago is full of beautiful ballrooms, but we were wanting something a little more eclectic than a stuffy ballroom! Since outdoor weddings aren’t very common, the ability to have a roof top view of the Windy City is a nice touch. The venue is sustainable with most of the artwork being repurposed items of all kinds – the arch over the dining table is made of pieces of picture frames, lengths of film form most of the desk that greets you under the huge chandelier, and original beams hold lengths of industrial light and letters of all kinds. With great lighting, fun music and gorgeous table decor, the party will go on ’til the wee hours of the morning!”

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Photography: John Dart Photography | Styling, Creative Direction, Furniture + Florals: Trish Van de Merkt | Invitation Suite: Sugar Pear Design | Cupcakes: Courageous Bakery | China, Glassware + Flatware Rentals: Vintage Place Settings | Gowns: Bridal Expo Chicago | Venue: Lacuna Artists Lofts

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It took us a week to recover from the amazing display of vendor kindness and generosity that we saw last week. Houston, let’s do that again next year! 

Special thanks to these star vendors: 

Bar @mmkmixology
Catering @uptown_catering_houston
Champagne cart @champagneproblemshtx
Table Design @peerlesseventsandtents
Ceremony Backdrop, Bouquet @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Hair and Makeup @katymobilestudio
Live Painter @renderedmoments
Menswear @suitshopofficial
Sparkling Mineral Water @topochicousa
DJ, Videographer, Photographer @completehouston
Photographer @cedarandsagestudios
Photographer @Anchorstudiostx
Photobooth @eventsbydukephotobooth
Travel @routesandrevelry 
@jetsetworldtravel
Venue @tribecahtx
Wedding Dress @grace_loves_lace

#houstontx #houstonweddings #texaswedding #weddinginspo
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❤️marriage goals 👉🏽 “we didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” w.t.p.

#weddinginspiration #marriagegoals
Houston, we’re headed your way….what should we pack? Are boots and sweater dresses totally out of the question?? 

Snag your wedding show tickets today…we are almost sold out! 

#weddingexpo #weddinginspiration
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👋🏻guys! We’ve been on a summer sabbatical. We’re back. What’d we miss? Are we all still doing this IG thing? 

But seriously..we want to know, with such a BUSY social media feed..what do you want to see from us? Vote with a comment below 👇🏽 

❤️ wedding inspo: florals, attire, design, invitations 
❤️ marriage conversations
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Saying “I do” among the greatest literary geniuses in Romanticism…where my 📚 🐛 at? #nationalbookloversday 

BAND  @liontigerband 

BRIDAL ACCESSORIES: CLUTCHES  @juliemollo 

BRIDAL FLATS @rescueflats 

BRIDAL COACHING Mindfully Ever After 

BRIDE + BRIDESMAID SHOES  @alterreny 

BRIDESMAID ATTIRE @bellabridesmaids

CATERING  @haloandhornscatering 

CHALK BOARD RENTALS @jnchalkandco 

COOKIE BAR  @littleredkitchen 

GIFT BOXES + WEDDING WELCOME BAGS  @panachegiftshop 

HAIR + MAKEUP  @textbookbeautyhq 

HAIR ACCESSORIES  @genevieveroseatelier 

HOTEL  @thewilliamvale 

ICE CREAM BAR | @coolhaus 

INVITATIONS : VINTAGE ON HANDMADE PAPER  @lunalynn.creative 

INVITATIONS : AUTUMNAL FOLIAGE | @oxfordcommacompany 

INVITATIONS : WATERCOLOR FLORAL  @redletterdayinvitations 

JEWELRY  @vanessaliannejewelry 

MEN’S ACCESSORIES  @sprezzabox 

MINI DESSERT BAR  @bitesbk 

MOBILE BAR  @hudsontrailercompany 

PHOTOBOOTH  @uniqueeventdjs 

PHOTOGRAPHY  @aminafordphotography 

PHOTOGRAPHY @neverthereyet 

RIDESHARE  @letskedaddle 

SIGNAGE  @alexgreco_lettering 

TABLE ACCENTS  @inkandhoneynyc 

TRAVEL  @honeymoons_and_getaways 

VENUE  @brooklynhistory 

WEDDING CAKE  @petal_dust_cakery 

WEDDING DRESS  @pennyprincessbridal
Pour us another latte…we are gearing up for The Big Fake Wedding Houston in October. And between us, we’re partial to fall weddings…

Ticket link in bio, come “plan hard, play hard” with us! 

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