Chicago Style: Bold, Modern, Black and White

What a gorgeous way to show off the layered ruffles of this wedding dress.

Bridal bouquet of pale pink peonies.

Shiny patent leather bow-tie shoes.

Idea for bridesmaid gifts: customize a robe with each bridesmaid's name.

Peonies can be beautifully fragrant.

The bride looks as pretty as a flower blossom in this tiered wedding gown.

So chic. Bridesmaids in charcoal-colored, classic v-necked short cocktail dresses carry all-white bouquets.

Groomsmen are equally classic in their dark suits—and the groom looks distinguished with his white tie.

Chicago in the spring...

Showing some serious Chicago style here—the wedding party in black-and-white.

The modern black-and-white look of the ceremony.

White tulips and hydrangeas.

This is how you do a glam urban wedding: crisp floral arrangements of one flower type and a black and white cake decorated with the Chicago skyline.

Custom-label wine favors and white truffles.

Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue: W Chicago Lakeshore
Wedding Photographer: Sarah Postma Photography
Wedding Flowers: Tina & Dollie, Ltd.
Wedding Cake: Alliance Bakery
Bridal Hair: Renne Feldman
Bridal Makeup: Makeup by Elisa, Inc.
Wedding Invitations: Minted
Wedding Dress: Lazaro
Bride’s Shoes: Valentino
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Alfred Sung
Groom’s Attire: Canali Custom Tuxedo
Second Wedding Photographer: Taz Luto