An Artful Chicago Wedding Inspired By Morocco

Newlyweds embrace at their wedding ceremony in a loving moment

Like its own oasis in the midwest, Chicago is certainly a gem. With the excitement of a big city and a lakefront that goes on for as far as the eye can see, it doesn't get much better than that. Taking advantage of the gorgeous views, this team planned a spectacular rooftop wedding around that oasis inspiration. With the Chicago skyline in the background framed by a stunning floral arch, these two tied the knot.

Morr Events, Vintage Floral Designs, and Posh Petals were challenged to design a city wedding inspired by the beauty of Morocco. For the florals, they focused on warm colors from the Moroccan sunset and used ornate, gilded design elements to bring that desert elegance to Chicago. With its warm wood beams and neon and pop art accents, LM Catering & Events was a unique choice of venue and brought a modern flair to this popular wedding trend. Sandra Armenteros beautifully captured the rich, saturated colors from this wedding and all of the special moments, from getting ready all the way to the couple's bubble send-off. To see more from this fun Chicago wedding, check out the full gallery!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with rings and flowers on golden fabric

Smiling bride holding bouquet in front of red door on wedding day

Bride in wedding dress stands near neon sign with a quote

A man in a blue suit with glasses in front of a rustic background

Groom in blue suit with rose boutonniere, elegant wedding detail

Groom awaiting bride on wedding day with excitement

Bride and groom overlook Chicago skyline on their wedding day

Bride and groom embrace with Chicago skyline backdrop

AN OASIS IN THE BIG CITY

Floral wedding arch on a rooftop overlooking the city skyline

Deep maroon, bright green, terracotta, and ochre are balanced with soft beige and rich browns in this Moroccan-inspired color palette. Designers were asked to pull inspiration from the desert and incorporated exotic blooms like orchids and orange calla lilies into these unique arrangments. Gold and brass accents are a nod to the ornate metal-work that Morocco is so well known for. Another element that the designers were asked to incorporate was the couple's love for travel.

Red water tower with graffiti art on brick building

Live string quartet performs in front of Chicago mural art

THE FASHION

Groom in a navy blue suit smiling at outdoor wedding ceremony

Going for that sunkissed desert look, the bride decided to wear her hair down and keep the makeup glowy and natural with a dark smokey eye for some added drama. She wore a sexy lace gown from Grace + Ivory. The slinky satin mermaid gown was completely backless and had an intricate lace illusion neckline that framed her silhouette beautifully. The bridesmaids wore pretty blush chiffon gowns that danced in the breeze as they walked down the aisle. The groom looked equally dapper in a royal blue three-piece suit with a pale yellow tie and matching rose boutonniére.

Groomsmen in blue suits awaiting the wedding ceremony on a rooftop

Bride and groom walking at outdoor wedding ceremony

Smiling bride walking down the aisle with bouquet at a wedding

Bride and Groom smiling at wedding ceremony, holding hands together

Wedding kiss with city skyline backdrop and floral arch

Newlyweds celebrate marriage with Chicago skyline backdrop

Newly married couple walks down the aisle with city skyline

A ROOFTOP CEREMONY

Wedding sign welcomes guests at The Big Fake Wedding in Chicago

Under a romantic floral arbor trimmed in wild greenery and roses in shades of red, coral, pink, and white, the groom waited patiently to see his future wife walk down the aisle. The guests were treated to live music by Midtown Strings and breathtaking views no matter where they were seated. LM Catering & Events has several murals, one of which played a huge part in the ceremony space, and on the other side, the world-famous Chicago skyline.

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and gold cutlery

Vibrant floral arrangement with orchids, anthurium, and roses for wedding decor

Elegant table setting with pink rose and personalized place card

Elegant floral centerpiece with pink roses, ready for an event

Elegant wedding reception table with floral centerpiece and wooden chairs

Elegant wedding cake with floral details on a table setting

Elegant tiered wedding cake decorated with roses and macarons Elegant multi-tiered wedding cake decorated with roses and gold accents

AN ART-FILLED RECEPTION

Newlyweds smiling together, with I Love You background, at their wedding

Once they said their I-do's, the couple and their guests moved indoors to get the party started. LM Catering & Events has many fun art installations throughout the indoor space as well, including a glowing neon Mean Girls quote. that makes for a pretty great photo op. The tables were set with a mix of rich velvets and textured silks in shades of terracotta and camel. Each had its own unique tablescape with gold accents, ornate cut crystal wine glasses in a unique shade of green, and vibrant floral arrangments that pulled in the roses from the ceremony arch as well as the bright Moroccan color palette. LM Catering & Events is a one-stop-shop and also provided the catering for the wedding. Sweet Home Cakery created two beautiful wedding cakes that incorporated the wedding color palette and real gold accents as well as fresh flowers that coordinated with the rest of the arrangements. When they had finally danced their hearts out and it was time to say goodbye, guests showered the couple in the cutest bubble send-off.

Bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, celebrating

Newlyweds share a passionate kiss during their wedding celebration

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