Rachel and Richard's Pink Cherry Blossom Wedding
Rachel and Richard were absolute sweethearts to work with! Rachel and Richard happen to live in Maryland, but because Chicago was where they met, they decided to tie the knot back in the Windy City. A big struggle they were facing was how to plan a Chicago wedding while living in another city. Luckily we were here to support them.
The couple had a beautiful blend of their Asian cultures incorporated into their wedding. There were Filipino wedding traditions in the ceremony, and tons of Chinese symbolism in the ceremony decor—one being the giant Chinese symbol for “double happiness”; a symbol for extra joy and happiness for newly weds. For the overall design, the couple wanted to also show their love for nature and flowers. They really loved light pink pastel colors with hints of greens, but when we started discussing how their wedding could help “tell their story,” the idea of, Sakura, or cherry blossoms—a staple flower in Japan—came into play. Cherry blossoms were hung around the venue, sewn into linens and tablecloths, and even incorporated into the desserts.
The location was a very quintessential Chicago location. The Adler Planetarium has one of the best skyline views of the city, and guests were able to see the gorgeous skyline backdrop during the entire event. Not to mention the large windows allowed all the cherry blossoms to glow during the marvelous sunset.
What Was Fierce About this Event?
The gorgeous blends of culture and heritage! Never be afraid to create your own blend of traditions!
The golden arch with the Chinese symbol of “Double Happiness”.
Fierce Team:
Design, planning & styling Fierce Productions | Photos Anna Zajac Weddings | Venue Adler Planet | Catering Food for Thought | Decor Atmosphere Events Group | Linens BBJ Linens | Rentals The Festive Frog | Dj Cage and Aquarium | Beauty: Blush and Braids Beauty Bar | Video: Hwu Studios | Cake: ECBG Cake Studio | Photo booth: SoPrime Entertainment | Transport: Signature Transportation | Get Ready Location: Hilton South Michigan
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