Illinois Elegant Barn Wedding
“And they lived happily ever after.” This was the theme of Alex and Martins’ Illinois elegant barn wedding. Everything was picture perfect with light hues of lavender and peach, laced with whimsical plays on fairy tales and romance.
Alex is in an elegant spaghetti strap Lazaro gown and Martin looking ever so dapper in a full tuxedo. You can see more images in the full gallery all photographed by Texas wedding photographer Jennefer Wilson. Be sure to read on to see Alex and Martin's wedding budget- it is always great information to find out a bride's budget.
The Pavillion at Orchard Ridge Farms sits on a 130 acre private estate. The Pavilion’s striking architecture exudes rustic elegance and is the perfect setting for any affair. As you can see from Alex and Martin’s wedding that even a super elegant wedding looks stunning at this charming Illinois wedding venue.
Stems Floral Designs did a spectacular job with the elaborate, tall floral arrangements. They are elegant, but totally got with the rustic vibe of the venue. They also had some super cute birdie wedding cake toppers from Sweet Reverie. Below is a tid bit from the bride on what she would have done different.
If I had done anything differently, I would have been much more organized with the day-of timeline. The morning of I still hadn't confirmed the timeline of the reception - i.e., which songs would be played when the bridal party walked in, whether or not there would be a garter toss (there wasn't), etc. The DJ was asking us these questions during dinner and during when our pictures were being taken, which took away from just getting to sit back and enjoy the moment.
Photographer: Jennefer Wilson Photography Venue: The Pavillion at Orchard Ridge Farms Makeup: Beth Follert Hair: Krista Bradford Caterer: Mary's Market Cinematography: Bonza Media DJ: Luxe Productions Dress Designer: Lazaro Flowers: Stems Floral Designs Groom's Attire: Vera Wang Lighting: Luxe Productions Shoe Designer: Enzo Angiolini Stationery: Rifle Paper Co. Cake Toppers: Sweet Reverie Cake: Patricia's Patisserie
From Alex on her budget-
This was for a wedding of 150 people.
Dress - $3,800
Veil - $400
Shoes - $90
Makeup - $150
Hair - $150 (not counting the trial runs prior)
Bridesmaid Dress - $250
Tux Rental - $175
Invitation Set - $12 per invite (and $2,000 total) (including main invite, reply card w/ envelope, and information card)
Menu - $150 (for a 10" x 14" print done by Rifle Paper Co.)
Venue - $7,000 (this was a la carte - they only provided the tables and chairs)
Linens - $2,000
Catering - $9,000
DJ & Lighting - $2,600
Florals - $4,000
Photographer - $2,800
Cinematographer - $800 (he was also shooting our wedding for the venue's marketing video, so we were able to get a deal here)
Programs, Place Cards, and Paper Flowers - $260 (we handmade the aforementioned with supplies and products from Paper Source)
Moss Animals - $300 (we had rabbits, butterfly, frogs and turtles around)
"EVER AFTER" Letters - $70 (this included the spray paint that we all got from Hobby Lobby)
The cake was $420
Cake Toppers $40. Here are the birds I had custom made that she now offers in her shop Grand Total: around $35,000
