<i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
To keep the stationery budget in check, the couple opted for a customized invitation suite from the e-stationer Wedding Paper Divas. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
After gleaning inspiration from Pinterest, Dani knew she wanted her attendants to don gowns in different hues and prints. To keep the look streamlined, she chose one frock—“Alana” from BHLDN—that was offered in a host of coordinating colors and patterns. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
Shade from towering oak trees kept guests cool during the alfresco ceremony. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
A board with a who’s-who of the wedding party oriented family friends and plus-ones (and check out their perfect hashtag—#DaniSaidIDrew!). <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
“Our amazing officiant made the ceremony so personable, unique, and fitting for us,” says Dani. As a nod to her Jewish roots, Andrew sealed their vows by breaking a glass. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
“They are quite possibly the nicest people we have ever met,” says planner Lauren Fox of St. Louis native Dani, a marketing specialist, and Chicago-born Andrew, who works in medical sales. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
Andrew Roberts & Danielle Rosen. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
The ceremony took place amidst the Legare Waring House’s Avenue of Oaks; from there, guests strolled to the reception, which was held in the shadow of the manse. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
Though rich mahogany folding chairs were originally slated for the dinner space, the team at Fox Events swapped lighter-hued X-back chairs in at the last minute to better suit the palette of the florals. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
The name of the floral game for the day? Pale blooms that looked as if they were plucked from the estate itself. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
For a subtle, cohesive look, Lauren sourced pillows for the conversation areas to match the stationery’s trellis motif. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
“They wanted good food, a great bar, and a big party to celebrate with close friends and family,” says Lauren of the intimate affair. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
When the dance floor filled, guests hoisted the newlyweds high for a traditional horah dance. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
A vintage hotdog stand offered up Chicago-style dogs as late-night snacks in homage to the couple’s home city. <i>Image Aaron & Jillian Photography</i>
