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the bridesmaid bouquetsThe bridesmaids carried

green bouquets of hydrangeas, lisianthus, spider mums and tea

roses, with some blue hydrangeas mixed in.

the hairGina wore her hair in a

messy updo accessorized with a rhinestone clip for just the right amount of sparkle to complement her understated jewelry.

the boutonnieresMark’s groomsmen wore

green cymbidium orchids.

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photography by Clary Photoat Café Brauer

THE BRIDE Gina Burns, 27, a kindergarten teacher at The Ogden International School of Chicago

THE GROOM Mark Butzow, 27, a chemical engineer at Crown Cork & Seal

HOW THEY MET On spring break in Acapulco, while they were both attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

HOW LONG ENGAGED 14 months

THEIR WEDDING STYLE Gina and Mark came up with a city-meets-country theme to incorporate both of their roots. She hails from the Chicago suburbs, and he grew up on a farm. A color palette of blue and green felt fresh and summery. —JD

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the ceremonyThe couple said their vows inside Holy Name Cathedral, which they chose for its history and its special meaning to Gina.

the escort cardsThe cards themselves were tented, with a double ring design to symbolize wedding bands.

the ring pillowInstead of a traditional ring pillow, the ring bearer carried one made of small green button poms.

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the bridesmaid looksThe girls wore blue dresses in a cotton-poly blend to stay cool in the heat.

the detailsOld family photos added a personal touch to the reception décor.

the receptionCafé Brauer’s beautiful hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, chandeliers and outdoor terraces created the perfect mix of city and rustic. The couple kept the tables simple, with low florals and pale green linens.

the shoesGina’s shoes matched the bridesmaid dresses and were her “something blue.” Inside, she taped a penny that her grandmother had worn in her wedding shoes.

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GINA & MARK’S WEDDING INGREDIENTS

CEREMONY SITE Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago,

(312) 787-8040

RECEpTION SITE Café Brauer, Chicago,

(312) 742-4000

pHOTOGRApHY Clary and Travis Pfeiffer/Clary

Photo, St. Louis, MO, ClaryPhoto.com

VIDEOGRApHY Keith Jorgensen/Poetic

Productions, Chicago, (312) 863-4007

CONSuLTANT The bride, who recently started

her own planning company called White City

Weddings, based in Chicago

GOWN Marisa, House of Brides, Chicago,

(312) 475-0500

SHOES Pour La Victoire, Zappos.com

WEDDING RINGS Martin & Martin Inc.,

Oak Lawn, (708) 423-0200

HAIR A friend

MAKEup Sharzad Kiadeh/Beauty on Call,

Chicago, (312) 335-5350

JEWELRY Weddings 826, Chicago,

(773) 529-8871; Martin & Martin Inc., Oak Lawn;

Ayca Gokcen Miller/Adornments, Costa Mesa,

CA, HandmadeAdornments.com

BRIDESMAID DRESSES David’s Bridal

FORMALWEAR Calvin Klein, Men’s Wearhouse

STATIONERY Jean Michael Regan/The Design

Group, Palos Heights, (708) 448-0887

SIGN-IN BOOK Shutterfly.com

FLOWERS Martha Carrasco/Ashland Addison

Florist Company, Chicago, (312) 432-1800

RENTAL EquIpMENT Café Brauer; Entertaining

Company, Chicago, (312) 829-2800

CATERING Entertaining Company, Chicago

MuSIC Reception: DJ Andrew Ettenhofer, Fig

Media, Chicago, (773) 338-1334

CAKE Amy Beck Cake Design, Chicago,

(312) 545-3655

TRANSpORTATION Windy City Trolley, Chicago,

(312) 972-3271

ACCOMMODATIONS The Sutton Place Hotel,

Chicago, (312) 266-2100

HONEYMOON Maui, HI

the cakeDark ivory fondant with

an off-white fondant lace covering decorated the top

and bottom tiers, while a fondant swag wrapped the middle one. A silver sugar flower completed the look.

the centerpiecesThe centerpieces included both dark blue (Dutch) and light blue (South American)

hydrangeas arranged in Mason jars with green hydrangeas, tea roses,

lisianthus and stock.

the coupleA strapless mermaid-style

dress complemented Gina’s favorite body part—her

shoulders. Mark wore a tux with a cream-colored vest.