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![anunculus, succulent, peonies, roses, and dusty miller bouquet anunculus, succulent, peonies, roses, and dusty miller bouquet](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-1.jpg)
You can never go wrong with an art museum as your wedding venue. You’re surrounded by gorgeous works of art and history and the outdoor courtyards are perfect for a reception. Nisse + Matt got married at The Art Institute of Chicago a year after getting engaged, trying to plan a move from Chicago to Boston, graduate medical school, and start new jobs. Whew! But they did it. And they did it beautifully with the help of photographer, Olivia Leigh. The colors, florals, their ceremony, DIY watercolor escort cards, glittery touches, and desserts… gorgeous!
![Monique Lhuillier, Candy beaded dress Monique Lhuillier, Candy beaded dress](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-1a.jpg)
![BHLDN, Something Blue brand shoes and personalize clutch BHLDN, Something Blue brand shoes and personalize clutch](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-3.jpg)
![hues of peach and coral bridesmaid dresses hues of peach and coral bridesmaid dresses](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-3a.jpg)
![Pink and coral bridesmaid dresses Pink and coral bridesmaid dresses](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-5.jpg)
![Pink and coral bridesmaid dresses Pink and coral bridesmaid dresses](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-7.jpg)
![peach and purple flowers with lambs ear accents peach and purple flowers with lambs ear accents](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-5a.jpg)
Nissie’s bridesmaids carried bouquets similar to hers with roses, ranunculus, scabiosa, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus, and brunia berries
![bright pink and orange boutonniere bright pink and orange boutonniere](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-5c.jpg)
![envelope cufflinks envelope cufflinks](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-4a.jpg)
![Monique Lhuillier, Candy beaded wedding dress Monique Lhuillier, Candy beaded wedding dress](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-6.jpg)
![ivy-surround wedding portrait ivy-surround wedding portrait](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-7.jpg)
![peach and coral bridesmaid dresses and black groom's suits peach and coral bridesmaid dresses and black groom's suits](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-8.jpg)
![Pink and coral Chicago museum wedding Pink and coral Chicago museum wedding](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-6.jpg)
![The Art Institute, Chicago wedding portraits The Art Institute, Chicago wedding portraits](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-9.jpg)
![The Art Institute, Chicago main atrium The Art Institute, Chicago main atrium](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-11.jpg)
![custom printed ceremony programs and pink ombre floral arrangements custom printed ceremony programs and pink ombre floral arrangements](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-12.jpg)
![pastel tutu flower girls pastel tutu flower girls](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-13.jpg)
![pastel tutu flower girls pastel tutu flower girls](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-3.jpg)
Flower girls in tutus! The best.
![The Art Institute, Chicago wedding ceremony The Art Institute, Chicago wedding ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-14.jpg)
![The Art Institute, Chicago wedding ceremony The Art Institute, Chicago wedding ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-15.jpg)
!["Eat, Drink and Marry" paper straw flags "Eat, Drink and Marry" paper straw flags](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-17.jpg)
Their signature wedding cocktail: basil gin martinis with sweet little “Eat, Drink, Marry” straw flags.
![The Art Institute, Chicago outdoor garden The Art Institute, Chicago outdoor garden](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-18.jpg)
![cocktail lounge cocktail lounge](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-1.jpg)
![Matt and Nisse paper sign and guest book Matt and Nisse paper sign and guest book](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-19.jpg)
![ombre watercolor escort cards ombre watercolor escort cards](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-20.jpg)
Their escort cards started off as one large watercolor painting by Nisse’s mother. They then cut tags and had them calligraphed by Angelique Ink.
![grey chevron table runner and pink and coral accents grey chevron table runner and pink and coral accents](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/grey-chevron-table-runner-and-pink-and-coral-accents.jpg)
![vibrant pink floral centerpiece and glitter paper table number vibrant pink floral centerpiece and glitter paper table number](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-33.jpg)
![circular letterpress menu cards circular letterpress menu cards](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-34.jpg)
![pale yellow and peach florals and paper table number card pale yellow and peach florals and paper table number card](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-35.jpg)
![pink and coral table accents and champagne truffles pink and coral table accents and champagne truffles](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-37.jpg)
![vibrant pink florals and coral napkins vibrant pink florals and coral napkins](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-38.jpg)
![The Art Institue, Chicago outdoor atrium The Art Institue, Chicago outdoor atrium](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-40.jpg)
![succulents and pink floral arrangements succulents and pink floral arrangements](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-41.jpg)
![bride and groom silhouette chair signs bride and groom silhouette chair signs](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-41a.jpg)
![outdoor wedding reception celebration outdoor wedding reception celebration](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-51.jpg)
![dessert table dessert table](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-coral-Chicago-museum-wedding-4.jpg)
Prettiest dessert table! Look at how adorable those cakes are.
![decorative cake frosting and flower toppers decorative cake frosting and flower toppers](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-41c.jpg)
![truffles, macarons and marshmallows truffles, macarons and marshmallows](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-41d.jpg)
![mint green polkadot and floral wedding cake with vintage bride and groom topper mint green polkadot and floral wedding cake with vintage bride and groom topper](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-41e.jpg)
![photo booth prints photo booth prints](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-31.jpg)
![hanging photo booth prints hanging photo booth prints](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-42.jpg)
Their first dance song was “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne.
![the first dance the first dance](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pink-ombre-Chicago-museum-wedding-Nisse-and-Matt-43.jpg)
More of their wedding can also be seen in Martha Stewart Weddings!
Photographer: Olivia Leigh / Event Coordinator & Planner: Hilary Schwartz of Estera Events / Venue: Art Institute of Chicago / Hair & Makeup: Bridestyle Beauty / Florist: Fleur / Cake: Flour Cake and Pastry / Desserts: Vanille Patisserie, Truffle Truffle / Catering: Bon Appetit at The Art Institute of Chicago / Invitation designer: Molly Myers of Paisley Quill / Rentals: Art Institute of Chicago / Pillows, poufs, screen with escort cards, etc: owned by couple / Bride’s dress: Monique Lhuillier / Shoes: BHLDN / Veil: Twigs and Honey / Jewelry: BHLDN by Melissa Joy Manning / Groom’s suit: Brook’s Brothers / Shoes: Johnston and Murphy / Cufflinks: BHLDN / Bridesmaid dresses: Waters Waters, BCBG, BB Dakota, BHLDN, Nordstroms / Flower girls: custom tutus from Tutu Chic Boutique on Etsy and Forever 21 headbands