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![Lake Michigan and pink balloons Lake Michigan and pink balloons](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-4.jpg)
There are two awesome reasons for having a brunch wedding: bloody marys & donuts. Right? Maybe that’s why Sarah + Jake decided on a brunch wedding. Or maybe it had something to do with the three months they had to plan. Either way these two had fun with their celebration, adding pretty pink details wherever possible. And Abbey Moore definitely had a sweet time capturing their lively personalities and all the details Sarah designed herself, from the ombre escort cards to jars of herbs on the table.
![chiffon, sweetheart cut short wedding dress and nude heels chiffon, sweetheart cut short wedding dress and nude heels](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-1.jpg)
![light pink, champagne and cream bridesmaid dresses and nude heels light pink, champagne and cream bridesmaid dresses and nude heels](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-2.jpg)
![pale pink chiffon wedding dress and bright pink groom's shirt pale pink chiffon wedding dress and bright pink groom's shirt](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-2a.jpg)
![high chignon and belted wedding dress high chignon and belted wedding dress](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-2b.jpg)
![romantic wedding portrait romantic wedding portrait](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-1c.jpg)
![pink, white and black groomsmen wardrobe pink, white and black groomsmen wardrobe](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-2c.jpg)
![sunflower garden wedding portraits sunflower garden wedding portraits](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-2e.jpg)
![Michigan Lake, Chicago Michigan Lake, Chicago](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-8.jpg)
![pale pink chiffon wedding dress pale pink chiffon wedding dress](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-3.jpg)
![outdoor wedding ceremony outdoor wedding ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-4a.jpg)
![quirky wedding party portrait quirky wedding party portrait](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-10a.jpg)
![ombre pink escort cards ombre pink escort cards](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-10b.jpg)
![map board for guest notes map board for guest notes](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-10c.jpg)
We just love this idea. They had a “pin a vacation on the map” guestbook so guests could recommend places for them to visit and why.
![cozy cafe wedding reception cozy cafe wedding reception](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-11a.jpg)
![jar potted plant centerpieces jar potted plant centerpieces](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-12.jpg)
![pink paper menu cards pink paper menu cards](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-12a.jpg)
![glitter covered bottle vases glitter covered bottle vases](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-12b.jpg)
![jar potted herb centerpieces jar potted herb centerpieces](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-12c.jpg)
![pink balloons and chalkboard sign pink balloons and chalkboard sign](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-14.jpg)
![bloody mary and photo booth props bloody mary and photo booth props](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-14a.jpg)
![donut tower donut tower](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-14b.jpg)
![glitter heart cake toppers glitter heart cake toppers](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-15.jpg)
![glitter monogram glitter monogram](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-19.jpg)
![afternoon brunch wedding reception afternoon brunch wedding reception](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pink-chicago-brunch-wedding-1b.jpg)
A bit of advice from Sarah:
You may have heard this advice before, but I think it deserves to be repeated: relax and enjoy it! I planned our wedding in 3 months time, bought my dress without trying it on (prepaid & non-refundable) and allowed our bridal party to basically wear whatever they wanted. In the end, it couldn’t have worked out better. I didn’t dwell on these things and, in turn, planning was a breeze!
Photography: Abbey Moore / Venue: Uncommon Ground / Cake topper: Better Off Wed on Etsy / Balloons: Balloon Planet / Bride’s dress: Ouma on Etsy / Pink patent belt: Need Supply Co. / Shoes: Vince Camuto / Hair piece: Amanda Judge / Groom’s blazer + v-neck: Top Man / Shoes: Vans