Name: Chelsea + Matt | Lemont, IL | The Monte Bello Estate
Uploaded: 2018-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 4 min 35 s
Description: Loved ones can give you love advice, but sometimes you have to see it for yourself. Such was the case for Chelsea and Matt, who joined their lives together in May at the Monte Bello Estate. It’s clear to anyone who sees the way they looked at each other that it was the right choice.

The Monte Bello Estate

Smiling Toad Productions

Kent Drake Photography

Yanni Design Studio

Christina Currie Events

VIP Valet

Larry King Productions

Mike Shintani

Loved ones can give you love advice, but sometimes you have to see it for yourself. Such was the case for Chelsea and Matt, who joined their lives together in May at the Monte Bello Estate. It’s clear to anyone who sees the way they looked at each other that it was the right choice.

Chelsea + Matt | Lemont, IL | The Monte Bello Estate

Christian weddings are more or less traditional, but much depends on the congregation and couple’s wishes. Plus, there are numerous different denominations of Christians, with varying belief systems.

However, what all Christian weddings have in common is including readings from the Bible, though it’s up to you which passages they will be and if they’re sung or recited.

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Faith is an extremely important thing to many, and when it comes time to begin your life as a married couple, it is only natural that many couples wish to express their love in a way which corresponds with their belief system. 

Christian weddings are often held in the church that the couple attends. Similarly, it’s common for the couple’s pastor to perform the ceremony, with possible involvement and assistance from other church members.

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There are so many venue options when it comes to modern weddings. Lofts and rooftops are popular choices for this wedding style, but we like the idea of mixing it up a little by exchanging your vows at a museum, distillery or even a nightclub.

Bold signage is everything at a modern wedding—the larger, the better!

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The modern wedding style is typically very clean and sleek with a minimal color palette and some metallic details. Wedding attire is sophisticated and chic and the florals are often monochromatic or greenery-heavy. Think bold lines or geometric designs when it comes to the overall décor details 

A modern wedding style is refined and simple, but daring. It's typically a formal vibe and we see a lot of white and black with modern weddings, but also bold colors like teal, eggplant and fuschia. The décor often features florals like calla lilies or dahlias, as well as ghost chairs, Edison bulbs, neon signs and greenery walls. The fashion is a big component of modern weddings—we love a fearless colored suit or backless sheath gown.

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Casual weddings are most often a style used in backyard weddings, but we also see it at beach or tented weddings. For the attire, brides may want to wear a tea-length dress or jumpsuit. Grooms should stick to lighter shades, like tan, and toss the jacket.

Consider serving drinks prior to the ceremony to get your guests in a party mood!

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A casual wedding is playful, fun and great for weddings with a smaller guest list. The ceremony is often outdoors or hosted in a backyard and we love the thought of using benches for the seating to really keeps the formality to a minimum. String lights are a must!

With a more informal celebration, you can really get creative with the menu and play with your décor. There's no need for china or chargers at a casual reception so have fun with the place settings, like a patterned or textured placemat. As for food, comfort food is a no-brainer. Try an elevated version like mini chicken and waffles or shooters of tomato soup with tiny grilled cheese bites on the side. We encourage you to consider family-style dining as opposed to a formal plated dinner.

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Videographer: Smiling Toad Productions

Venue: The Monte Bello Estate

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