Natalie and Mark escape to their home in Elkhart Lake every chance they can get from their busy lives running the world famous Trinity Irish Dance in Chicago.

For their romantic destination wedding weekend, of course they chose their favorite childhood resort for the gorgeous celebrations.

Debi Lilly, of A Perfect Event in Chicago, worked closely with Natalie and Mark from day one to custom design a vision of the dreamy, woodsy, vintage lakeside resort. A romantic, rustic chic theme in a color tone of the brides’s favorite color, lavender, was created. Florals included seasonal, textural blooms of Summer Stock, Hydrangea, Heather, Dahlia, Anemone and more.

Natalie, a world famous Irish Dancer, radiated in a gorgeous strapless white silk gown. The bright, vibrant bouquet was stunning against the warm, blue sky and lake.

The ceremony took place at Siebken’s Resort, in the romantic garden. An aisle was created among the tree covered lawn, sprinkled with fresh rose petals. A Victorian garden arbor was adorned with dripping lavender, purple and green florals to include hanging amaranthus, hydrangea, ivies and more.

To surprise the guests with a nod to Mark’s Irish heritiage, an Irish bagpiper walked up the aisle as they sealed their vows with a kiss. He then led them across the street, to a horse and carriage, which transported them to the reception.

A gorgeous tent, filled with white paper hanging lanterns, hundreds of pillar and votive candle collection centerpieces, and vibrant lavender linen covered tables greeted guests as they arrived on the lawn at Victorian Village Resort. Tablecards were calligraphied on lavender cards and adorned with river stones, symbolic of the lakeside resort.

A cupcake cake – their favorite dessert – was custom designed by A Perfect Event with romantic sayings printed onto candy hearts inserted into each buttercream finished cupcake.

As a final treat – the Trinity Irish Dancers themselves took the floor during dessert – wowing the crowd and bringing the entire tent to a standing ovation – and then onto the dancefloor to join them in merriment.
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