Samantha and Benjamin were married in February of 2022. They were looking for the perfect venue space in Illinois for an indoor ceremony and reception. They took advantage of the saying “Till Death do them part” and this was the theme of their February Illinois wedding. 

The day started off with both Samantha and Benjamin getting ready on site with their wedding party. Later in the day after pictures their February Illinois wedding had finally begun. They chose to decorate the ceremony space with lanterns, candles, and string lights to give it that romantic feel. 

 

The entire wedding party wore dark and moody colors and held coordinating bouquets that featured deep red roses. Samantha wore a stunning lace dress and sported a beautiful braided hairstyle. Her bouquet was coordinating with the bridesmaids bouquets and featured deep red roses with black floral accents. Benjamin and his groomsmen each wore maroon suits that fit perfectly with the day. 

Once their ceremony was over everyone moved into the ballroom for the reception. The reception was wonderfully decorated to include the “Till Death” theme. This included skulls on signage, a “Till Death do Us Party” neon sign, and so many more fun details. Samantha even sported an amazing leather jacket with skeleton fingers locking pinkies and the wedding date on it. Wooden table numbers adorned each table with added maroon and gold details throughout the space.

The celebration carried on with laughter, music, and tables filled with food and drinks that perfectly matched the vibrant energy of the night, making it a reception guests would remember for years to come. Weddings often bring people together around shared meals and celebratory toasts, creating moments of joy and connection that highlight the beauty of love and unity.

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The exposed brick and dark and moody lighting at The Haight were perfect for this Till Death Do Us Party wedding. The couple took full advantage of this and continued it throughout the space with dark and moody wedding decor. While the couple was married in February in Illinois they still enjoyed their day by customizing their decor and hosting their ceremony and reception indoors. As guests made their way from the ceremony to the reception, the flow of the evening was made even smoother with thoughtful touches that kept everything organized and stress-free.

One detail that stood out was how effortlessly everyone found their places at the beautifully decorated tables, thanks to the convenience of an Online seating chart, which allowed guests to quickly locate their assigned spots without confusion. This modern addition blended seamlessly with the couple’s dark and moody theme, ensuring the focus stayed on celebrating together while eliminating the usual hustle of trying to match names with table numbers. It was a perfect balance of romance, creativity, and practicality that kept the celebration running flawlessly. 

If you’re looking for the perfect venue to host your Illinois wedding schedule a tour of The Haight and let’s start planning.

The Vendors

WEDDING PLANNER: YOU NAME IT EVENTS | DJ/BAND: FELIX AND FINGERS | PHOTO + VIDEO: YOUR TRULY MEDIA| ALCOHOL: THE BAR  | CAKE + SWEETS: BB’S DONUTS | PHOTOBOOTH: CLIQUE BOOTH | HAIR: BIANCA SANSOSTI ARTISRY | MAKEUP: MAKEUP BY CAROLINE O