All photography by Emma Mullins Photography The Details: This wedding was all about the details… When guests entered, they were greeted with a lush arrangement that was placed in front of butterfly displays from the Field Museum and mirrored the venue’s notable floral wallpaper—even the bride’s nails were adorned in flowers! Color Palette: Burgundy, dusty […]

The Details: This bride’s mostly monochromatic bouquet, save for the black and deep plum touches, was a striking complement to the couple’s vividly colored ceremony and reception at Greenhouse Loft. The ceremonial altar, a nontraditional geometric structure bedecked in lush flowers, set the tone for a celebratory day. Color Palette: Ivory, black, coral, orange, and […]

All photography by Victoria Sprung. The Details: An autumn wedding at Revolution Brewing with rich hues and dramatic focal flowers. Color Palette: Burgundy, pink, plum, ivory, and sage green. Flower Palette:  Protea, dahlias, garden roses, scabiosa, purple acacia, and white majolika. Event Team Photographer: Victoria Sprung Ceremony and reception: Revolution Brewing

As a florist, there is so much to love about Bridgeport Art Center as a wedding venue. One distinct part of Bridgeport Art Center is their Sculpture Garden, an urban courtyard fit for striking ceremonies and large guest lists. Upstairs is the Skyline Loft, where cafe lights and floating floral installations look as if they […]

What can be said about the bouquet? It’s at the center of the magic that is a wedding! Whether loose and leafy or full and petite, bridal bouquets are an expression of your most personal taste. We love garden-inspired bouquets here at Pollen, ideally utilizing local and seasonal flowers for a bouquet that is not […]

The wedding cake…one of the many foundational decisions that has to be made when designing your special day. Here at Pollen, we add the finishing touches that help to make a wedding cake your wedding cake. Over the years we’ve seen a whole spectrum of styles: from the four-tiered to the single-tiered, the ornamental to […]

The Details: This colorful wedding included a romantic floating flower installation for the ceremony at Kitchen Chicago, followed by a joyful reception at City View Loft. Color Palette: Bright, multi-colored flowers including varying shades of red, pink, coral, yellow, peach, and plum. Flower Palette: Ranunculus, astilbe, garden roses, scabiosa, and dahlias. Lots of locally grown […]

 All photography by Anna Guziak. The Details: September wedding at Itasca Country Club Color Palette: A mostly monochromatic wedding with details of blush and navy. Flower Palette: Anemone, lisianthus, garden roses, ranunculus, stock, and clematis. Event Team Photography: Anna Guziak Venue: Itasca Country Club

The Details: A fresh and ethereal monochromatic wedding in Greenhouse Loft‘s minimal space. Color Palette: Green and white. Flower Palette: Hydrangea, eucalyptus, dahlias, ranunculus, and garden roses. All photography by Kristin La Voie. Event Team Photographer: Kristin La Voie Ceremony and reception: Greenhouse Loft Bridal Salon: Bianca Bridal Boutique (Permanently Closed) Hair and Makeup Artist: […]

Past and present clients of Pollen are invited for a floral design workshop on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Clients are invited to bring a guest, and can get more information and reserve a spot here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2589998