Morning, Cakies! We’ve actually seen a couple of super duper unique butterfly-themed real weddings here on 100LC (this + this come to mind) in the past, so it was extra special to see this concept come to life in a completely new way, as dreamt up by Stone Fruit and Olive Fine Weddings & Events at the ever-chic Allegro Chicago. While scrolling through the glamorous images Allie Appel Photography shared, be sure to read all about the team’s concept?it?s sure to inspire whether you?re planning a spring or fall wedding.

Already smitten with this Alexandra Grecco gown from Alice in Ivory. And this is only one of the bridal looks…

Spring is a time of change, of emerging from the dark winter and embracing life and growth in longer days. This wedding inspiration features the side of springtime that is: colorful flowers struggling to burst through muddy grass, butterflies breaking free and setting flight, golden sunlight striking through the wintry sky, and a dance between dark and light.  The inspiration for this collaboration between Olive Fine Weddings & Events and Stone Fruit began with the remarkable butterfly. The emergent butterfly?s dazzling first flight can only happen once, as with the wedding day itself, but like the couple, it is forever changed.

The team created a floating butterfly backdrop for the ceremony, illuminated by candlelight.

And as we’ve mentioned before, we’re totally into branching out fr...