Vintage-Inspired Whimsy in Eclectic Wedding Day at Chateau Lill

When a group project was assigned in Michael’s computer science class, he immediately jumped at the chance to pair up with his class crush, Lilly. Their spark was instant, and after years together—and a cross-country move from Florida to Washington—the pair decided to get married on the date they first became a couple. 

Their wedding-day vision was a whimsical, vintage-style affair, featuring unique, personalized details. The stunning Chateau Lill, with its European-inspired architecture, was the ideal backdrop for the early spring soirée. Whimsical greenery wrapped chandeliers, wall sconces and wine barrels, while florals in muted pinks, soft yellows and pops of violet lined the aisle and framed the candlelit stone fireplace that served as the altar. 

Once Lilly and Michael officially became husband and wife, a charming cocktail hour unfolded with a special poetic flair: years prior, the groom had commissioned Florida poet Paul Felker to write a poem for Lilly. Now, Felker was on hand at their wedding, vintage typewriter prepped, to create poems for their guests. The couple also displayed his original poem for Lilly as an ode to their love story. 

For their reception, eclectic and elegantly mismatched antique décor brought their vision to life, while shades of pink, purple and amber adorned the tablescapes. In a sweet finish to the day, the vintage-inspired wedding cake sat amid a cloud of florals, with cheeky Animal Crossing cake toppers customized to look like the newlyweds.