Shortly after meeting on the dating app, Hinge, Lauren Glikes and Paul Weidinger put their first date on hold due to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
They lost touch for a few months, but on a whim, Lauren reached back out to Paul and their re-connection was instant. Two years later, Paul proposed while on vacation in Croatia.
Planning the Wedding
In 2023, the couple began planning the wedding of their dreams, partnering closely with Alexis Allen of Alexis Allen Consulting to bring it to life.
“When I started working with Lauren, we had one of our first meetings at her beautifully remodeled home,” says Allen. “I learn so much about my clients when I’m invited into one of their most personal spaces – their house! In chatting with her and taking in the décor, I could get a good sense of her general style, and it’s extremely important to me that a client’s wedding or special event is a reflection of them as a whole.”
Together, they decided upon MuseumLab as the ideal venue. “It is such an architecturally interesting space, and the permanent installations add so much character and quirkiness. We wanted a design that felt thoughtfully curated, yet eclectic, at the same time,” says Allen. “With the brick, arches, and wood, we leaned into a European vibe and mixed materials with florals.”
Forming a Theme
Lauren describes the mood board themes as “reclaimed space” and “enchanted garden,” combining brick backdrops with overgrown greenery and woven florals. The end result was a beautiful blend of natural and industrial vibes.
For the color palette, they paired dusky, muted florals designed by Hens & Chicks with soft blue, mint, and sea foam green shades featured in the table linens and the bridesmaids’ dresses.
The tablescapes were “refined yet interesting – combining the lusciousness of velvet on some tables with a fantastic laser-cut leather linen on others,” says Allen.
“Alexis and Lauren really came through with the vision. To see what they turned it into was spectacular,” says Paul.
After saying “I do” at the nearby St. Peter church, Lauren and Paul enjoyed a quiet first peek at the finished design before cocktail hour began. “It was a special moment to see how everything came together, just the two of us,” says Lauren.
The Perfect Schedule
The couple took full advantage of MuseumLab’s three floors to create a progressive party that flowed effortlessly and felt intimate, but never cramped. With cocktail hour on the first floor, dancing on the second, and dinner on the third, “Each space had its own unique feel. I wanted it to be super warm, really, really cozy, and romantic,” says Lauren.
To create magical moments, Allen planned the party to the minute. For example, “We carefully timed up the evening to ensure the couple and then their guests could walk into the dining space during sunset,” which cast an ethereal glow over the candlelit gathering.
Delicious food was also a priority and “we were committed to crafting a menu with Big Burrito that was unique and surely not your typical ‘wedding meal,’” says Allen. The restaurant group is one of the couple’s favorites places to dine and the menu did not disappoint.
No Bad JuJu provided music for the absolutely fantastic party.
“It was honestly the best day of my life,” says Lauren. “People say, ‘Oh, things will always go wrong on your wedding day,’ but literally my biggest complaint was that we were having so much fun dancing that we forgot to cut our wedding cake!”
The newlyweds’ celebration continued with a honeymoon to Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Vendors
Venue: MuseumLab
Planner & Designer: Alexis Allen
Photography: Joey Kennedy
Videography: Wiley Wedding Films
Floral Design: Hens & Chicks
Rentals: All Occasions & Marbella
Linens: Mosaic
Custom Props: Vast Made Studios
Custom Installation: Speedpro North
Lighting Design: Media Quest
Stationer: Watercolor Designs
Catering: Big Burrito
Cake Design & Desserts: Alex Robba
Entertainment: No Bad JuJu
Photo Booth: Moxie Events
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Hair: Jenna DeGol
Story by Nicole Barley / Photography by Joey Kennedy
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