There's so many inspiring details packed into Olivia Leigh Photographie's photos of Sam & Ben's November 2008 Chicago wedding … I'm not really sure where to start. But, let's first look at the bride's bouquet made from peacock feathers and kale:
Then there's the groom's skull-emblazoned vest … impeccable:
…and of course the bride's bright red boots:
…But the whole wedding was freaking amazing and you must go look at the photos RIGHT NOW. I'm especially fond of the one of the bride and her mother singing "Punk Rock Girl" to each other. 
(Thanks to Kirsten for sending this one to me!)
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angela
February 25th, 2009 · 5:10 AM · #
HOTTTTTTTT!!!!!!
Betsy
February 25th, 2009 · 5:21 AM · #
I looooove that dress! Who's the designer?
Ariel
February 25th, 2009 · 5:38 AM · #
Betsy, if you click through to the photos I link to in the post, you'll find the dress designer listed.
Kerry
February 25th, 2009 · 6:51 AM · #
OK, I really NEED those boots.
Kristen
February 25th, 2009 · 7:38 AM · #
Yay! You posted it! This is the most elegant punk rock wedding I've ever seen!
Lauren
February 25th, 2009 · 8:01 AM · #
Does anybody know anything about where he got his vest?!
pdxKate
February 25th, 2009 · 8:27 AM · #
ZOMG. These pictures are amazing! I love this couple!!!
I also love the skull vest! So RAD!
Nice work and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Ashley
February 25th, 2009 · 9:03 AM · #
I live in Chicago and found the "flower shop" where this wedding was held, while wandering around the city. It's the most amazing location ever and although I'm already married, I daydream about getting married there! So nice to see what it could really look like. And the wedding/bride/groom – amazing!
Tanith
February 25th, 2009 · 9:15 AM · #
This wedding was truly amazing!! It was a joy to look at all the cool pics!
The Maiden Metallurgist
February 25th, 2009 · 9:52 AM · #
This venue is one of the most beautiful in Chicago. It's nice to see such a gorgeous, non trad wedding in this beautiful space.
Stephanie
February 25th, 2009 · 10:03 AM · #
Holy jumping Jesus, what a beautiful wedding. Is that an octopus tattoo? I'm stealing this girl!
I love the picture of her and her mother singing Punk Rock Girl. My husband played that song the first time we went on a date and started singing embarassingly loud.
xina
February 25th, 2009 · 10:26 AM · #
that is one of the most amazing bouquets i have ever seen. ever. gorgeous. thanks for posting!
Olivia Leigh
February 25th, 2009 · 11:50 AM · #
Thank you so much for featuring some of the photos from this wedding. Sam and Ben were such an awesome couple, and their details were so inspirational! The bouquet was definitely my favourite of the year.
amber
February 25th, 2009 · 12:07 PM · #
woooooow.
FoxInDocs
February 25th, 2009 · 1:34 PM · #
did noone else notice the groom's red creepers!? very nice alternative to chucks.
serena
February 25th, 2009 · 1:52 PM · #
Great bouquet! I am also planning on using flowering kale in mine. Thought about feathers too, nice to see it done so well. Also, great subtle humor in having "cockscomb" in your bridal bouquet.
Katoo
February 25th, 2009 · 2:04 PM · #
You have one of the best bouquets I've seen so far!!
Sabrina
February 25th, 2009 · 3:31 PM · #
Wow amazing pictures! What a stunning couple. I started to tear up when I saw the "guitar" pics – what a talented photographer to capture her tear-streaked face perfectly. Everything about this is so beautiful
Niamh
February 25th, 2009 · 5:51 PM · #
I LOVE IT!!!
Sebastyne
February 25th, 2009 · 5:59 PM · #
That bouquet is absolutely fantastic, my favourite part of a fabulous wedding. And the skull vest as well! It seems I may have to get married again, but we always have the option of getting married again in Australia as my husbands family couldn't make it to Finland… Couldn't we?
De
February 26th, 2009 · 5:38 AM · #
OMG my fiance needs, NEEDS, that vest.
Cari
February 26th, 2009 · 9:28 AM · #
Who was the etsy seller who made your headpiece? It's so subtle, I love it!
Rose
February 26th, 2009 · 2:43 PM · #
I love the use of kale. It reminds me of the work Sharon at Organic Elements in San Diego. She use succulents and vegetables often. Things you wouldn't normally consider for wedding arrangements
bicyclegirl
February 26th, 2009 · 11:43 PM · #
omg. amazing. I am totally going to use that bouquet for inspiration. Love love loe. And those boots? Never laid my eyes on anything so beautiful. Wow.
Tessa LeTaunt
February 27th, 2009 · 1:31 AM · #
Would anyone happen to know what the pressed pennies say? I like the idea, however I wonder if they somehow had them pressed to say something custom… if so, how the HECK did they do it??? =0D
Autumn
February 28th, 2009 · 8:00 AM · #
AWESOME BOUQUET! Drooling as usual.
Garnprinzessin
February 28th, 2009 · 12:33 PM · #
I love the pictures! Wooooow!
Lori Allen
March 1st, 2009 · 10:24 AM · #
Hey, great photos, love the style. I really like the red boots.
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Lindsey
March 30th, 2009 · 2:49 PM · #
Ooo…you got that cool vest at the Alley, didn't you. Love it.
Anna
April 27th, 2009 · 10:58 PM · #
does anyone know where she got those boots??
amazing…completely obsessed!
Sharon
May 9th, 2009 · 7:00 PM · #
I was searching our name on Google and came across your kind words, thanks Rose! And it is an awesome bouquet and photoshoot!
karen
June 24th, 2009 · 10:34 PM · #
did u get the vest? i need to know where to find it…
Turtle
June 25th, 2009 · 7:42 PM · #
Where or how did you get such an amazing bouquet ? I love it
Tammie
September 27th, 2009 · 10:36 PM · #
love his vest who is the designer and where can i get one??
BethJoy
October 4th, 2009 · 4:51 PM · #
I really love this bouquet! It's beautiful!! I was going back and forth trying to decide what I wanted for my bouquet. Now I know I want flowering kale!
brent
October 18th, 2009 · 11:04 PM · #
can somebody please email me letting me know where Ben got his skull print vest?
firefire118@hotmail.com