Ellen and Dan's Music Fest

All photos courtesy of Alex Medvick Photography

I can't say I remember, several years later, how exactly that first conversation with Ellen went. I just remember getting off the phone and saying, "I'm going to be so pissed if I don't get to work on that wedding."

Thankfully, Ellen and Dan partnered up with me to create their rock n' roll dreams!

Three people posing playfully at their wedding; one dressed in an Elvis costume. Background features string lights and bar signage. The groom is flashing a rock-and-roll hand sign.

Elvis and all. (Performer: Devon Cass)

Ellen and Dan are music fanatics- I mean, the absolute music people of all music people. They have gone to more concerts already, than I will probably manage in my lifetime. So it made sense that we bring in alllllllll the music details to their wedding!

Concert flyer for "The Original Misfits" in Chicago, dated April 27, 2019, on a table with plants, glass, and cutlery under dim lighting.

Ellen's my kind of gal- she's not afraid of color! We had a custom backdrop painted for their sweetheart table, which was accented with the best kind of decor- cutouts of their beloved kitties, Cash and Penny (Lane, of course).

Lit letters "E & D" with cat cutouts on stage. Table with leafy decor, orange and teal backdrop, and plush chairs. Cozy atmosphere.

Ellen designed and created all of the signage for the night, from bar signs to the station menus to the custom coffee cart that came to visit!

Red menu card with "Philly" text and Liberty Bell icon on a wooden table. Nearby, a stack of plates and snack items are visible.

Menu card and chafing dish on a wooden table. Menu features Skirt Steak & Shrimp Tacos and Mini Deep Dish Chicago Pizza. Plates stacked nearby.

Barista behind a white coffee cart under string lights in an industrial setting. Menu board lists various coffees. Warm, cozy ambiance.

Framed sign on a bar with drinks; text reads "Oh Snap Tag Us In That! #adsheadoverheels." Brown wood counter, dimly lit.

Dessert table with cupcakes in "Hooray" cups, a signed "Treat Yo' Self" frame, and a colorful plate. Warm lit background and cozy atmosphere.

Elegant table setting with gold plates, teal napkins, and a card reading "Til Death Do Us Party" on a wooden table, lush greenery decor.

Bonus pics time!

Rustic donut wall with assorted donuts on pegs, vibrant sprinkles, chocolate drizzles. Greenery decor on wooden table, plates nearby.

A couple poses on a swing against a leafy backdrop with "Ellen 💖 Dan" in neon. She wears a sparkly dress; he's in a white shirt and bow tie.

A couple holds hands on a foggy floor. The man wears a black vest with "SAMHAIN" text, a skull design, and patches. Warm lighting.

Artist sketches a couple in a dimly lit room. A sign reads “LET ME DRAW YOU!” People chat in the background. Warm, wooden floor adds coziness. — Nothing like a caricature artist to bring some non-dancing entertainment!

Ribbon wands in a canister beside a sign reading "Take a wand. Wave it high as the happy couple passes by" on a vintage glass table.

Candy stall with colorful boxes resembling cassette tapes. A sign reads "Sweet like candy to my soul." Warm, inviting atmosphere.

Rustic dining setup with wooden tables, greenery, and plates. Hanging lights create a cozy ambiance in an industrial-style room.

Two figurines on a layered cake topped with Oreos in a dim setting. The cake has a rustic appearance and a white and brown color scheme.

Vintage piano with framed art and wooden signs on top, textured wall and rustic window in background, cozy vintage atmosphere.

Wedding seating chart on an easel for Ellen and Daniel, dated October 30, 2021. Featuring concert poster designs and a couple's photo.

Wooden podium with florals and draped fabric in front of a rustic brick wall and window. Pampas grass is in vases on the floor, creating a serene mood.

A smiling man with a beard is framed by floral wreaths, wearing a suit and bow tie. The background features blurred greenery and flowers.

Couple at a wedding, smiling. Bride holds bouquet. Large vinyl record sign reads "Welcome to our Wedding, Ellen & Dan, October 30, 2021." — Ellen's bouquet and the bridesfolks' floral hoops were all made by Cascade Queen Sola Flowers!

Bride's hand holding a colorful bouquet with red, white, and brown flowers and greens. Gold gown with bead details in the background.

A joyful man in a suit sits on a wooden swing with arms wide in a rustic room. Wooden floor, large windows, brick walls in the background.

Black suit with red and white boutonniere featuring a pin with two portraits and "Walk with me today & always" text, on a hanging jacket. — Dan found multiple ways to honor his late mom and aunt throughout the day

Bronze pin with three round pendants on wood. Two display photos of women; one shows "Walk with me today & always" text.

Brunette with curly hair and jeweled headpiece in focus. Blurred indoor background, soft lighting, giving a serene mood.

Two album covers on floral fabric. Left shows a couple under "It Was All a Dream." Right shows a couple kissing, text "head over heels."

I'll be fully transparent here: I waited awhile to post this wedding because of the venue itself. Now that the Art Factory is safely out of business, I'm so happy I get to share Ellen and Dan's love story!

(For real though, I loved all of my Art Factory brides, but that place was awful. Maybe one day Ellen will get me to talk about it on tape.)

Ellen and Dan's Music Fest

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