The couple took some great shots around the zoo with their bridal party.

These are not your typical wedding day photos, which is exactly why I love them!

Guests were given a brief tour of the zoo on the way to the cocktail hour at Habitat Africa. A giraffe even made an appearance!

Their reception took place in the Discovery Center at the Zoo. With a backdrop of white tables, chairs and linens, the bright colors really popped.

The pillow boxes at each place setting contained animal crackers.  Aren’t these the cutest menu cards?

Instead of a guest book, the bride and groom had guests sign an adirondack chair.

Nicole and Don cut into one cupcake and shared it.

They shared their first dance to “Lucky” by Jason Mraz.

It was a such a pleasure to work with you both. Congratulations again!

Here is Nicole with her two sisters.  Each bridesmaid wore dresses in the same fabric and color, but in a slightly different style. The bride added touches of vibrant color, seen here in their bouquets, throughout the event.

Nicole’s father escorted her down the aisle. Some of her students stopped by to see their teacher get married!

Their friends and family greeted them outside the church with bubbles.

In the next post, we’ll look at their fun photo shoot and reception at a unique venue.

Ceremony Holy Trinity Church  Reception Brookfield Zoo Band TVK Orchestra Cupcakes Rolf’s Pastisserie Florist Ashland Addison Florist Hair Genevieve Melone  Makeup Debbie Tracy  Photographer Metropolitan Imageworks Trolley Victoria’s Flying Lady