Bou•K

✨ 2024 ✨ each year, when I go back to gather photos and videos for this recap reel I am humbled and taken with how incredible it is to do what we do. in the past two years, I have taken the time to slow down and attempt to put the same energy I’ve poured into this business for so many years, back into myself, and I can see it reflected in all of our work. Like all years, this one was no different ; it had its up and its downs, but thank you to each and every one of our couples for choosing us, trusting us with your biggest moments and giving me the most incredible outlet to share my gift with you all 💐 can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!

Let me re-introduce myself, as… • ✨BOU•K DESIGN CO.✨ • This “re-brand” has been a long time coming, and maaannnyyy of you knew that. Fun fact that many people, however, don’t know - is that “bridal” was actually never part of our business name. Legally, we have been Bou•K from the start ; however, of course, the nuances of the internet and available domains,usernames, etc. played a role and, alas, we added bridal to our internet presence. However, it is not at representative of who we are, and what we do here at Bou•K. At Bou•K, all love is welcome 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 and therefore, ‘bridal’ has no place in our name, as not every wedding or event has a bride. And we love that. Because here at Bou•K, we also strive to embody your personalities & individuality and infuse them into your event design, creating a one-of-kind experience for you and your guests. & beyond finally nixing ‘bridal’ from our name, we now confidently know what we do best and the designs that make people say “that must’ve been Bou•K.” and we LOVE that. We’re so so SO proud of the many evolutions we’ve made over the years and took our time on this one to make sure it was just right 👌🏽 thank you for being here and for your endless support, ALWAYS. 💗 more to come! but for now, please visit our new website! • BTS video // @phil.filmss venue // @thedalcy planning // @clementinechicago floral & decor // @bou_k_designco linens // @bbjlatavola

if you know me on a personal level, you know this past year was anything BUT easy ; I’ve taken a lot of ‘hits’ and ‘losses’ but my career has always been my happy place and has provided me an outlet to so many things over the years 💐 thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to all of our incredible clients who took the time to sing our praises, and allowed us to bring your wedding day visions to life. it is truly such a gift that I will never take for granted 🙏🏽 six year old me, who - all she wanted was to color and design mock-ups of interior and fashion design - is living her dream every single day because of you. Thank you, all ❤️ this means the world. • #theknot #theknotbestofweddings #theknothalloffame

out with the old, in the with the new - YEAR! • starting 2024 year by closing a chapter that I swear I lived 9 lives in ; good ol’ suite C. so many memories, so much growth - both personally & professionally - so much laughter, so many beautiful events produced here (I still don’t know how we did it) & tears shed along the way. i’ll never forget the excitement i felt moving into this space 🥲 another milestone in the books. • onto the next chapter ✨ can’t wait to show you all soon.

Spent the day being Santa and delivering Xmas gifts to our friendors! ❄️🤍 • There was a point where I wasn’t even sure if we would be able to do our typical vendor gifts this year, but I’m glad I whipped up this fun idea ; can you even with these mini stockings!?! • Thank you to everyone who contributed to the good that came from 2020! We love you so much and are so grateful to have you in our lives. 🙏🏽

We DID IT. 🥺♥️🙏🏽😭 Phew. So much blood, sweat, TEARS (so many freaking tears this year), glasses of wine, etc. have gone into this ; thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me in any and all capacities and making this possible. So grateful for my clients, your kind words, patience and trust through each and every challenge we overcame. To my fellow industry friends ; thank you for your guidance, crying with us, and being the best shoulder(s) to lean on when we needed it the most. And above all; thank you to my incredible TEAM who make me look so much better than I ever could doing it all on my own. Every stem stripped, cylinder cleaned, stand built, item spray painted, etc. made each event what it was and I could never and would never ever want to do it without you! • Something good came out of 2020, y’all!! 😆🥳 • #theknotbestofweddings #theknotbestofweddings2021 #theknotbestofweddingswinner

Throwback Thursday to this 4th of July, backyard stunner 🤩 We’ve got another wedding coming up that’s BURSTING with color and I can hardly wait! • •

Sharing this beaut again because she definitely goes down in the books as one of my absolute favorite bouquets I’ve ever made 🥰💐

Grateful to have made some of the best mamma out there feel special today 🙏🏽💗 #thankyou #shopsmall

Bouquets will never NOT be my absolute favorite thing. 😍🥰 • We had so much fun creating the bold and modern looks for today’s shoot at @viceroychicago with @aparisevent 💕 • #tropicalbouquet #boldwedding #brightwedding #tropicalwedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingflorals #weddinginspiration #uniquewedding #boukbridal #kingprotea

Feeling under the weather today 😪🤧 so I’m sharing this bright bundle of joy I put together for one of my best friends @fit.as.heck birthday/engagement/best.day.ever. 🌻💍💕 So happy for you two! #boukbridal #boukchicago #boukbridalchicago #sunflowerbouquet #yellowbouquet #chicagoflorist #chicagoweddingflowers #bridalbouquet #entrepreneur #ihavethisthingwithflowers #underthefloralspell

It’s not everyday we get to work with yellow! Had so much fun creating this beauty 💛