This May wedding in Lisle was really one to remember because of how it was a perfect mix of sweet and fun! Rachel and Anthony were given the PERFECT weather for their wedding day, which was really helpful for having an outdoor ceremony and a pavilion reception! They had both their ceremony and reception at Morton Arboretum and the pavilion was only finished a few weeks before their wedding - but it looked absolutely beautiful! They really put their trust into the space and Morton Arboretum definitely delivered a stunning wedding venue. We helped coordinate their wedding day with our day-of coordination and everything went off without a hitch!

The day started off with the girls at her parent’s house and the guys at their hotel. They both were really able to sit back and relax with hair and makeup only starting at 7am and the guys getting to just chill before the afternoon got started!

There was plenty of time for the ladies to get some really cute photos in the morning of the wedding, which we always adore in these cute getting ready robes!

Rachel and Anthony had an all-in-one space and were able to do their first look and all of their photos at the venue. It is such a large space with SO many opportunities for photos, that this really was the perfect spot for everything to happen! And we got to see the first look and it was definitely was super sweet!

They had such beautiful grounds it really made for such amazing photos. Nikki did a fantastic job with their album and working with the lighting of the day too!

Rachel and Anthony had a pretty large wedding party but that really only made it more fun. Large wedding parties can either be an added stressor to couples to make sure everyone is still around, or they can really bring the heat and make the wedding feel like a PARTY - and this group did just that!

The ceremony was by this iconic large tree and it was absolutely beautiful. They did their own personalized vows that really were so sweet to listen to too!

Definitely some of our favorite photos from the wedding are the first kiss and recessional - they are always so sweet and happy!

Rachel and Anthony definitely wanted to take advantage of their cocktail hour, so they walked directly there when they finished their family photos. It truly is one of our favorite things to see the groom carrying the bride’s train - such a sweet act of kindness!

Tori got them their signature drinks as they arrived and they mingled the whole time! Couples that really value the time they can celebrate with their family and friends definitely love having most of their photos finished so they can enjoy cocktail hour too!

The setup was perfectly simple - the pavilion didn’t need many extra decorations because it was lovely on its own! The pavilion walls were raised at the end of cocktail hour and the guests were able to have the reveal and find their seats.

The lighting was interesting from being so backlit so it was a perfect time for Nikki to do some flash - filmy looking photos. Everything looked so stunning!

Rachel and Anthony finished up their dinner and went outside for sunset photos. These photos truly are some of the best in the whole day because the lighting is always so perfect for sunset! It’s also nice to have some sweet, independent time away for the two of you to really soak up that “just married” feeling.

It was finally time for dancing and they got right to it. They had a few choreographed moves and it makes it more fun to watch! We knew that they really wanted as much open dancing time as they could get, so we made sure to do our best to keep to the timeline and get to dancing as quickly as possible.

The father/daughter dance went from typical to choreographed and that really got everyone excited! They invited everyone onto the dance floor after they finished up their moves and people were already so hyped to be out there.

One of the most fun parts about this wedding was the DJ supplying them with their smoke cannons - the couple couldn’t wait until the reveal and they LOVED getting the crowd so hyped up! It was definitely an iconic moment from the wedding that we will never forget and we are sure that their guests agree!

Rachel and Anthony spent the rest of the evening attached at the hip - most of which was on the dance floor! They really wanted to have a good time together and that they surely did. It was such a pleasure to see them enjoying themselves the whole day with their family and friends!

It was such a joyous day with Rachel and Anthony at Morton Arboretum and we are so glad to have been a part of making sure their wedding day went exactly as they had hoped. It was clear that they both had an amazing time through the whole day! Everyone clearly had SO much fun the whole day and we are so thankful to have had a hand in making that happen!

If you’re hoping to have a wedding like this and want to enjoy your day with your family and friends, reach out to us at our contact page and we would be happy to ensure you can be out on the dance floor instead of worrying about logistics.

Vendor Credits:

Venue: Morton Arboretum - @mortonarb

Photo: Nikki Kate Photo - @nikkikatephoto

Coordination: Firmly Rooted Events - @firmlyrootedevents

Hair/Makeup: The Bridal Beauty Team - @bridalartistryteam

Florist: Carousel Flowers - @carouselflowershop

DJ and Photo Booth: Toast and Jam DJs - @toastandjamdjs

Dessert: DeEtta’s Bakery - @deettasbakery

Transport: Midwest Transit System - @midwesttransitsystem

Hotel: Westin Lombard - @westinlombard

After Party: Harry Caray’s Lombard - @harrycarays @harrycarayscelebrations