Funky Fall Wedding at Chevy Chase Country Club – Matt & Carly

Last November, Carly and Matt tied the knot at Chevy Chase Country Club – and it was one of our most memorable weddings of 2021. From our very first conversation, I knew their wedding was going to be a blast! Their love story began with Tinder swipes, waiting outside a train station in frigid weather, and a mutual love for Jeff Goldblum (it’s true!). Oh! And they casually mentioned that it would have “sort of a retro theme … think 70’s funk and soul.” I must say, they pulled this theme wedding off flawlessly!

Wedding day began at The Westin North Shore in Wheeling, where both Carly and Matt got ready separately. Lucky me, I got to meet their sweet pups Foxy and Mugsy at the hotel! Carly and her crew headed to the venue just as light snow began to fall, and Matt followed shortly for their fairy tale first look. Seriously – if you’re on the fence about having a first look on your wedding day, seeing Matt and Carly’s may have you convinced! The wedding party were total champs about taking a few photos outdoors with the fall foliage, then it was time to head inside and get these two MARRIED 🙂

Chevy Chase Country Club

That evening, Matt and Carly were married by a friend in a cozy, candlelit ceremony surrounded by loved ones. Not surprisingly, there was no shortage of humor in their ceremony: After dancing down the aisle, Carly took the opportunity to Rickroll Matt during her vows! They stepped on glass to shouts of Mazel Tov and then danced down the aisle together. In fact, I don’t think they stopped dancing all night… to some of the best Funk, Soul, and Motown music that exists, of course!

Carly and Matt: Thanks for making my first wedding at Chevy Chase Country Club so much FUN!! You two were a joy to photograph and I couldn’t be happier for you. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness (and killer dance moves) together!

Vendor Team

Venue: Chevy Chase Country Club / Hotel: The Westin Chicago North Shore / Bride’s dress: Allure Bridals / Bride’s jumpsuit: DB Studio / Bride’s shoes: Nina / Groom’s suit: Ted Baker / Groom’s tie: Knotty Tie / Florist: Joseph’s Florist / Hair Stylist: Salon Prismatic / Makeup Artist: Aleece Berek / Wedding bands: Rolland’s Jewelers / Engagement ring: A Second Time / Stationery: The Knot / DJ: Toast & Jam / Caterer: Chevy Chase Country Club / Cake: Lovin Oven Cakery / Second Photographer: Jeremy

Candid photo of bride and groom walking outside at their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Exterior of The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling, Illinois
View of Wheeling, Illinois from room at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel
1970's inspired custom invitation suite with wedding bands for Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Fall theme invitation with wedding rings for Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Detail photo of orange and peach invitation to 1970's theme Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Detail photo of wedding bands and gemstone engagement ring with invitation to Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Photo of pug in bride's room at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel on wedding day
Small dog lays in bed at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel
Photo of bride and bridesmaids in tie dye sweatsuits on bed at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel
Bride's custom I Do slippers on feet in hotel room
Two dogs lay in beds on floor at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel
Bride fastens earring at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel before fall wedding
Groom holds dogs in hotel room before Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Groom gets ready with father at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel
Groom adjusts bowtie in mirror at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel before wedding ceremony
Wedding dress hangs on full length mirror at Chevy Chase Country Club
Bride's shoes with colorful fall florals for Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride reaches for wedding dress in bridal suite at Chevy Chase Country Club
Photo of bride getting ready in mirror at Chevy Chase Country Club
Maid of Honor buttons bride's dress before Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride puts on shoes in bridal suite at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Happy groom waits for bride outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Bride walks toward groom for first look outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Bride walks toward groom for their first look before their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride approaches groom for their first look outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Bride and groom's emotional first look before Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom kiss during first look at their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Emotional groom cries during first look with bride before their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom embrace during first look outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Candid photo of happy bride during first look at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom walk into Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Formal wedding party photo outside of Chevy Chase Country Club before fall wedding ceremony
Bride and bridesmaids in burgundy dresses with fall foliage at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Groom's wedding party photo outside of Chevy Chase Country Club with fall foliage
Casual photo of groom with groomspeople on golf course at Chevy Chase Country Club
Bride and bridesmaids holding colorful fall bouquets outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Bride and groom kiss as wedding party cheers during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Candid photo of wedding party walking outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Candid photo of happy wedding party walking on golf course at fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Portrait of groom on golf course at fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Candid photo of bride laughing with colorful fall bouquet outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Bridal bouquet with colorful fall florals at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Detail photo of groom's 1970's inspired bow tie and boutonnière at fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Candid photo of happy bride and groom walking outside their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Colorful 1970's inspired welcome sign for fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony space decorated with candles and fall florals
Fall floral detail on ceremony arch at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Groom and parents enter wedding ceremony at Chevy Chase Country Club
Candid photo of groom and parents during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Happy groom watches bride walk down the aisle during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Bride and parents enter fall wedding ceremony at Chevy Chase Country Club
Photo of bride's train as she walks down aisle during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Happy groom looks at bride during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony with floral arch and candles in Wheeling, Illinois
Bride reads vows during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Candid photo of groom laughing during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Bride and groom exchange vows during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands during intimate Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Just married bride and groom kiss in front of floral arch during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding ceremony
Welcome table decorated with escort cards and fall florals at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Custom 1970's inspired escort cards on display at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Jeff Goldblum cardboard cutout next to tip jar on bar at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
DIY photo guestbook table with Polaroid camera and markers at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Polaroid guestbook photos hanging on string at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Framed photo guestbook with Polaroid photos pinned on string at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Custom refrigerator magnet guest favor with record store theme at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception venue in Wheeling, Illinois
Reception table details with 1970's theme table number and fall florals for Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
1970's inspired wedding cake on silver cake platter with candles for Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Sweetheart table decorated with colorful florals and hanging tea light candles for fall wedding reception
Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception table details candlelit with fall florals
Fall florals and 1970's inspired table numbers at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Reception table with wine bottles and fall florals at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Appetizers served at fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Caprese salad appetizer served on plate at fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Just married bride and groom enter their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Newlyweds cut their mini 1970's inspired wedding cake at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride feeds wedding cake to groom during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Newlyweds kiss after cutting wedding cake at their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride's parents deliver speech at head table during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride's parents speaking during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Newlyweds laugh during speeches at their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Groom's parents deliver speech during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Groom's parents laugh during their speech at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Maid of Honor delivers speech at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom at head table during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Newlyweds toast their guests during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Desserts served at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Dessert plate and finger foods served at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Dessert spread detail at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Slices of vanilla wedding cake served at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Romantic photo of bride and groom's first dance at their Chase Country Club wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom's first dance during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom kiss during their romantic first dance at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride dances with father at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride dances with parents during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride hugs father on dance floor during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Groom dances with mother during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Groom smiles while dancing with mother at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom dance with guests during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Groom lifted in chair during Hora dance at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride dances with bridesmaid during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Candid photo of happy groom on dance floor during Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride in chair on dance floor during Hora at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Newlyweds dance with guests at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Bride in jumpsuit dances with groom during their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Guests have fun dancing at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Candid photo of groom dancing at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Night photo of happy bride and groom outside of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue
Newlyweds show their wedding rings at Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Night photo of bride and groom kissing outside their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding reception
Night photo of Chevy Chase Country Club wedding venue in Wheeling, Illinois

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