Colorful Fall Wedding at Independence Grove – Annie & Luke

Annie and Luke’s fall wedding at Independence Grove has a special place in my heart. Not only was it my final wedding of 2022, I was so excited for these two to tie the knot! This day had been a long time coming (they’ve known each other since high school!), and I knew it was going to be good 🙂

Wedding day began at the Hilton in Lake Forest, with Annie and Luke getting ready separately with their parties. As a former October bride, I always love seeing fall wedding details and decor come together! The wedding party fashion was on point, not to mention the gorgeous bride and handsome groom. One of my favorite parts of their day was their emotional first look at home, surrounded by fall foliage. Of course, we made sure to take some family photos with pups Kain and Ava – who you may remember from their spring engagement session!

Independence Grove Wedding

Truly, Independence Grove couldn’t have been a more perfect location for Annie and Luke to tie the knot. When I first heard from these two, Annie described it like this:

We are so excited to get married at a beautiful county forest preserve that is super close to us and our parents’ homes. We love going for walks there and it’s absolutely gorgeous in the fall There are ponds all over and tons of trails and you can ride boats on the water. We love the outdoors, and wanted this wedding to be as easy as possible for our families, so we are thrilled about this location!”

Highlights from the day include perfect fall foliage, an arcade-themed wedding cake, and specialty cocktails in honor of their pets! This entire day was truly one to remember, and I’m so happy to have been a part of it.

Annie and Luke: Thank you again for having us in October!! It has been such a joy getting to know you both, wishing you all the best in your future together.

Vendor Team

Venue: Independence Grove / Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn / Planner: Naturally Yours Events / Bride’s dress: Justin Alexander / Bride’s shoes: Sultan Shoes / Groom’s suit: Bonobos / Florist: Floral Wonders / Hair & Makeup: Rare Bird Beauties / Stationery: Bay View Printing / Bride’s earrings: Family heirloom / Wedding bands: Smart Jewelers / Ceremony Musicians: Bride’s brother / DJ: Toast & Jam / Caterer: Catering by Michaels / Cake: Oak Mill Bakery / Dessert: Dippin’ Dots / Videographer: George for EMP / Second Photographer: Jeremy

Wedding party in fall colors walks with bride and groom through Independence Grove forest preserve before fall wedding ceremony
Custom fall colored invitation with silver rings for Independence Grove wedding
Custom invitation with diamond engagement ring and silver wedding bands for Independence Grove wedding
Diamond pearl earrings hang on orange rose for Independence Grove fall wedding
Bride's sleeveless wedding dress hangs next to fall colored bouquet for Independence Grove wedding
Detail photo of bride's velvet green heels with diamond jewelry and fall colored florals for Independence Grove wedding
Candid photo of bride getting ready for Independence Grove fall wedding
Black and white photo of bridesmaids getting ready for Independence Grove fall wedding
Fun photo of groomsmen before Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Candid photo of groom getting ready for Independence Grove fall wedding
Candid photo of groom and groomsman getting ready for Independence Grove fall wedding
Black and white photo of groom looking in mirror while getting ready for Independence Grove wedding
Candid photo of bride walking up to groom during first look before Independence Grove wedding
Bride taps groom on shoulder during first look before Independence Grove fall wedding
Candid photo of happy groom looking at bride during first look before fall wedding in Independence Grove
Black and white photo of bride and groom hugging during first look before Independence Grove fall wedding
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Photo of happy groom before Independence Grove fall wedding
Bride and groom stand on steps of home before Independence Grove fall wedding
Bride and groom kiss in front of fall foliage with their dogs before their Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Happy bride holds fall colored bouquet in front of home before Independence Grove wedding
Happy bride and groom stand on steps in front of fall foliage before Independence Grove wedding
Photo of Independence Grove Lake County Forest Preserves map
Exterior photo of Independence Grove forest preserve building
Fun photo of groomsman carrying fall florals for Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Wedding party stands in fall colored dresses and black suits before Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bridesmaids before Independence Grove fall wedding
Black and white photo of wedding party before Independence Grove fall wedding
Candid photo of wedding party in front of fall foliage before Independence Grove wedding
Fun photo of bridesmaids in fall colored dresses at Lake County forest preserve for Independence Grove wedding
Candid photo of groomsmen in black suits for Independence Grove fall wedding
Black and white photo of bride and groom at Lake County forest preserve for fall wedding
Lake County forest preserve in Independence Grove during the fall time
Candid photo of bride and groom walking through forest preserves in Independence Grove before fall wedding
Fun photo of bride and groom walking in front of fall foliage during their Independence Grove wedding
Bride and groom stand in front of fall foliage before their Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss in front of fall foliage before Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom walking along lake during their Independence Grove fall wedding
Candid photo of bride and groom before Independence Grove fall wedding in forest preserve
Photo of custom floral welcome sign for Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
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Photo of escort cards for Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Custom wooden box with pictures of bride and groom at Independence Grove wedding
Photo of ceremony space for Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Fall colored florals for Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Custom floral wedding program for Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride and mother entering Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom watching bride enter their Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom holding hands during Independence Grove wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride's family during Independence Grove Jewish wedding ceremony
Candid photo of laughing bride during Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Candid photo of smiling bride and groom during their fall wedding ceremony in Independence Grove
Candid photo of bride and groom holding hands during their Jewish wedding ceremony in Independence Grove
Just married bride and groom kiss during their Independence Grove fall wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of smiling bride and groom exiting their fall wedding ceremony at Independence Grove
Detail photo of welcome table with pictures of family members on their wedding day at Independence Grove wedding
Signature cocktails inspired by bride and groom's dogs and turtle for Independence Grove wedding reception
Custom dated matches for Independence Grove fall wedding reception
Mini appetizers at cocktail hour for Independence Grove wedding
Mini grilled cheese with tomato soup during cocktail hour at Independence Grove wedding
Candid photo of bride laughing with guests during Independence Grove wedding cocktail hour
Head table with fall colored florals and candles at Independence Grove wedding reception
Close up photo of fall colored florals for Independence Grove wedding reception
Photo of floral centerpieces with wooden table numbers for Independence Grove wedding reception
4-tier wedding cake with fall florals and red hearts for Independence Grove wedding reception
Reception table with fall colored decor for Independence Grove wedding
Reception table decor for Independence Grove fall wedding
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Candid photo of bride and groom cutting their wedding cake during Independence Grove wedding reception
Bride and groom kiss after cutting cake during their Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of mother of bride giving speech during Independence Grove wedding reception
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Candid photo of Best Man giving speech at Independence Grove wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom laughing during wedding reception in Independence Grove
Candid photo of Maid of Honor giving speech during Independence Grove wedding reception
Photo of memory table at Independence Grove fall wedding reception
Photo of Ketubah with guests favors at Independence Grove fall wedding reception
Photo of wedding Ketubah for Independence Grove Jewish wedding
Detail photo of cookies for guests at Independence Grove wedding reception
Green tutrtle cookies for guests at Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom sharing first dance at their Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom dancing during their wedding reception in Independence Grove
Candid photo of bride and groom dancing during Independence Grove fall wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing during their wedding reception in Independence Grove
Candid photo of groom dancing with mother during Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of groom and mother dancing during fall wedding reception in Independence Grove
Black and white photo of groom dancing with mother during Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom during Hora dance at Independence Grove wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom during Hora Dance at Independence Grove Jewish wedding reception
Candid photo of guests dancing during Independence Grove Jewish wedding reception
Candid photo of guests dancing with fun lights during Independence Grove wedding reception
Black and white photo of guests dancing during wedding reception at Independence Grove
Candid photo of guests dancing during wedding reception at Independence Grove
Candid photo of bride and groom dancing with guests during Independence Grove fall wedding reception
Slices of wedding cake at dessert table for Independence Grove wedding reception
Photo of cake slices during Independence Grove wedding reception
Photo of Dippin' Dots ice cream sign at Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid photo of guests getting Dippin' Dots during Independence Grove wedding reception
Candid night portrait of bride and groom during their Independence Grove wedding reception
Night portrait of bride and groom kissing during their Independence Grove wedding reception
Exterior photo of Independence Grove Lake County Forest Preserves sign at night

2 Replies to “Colorful Fall Wedding at Independence Grove – Annie & Luke”

  1. Colleen LoBue says:

    Hi ! I work for Independence Grove at Relish Events, was wondering what date this Wedding was in 2022?

    It is gorgeous!

    Kind regards,
    Colleen

    1. Emma says:

      Yes, this wedding is from 2022!

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