Intimate Fall Elopement at Kenilworth Union Church – Megan & Taylor

Last month, a very happy Megan and Taylor tied the knot at Kenilworth Union Church on Chicago’s north side. After postponing their group celebration to next year, I was so excited that they decided to honor the original date! Taylor and Megan wed in an intimate afternoon ceremony surrounded by immediate family. The joy on their faces is exactly what the day was about!

Some of my favorite details were part of their original plan… and some were brand new (note their clever Save the Dates!). Megan and Taylor had always envisioned a ceremony at Kenilworth Union – Taylor’s family church since childhood. His father has a stone in the beautiful Memorial Garden, where we spent some time before the ceremony.

After the knot was tied, we traveled to nearby Indian Hill Club for some stunning newlywed photos! Believe it or not, this venue was not part of their original plan! It was a perfect fall evening, the leaves were beginning to change, and the newlyweds were all smiles. What more could a photographer ask for?! Eventually, the sun went down, and it was time for me to say goodbye. I sent these two off to dine with their guests… and bask in Newlywed Bliss 🙂

Megan and Taylor: Thanks again for having me this October! I couldn’t be happier for you two… can’t wait to celebrate again next year!!

Vendor Team

Church: Kenilworth Union Church/Reception Venue: Indian Hill Club/Bride’s dress: Essense of Australia/Boutique: Diana’s Bridal/Bride’s shoes: Amazon.com/Groom’s suit: J. Crew/Florals: Mille Fiori/Hair & Makeup: Pin Me Up Chicago/Invitation: Yellowbird Store/Save the Dates: Bride’s mother/Change-the-Dates: Zola.com/Bride’s ring: ArtCarved/Groom’s ring: Rogers & Hollands

Want to see how other couples have adapted their wedding plans in 2020? Check out some recent favorites on the Blog!

Erin & Evan’s Microwedding | Minal & Drew’s Microwedding | Melanie & Spencer’s Elopement | Jenny & Michael’s Elopement | Taylor & Luke’s Wedding

Fall Winnetka wedding photo of bride and groom with Oak tree at Indian Hill Club
Kenilworth Union Church in Chicago's north suburbs
Sign for Kenilworth Union Church in Kenilworth, Illinois
Chicago couple's clever COVID Save the Date... again
Wedding dress hanging in bridal suite with stained glass at Kenilworth Union Church
Bride's burgundy shoes with ribbon and pearls at Kenilworth Union Church
Wedding bands and engagement ring on Save the Date card
Bride's fall sunflower bouquet with stained glass at Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Invitation and wedding rings for fall wedding at Kenilworth Union Church
Entrance to Bowen Memorial Garden at Kenilworth Union Church
Groom's mother pins his boutonnière at Kenilworth Union Church memorial garden
Bride and niece get ready in bridal suite at Kenilworth Union Church
Groom's mother helps pin boutonnière at Kenilworth Union Church memorial garden
Bride's sister helps button her dress at Kenilworth Union Church near Winnetka, Illinois
Bride and sister get ready in suite before Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride's family helps her get ready for Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and flower girl enter chapel for Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Happy groom watches bride enter wedding ceremony at Kenilworth Union Church
Happy bride and flower girl enter chapel for Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony in chapel with stained glass
Bride and groom exchange vows during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Groom recites vows during intimate Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride's sisters read passage during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Officiant gives sermon during intimate Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom exchange rings during intimate Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom's family in pews during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands during intimate Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom stand at altar during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Intimate wedding ceremony in chapel at Kenilworth Union Church
Bride and groom light unity candle during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom's first kiss with stained glass during Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Just married bride and groom walk down aisle during Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Romantic photo of bride and groom with colorful stained glass at Kenilworth Union Church
Bride and sisters in garden outside of Kenilworth Union Church
Candid wedding party photo in garden at Kenilworth Union Church
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing with siblings at Kenilworth Union Church
Photo of newlyweds in Memorial Garden at Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Happy bride and groom smile in memorial garden after their Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Creative photo of bride and groom at their Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Creative photo of bride and groom at Kenilworth Union Church
Candid photo of bride and groom walking through garden at Kenilworth Union Church
Just married bride and groom exit Kenilworth Union Church while smiling
Just married bride and groom kiss in front of red tree at Kenilworth Union Church
Entrance to Indian Hill Club wedding venue in Winnetka, Illinois
Bride and groom with weeping Willow tree at their fall Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Family photo at Indian Hill Club wedding reception in Winnetka, Illinois
Happy bride and groom walk along lagoon at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Romantic photo of bride and groom with pond at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Happy fall bride at Indian Hill Club wedding venue in Winnetka, Illinois
Happy groom smiles at Indian Hill Club wedding reception in Winnetka, Illinois
Bride and groom dance in grass at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Happy bride and groom toss leaves during their fall wedding reception at Indian Hill Club
Bride's fall bouquet with sunflowers and berries at Indian Hill Club wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing at Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Bride and groom with Willow tree at Indian Hill Club wedding venue
Bride and groom with custom face masks at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Fun photo of happy bride and groom at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Romantic photo of bride and groom slow dancing with Willow tree at their Indian Hill Club wedding
Bride and groom walk through grass at their Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Happy bride and groom with pond and Willow tree at their fall Indian Hill Club wedding
Indian Hill Club wedding venue with fall foliage in Winnetka, Illinois
Bride and groom hold hands at their fall Indian Hill Club wedding reception
Bride and groom kiss in front of Oak tree at Indian Hill Club wedding venue in Winnetka, Illinois

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