Megan & Taylor’s Fall Wedding Celebration at Michigan Shores Club

Today’s post goes out to Megan and Taylor. It just so happens that today is their TWO YEAR wedding anniversary (it’s true!)… Happy Anniversary, guys!! I first heard from these two in May of 2019, when Taylor told me all about their first messages on Tinder in reference to Alanis Morissette’s Ironic. In case you were wondering: No, it did NOT rain on their wedding day 🙂

Shortly after their unseasonably snowy engagement session that November, things changed in the world. Like so many couples, they made the difficult decision to postpone their fall 2020 wedding to the following year. Shortly afterwards, they decided to officially tie the knot on their original date in an intimate ceremony surrounded by immediate family. I was lucky enough to be there for both their 2020 elopement AND the celebration last year!

Taylor and Megan got ready separately with their wedding parties before their first look along the lakefront at Kenilworth Beach. From there, we walked to the church for an emotional vow renewal (and more photos, of course!). After the ceremony, the newlyweds and I took a lovely horse-drawn carriage ride to Michigan Shores Club where their guests were waiting to greet them.

Michigan Shores Club Wedding Reception

I was so excited to finally see this historical space in person, and it did not disappoint! Some highlights from the reception include the seasonal decor, Megan’s sister’s speech featuring their original Tinder photos (!!), and the dance PARTY that lasted all night! These two waited an extra year to celebrate with their people, and I had the absolute best time capturing it all.

Megan and Taylor: Happy Anniversary! Thank you again for having me, it’s been such a pleasure getting to know you two over the years. Cheers to many more!!

Romantic night photo of bride and groom outside of their Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Lace wedding dress hangs on custom hanger in hotel room before Michigan Shores Club wedding
Bride's burgundy wedding shoes with pearl detail and colorful fall bouquet in hotel room
Bridesmaid in burgundy gown assists Bride with her lace wedding dress at Hyatt House Evanston Hotel
Bridesmaid helps bride get dressed at Hyatt House Evanston Hotel
Smiling bride fastens earring while getting ready for her wedding day at Hyatt House Evanston
Candid photo of groomsmen awaiting Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Smiling groom awaits his wedding day in home
Groomsmen play piano and relax before wedding day
Groomsmen exit home before the wedding ceremony
Candid photo of the Bride and Groom sharing a joyous and intimate first look
Bride and Groom share an intimate moment along lakefront
Fun photo of the wedding party celebrating the bride and groom as they share a kiss
Black and white photo of wedding party walking together on lakefront balcony
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exterior of Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony venue
Bride walks on church lawn with colorful fall bouquet
Candid photo of smiling Groom standing on church lawn before Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Detailed photo of groom's fall themed boutonnière with roses
Formal photo of bride, groom and flower girls standing on church lawn before Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Detail photo of colorful fall bouquet with sunflowers and roses for Midwest October wedding ceremony
Formal photo of bride and groom standing on church lawn at Kenilworth Union Church
Candid photo of bride and groom walking in garden at their fall Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Happy bride and groom walk across church lawn before fall wedding ceremony at Kenilworth Union Church
Guest holds custom wedding day program for Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Detailed photo of colorful fall florals and candles in Kenilworth Union Church
Detail photo of romantic Kenilworth Union Church alter decorated with candles and fall florals
Groomsmen stand in anticipation for Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Photo of Bride's train as she walks down the aisle at Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Flower girls spread petals as they walk down the aisle at Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Smiling bride walks down the aisle at Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Bride and groom stand during fall Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
The bridal party watches as the bride and groom light candles on the Kenilworth Union Church altar
Bride and Groom holding hands during ceremony at Kenilworth Union Wedding
Bride and Groom stand together with Priest at Kenilworth Union Church wedding ceremony
Priest reads during ceremony as Bride and Groom hold hands
Bride and groom's first kiss during romantic ceremony at Kenilworth Union Church
Happy bride and groom walk down the aisle after ceremony at Kenilworth Union Church
Newlyweds take a romantic horse and buggy ride to their Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Guests wave to newlyweds as they exit wedding ceremony at Kenilworth Union Church
Two wedding guests rejoicing for the bride and groom after wedding ceremony
Detail photo of Just Married sign on the back of horse carriage for bride and groom
Bride and groom share an intimate moment outdoors after wedding ceremony
Michigan Shores Club wedding reception venue in Wilmette, Illinois
Exterior of Michigan Shores Club wedding reception venue
Candid photo of guests gathering in hall at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Escort cards on display for wedding reception at Michigan Shores Club
Detail photo of custom made escort cards on table for wedding reception
Detail photo of unique guest book Jenga set
Fall decorated display table with guestbook at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Detail photo of unique Jenga set with heartfelt notes written for bride and groom
Detail photo of wicker basket containing cards and gifts for the newlyweds
Detail photo of fall decor and sign for Jenga guest book on the welcome table at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Appetizers served on a platter at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Plated appetizers served at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Candid photo of guests laughing at Michigan shores wedding reception
Candid photo of guests mingling during cocktail hour at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Candid photo of guests ordering drinks at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Photo of Michigan Shores Club wedding reception venue
Detail photo of elegant fall table decor at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Custom escort card placed on reception table surrounded by fall decor and candles
Reception table decorated with fall florals and candles at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Fall table decor and custom escort card at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Detail photo of colorful fall florals, decor and candles at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Fall themed wedding reception with chandeliers and string lighting at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception venue
Happy bride and groom enter their Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Wedding party takes their seats at the head table for Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Best man addresses the room at Michigan Shoes Club wedding reception
Mother of the groom gives heartfelt speech at Michigan Shores Club Wedding Reception
Bride and groom hold up Tinder profile photos during Maid of Honor speech at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Wedding guests raise their glasses to toast bride and groom at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Three tier wedding cake with fall rose detail
Bride and groom cut three tier cake with fall floral detail at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and groom feed each other a bite of wedding cake at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and Groom share their first dance at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride smiles at Groom during first dance at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and Groom celebrate with guests on dance floor at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Guests dance together at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Flower girl and Bridesmaid share a dance at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and guests dance together at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Smiling Groom and bride dance with their guests at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and groom laugh with their guests on the dance floor at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Groomsmen and guests dance at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Groom gives bride a kiss on the cheek surrounded by their guests at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Table with various wedding sweets at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Wedding sweets on dessert table at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Detail photo of chocolate raspberry wedding sweets at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Slices of wedding cake on dessert table at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Detail photo of wedding cake slice at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Night time portrait of bride and groom outside of Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Newlyweds show their wedding rings outside of Michigan Shores Club wedding reception

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