Mallory & Lucas’ Fun Ravinia Green Country Club Wedding

Sep 14

Mallory and Lucas to high school together but didn't really cross paths until they went to the University of Iowa together when they officially “met” after swiping right and realizing they had a lot in common. They were on-and-off throughout college but after graduation they soon knew it was meant to be. In 2024 Lucas popped the question and they were engaged at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

I loved getting to know Mallory and Lucas during their pretty engagement session at Independence Grove last Summer. They describe themselves as adventurous and complementary teammates, which is so sweet and I really got to see that when we were together at Independence Grove! When their wedding day arrived Christy and Marcella and I were all really excited to be a part of this fun celebration! It was a warm and hazy day (thanks to the wildfires in Canada) but the air had cleared enough for us to enjoy time outside in the shade taking photos. Mallory looked absolutely stunning in her Stella York gown from Diana’s Bridal Boutique. She got ready in the clubroom downstairs at Ravinia Green and then had the sweetest reveals with her bridesmaids and Dad before making her way outside to see Lucas. Their first look was right by the water, and once they saw each other Lucas didn’t take his eyes off his bride for the rest of the day.

After we took portraits of Mallory and Lucas and photos with their wedding party outside we came back in for their Ketubah signing. We always love witnessing this beautiful tradition and seeing what each couple chose for the Ketubah design to hang in their home. From there we celebrated their wedding ceremony under the chuppah, their room was made extra-special by the talented team at Joseph’s and the crew at Ravinia Green.

Once Mallory and Lucas were officially husband-and-wife the party really got started. Mallory and her bridesmaids planned a fun walk-in for their intros to “Where is My Husband” by Raye. The rest of the reception is sort of just a happy blur of sweet speeches and plenty of epic dancing! We snuck outside during sunset to get some gorgeous shots of the newlyweds against that smoky orange sky before coming inside in time for the hora and the most amazing spread of chocolatey desserts. It was such a perfect day and we were so happy to be there to celebrate Mallory and Lucas!