Last year, I met Daniel and Jenna for their engagement session at St. James Farm, so it was exciting to see them again for their wedding at the Thornhill Education Center at The Morton Arboretum.

They planned an intimate morning wedding with their closest family and friends, followed by a relaxed lunch reception. Their two dogs were part of the ceremony, one as the flower girl and the other as the ring bearer. Jenna’s father officiated the ceremony, adding a personal family touch.

After they were announced as married, Daniel and Jenna captured the moment with a quick Polaroid selfie. It was a fun, personal detail that fit the relaxed feel of their day.

The Thornhill Education Center at The Morton Arboretum is a beautiful setting for an intimate wedding near Chicago, with gardens, mature trees, and natural landscapes providing plenty of options for wedding portraits.