Hannah and Zach's Romantic Spring Wedding at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms | Rockton IL
Late March weddings in Northern Illinois can really go one of two ways. It might snow, it might be 70 degrees, or it might be somewhere in between. Thankfully, Hannah and Zac's wedding landed on one of those calm spring days where everything just seemed to come together. Even before the trees had fully leafed out, the soft light, pastel colors, and excitement of the day made it feel like spring had officially arrived.
Their story actually started during the pandemic when, technically, they probably should've been isolating. When it came time to propose, Zac planned an entire day together in Beloit, Wisconsin. They wandered through the Beloit Farmers' Market, went to see Moana 2, and finished the afternoon with a walk through Riverside Park, where Zac surprised Hannah by getting down on one knee.
Their wedding day started at the always beautiful Copperstone Inn, where Hannah spent the morning getting ready with her bridesmaids. Before the ceremony, she shared a sweet first look with her dad before meeting Zac for a first touch. I always love when couples choose a first touch. They get to calm each other's nerves, hold hands, exchange a few words, and share a quiet moment together without giving away the emotion of seeing each other at the ceremony.
Inside The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms, Hannah and Zac exchanged vows surrounded by five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. The soft lavender and dusty blue color palette was one of my favorites. The bridesmaids' dresses, lush white and lavender florals, and warm wood interior of the venue all complemented each other beautifully, creating an elegant and romantic vibe.
After the ceremony, we slipped out for some quick portraits by the pond in the soft, golden light of spring before returning inside to enjoy an always delicious dinner from Henrici’s and danced the night away. Hannah did have one last surprise for Zac by changing out of her wedding gown into a short cocktail dress for the remainder of the reception, perfectly complemented by her Nike Dunks.
