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Wedding

Knollwood Country Club Wedding

A Tented Summer Wedding at Knollwood Country Club, Lake Forest

For families rooted in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, Knollwood Club was always the right choice. The setting was familiar, meaningful, and full of history — the kind of venue that comes with its own sense of occasion.

Paige had a clear vision, and we were there to execute it beautifully.

Rather than the ballroom, we created a tented celebration on the grounds — a sailcloth tent that felt elegant from the moment you stepped inside. Soft draping, lush greenery, and warm layered lighting gave the space an intimacy that a ballroom simply cannot replicate. Every detail was considered, nothing left to chance.

The band area became the focal point of the evening. We replaced the standard striped draping with a custom blue and white striped backdrop, anchored by a sweeping floral arrangement that stopped guests in their tracks. Paired with carefully selected linens and chairs chosen to complement the full look, the room came together as something cohesive, refined, and genuinely special.

Paige’s vision was realized down to the last detail — a fairy tale summer wedding, right where it was always meant to be.

HAIR & MAKEUP 

Shannon O’Brien, Bianca Sansosti

VENUE 

Knollwood Country Club

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Olivia Leigh Photographie

FLORIST

Avant Gardenia Florist

LIGHTING & DRAPING

MDM

TENT

Blue Peak Tents