Amy & Jeff's Downtown Evanston Outdoor Wedding

With a sweet and intimate wedding at the Merrick Rose Garden, Amy and Jeff said their vows and celebrated their marriage! We love these wedding photos from this outdoor wedding captured by Michael Rastall Photography and know you will too! Keep scrolling to see their wedding photo, wedding video, and some favorite moments, shared by Maya from Preoccupied Bride.

Written by Maya, owner and event planner of Preoccupied Bride:

Amy and Jeff had their first look at a train track stop near their home before heading to the lake for the rest of their pictures. Soon after the couple saw each other the kids joined in on the fun. It was simple and intimate!

Surrounded by loved ones, the couple’s wedding of 100 guests at the Merrick Rose Garden was sweet and casual. There was no decor for the garden since it's naturally pretty on its own and everyone stood for the twenty minute ceremony and cheered the bride on as she walked down the aisle with her two beautiful sons.

After the ceremony was over, the couple walked 15 minutes from the garden to their reception at Terra & Vine, which included brunch, Portillo's chocolate cake and an afternoon of dancing. The entire wedding day from start to finish was a blast!

Wedding Pro’s:
Photography: Michael Rastall Photography
Event Planner: Preoccupied Bride
Ceremony Venue: Merrick Rose Gardens
Reception Venue: Terra & Vine
Florals: Millie Fiori Florist
Videographer: Hunter Floyd Films
Hair & Makeup: Rachel Reiman
Music/Entertainment: Fig Media