Nina and Matt raising champagne glasses with guests during their micro wedding celebration at Events at Ethereal in Woodstock, Illinois.

Black-and-white close-up of Nina and Matt kissing during their Woodstock, Illinois wedding, her lace-sleeved hand resting on his chest.

Micro-wedding in Woodstock, IL & Lake Geneva, WI

A 60-degree day in March, in the Midwest, and it was all exactly as it was meant to be. Matt, Nina & Hank kept their day small and filled it with their favorite humans: a ceremony at Events at Ethereal, a best man speech seven years in the making, Hank’s daycare teacher turned wedding day attendant, and family and friends who traveled in from Tennessee and New York. Then the neighborhood gang met everyone at Lodge Geneva National for the best dang meal and drinks to kick off the after party. Every single detail was so them.

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Nina and Matt with their dog Hank, wearing a tuxedo bandana and black bow tie, during their micro wedding in Woodstock, Illinois.

Photographer & Planner: Nicole Kilday Photography / Ceremony Venue: Events at Ethereal / Reception Venue: The Lodge at Lake Geneva

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