If I was legally forced to capture every single wedding at The Standard on State in Rockford, Illinois, I wouldn’t shed a single tear. This wedding checked every moody, modern, joy-filled, vibrant box in my little photographer heart. I’m so happy to have been there with my camera, taking way too many photos.

This wedding came after a small break in the seemingly nonstop wedding season of 2022. I had just had a couple of weeks off and, as any photographer knows, even the tiniest break can make it feel like you’ve never shot a wedding in your life! McKenna and Grant were such a welcome introduction to the fall wedding season. It truly felt like we’ve known each other for a much longer time than we actually have, and their wedding was an effortless whirlwind of love. Hm. Effortless Whirlwind of Love…. Dibs on that band name.

The Standard is a venue that has every little part of your day covered! They have basically the entire building, from basement to rooftop, so there’s plenty of room for everything from the getting ready to the reception - and McKenna and Grant used it all! McKenna spent so much time nailing down the physical details (signs, favors, invites), and the team at The Standard was able to bring it all together in gorgeous fashion!

I’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story, but every part of this day was striking. The beautiful, warmly lit rooms for getting ready… The open, spacious rooftop ceremony (and dancing) floor… The exposed brick dinner and reception room. All surrounded by the historic city of Rockford, Illinois!

Check out the photos and the awesome vendor team that made this day happen!
Dress: Bucci's Bridal
Florals: London Avenue Designs
DJ: Luxe Productions
Makeup: Alpenglow Artistry
Catering: Lino’s
Videography: Oakhouse
Venue: The Standard

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