Shiyi & Max

Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

Captured by Miles nOrth Creative . Co - Chicago Wedding Photographer


Just outside of Chicago sits the Morton Arboretum, nestled between busy highways. That all drops away once you enter the space as various flora and fauna stretch in all directions over the rolling hills of Northern Illinois. These expanses of beauty create a wonderful atmosphere for gathering loved ones from opposite sides of our Earth to celebrate a marriage. Shiyi and Max's Morton Arboretum wedding included extreme July heat and thunderstorms, but through it all they enjoyed every minute with their closest loved ones.


I hope you enjoy my selection of photos from throughout the day.

 

Elegant arched mirror wedding welcome sign for Shaya and Max, dated 07.28.2023, surrounded by lush greenery.
Elegant wedding venue with leaded glass windows, white floral arrangement on pedestal, and draped table in wood-paneled room.
Two gold wedding bands and a diamond engagement ring rest beside a white lily flower on a golden surface.
Man in black suit adjusting cufflinks in parking lot outside Men's Wearhouse store.
Bride smiling while holding her wedding dress in a hotel room with wedding party preparing in the background.
Three men in a hotel room, one in a white shirt and tie, another in casual wear with hands clasped, preparing for an event.
Black and white photo of a caregiver assisting an elderly woman on a sofa, with framed art on the wall behind them.
Bride in white gown laughing with bridesmaids in sage green dresses while exchanging bouquets of white flowers on a bed.
Bridesmaids in sage green dresses celebrate with red balloons featuring gold Chinese characters at a wedding.
Black and white photo of a bride in a sleek wedding gown with a flowing train, wearing heels in an elegant room.
Bride in white gown walking along a sunlit forest path toward her groom.
Elegant bride in a white strapless gown holding a bouquet on a forest path surrounded by tall trees.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet while groom in tuxedo watches in a lush green forest wedding photo.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand along a serene forest path lined with tall pine trees.
Bride and groom stand back-to-back reading vows on a forest path surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
Laughing bride and groom sharing vows letters in a lush green forest.
Bride in white strapless gown holding white rose bouquet with ferns in a lush green forest setting.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding white parasols in forest.
Bride and groom standing together on a winding woodland path surrounded by tall trees.
Black and white portrait of a smiling bride in pearls embracing her groom in a tuxedo.
Black and white photo of a bride in veil and groom standing at an open door on their wedding day.
Bride and three bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding white bouquets walking outdoors on wedding day.
Elegant Asian bride in strapless white gown holding parasol and white floral bouquet outdoors.
Elegant bride in a strapless white gown holding a bouquet framed by a stone archway in a garden.
Bride in white gown holds parasol umbrella outside stone church entrance.
Bride in strapless white gown holds bouquet walking through arched doorway in lush green garden.
Bride and groom holding hands with a family member during an outdoor wedding ceremony moment.
Elegant wedding ceremony setup with white floral arrangements flanking an altar before leaded glass windows.
Wedding ceremony chairs with programs and flower petal basket on hardwood floor.
Adorable toddler flower girl in a white dress holds a wicker basket on a wooden floor.
Young boy helping pin a floral corsage onto a woman's wrist during wedding preparations indoors.
Adorable flower girl in white dress scatters rose petals down wedding aisle with smiling woman in floral dress.
Bride getting hair done by stylists reflected in a large mirror during wedding day preparations.
Groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere holding two teal ring boxes at a wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride holding her wedding veil in a sunlit room with a mirror and chair.
Adorable flower girl walking down the aisle scattering white petals at a wedding ceremony.
Artistic black and white photo of a bride glimpsed through a narrow gap between walls.
Wedding guest photographs the groom and a woman in a bright sunlit room on a smartphone.
Bride walking down the aisle with parents in a black and white wedding photo.
Bride and groom exchange vows before an officiant with stained glass windows and white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom perform a unity plant watering ceremony before ornate leaded glass windows with white florals.
Bride and groom share first kiss at altar with floral arrangements in black and white.
Bride and groom holding hands at the altar with stained glass windows during indoor wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds celebrate with raised hands at altar decorated with lush white floral arrangements in bright chapel.
Joyful newlyweds walk back down the aisle as guests toss white flower petals in elegant venue.
Wedding reception table set with disposable cameras, tassel favors, glassware, and a decorative sign.
Wedding guests mingle and socialize in black and white candid photo at elegant reception venue.
Elegant wedding reception table with tall white hydrangea centerpiece, gold chiavari chairs, and white linens.
Wedding guest drinking through glass doors at an indoor reception venue.
In loving memory wedding table display with framed photos of loved ones and white flowers.
Man photographing with camera outdoors while woman in floral dress walks nearby, viewed through glass doors.
Two women in black and white photo sitting on bench chatting at wedding reception.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake decorated with white roses and greenery on a reception table.
Wedding photo guestbook open on table displaying Polaroid photos beside Fujifilm instax film boxes.
Adorable toddler girl in white dress holds cutlery at wedding reception dinner table with guests.
Elegant wedding reception with floral arrangements, guests toasting at a sweetheart table in a bright venue.
Wooden wedding sign with Chinese characters and two wedding rings displayed on a small easel.
Child playing with bubble at elegant wedding reception table with floral centerpiece and guests.
Three men in dress shirts and ties laughing joyfully at a formal wedding reception dinner table.
Three guests laughing and taking photos at an elegant wedding reception dinner table with floral decorations.
Bride and groom cut elegant three-tier white wedding cake together at their reception celebration.
Young girl in pink dress sits at elegant wedding reception table with man behind her, floral centerpieces visible.
Man in suit taking selfie with peace sign gesture at indoor social gathering with guests mingling in background.
Black and white silhouette of man holding child near glass door in emotional tender moment.
Elegant mother of the bride in beaded champagne gown embraces partner during wedding reception dance.
Adult crouching to interact with young girl in pink dress and crocs at elegant wedding reception venue.
Bride in white tulle dress walks toward groom in black suit during first dance in elegant wood-paneled ballroom.
Bride and groom share their first dance in an elegant wood-paneled ballroom during their wedding reception.
Bride and groom share joyful first dance, groom twirling bride in white ball gown on wooden dance floor.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first dance at elegant wedding reception with guests watching.
Young Asian woman sitting at a table with hands near her face, smiling warmly in a cozy indoor setting.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating at a lively indoor reception in an elegant wood-paneled ballroom.
Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception while guests clap and celebrate in elegant venue.
Joyful wedding reception dance floor with guests raising hands together in celebration at an elegant venue.
Bride and father share an emotional first dance at wedding reception in black and white photo.
Two Asian men smiling and posing outdoors at night, one waving and one on phone, near lit pathway.

 

Photography: Miles North Creative . Co

Venue: The Morton Arboretum

 

Couple in wedding attire with bouquet poses for beach selfie with their photographer at sunset by a lake.

Meet your Chicago Wedding Photographer


Hey! I'm Dylan, a Michigan native and I've been bringing my unique eye and expertise to weddings all over the world since 2013. My mission is to help couples celebrate their love in the most peaceful and authentic way possible—whether that means driving down Michigan Ave. in a convertible, ditching every tradition, or jumping in Lake Michigan after the ceremony, I'm here for it all. I spend every summer in the Midwest, and while I'm not golfing or sauna-swimming in Lake Superior I love working with couples who want to enjoy every second of their wedding in Chicago while I artfully capture each precious moment.


So, if you're planning a wedding in the Chicago area in the summer months of July, August, or September, and you're searching for a photographer who knows the city well head to my contact page and let's start planning your dream wedding!


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