It's The Wedding of Tom and Ansley!
The Venue
The Armour House
11500 W Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Doors Open 5:00pm
Ceremony 5:30pm | Reception 6:00pm
In the first decade of the 1900s, Jonathan Ogden Armour acquired this expansive 1200-acre property, then called Mellody Farm, and planned the erection of the 29,000-square-foot Italianate mansion as a surprise for his wife, Lolita.
Under the direction of famous architect, Arthur Heun, the mansion took four years to complete. Swamp land was turned into lush woods and serene lakes, and fireplace mantles and library paneling were imported from Paris, Vienna, and London.
It is said that the marble staircase was built with Jonathan and Lolita’s daughter in mind. They hoped one day she would descend the curving stairway on her wedding day, which she did in 1921.
Recommended Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
26225 Riverwoods Boulevard
Lake Forest, IL 60045
A room block is available at the Hilton with a discounted nightly rate. The link defaults to a 2-night booking; if you plan to arrive on Friday, be sure to update to a 1-night stay.
The Forester
200 N Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
A formal room block is not set up at The Forester.
Both hotels are within a 6-minute drive of The Armour House.
The Hilton Garden Inn will have a shuttle to and from The Armour House.
The Wedding Party
Ladies
Janelle Winter
Maid of Honor
Kelsey McLeod
Bridesmaid
Liz McLeod
Bridesmaid
Lyra Matulle
Flower Girl
Megan Provenzale
Maid of Honor
Meredith Stiles
Bridesmaid
Lauren Matulle
Bridesmaid
Lyra Matulle
Flower Girl
Gentlemen
Spencer Haws
Best Man
Dan McLeod
Groomsman
Zach McLeod
Groomsman
Harrison McLeod
Ring Bearer
Tommy Johnson
Best Man
Trevor Stiles
Groomsman
Corey Matulle
Groomsman
Frequently-Asked Questions
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Yes, both the ceremony and reception will take place at The Armour House. There will be a cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception.
The ceremony will be outdoors, weather-permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place indoors at The Armour House.
We have chosen to limit our guest list to those ages sixteen and up. We hope you understand and can use this as an excuse for a parents' night out!
We want to ensure a safe environment for all of our guests. We encourage everyone to take a COVID test prior to attending our wedding, especially if you are experiencing any symptoms.
Full open bar, baby.
Formal or Black-Tie Optional.
There will be a shuttle available to and from The Armour House if guests are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. The shuttle will operate for a limited window prior to the ceremony and for the majority of the reception.
Registry
Your company is all we could wish for on our wedding day!
However, if you would like to send us a gift, please do so via our registry on Zola.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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