Timeless Perona Farms Refinery Wedding Celebration

January 31, 2025

The Wedding

Millie and Mike’s November wedding perfectly balanced modern minimalism with timeless elegance. Set at the stunning venue at Perona Farms Refinery, their day radiated warmth, sophistication, and personal touches that were effortlessly them.

We couldn’t have imagined any other venue more perfect for Millie and Mike! With its industrial charm, yet modern atmosphere, Perona Farms Refinery was a beautiful match for the couple. Gold accents, neutral tones, and gorgeous florals from Shoprite of Lincoln Park also created an atmosphere that was incredibly sophisticated and warm.

Millie was a vision in her Martina Liana gown by Essence of Australia from Seng Couture, while Mike looked dashing in his tux from Robert’s Tuxedo. The bridesmaids brought the perfect pop of color in mix-and-match warm-toned dresses from Revelry, making the fall celebration feel vibrant yet cohesive. And, of course, our favorite photobooth the Metro Photo Bus was there for the fun! Guests snapped pictures and created memories that were as playful as they were memorable.

Their Engagement Story

We absolutely loved their poolside, private engagement story with just the two of them and their dog Murphy! (We are obsessed with Murphy – he even joined them at their engagement session with us!)

“After being together for almost 5 years, on August 7th, 2021, Michael (and their pup Murphy) proposed to Millie in the very same spot where the two first shared the words “I love you”. In November 2021, Michael and Millie became homeowners and moved into their first home!

And on November 10, 2023, Michael and Millie will became husband and wife. <3

Since the wedding day, the couple has already welcomed their first child Hazel into the world!

Here’s to Millie and Mike, and a lifetime of endless warmth and love together!

The bride's wedding dress hanging against a wall of green foliage at Perona Farms Refinery.
A neon sign with the couple's last name lighting up surrounding leaves on a wall at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride getting her final touch-ups of makeup done before the ceremony at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and her bridesmaids smiling and making a toast in pajamas on the grass outside at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom's father helping him put on his bowtie at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom's best man helping him put on his jacket before the ceremony.
The maid of honor helping the bride get into her wedding dress at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride smiling and looking at herself in the mirror with her dress on at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride smiling and laughing as her bridesmaids, holding newspapers, look at her from behind
The bride and her bridesmaids laughing together and looking at a newspaper made for the wedding at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and father-of-the-bride crying during their first look at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom waiting for the bride to walk up behind him for their first look at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom's first look at the bride on their wedding day at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple sharing an intimate moment as the bride cups his face and cries.
The couple embracing and holding hands as they kiss on the grass at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple nuzzling their faces together as the bride holds her bouquet.
The groom kissing the bride's cheek as she smiles and looks down at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple holding hands as the bride smiles and looks behind as they walk around at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple smiling at each other as the bride hugs the groom from behind at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple holding hands and holding their heads close as they close their eyes.
The bride and groom holding hands as they look in opposite directions in front of the lake at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom cupping the bride's face as they share a kiss in front of the lake at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom dip-kissing the bride in front of the lake at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom holding the bride's hand as he kisses her cheek while she smiles.
The couple holding hands and laughing with each other.

One of my favorite moments of the day, helping Millie walk down the hill in her heels and getting some one-on-one time with the bride!

The couple embracing as they look at each other lovingly in front of a tree among the foliage at Perona Farms Refinery.
The couple kissing while surrounded by foliage on the grass at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom hugging the bride from behind as they smile and look down.
The bridal party cheering for the bride and groom as they kiss at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom holding hands and walking while looking at each other as the bridal party follows behind.
The groom standing straight with a hand in his pocket as the groomsmen stand behind him.
The groom laughing and plying around with his groomsmen at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom picking up the bride as they lean their faces close to each other.
The groom kissing the bride's cheek as she smiles big in an embrace.
Inside the ceremony space at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom sharing a drink before the ceremony begins at Perona Farms Refinery.
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The groom looking down the aisle at the bride as the ceremony begins at Perona Farms Refinery.
The father and mother-of-the-bride walking their daughter down the aisle during the ceremony at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride wiping away tears as she reaches her husband-to-be.
The couple's first kiss as husband and wife at their ceremony at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom kissing halfway back down the aisle after the ceremony at Perona Farms Refinery.
Inside the reception space at Perona Farms Refinery.
The newlywed's wedding cake for the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The sweetheart table decorated with flowers and candles for the newlyweds at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom dip-kissing the bride during their first private dance as husband and wife before the reception at The sweetheart table for the newlyweds at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom's grand entrance to their reception dancing at Perona Farms Refinery.
The newlyweds embracing and dancing in smoke as guests surround them at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom showing off their rings while they wear silly glasses in front of the Metro Photo Bus.
The newlyweds dancing as they talk to guests at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride energetically dancing with her arms up at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride holding a drink and laughing as the groom smiles at her from behind on the dance floor at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom smiling as they cut their wedding cake during the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride, now changed into her reception dress, smiling and posing.
Bridesmaids dancing together at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.
The groom being picked up in a chair and yelling with his hands up at the reception at at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom taking photobooth photos inside of the Metro Photo Bus.
The groom dancing with several guests at the reception.
The bridesmaids dancing with matching slippers on at the reception at at Perona Farms Refinery.
The bride and groom singing a song with a microphone at the reception at Perona Farms Refinery.

Vendor Notes

Venue / Refinery at Perona Farms

Video / Live Picture Studios

Florist / Shoprite of Lincoln Park: Linda Curto

DJ / POSH DJ’s

MUA / Cailin Christine

Hair Stylist / Bridal by Kerri

Dress / Martina Liana by Essense of Australia from Seng Couture

Bridesmaid Dresses / Revelry

Tux / Robert’s Tuxedo

Photobooth / Metro Photo Bus

Signage / The Jess Press

Invitations / Kristen Sardini Design

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