Mary Smith and Samuel Thompson
married in Ireland in 1875

When Mary Thompson emigrated from Ireland, she brought her wedding dress with her.

Helen Mercy Lund and Josiah Walter Butler
November 10, 1886

"Married in brown, you will live in town."

Laura Imogene Schanck and Dr. John Lincoln Taylor
June 1, 1895

This simple hat tells the sweet story of a young couple at the turn-of-the-century, privileged but hard-working, dedicated to their family and community.

Anna Ralstad and Albert C. Richards
June 26, 1895

Annie's wedding dress features a large butterfly made of pearls and glass beads, a symbol of transformation and change.

Bertha Augusta Lathrop and Edward D. Hubbard
June 20, 1899

Remember a time when weddings were modest, intimate affairs and bridal dresses were carefully sewn by hand.

Mabelle Milne Peck and Paul MacGuffin
August 12, 1908

Ever heard of a surprise wedding? Mabelle Peck and former Libertyville mayor Paul MacGuffin were married at a "surprise party" in Kanasas.

Irene Belle Triggs and Frank Joseph Wright
October 12, 1910

Irene Triggs and Frank Wright were a popular couple in Libertyville in the early 1900s.

Lydia A. Luecke and Emil Mesenbrink
August 13, 1913

This wedding couple eventually owned a floral business in town.

Ruth Elizabeth Wells and Warren Ansel Nicholas
May 25, 1914

The festive Nicholas wedding took place at the bride's family home where a dinner was served for thirty amid beautiful decorations of cut flowers and ferns.

Emma Christina Meyer and George Smith Brainerd III
November 29, 1917

George was related to Ansel Cook's mother and Emma's father was chairman of the Lake County Board. Their marriage was one of the biggest weddings of the year.