Moms Not Forgotten board members posing in hats at the Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL

VENUE│ Providence Vineyard


FLORALS│ Michelle Davidson


CATERING│ Chic Chef Catering


VIDEOGRAPHY│ Lars Petersdorff


SOUND | DJ Felix Entertainment


EVENT HOST│ Moms Not Forgotten

Every year, the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea is beautiful. The tables are thoughtfully designed, the florals are stunning, the hats are adorable, and the room is full of women dressed in their Sunday best.


But the reason this event matters goes so much deeper than the pretty details.


Moms Not Forgotten exists to honor birth mothers — women who have made the incredibly brave and sacrificial decision to place their children for adoption. Their mission is to remind birth moms that they are loved, cherished, seen, and not forgotten.


And that is exactly what this afternoon felt like.


This year’s theme, Legacy & Lace, was such a meaningful reflection of the heart behind the day. Providence Vineyard was filled with soft pastel florals, pink tablecloths layered with lace, gold frames, glowing candles, pearl accents, vintage-inspired details, and women wearing the sweetest hats. It felt feminine and nostalgic in the best way — almost like walking into a room inspired by your grandmother’s house, filled with beauty, history, softness, and story.


The pearls were especially meaningful this year. They were woven into the table details and carried a deeper reminder of legacy, beauty, and value. Every place setting, every floral arrangement, every piece of lace, and every thoughtful little detail helped tell the bigger story of the day: that these women matter, their stories matter, and their motherhood is not forgotten.


Mother’s Day can be tender for so many reasons. For birth mothers, it can hold love, grief, sacrifice, hope, courage, and longing all at once. This tea created space for those stories to be honored with dignity and care.


That is what made the room so powerful.


Yes, the florals were outstanding. Yes, the tables were beautiful. Yes, everyone looked so lovely in their hats and dresses. But the beauty of the day was never just for the sake of beauty. It was a way of saying, “You are worth celebrating. You are worth remembering. You are loved.”


Jennifer Mueller and the Moms Not Forgotten team created such a thoughtful afternoon for the women in attendance. From the tea service and meaningful messages to the birth-mom story shared by Shantell Krabill, every part of the event pointed back to the heart of the ministry.


As a photographer, I loved capturing the lace, the pearls, the florals, the candles, and all of the gorgeous details that brought the Legacy & Lace theme to life. But even more than that, I loved documenting the connection in the room — the hugs, the conversations, the emotion, the laughter, the quiet moments, and the women being reminded that they are not alone.


Jen, Kristy, Margo, Katie, Shantell and the entire Moms Not Forgotten team, thank you for trusting me to photograph this beautiful day again. It is such an honor to preserve the heart behind this event and the mission behind this ministry.


To every birth mom who attended, I hope these images remind you of what this day was created to say so clearly:


You are loved.

You are cherished.

You are seen.

You are not forgotten.


Now grab a cup of tea, settle in for a moment, and enjoy a glimpse into this beautiful Legacy & Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard.

Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea program and details for Moms Not Forgotten at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Floral staircase installation at Providence Vineyard for the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
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White barn venue exterior at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois for the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea
Welcome sign and floral details outside Providence Vineyard for the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Bright white chapel-style event space at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois before the Moms Not Forgotten tea
Vintage teacup with pearls, lace, and pastel florals for the Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
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Hanging family photos and greenery for the Legacy and Lace theme at Moms Not Forgotten in Hebron Illinois
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Floral designer arranging large hanging installation at Providence Vineyard for Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea
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Pastel florals, candles, and framed portraits decorating Providence Vineyard for the Moms Not Forgotten tea
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Legacy and Lace display with florals, candles, and framed portraits at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
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Providence Vineyard reception room set for Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea with lace tables and gold chairs
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Event team member arranging table details before the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron Illinois
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Overhead view of pink lace tables and gold chairs at Providence Vineyard for Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea
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Guests gathering for tea service at the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron Illinois
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Three women posing in colorful dresses and hats at the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
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Guests passing tea trays during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
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Guest in pink dress and hat looking through her purse during Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Women sharing tea and conversation at the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
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Guest in pink hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Woman in blue hat seated during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Young guest in floral hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron Illinois
Guest in black hat seated at tea table during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Woman wearing floral hat and lace dress during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Guests listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Speaker sharing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
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Speaker at podium during Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Guests seated at tea tables listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Guest in pink hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Speaker holding microphone during Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Guest in red hat standing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Young guest in white floral hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Legacy of adoption video playing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron Illinois
Women standing at front of room during Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guests applauding during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Women seated at tea tables listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Guest in navy dress listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Women in colorful hats listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Guests seated at pastel tea tables during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guest in blue floral hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Woman in bright blue hat clapping during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guest smiling during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Woman in purple hat smiling during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guest in green dress listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Black and white candid of guest listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Speaker sharing at the podium during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Guest in cream hat listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Candle and lace table detail with prayer card at the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea
Floral and gold frame display at Providence Vineyard for the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Black and white view of guests listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Speaker sharing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Speaker sharing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Woman sharing a birth mother story during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Speaker with microphone at the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Black and white candid of guest listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guests listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Guest wiping away tears during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Women embracing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guest in blue hat seated near the program table during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Black and white candid of women listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Speaker in blue sharing during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron Illinois
Women standing during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Overhead view of guests during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Speaker at podium during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Guest in cream hat smiling during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Women speaking together during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Guests seated near pastel floral centerpiece during Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea
Young guest listening at the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
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Speaker at floral podium during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Guest in blue floral hat listening during Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard
Guests in floral hats listening during the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron IL
Women seated at tea tables during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard in Hebron Illinois
Three generations posing together at the Moms Not Forgotten Legacy and Lace Mother’s Day Tea in Hebron IL
Two women smiling at a candlelit tea table during the Moms Not Forgotten Mother’s Day Tea at Providence Vineyard

Jen, Kristy, Margo, Katie, Shantell, and the entire Moms Not Forgotten team — thank you again for trusting me to photograph such a meaningful day. It is truly an honor to preserve the beauty, tenderness, and heart behind this event. I’m so grateful I could witness the way you love and honor birth moms so well, and I hope these images continue to remind every woman who attended that she is seen, cherished, and never forgotten.


Thanks for reading,

Handwritten script signature reading xoxo Cassie in elegant cursive font on white background.