The Couple: Mackenzie & Ryan Where is home? They’re currently dividing time between Chicago & Springfield, IL! (Mackenzie hails from Bemidji, MN and Ryan from Gillespie, IL) How they met: They initially crossed paths online, then spent five months writing to one another before finally meeting face-to-face. Three things they simply can’t live without: Mackenzie – Music (Spotify […]
Imagine a lush backyard hootenanny with your favorite people, complete with Indian food, prayer flags, and a canoe keg. I about fell over when Haley & Mike first shared these wedding details with me. Count me in every time! I am continually blown away by my couples, who plan such heartfelt, handcrafted, meaningful wedding days. Haley […]
Not every couple plans a large tux-and-gown celebration. Some prefer an intimate ceremony overlooking a quiet north woods lake; others prefer a brunch ceremony surrounded by select family members. Weddings come in all shapes & sizes. The common thread is commitment & celebration — the rest is up to you! I discover vast beauty in simplicity, so […]
Rachel & Adam. Where on earth do I begin with these two? He’s a lumberjack (no, really!), she’s an account manager at a local digital marketing firm. I’m not sure if it was their sharp wits, their totally homespun wedding-in-the-woods, or the relaxed pub crawl feel to their day. Maybe it was their wedding theme, […]
If you’re looking for the quintessential north woods day trip, head to Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, MN, pronto! Settled on the border of Minnesota & Wisconsin, the park is a destination for exploring, hiking & rock climbing. Enter Molly & Clay, my first couple of the 2014 wedding season. They held their sweet ceremony among rocks & […]
Hello, friends! In early July, this new brand & website came to life (I’m still in love with this authentic, pretty place for my business to live & breathe!). During launch week, I ran a few super awesome giveaways. And guess what? I’ve been brewing up another giveaway for y’all. If this giveaway was glitter, […]