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A warm, timeless wedding at Northern Haus venue in Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin

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Katie + Scott – what a magical day you brought to life for yourselves. Not because of the beautiful tablescapes, perfected invitations, tailored suits, or stunning bridal gown (although all of these things were noteworthy). This wedding highlights the power of curating a day that tells your story. The story of the love you share and what […]

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Again, brushing the dust off the blog to feature one of the most beautiful weddings of my 2020 season! And while I could go on and on about how incredible their day was, I’ll be dishing up the expedited version for you all (thanks to a new little 2-week-old addition we welcomed into our family […]

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Dreamy. A word I openly overuse when describing wedding days – but I’m over here struggling to find any word that can describe Val + Tanner’s day except DREAMY.  Truly – the venue (The Enchanted Barn is forever one of my favorite venues – I married there myself!), the couple, the details were all incredible. But […]

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This one’s for the bride-to-be(s) out there. But not all brides. This one is for the brides who are searching for their dream wedding venue – one that’s flooded with natural light has an intimate feel to it and feels unique in one way or another. I rounded up a list of Midwest (focusing on Wisconsin, Michigan, […]

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This wedding was the most perfect way to wrap up my 2019 season – or any season for that matter. Emily + Dustin married at Sugarland Barn in Arena, Wisconsin on a crisp October afternoon. The kind of afternoon that warranted guests mingling over hot apple cider + cozy blankets pre-ceremony. The kind of wedding […]

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Classic. Timeless. Joyful. The three words I use to describe Samantha + Andrew’s waterfront wedding at The Waters. Their day was radiant and full of love from the first minute to the last. Every detail was intentional and all of the pieces fell together seamlessly – including the warm sunshine and cool breeze off the […]

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Northern Haus – you’ve likely heard about this buzzing new venue (and for good reason)! Nestled into the heart of Door County, Northern Haus is set on 30 acres and is a wonderfully neutral, but well-designed canvas. This past season I made my way to Door County to meet the owners/dreamers, Sara + Nick, and […]

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Dani Stephenson Associate Wedding THIS WEDDING – worth coming out of my blogging hibernation for! It was a day filled with thoughtful details and a stunning venue behind it all, but what was most incredible was the friends and family that rallied together to be a part of Karyn + Devin’s big day. I’m talking […]

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Last November, I headed back to the Enchanted Barn for what would be (unexpectedly) a magical, winter wedding. The unexpected blizzard took us by surprise, but was wholeheartedly embraced. From start to finish this Maggie + Jeremy’s wedding day was pure MAGIC. You can read more about this day in the recent Fall/Winter issue of […]

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What better way to kick off my wedding season than with these two and this beautiful day! Stefanie and Chris crafted a laid-back, yet beautifully detailed day that reflected who they are as a couple. The Woodfire Lodge served as the perfect setting for s’more roasting, mingling with guests as the sun dropped behind the […]

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Let’s be honest – the second that ring lands on your finger, the sheer number of ideas and decisions that start to swirl through your mind can be straight up overwhelming. I’m talking about that Pinterest board with 2,312 pins, the opinions from (fill-in-the-blank), and the ideas that you’ve carried since you were 14 and […]

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imagine this...

it's just you and your fiance.

You're nestled up by a fire at your family cabin, lakeside, with only the stars to accompany your sweet conversation over hot cocoa and Blue Moon.

you begin dreaming up your perfect wedding day.

Family, friends, and twinkle lights. Windblown hair. Hiking boots for adventurous photography. Cozy moments for just the two of you.
A dirty hem from dancing and making memories...
and smiles you just can't wipe off your faces.

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