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The Wedding Book Four stunning local weddings. hot venues. Tips, trends, and traditions. Secrets from local wedding experts. everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. By jen koski & nood reynolds Photos by olive juice studios (www.olivejuicestudios.com), unique touch PhotograPhy (uniquetouchPhotograPhy.com), Brad o'connor PhotograPhy (BradoconnorPhotograPhy.com), ken klotzBach (www.klotzBachPhoto.com), maley PhotograPhy (www.maleyPhotograPhy.com) rochestermagazine.com january 2012 41
The Wedding Book
JEN KOSKI & NOOD REYNOLDS
<br /> Four stunning local weddings.<br /> Hot venues.<br /> Tips, trends, and traditions.<br /> Secrets from local wedding experts.<br /> Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams.<br /> <br /> JENNALEE & SHANE WHITING<br /> July 16, 2011<br /> Ceremony/Reception: Rochester art Center<br /> <br /> Bride’s Dress: Priscilla of Boston<br /> Bridesmaid Dresses: houseofBrides.com (after Six Dessi Collection)<br /> Groom’s Attire: express for Men and Bar iii<br /> Jewelry and Shoes: anthropologie and andrea's Vintage Bridal, Minneapolis<br /> Catering: Catering by Design<br /> Cake: hy-Vee South<br /> Music: Bellagala, St. Paul<br /> Photographer: Unique touch Photography<br /> Floral Design: linda grassle<br /> Hair: Blue h2O Salon<br /> Make-up: Jamie Duncanson<br /> <br /> “Our theme was a combination of vintage-inspired pieces meets the great outdoors meets earth-friendly materials and upcycling. Initially, the whole decor was centered around a bonfire—complete with wedding favor s'more mix and baby trees.”<br /> <br /> “The minister was our dear friend, Eric Barnes, who became ordained so he could marry us. We picked Eric to be our minister because he knew us best as a couple. The three of us formed a strong friendship over countless nights of drinks and Rock Band. We know that we will always be close with Barnes, and choosing someone that will be an important part of our lives forever played a huge role.”<br /> <br /> “The single-most-important facet of our wedding day was to focus on our family and friends. This was not only a celebration for us, but a celebration for them. We wanted to honor those closest to us for being there for us. We wanted them to know … how important and influential they are in our lives.”<br /> -Jennalee Whiting<br /> <br /> ADAHEID MESTAD & NICK LENSING<br /> August 20, 2011<br /> ceremony: history center of Olmsted county<br /> Reception: Peace Plaza<br /> <br /> Bride’s Dress: Mestads Bridal and Formal Wear<br /> Bridesmaid Dresses: Mestads Bridal and Formal Wear<br /> Groom’s Attire: Mestads Bridal and Formal Wear<br /> Catering: canadian honker/Rochester event center<br /> DJ: dJ slipp (Jordan Van hook)<br /> Bands: county Road 3, and surprise band six Mile grove after their Americana showcase<br /> Photographer: Olive Juice studios<br /> Decorative floral: Le Jardin<br /> Bouquets and boutonnieres: heather Ritenour sampson<br /> Wedding coordinator: Above and Beyond (Naura Anderson)<br /> <br /> “We didn’t have a particular theme, but more of a feel. However, we did refer to it as an ‘interactive bohemian chic feel.’”<br /> <br /> “Our goal was that the feel, look, and activities of the day would all be a reflection of us—either as individuals or as a couple.”<br /> <br /> “Nick is an ice sculptor, so instead of a traditional cake, we had an ice cake that he cut with a chainsaw during our reception!”<br /> <br /> “We wanted to do things at our wedding that we would actually use after that day. So, for instance, instead of having a guest book, we had our guests paint on canvases for us.”<br /> <br /> “[Johnny Cash guitarist] Bob Wootton was a surprise guest—thank you to our friend Brandon Sampson and the Americana Showcase!”<br /> — Adaheid Mestad<br /> <br /> JADE & BRETT GRABAU<br /> august 27, 2011<br /> Ceremony/reception: Groom’s Parents’ Yard in Preston, Minn.<br /> <br /> Bride’s Dress: Charlotte’s Bridal, LaCrosse, Wis.<br /> Bridesmaid Dresses: david’s Bridal, richfield, Minn.<br /> Groom’s Attire: Knights Chamber<br /> Catering: Pedal Pushers Café, Lanesboro<br /> Cupcakes: Mon Petite Cupcakes, Winona<br /> Cookies: Sweet Stop Sandwich Shoppe, Preston, Minn.<br /> Music: Shalo Lee & the rush river Band<br /> Photographer: Olive Juice Studios<br /> Flowers: everyday Bouquets<br /> Day of Coordinator: Kirsten from Fab.You.Lous event designs<br /> Hair & Make-up: Erin topness, Lanesboro<br /> Invitation and Programs: action Graphic design<br /> Photo booth: traveling Photo Booth, Minneapolis<br /> <br /> “We wanted a simple ceremony focused on the vows, homily, and readings. We skipped the church music and played contemporary music—Zach Brown Band, Billy Joel, Beach Boys—while our guests sat themselves and as our wedding party walked down the aisle.”<br /> <br /> “A bird flew over our wedding party as Pastor Wade Davick talked about the beautiful setting for a wedding. We did have few sprinkles during the ceremony; a rainbow appeared before the speeches started. (Crazy, I know!)”<br /> <br /> “Brett and I are U of M Gopher Fans—and I wanted to surprise my groom and guests with an appearance by University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy. During the first band break, we played the U of M Rouser and Goldy Gopher came out to the dance floor. It was hilarious to see the surprised looks on my parents’ and husband’s faces.“<br /> — Jade Grabau<br /> <br /> MARSHA & JEREMY GLEASON<br /> June 4, 2011<br /> Ceremony: Dover United Methodist Church<br /> reception: Dover Fire hall<br /> <br /> Bride’s Dress: White rose Bridal, st. Charles<br /> Bridesmaid dresses: Bridal Boutique, Winona<br /> Groomsmen’s attire: The Wedding Planners, Winona<br /> Catering: Wegner’s Catering<br /> Photographer: Brad o’Connor Photography<br /> Flowers: JT Floral, st. Charles<br /> Cake: st. Charles Bakery<br /> <br /> “I always knew I wanted to get married in my hometown, and being such a small town, the fire hall is the place that can hold the most guests. It’s also where my parents held their wedding reception over 30 years ago!”<br /> <br /> “I went with jade as our main color, but I wanted to incorporate hot pink as well. I always liked the idea of brightly colored shoes, so the bridesmaids wore pink dress shoes for the ceremony and I wore jade shoes. At the dance we had flip flops in the same colors.”<br /> <br /> “I tried on many veils but couldn’t find a particular one that I liked. I then had an idea to wear my mom’s wedding veil. We replaced the comb on it and added beading at the bottom. It turned out great!”<br /> <br /> “Instead of place cards at the head table, we used cutout cookies in the shape of a wedding cake that had our names written on them. My godmother made all the cookies, including those we used as favors on the guest tables.”<br /> — Marsha Gleason
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