Cozy Outdoor Autumn Wedding in Minnesota

Matthew Diwi (25 and an assistant manager) is an avid hunter and fisherman. Kaileigh Nesenson (26 and an associate buyer) prefers dressing up for dinners downtown. “We have very different tastes,” Kaileigh says. “It was important that our wedding incorporated both of our personalities equally.” T...

A Rustic Wedding at Gladden Farms in Watertown, Minnesota

Whitney Gladden (29 and an event planner and co-owner of Gladden Farms) and Jim Lemke (30 and an event manager) didn’t just DIY their décor but their venue too. “I always wanted our family farm in Watertown to be our location but wasn’t sure how we’d make it work,” Whitney says. “I pitched my dad...

A Rustic Ballroom Wedding at Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota

rn Neutral tones with hints of navy and “lots and lots of greenery” helped create a rustic-chic design for Ariel Mackley (27 and a speech language pathologist) and Trent Vedders' (28 and a logistics coordinator) celebration. The couple used white and blush flowers, wood details...

A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at Minnetonka Orchards in Minnetrista, Minnesota

Lauren Huisinga (26 and a PR account executive) and Paul Fredin's (27 and a business analyst) rustic-chic celebration looked to the setting (an orchard) and the season (fall) for inspiration. Splashes of burgundy, blush and gold added even more autumnal flair. “We definitely took cues from the or...

A Nostalgic, Woodland Wedding at Theodore Wirth Chalet in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Celebrating nostalgia and honoring Scottish tradition were two important themes to Emily Genco (26 and a content strategist) and Daniel Kastner (28 and a QA). Tartan plaid accents, sprigs of evergreen and various Twin Peaks references made for a rustic, ultra-personal fete at a chalet in Hennepin...

Outdoor Country-Chic Wedding at Oak View Nursery in Owatonna, Minnesota

rn High school sweethearts Trisha Ross (25 and a sales and development coordinator) and Nic Remund (24 and a farmer) held a modern, romantic celebration at Oak View Nursery in Minnesota. “We both love modern design and wanted to incorporate that into our wedding,” Trisha says. ...

A Natural, Modern Wedding with Sci-Fi Flair at Pinstripes in Edina, Minnesota

Liz Shoenborn (26 and a grant writer) and David Williams (26 and a business analyst) used the term “quirky elegance” to describe their decor, which included plenty of greens and bright orange blooms. “It was so important to us to incorporate subtle, and not so subtle, nods to all of our favorite ...

A Rustic Industrial Wedding at the Solar Arts Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liz Scherer (32 and a physical therapist) and Nels Dyste (29 and an insurance agent) highlighted the beauty of their raw, industrial setting with a mix of vintage and rustic elements paired with the coolest custom escort cards.<br><br>Liz and an army of friends hand-cut vintage paper dolls before...

An Apple-Inspired Fall Wedding at Historic John P. Furber Farm in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Sarah Nelson (26 and a teacher) and Matthew Nelson (26 and a customer operations specialist) met in high school while working at a movie theater. (Their first date, to see "Transformers," was at the theater where they worked.) They dated for five and a half years, got engaged, broke up, kept in t...

A Pink Shabby-Chic Wedding at a Private Residence in Forest Lake, Minnesota

Everything about Hannah Taylor (25 and a teacher) and Caleb Wedger's (26 and in the US Air Force) shabby-chic wedding was inspired by Hannah's pink Vera Wang ball gown. She found the stunning couture gown at David's Bridal and thought it was too eccentric, but then quickly decided she didn't care...

A Rustic Wedding at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

With leafy branch motifs on the stationery and gorgeously textured florals, Tessa Somermeyer (32 and a nurse) and Brendan McCaffrey (29 and a bakery manager) brought the outside in for their rustic wedding. Tessa even added a little foliage to her look with a Habutai silk rose crown, cut, dyed an...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Hope Glen Farm in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Anne Olson (34 and an environmental compliance manager) and Willie Beattie (31 and an account operations manager) held their wedding on Hope Glen Farm, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The palette of vivid poppy (an orange/red), coral and peach set the tone for the bright, colorful look of the rustic...

A Rustic Vintage Wedding at Day Block Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

With oversize windows, exposed brick and unfinished ceilings of the warehouse turned event space, its no wonder Anna Serpette (31 and a bookkeeper) and Brandon Serpette (28 and a landscaper) chose Day Block Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for their wedding. The coupl...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Berry Hill Farm in Anoka, Minnesota

Wanting their wedding to be organic and airy, Heather Douglas (24 and a graphic designer) and Brian Douglas (24 and a project manager) chose Berry Hill Farm in Anoka, Minnesota, for their nuptials. They loved the open, yellow fields and lush trees that were changing in the s...

A Rustic DIY Wedding at Dellwood Barn in St. Paul, Minnesota

This wedding celebrated the best of country style. The sprawling Dellwood Barn surrounded by the rolling hills of St. Paul, Minnesota, created a rustic space for Brittany Gruidl's (24 and a hairstylist) and Tyler Kari's (23 and a diesel mechanic) wedding. "The venue was absolutely perfect," Britt...

A Rustic, Vintage Wedding at Rubies and Rust Barn in Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Sarah Hughes (24 and a graphic designer) eventually captured the attention of her sister’s friend from school, her crush Tim Langley (29 and a quality assurance engineer). On a trip to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando, Tim snuck a love note into a Marauder’s Map, and...

A Rustic Fall Wedding at Camrose Hill Flower Farm in Stillwater, Minnesota

With an outdoor fall wedding, Beth Nersesian (28 and a high school teacher) and Roger Sandstrom (28 and a utilities operator) wanted to keep some of the natural autumn hues in their color palette. They pulled together shades of red, orange and pink accented with wood, burlap and even pumpkins for...

A Shabby Chic Wedding at St. Paul College Club in St. Paul, Minnesota

Ashley Distel (21 and a wedding planner) and Layne Gruman (24 and in the US Marine Corps) used a mint, pink and gold color palette complete with chalkboards and burlap for their shabby chic wedding theme. Jeannine Pohl beautifully captured all the details of the day. “When we got our pictures fro...

A Rustic, Elegant Wedding at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota

“Planning my own wedding was a dream come true!” Hannah Anderson (24 and a marketing account executive) says about her wedding to Johnny Meeker (25 and a tax staff accountant). The couple got married at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, where Hannah’s dream of her longtime violin teacher...

A Chic, Medieval Feast Wedding at Uppercut Gym in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rebecca Windhorst (30 and a manager of business improvement) was playing front yard football with her sorority sisters when Bert Parker (27 and the owner of BEAST gym Minneapolis) walked by wearing a t-shirt, which read ‘Will Party For Food.’ Rebecca recalls the event: “I walked up to him and sai...

A Rustic, Traditional Wedding at Welch Village Ski Resort in Welch, Minnesota

Travis Olson (22 and a salesman) and Leah Olson (20 and a university student) met while working summer jobs at the same golf course. Initially, Leah's parents did not allow her to go out with Travis because he did not attend the same church as the family. Leah had to sneak out of her house to mee...

A Cheerful Rustic Wedding at the Minnesota Valley Country Club in Richfield, Minnesota

A bright yellow color palette, wildflower floral arrangements and fun touches like an ombre cake and custom made Converse kicks gave Lauren and Mike's wedding a cheerful, playful feel.

A Rosenwood Farm Wedding in Afton, Minnesota

Even though they didn’t hire a wedding planner, Jessica and Michael weren’t alone in their wedding planning: Their crafty and talented family and friends came through to help create countless DIY elements—from the decor and stationery to food and fashion—to give their charming, rustic-chic barn w...