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After coordinating weddings for over 17 years I have had the privilege of working with a lot of the same families when they have multiple sons/daughter’s get married.. and its one of my favorite parts about my job. I love getting to know a family and the Charpentier Family is no different! Honestly, Ive been trying to be part of the family since I met them years ago while planning Emily and Andrew’s wedding 🙂

This time it was Grace and Jake’s turn and they had a nice long engagement which made securing the vendors they wanted easy and the planning the details alot of fun. They booked Willow Brooke Farm when it was just getting finished with construction and they knew it was the perfect venue the minute they saw it. The clean white color palette of the venue really made it fun to add some fun details like a black and white dance floor from Apres, an elevated floral runner on the head table and cold sparks for the dance.

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Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

DJ  Instant Request DJ

Florist – Pristine Floral

Reception  Willow Brooke Farm

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Rentals – Apres Party Rental

Guest Transporation – Renees Royal Limo

Officiant- Events by Amy

Bar service – Liquid Motion

Videography – Josh Flom

Photography Janelle Elise Photography

Stationery – Paper Rock Scissor                                 

Caterer- Damico Catering

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Amanda and Patrick’s wedding was beyond words beautiful for a couple that have been together since high school and have so much love for everyone around them! When I first got the call about helping Amanda and Patrick my first thoughts were “I dont know if I can plan a wedding in La Crosse Wisconsin.. I know nothing about that area.” But because it was a referral from a very great vendor friend (Thanks Chrissy!) I thought I at least talk to Amanda and see if I thought I could be of service.

Immediately I fell in love with Amanda and Patrick… Their attention to detail, their openness and their love for their friends and family all hooked me and I knew that I needed to be apart of this wedding!! Most of our planning was done via email and over the phone, but I enjoyed every one of my early morning trips to Wisconsin that turned all of our ideas in our head into reality and with every visit the plans became more and more real and soon enough we were creating this stunning backyard tent wedding.

This wedding was much more to me then a beautiful celebration.. It was a time to test myself. After planning 800 weddings, I feel like I have gotten pretty good at it.. but I sometimes miss the excitement of something new.. or a new way to challenge myself… and I got that by planning this beautiful and logistically complicated wedding while being 3 hours away.

I have been asked about this wedding numerous times by different vendors, my friends and family and the first thing that I tell them about this wedding is that it was all about Trust!! I thank Amanda and Patrick for trusting me not only with their wedding day. I thank all of the amazing vendors that we had on board for trusting me and coming together to create a rock solid team! With that I will be done rambling and let you enjoy these beautiful photos!!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony Venue – Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Crosse

Catering – Radisson Hotel

Photography Olive Juice Studios

Videography Joe Pollock Films

Calligraphy: Rosann Konieczny

Transportation – Lamers

Cake – D and L Cakery and Desserts: Cocoa and Fig

Photobooth Slow Motion Booth

Vintage Rental Items A’la Crate Vintage Rentals

Rental Items – Apres Party Rental

Floral – Bittersweet Floral

Band – Casablanca Orchestra

Hair and Makeup – Emily J

Dress- L’Atelier Couture Bridal Boutique

Bridesmaids Dresses – Bella Bridesmaids

Stationery: Paperista

 

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From my first meeting with Erin and Cole I instantly knew that I wanted to work with them and plan their wedding. They were decisive, fun and had some great ideas for what they wanted in a wedding!!! I left the initial meeting and we we started to look for a venue right away!!! We knew we needed to be quick to secure a venue because they really wanted a Fall wedding for 300 guests. One of the first venues  that we spoke about was Bavaria Downs, a new venue that was just opening. Bavaria Downs was the perfect fit for Erin and Cole with its outdoor ceremony site, breathtaking views and a beautiful ballroom for over 300 guests!!

After securing Bavaria Downs we dove right into the rest of the planning. Erin’s mom Lisa was an amazing part of our planning team as well attending all of the meetings and giving Erin and Cole tons of support throughout the process!! We choose a neutral pallette for the floral and decor;  Incorporating gold, champagne and some accents of Dusty Rose into the floral and centerpieces.

The September day was filled with threats of rain in the forecast… but thankfully the weather was perfect and the ceremony was filled with some of the best lighting I have ever seen!!

Have a wonderful first Christmas as a married couple Erin and Cole!!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

DJ Instant Request

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Caterer Damico Catering

Ceremony Musicians Lake String Quartet

Photography – Rachel Lynn Photography

Videography – Voyaguer

Ceremony and Reception Site – Bavaria Downs

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Forever I Am Yours – Erin & Cole, Bavaria Downs from Voyageur Motion Pictures on Vimeo.

A Classic and Elegant Hutton House Wedding… Thats what I would use to describe Sarah and Will’s Wedding and both of their personal styles.. Classic and Elegant!

Planning with Sarah and Will was a breeze. She was decisive, had a vision of what she wanted and also knew a handful of vendors that she wanted to use. We first met at the Hewing Hotel for coffee and to start to get to know each other and instantly I knew that this “Sarah and Sarah” team would have a lot of fun together!!

Sarah and Will chose Hutton House for their ceremony and reception. It was still very new when they booked the venue and they were excited about the outdoor space for the ceremony and the possibilities for decor at the venue. The wedding day proved to be one of the most stressful I have ever endured due to the weather. All day we had a 50-70% chance of rain and we decided to “go for it” and try and do the wedding outside. I have never checked my phone so much in one day… and Thankfully for us.. It did not rain.. NOT all day!!

Sarah loved all of the details.. She wanted a boxwood backdrop for photos, she loved the idea of hanging greenery and chandlier’s, she wanted a live band, We brought in a greenery motif on her invitations and day of stationery. But the thing that I will always remember most about Sarah is that she really focused on the things that mattered… Will, Her friends and her family and just really being present in the moment and taking in this ONE day that goes by so quickly!!!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Makeup – Julie Phaxay
Rentals – Girl Friday
Band – Blue Water Kings
Caterer – Create Catering
Ceremony and Cocktail Music-Lake String Quartet
Ceremony and Reception Site – Hutton House
Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events
Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors
Photography – Janelle Elise Photography
Rental Items – PHOS
Rental Items: Apres Party Rental
Videography – Josh Flom

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Kayla and Kyle were married over Memorial Day weekend with picture perfect weather right on the banks of the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Kayla and Kyle planned the whole wedding remotely while living in Texas, but that did not let that stop Kayla from putting her impeccable style on this wedding (seriously, I wish she was my stylist!). With bright summer colors, her wonderful florist (and neighbor) transformed the space into the perfect spot to celebrate Kayla and Kyle and to kick of summer!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Nicollet Island Pavilion

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Photography – Lauren B Photography

Videography – Make Your Memory

Floral – Flowers by Claire

DJ Adagio Day Entertainment

Rental Items – Apres

Hair and Makeup – Nicole Fae Makeup Artists

Stationery – Paper Rock Scissors

Photobooth – Traveling Photo Booth

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When Grace first called me about assisting her with her fall wedding, I was skeptical I would have enough time to be able to fully assist her planning a wedding in a few short months. But the more details that Grace told me about.. the more I realized I needed to be a part of this day.. and after all.. the wedding was at a Horse Farm… She pretty much had me at Horse Farm 🙂

Grace is a competitive rider that recently moved to Minnesota to be with her fiancé Chris. She quickly found a great stable for her hobby and created wonderful friendships with the owner of the farm and the rest is history (and one beautiful fall wedding!!)

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Private Farm

Catering – Crave Catering

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Guest Transportation – Schmitty and Sons

Ceremony Musicians – Mill City String Quartet

Photography – Just be Photographs

Floral – Kindred Blooms

Band – Bluewater Kings

Rental Items – Apres

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