Friday, May 18, 2012
Destination Wedding: A Wisconsin Wedding Reunites Family
Words by Courtney Kellar Words by: Kelly RyanPhotos Courtesy of: Lace Hanky Photography
A tiny island sits modestly in the enormous Lake Superior off the shores of Wisconsin. Here, on Madeline Island, Susan and Matt booked their destination wedding. The couple found comfort in the quaint backdrop Madeline had to offer and started planning right away. The cozy destination was well suited for both respective families to sit, have a drink and enjoy each other.
“We both have very large immediate families,” Susan says. “None of which live in Minneapolis (where we currently live) so we figured if people were traveling we wanted them to be able to come to a vacation spot, stay a while, and be able to relax, have a good time and get to know each other.” The couple had sifted through prospects in California and Mexico, but after much deliberation, they sided with an environment more fit for a family reunion.
With activities to keep the rugrats occupied, Madeline Island was fun for the kids and a relaxing environment for adults too. Since the island is a tad on the small side, Susan and Matt had difficulty finding alternate venues for the rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding reception. But with a little creativity the couple was able to charter a magical rehearsal dinner on a boat which tooled around Lake Superior providing excellent views for the entire party.
“Do what makes you as a couple happy and family and friends will follow.”
Vendors:
Photographer: Lace Hanky Photography
Ceremony/Reception Venue: St. Josephs Catholic Church/The Inn on Madeline Island
Florist: Island Thyme Designs
Stationary: Atheneum Graphics
Gown Designer: Melissa Sweet, "Felice"
Photographer: Lace Hanky Photography
Ceremony/Reception Venue: St. Josephs Catholic Church/The Inn on Madeline Island
Florist: Island Thyme Designs
Stationary: Atheneum Graphics
Gown Designer: Melissa Sweet, "Felice"
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