WeddingMagazine

Mia and Ben

My bridesmaids and I got ready for my wedding in the back room of English Lutheran Church. It was a lovely day for a wedding. But with photographers surrounding us, the heat of the moment started to kick in and I got a bit nervous. My knees were knocking and I was silent—contemplating the soon-to-be new life of mine. I knew my groom was just a few rooms away, likely thinking the same thing.

The flowers were gorgeous, an array of gerbera daisies. I looked down at my dress and noticed the line of green that really makes it “pop.” This dress was just my style—lovely, snow white, with a hint of color to make it just a little unusual and very unique.  The music in the church began, and I knew it would soon be time to walk out. I looked in the mirror one last time to check my hair and makeup. The stylist at Metropolitan Salon and Day Spa really hit the nail on the head with my wedding-day look, which was a stylish updo toward the side with a braid and curls. “Yes, it looks beautiful,” I thought. “I’m ready.” As I headed down the aisle with my dad, he told me to take it slow as we had plenty of time. Then, I saw my groom, smiling ear to ear, and I was no longer nervous. 

Our wedding was a whirlwind. Suddenly, I was Mrs. Mia Lodahl, married to the love of my life. Before the party at the La Crosse Center, we took pictures at Riverside Park. As we stood by the fountain with the river and the Cass Street Bridge in the background, I thought, “What a wonderful day!” 

BUSINESSES: Metropolitan Salon and Day Spa (beauty), Festival Foods (cake), Serves You Right (catering), Nola’s (floral), Bridal Boutique (gown/dresses), Outback Entertainment (music), Lauper Photography (photograph), The La Crosse Center (venue, reception), Fayze’s (venue, rehearsal)