Real Weddings
Joey & Kaylie Fredrick
08/01/2022
What was the creative inspiration for your wedding? I've always wanted a bright and airy wedding and The Charmant Rooftop was perfect for us. It was intimate and beautiful—minimal decorations were needed because the La Crosse area is scenery enough. How did you personalize your wedding and make it about the two of you? We both love the La Crosse area, so we wanted to do something special for our guests. We had bags for our family and friends when they checked in at The Charmant filled with...
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View MoreJason & Lauren Eggen
06/05/2021
What was the creative inspiration for your wedding? We wanted an elegant and intimate wedding with a laid-back and fun backyard vibe. What was your color palette? A neutral color palette with an emphasis on outdoor string lighting, a big white tent, and champagne. How did you personalize your wedding and make it about the two of you? Before the ceremony, Jason and I hid inside, sipped champagne, and watched our guests arrive. It was the perfect way to ease our nerves and spend time together...
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View MoreBraden & Laura Hocking
01/16/2021
What was the creative inspiration for your wedding? We both enjoy spending time in nature, which inspired our rustic wedding. All of the wood used to decorate our venue came from our “up north,” where we enjoy spending time throughout the year. What was your color palette? Rust, maroon, peach, greenery. How did you personalize your wedding and make it about the two of you? One of our hobbies together is brewing beer and making wine, so as a parting favor for our guests, we made many...
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View MoreJustin & Carolyn Shaffer
10/10/2020
WHAT WAS THE CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING? Romantic, rustic, traditional. WHAT WAS YOUR COLOR PALETTE? White, ivory, gold, and black. HOW DID YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING AND MAKE IT ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU? We had a small, intimate wedding personalized with a cross and Bible verses. We livestreamed it for our friends and family, and we had flowers everywhere. IF YOU COULD TELL COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDING ONE PIECE OF ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If you’re able, get a great wedding...
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View MoreMarc & Amanda Misch
08/01/2020
WHAT WAS THE CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING? A mix of our personalities. Simple but thoughtful. Warm and welcoming. WHAT WAS YOUR COLOR PALETTE? Dusty blue with pops of burgundy and gold. HOW DID YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING AND MAKE IT ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU? We both fell in love with a hexagon-style arch we saw online and decided to build our own. We used our arch as the focal point for the rest of our décor. It was rustic and modern, just like us! WHAT WAS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF...
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View MoreCole & Morgan Ames
09/14/2019
WHAT WAS THE CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING? Elegant and timeless. WHAT WAS YOUR COLOR PALETTE? Blue-gray with cream flowers and lots of greenery. HOW DID YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING AND MAKE IT ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU? It was very important to Cole that he and his groomsmen wear their Army Service uniforms. I am so glad we were able to incorporate such a huge part of my husband’s life into our big day. WHAT WAS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR WEDDING DATE AND/OR LOCATION? We wanted to get...
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View MoreNeil & Samantha Corrigan
07/27/2019
WHAT WAS THE CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING? We wanted something romantic and light with a lot of greenery. WHAT WAS YOUR COLOR PALETTE? Soft pink, navy blue, and greenery. HOW DID YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING AND MAKE IT ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU? We both love to dance, so music was very important. We also had our favorite drinks (his: brandy old-fashioned sweet; hers: Moscow mule) for cocktail hour. A popcorn bar— we’re both obsessed—and late-night pizza. WHAT WAS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR...
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View MoreMax Farmer & Rachel Ross-Farmer
02/16/2019
What was the overall creative inspiration for your wedding? Romantic, timeless, warm, cozy, love-filled, us. What was your color palette? Navy blue, light pink, natural elements (wood, greenery, etc.) What was the significance of your wedding date and/or location? We love winter! The snow is romantic and the cold weather brings people closer together for warmth. We wanted a wedding at a not-so-popular time of year so we can have something to look forward to when winters get long—an...
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View MoreCasey & Calla Huxtable
09/01/2018
What was the overall creative inspiration for your wedding? My mom is a florist and has been drawing in inspiration for over 30 years from different weddings, venues, and flowers. Although she has seen many fun ideas, we have the same style and rarely stray away from timeless designs. Luckily, I was born and raised in a beautiful old home with a magnificent backyard that made the perfect classic venue. What was your color palette? Neutrals, white, cream. What was the significance of your...
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View MoreJon Ames & Bria Parker
08/11/2018
What was the overall creative inspiration for your wedding? An elegant and eclectic wedding day in the valley. What was your color palette? Soft pastel shades of off-white, brown, purple, and pinks. I wanted a mix-and-match palette of colors that all went together. What was your favorite moment in your ceremony and reception? Being surrounded by the people we love most. The ceremony was by far the most special and thoughtful moment of the day. What advice do you have for other couples...
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View MoreMatthew & Marissa Haffemann
08/04/2018
What was the overall creative inspiration for your wedding? The vision for our wedding was the love for rose gold, sparkles, and navy. Both of us collaborated on the colors and vision. What was your color palette? Matthew wanted navy blue for suits, and the rose gold dresses created a fresh summer look. What was the significance of your wedding date and/or location? We wanted a summer wedding, and we had spent a lot of time at the Radisson when our family visited. They had also just updated...
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View MoreDerek & Kate Kubicek
07/28/2018
What was the overall creative inspiration for your wedding? Glowing candles, flowers and greenery, and sweet, sentimental moments. We wanted our special day to be elegant, beautiful,and fun. What was your color palette? Navy blue, burgundy, and gold. What was the significance of your wedding date and/or location? We met in La Crosse and knew that we wanted to get married near the area. We have large families and knew we needed a large venue. Maple Grove Venues was a perfect fit for what we...
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View MoreChris & Stephanie Kelley
06/02/2018
What was the inspiration for the look and feel of your wedding? Vintage décor with a modern, romantic vibe: flowing fabric and floral, vintage mirrors, tall candlesticks, antique frames, votive candles, succulents, and lots of greenery. What was your color palette? Romantic and elegant: plum, wisteria, lavender, and gray with touches of blushes, pinks, creams, and white. What was the significance of your wedding location? We envisioned an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour with an intimate...
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View MoreRyan & Kellyn Henke
05/19/2018
What was the inspiration for the look and feel of your wedding? Twinkly lights, sparklers, fun, and family-oriented. We wanted our wedding to be classy and elegant. We both love nature and the river, so our venue was in the perfect location to capture all of this. What was your color palette? Navy, coral, and white. What was the significance of your wedding location? We chose our location because we now live in the La Crosse area and spend a lot of time around Riverside Park, at Pettibone, and...
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View MoreHeidi Arciszewski & Kelly Kalinowski
12/02/2017
What was the creative inspiration for your wedding? We both came from farming families and so were drawn to a vintage barn as a wedding site. What was your color palette? Rose gold, linen, white. What was your favorite moment in your ceremony and reception? Walking down the aisle and seeing all of our guests enjoying a cocktail and beaming. At the reception, it was guests eating donuts all night long! What advice do you have for other couples planning their weddings? Take it one day at a time...
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View MoreZach & Taylar Schoh
11/18/2017
What was the inspiration for the look and feel of your wedding? We wanted to keep things simple and classy, but not too "plain." What was your color palette? Navy, plum, gold, and lots of pearl accents. Our birthdays are a day apart, and our birthstone is a pearl. My dress had pearl accents, and we incorporated pearls into a lot of the décor for this reason. What was the significance of your wedding location? La Crosse is in the middle of both our hometowns and where we first met! The...
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View MoreCody & Paige Digre
07/29/2017
What was the inspiration for the look and feel of your wedding? Simple and elegant, with a little sparkle. What was your color palette? Gold and blush pink. What was the significance of your wedding location and date? La Crosse is where we met and grew our relationship from the start. This area will always hold a special place in our lives as we grow in our marriage and grow our family. The date of July 29 was as close as we could get to our original anniversary date. What was your favorite...
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View MoreKatlynn (Hamilton) and Mitchel Larson
06/03/2017
Katlynn (Hamilton) and Mitchel Larson June 3, 2017 ©Emily Jean Photography For many reasons, June 3 is a special day for Mitchel and me: He asked me “officially” to be his girlfriend; he got down on one knee on Grandad Bluff to propose; and we said “I do.” Our wedding day was such an exciting, emotional, and beautiful day! My bridesmaids, mother, and mother-in-law started the day at Metropolitan Salon and Day Spa. One of my best friends, Alex Mahairas, did my hair and make-up. When my mom said,...
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View MoreRebekah (Dahl) + Ben Seinola
05/13/2017
Rebekah (Dahl) + Ben Seinola May 13, 2017 ©Emily Schmidt Photo Ben and I have always enjoyed the outdoors. We spend much of our time hiking and biking many of the scenic areas. So it was fitting that Ben proposed on one of our hikes through Whitewater State Park. That morning as we were planning our hike, he insisted on taking the trail to Coyote Point. I wasn’t sold. This trail was a hard hike from the start, and we had just hiked it two weeks prior. I didn’t see the need to do it so soon...
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View MoreAshlee (Bryhn) & Andrew Stanke
04/08/2017
Ashlee (Bryhn) & Andrew Stanke April 8, 2017 ©Endless Images Photography Our wedding day was (almost) what we imagined it to be! Before the ceremony began, a huge car accident happened outside of our venue. Andrew and his groomsmen were there, and one of them tore their pant leg running to help. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, but what a way to get the adrenaline going, just an hour before our marriage vows. At the ceremony, we played a few hit pop songs so we could have some fun...
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View MoreCourtney (Zeimet) & Joel Dahlby
10/15/2016
Courtney (Zeimet) & Joel Dahlby October 15, 2016 ©Emily Schmidt Photo After a three-year engagement, Joel and I were married at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Genoa, on Oct. 15, 2016. It was important for us to be married there, as that is the church my parents were married in and the one I grew up in. We did not have a traditional “wedding party.” Rather, we chose to honor our families by asking them to take part in the important parts of the Mass with us. This was very meaningful to...
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View MoreAbby (Ross) & Kyle Jumbeck
09/09/2016
Abby (Ross) & Kyle Jumbeck September 9, 2016 ©Studio Bella Photography, Liz Hilton Our wedding day was every bit perfectly unplanned, even though I thought I planned it out perfectly. I woke up the morning of my wedding day to big, black clouds rolling in and thunder. After 10 minutes, it started to downpour and then came the hail. My husband-to-be sent me a text, quoting Alanis Morissette's song, “Ironic”: "It's like raaain on ‘our’ wedding day!" It made me laugh, which is what I needed! The...
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View MoreJenna (Cramer) & Vittorio Piantedos
08/06/2016
Jenna (Cramer) & Vittorio Piantedos August 6, 2016 ©Tiffany Brubaker Photography Unlike most weddings, this was the second time we married each other. We met on vacation in the Mediterranean in 2012. Spending time together took some creativity, since I lived in Italy, Jenna in Ohio, and the Atlantic Ocean was in between us. Our solution to a long-distance, two-year relationship was a small courthouse wedding. Right after that, we started preparations for our real wedding and reception in...
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