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It was intimate, meaningful, and planned around their wants and needs for the day. Their itinerary was low stress, and they opted for only a few photos with their wedding party. When it came to family portraits, this bride and groom decided to skip the posing and long list and opted instead for candid family photos at cocktail hour. I absolutely loved this mindful decision, as it allowed them to remain stress free and able to enjoy their cocktail hour with friends and family.

The speeches were sweet, funny, endearing. The dances were tear inducing. It was just a perfect night.

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Just a short drive from Minnesota's Twin Cities, these venues are ideal for any Wisconsin or Minnesota wedding.

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