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Throughout the year, we feature local wedding stories. From lush University gardens to glamorous Art Deco boutique hotels, weddings come in a variety of styles, and we love sharing the unique stories behind them. We’ve combed through the past year to highlight some of our favorite stories, showcasing a variety of aesthetics and colors to inspire your wedding planning journey. Below, you’ll find a selection of Northeast and Central Wisconsin weddings, each brought to life by incredible couples and talented vendors. Remember, there’s no one “right” way to celebrate your big day—make sure it reflects “YOU”!
Click on titles to view full stories! Without further ado, here are some of our favorite stories (in no particular order)…
UW- Stevens Point Dreyfus Center | Stevens Point, WI | Photography by NatashaGrace Photography
Starting with a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the Iris Garden outside of UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus Center. Then for a dramatic turn of events, only minutes into the cocktail hour a tornado warning rang out. The entire party had to evacuate to the basement but keeping hold of their drinks the guests didn’t let a storm spoil the celebration!
Brindlewood Barn | Hilbert, WI | Hailey Stark Photography
Taylor and Zack hosted a rustic fall barn wedding. The outdoor ceremony showcased a flower-lined aisle leading to a beautiful lush floral arch. The couple put a unique spin on thier unity ceremony by each pouring a different bourbon into an oak barrel, creating a blend that they will add to and enjoy for years to come. The evening ended on a sweet note with desserts from the Bride’s own sweet shop The Cupcake Couture!
The Hotel Retlaw | Fond du Lac, WI | Emily Kettner Photography
Traditional elegance highlighted Giana and Austen’s big day at the Hotel Retlaw. Using their own creativity and some instructional videos, the couple crafted their arch by hand along with a dual welcome sign for wedding and reception as well as bouquets. They prioritized photography to beautifully preserve their special day and showcase their artistic efforts.
Heidel House Hotel | Green Lake, WI | DV Productions
The couple celebrated their entire wedding weekend at the Heidel House Hotel, beginning with a rehearsal dinner cruise on Green Lake aboard the Escapade Yacht. The festivities continued with a casual yet elegant welcome party, complete with cocktails and Wisconsin favorites like brats and cheese curds. A picturesque lakeside ceremony and lively reception followed the next day, every event was hosted on-site, offering guests a seamless experience filled with elegance and natural beauty for a truly unforgettable celebration.
Tundra Lodge Resort | Green Bay, WI | Kristine Stoll Photography
Ariana and Jericho’s gorgeous wedding at Tundra Lodge Resort brought together family and close friends for an intimate ceremony. Rustic decor with many hand crafted decorations accentuated by floral designs created by the bride and her mother and sister. Boutonnieres and the bouquet were contributed by the groom and his sister.
The Fox Club | Appleton, WI | Emily Kettner Photography
The couple’s Fox Club wedding was an elegant, timeless celebration of love. Bailie and Justen were drawn to the venue’s expansive windows in the reception area as well as the variety of options available for hosting the ceremony and cocktail hour. For a unique touch, they chose a wine unity ceremony. Justen had a red wine and Bailie had a white wine; they each poured their wine together into a glass and then shared a drink.
Oneida Casino Hotel | Green Bay, WI | Sam Lauersdorf Photography
The couple hosted an intimate wedding at the Oneida Casino Hotel, which offered the perfect venue for both their ceremony and reception. It also provided a convenient space for the wedding party to get ready and a comfortable stay for their out-of-town guests. Ed and Patty were deeply touched by the overwhelming support from their loved ones; out of the 132 invitations sent, 129 guests joined them to celebrate their special day.
The Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion | Egg Harbor, WI | Chris Miller Photography
Annika grew up spending summers in Door County, it seemed like the perfect place to create new memories with a wedding. Since their first Door County visit together began at the Egg Harbor Library, a wedding right upstairs at the beautiful Kress Pavillion was meant to be!
Heritage Hill State Historic Park | Green Bay, WI | A. Lentz Photography
An outdoor wedding at Heritage Hill State Historic Park brought a charming blend of “meadow picnic meets starry night in a barn”. The days events started with the romantic wedding ceremony in the Victorian gazebo, an ideal outdoor setting. Later the guests enjoyed dinner and dancing beneath a twinkling tent, creating an unforgettable evening of celebration.
Gibson Social Club | Oshkosh, WI | Lusia Studio Photography
The couple hosted a magical winter wedding with a Scandinavian Christmas vibe. “We wanted [our wedding] to feel like the end of a Christmas movie when family and friends gather together around the table under warm candlelight—like Christmas at Hogwarts castle.” 88 Events was on hand to make that vision come to life!
Stadium View Event Hall | Green Bay, WI | Alyssa Sachs Photography
Classic winter ceremony at beautiful Hamlet Creek. A true Wisconsin twist to the unity ceremony with the couple mixing their favorite beers and toast their union. The elegant reception was hosted at Stadium View Event Hall where the couple chose a kings table to seat the wedding party rather than a head table.
We hope you enjoyed this look back at a few of our favorite stories!
We have an amazing collection of stories in the works from recent fall weddings that will begin posting early 2025!
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