Ashley & Joel

There’s just nothing quite like planning a wedding in the middle of a global pandemic…

We learn so much about our couples during the many months of planning their wedding. We also learn a lot from our couples—both throughout the planning process and the actual day of the wedding. If we learned anything from these two it’s that positivity and a cheerful spirit are so powerful; particularly when governor’s orders and safety guidelines have the ability to drastically alter your wedding at a moment’s notice. Even just a few days before their wedding in early January 2021, we were awaiting the latest update on capacity limits and gathering restrictions knowing full-well that we may need to change course. Their attitude was this: no matter what, we’re getting married somewhere on Saturday and that’s all that matters. We have such admiration for these two and the way they so graciously proceeded with their wedding plans with the utmost respect for the safety of their guests and vendors. Their day turned out beautifully and we were even blessed with the most MAGICAL snow flurries right before dinner started! It felt like such a gift for them after the wild ride of trying to plan a wedding in these wild times.

I’m sure Ashley and Joel had many iterations of plans for their wedding day, and the photos below probably don’t fully reflect their original “plan A” wedding. The guest list was dramatically shorter and the gathering time was far more limited, but I think you’ll see that despite everything their day was still incredibly special and the joy was overflowing!

JANUARY 16, 2021
PRIVATE AIR BNB | MEDICINE LAKE, MN
THE HUTTON HOUSE | MEDICINE LAKE, MN