Bryan & Alison:: Grandview Lodge Wedding

He stepped into the Chicago coffee shop not knowing who he was looking for.  In the corner, he spied a beautiful blonde woman who looked up and waved.  He knew from that minute, that Alison was different than all the rest.  He smiled back, sat down and ordered a latte.  She in turn ordered a mimosa.  The two hit it off, sharing their love of the outdoors and hockey.  One date became many, and then a friendship, and finally a beautiful relationship where eventually Bryan found himself on one knee asking this beautiful woman to be his wife.

Alison and Bryan knew they wanted to have an outdoor ceremony along the waters of the midwest.  Moving back to the Minneapolis area from Chicago, they found themselves drawn to the North Shore and the lakes of Minnesota.  The two eventually decided on Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota where their friends and family from out of state could enjoy the picturesque lakes and fall colors, as well as stay a long weekend at a relaxing resort.  Alison wore a Paloma Bridal dress from the Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul while Bryan sported a Joseph Abbound navy suit and bow tie.  Bridesmaids wore navy dresses purchased from David’s Bridal and peach shawls to keep them warm on the brisk fall day.  Gull Lake was perfectly still and scenic as the couple posed with a garden style bouquet from Bloom Designs that contained home grown dahlias, garden roses, astilbe and pepper berry.  Friends and family dined on walleye (a fish local to MN lakes) and different flavored cakes created from Daniela Sutin.

It was one incredible fall day, perfect to capture the essence of October in Minnesota.  Thank you Alison and Bryan for including me in your beautiful wedding day! Many blessings as you walk this new road of marriage!

Vendors for the day included
Ceremony and Reception:: Grandview Lodge// Hair and Make up:: The Fine Line Salon// Caterer:: Grandview Lodge// Florist:: Kate Kuepers of Bloom Designs// Baker:: Daniela Sutin// Wedding Dress:: Paloma Blanca from The Wedding Shoppe// Men’s designer:: Joseph Abbound//Bridesmaid Dresses:: David’s Bridal//Rings:: Blue Nile// Earrings:: Bride’s mother

And here is your slideshow:

Alison and Bryan from Karen Feder on Vimeo.