Dakota Lodge, St. Paul:: Wedding

Billy and Sarah met in high school at church camp and became fast friends. They ended up going to the same college and remained friends. After being out of college for a few years, they began dating. They simply love to be together.  Although this is not unique to a relationship, it is what kept drawing the couple back together over the years.  As adults, Sarah and Billy see the immense benefits of playing and having fun together.  This might look like a board game (we play lots!), hiking, or making up new words to a classic song.  Sarah and Billy love to laugh and remind the other not to take life too seriously when stress starts to creep up. 

In August of 2019, they began their day at the State Fair with close friends relaxing, eating and having fun with one another. After a full day at the fairgrounds, the couple headed back to their Rochester homes, but instead of taking their exit, Billy continued driving and ended up at the coffee shop he and Sarah would meet at early on in their relationship. Sarah, totally taken off guard, knew something was up. Billy escorted Sarah to the parking lot and as he had asked her to be his girlfriend there, now asked her to be his wife!

The two began planning for their wedding and ended up getting married among friends and family at the beautiful Dakota Lodge. Tori from Mia Bella created the most perfect updo that went perfectly with Sarah’s stunning lace gown from the Wedding Shoppe. Sarah’s cousin and florist, Katie Simon, created a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Sarah’s garden, Sarah’s mom’s garden, aunts and uncles gardens to bring in a personal touch to the wedding day. All the bridesmaids and groomsmen also had bouquets and boutonnieres that were specially picked and handcrafted from these gardens. All the bridesmaids wore a beautiful magenta Azazie dresses that were all different and perfect for their style. Nothing Bundt Cakes brought in desserts for the afternoon while guests mingled and shared stories about the couple. It was a beautiful afternoon wedding to celebrate both Billy and Sarah! Congratulations!

Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception:: Dakota Lodge // Hair:: Tori from Mia Bella// Florist:: Katie Simons// Wedding dress:: Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Azazie // Baker:: Nothing Bundt Cakes // Rings:: (Sarah) & Etsy (Billy)