Being rooted in their love of languages, similar experiences in Europe, and firm commitment to helping others, Mikaela and Nick were destined to be together. The couple met on their very first day of orientation in Graduate school as they were both studying medicine.
At the meet and greet, Nick mentioned to someone that he used to live in Belgium and spoke French. Upon hearing that, the person blurted out; “oh my gosh, you have to meet this girl Mikaela, she used to live in France!” He circulated for a few more minutes until he met the girl named Mikaela and knew right then and there he had to figure out how to ask her out.
He decided on asking her to lunch at Brasa in North East Minneapolis and after a few hours of talking, they decided on another date the following weekend at the Artist Inspired Mini Golf at the Walker for their first proper “date”.
After dating for a few years, both Nick and Mikaela knew they wanted to marry and both went together to pick out Mikaela’s ring. Both had been anxiously awaiting its arrival and because Mikaela’s parents were coming from England, they wanted to show it off. The very next day the ring arrived and Nick told Mikaela he wanted to take her out for a drive. Although they were both very open about the proposal, he played it coy until they arrived on the very same bridge that they had shared their first kiss on three years earlier. On that cold, dark, December night on Lake of the Isles, Nick asked Mikaela to marry him.
Their July summer wedding day was quite the opposite of the dark cold night. Beautiful, sunny and hot, Nick and Mikaela were wed at the Minneapolis Club in downtown Minneapolis. With it’s dark wood and gorgeous intricacies, their wedding day was full of rich, classic elegance.
Mikaela’s ivory, silk Martina Liana wedding dress from Bridal Accent Couture was stunning when aired with Nick’s black tux and bow tie. Her hair and make up done by Karli and Brianna from Eye Do fit the classic elegance style of the day.
Indulge and Bloom created a stunning array of blooms that looked incredible when paired with the silvery-gray Levkoff bridesmaid dresses.
Queen of Cakes put together not only a gorgeous cake for reception guests, but it also looked stunning against the classic rich dark wood in the club.
Mikaela’s Tiffany wedding ring and Nick’s band from RF Moller when paired with the stationary from Minted added yet another personal classic touch to the day.
Friends and family danced the night away to the Bluewater Kings they tore the place down!
Nick and Mikaela, what an honor it was to be a part of your wedding day. Thank you, it was an incredible honor!
Vendors for the day included:: Ceremony and Reception:: Minneapolis Club //Hair:: Karli of Eye Do // Make-up:: Brianna of Eye Do// Florist:: Indulge and Bloom // Wedding Dress:: Martina Liana purchased at Bridal Accents Couture// Bridesmaids Dresses:: Levkoff// Rings:: R.F. Moeller // Bride’s Jewelry:: Tiffany and Co. // Stationery:: Minted // Caterer:: Minneapolis Club // Baker:: Queen of Cakes // Band:: Bluewater Kings //
Carissa beautiful solitaire ring from Contenial Diamond was beautiful. She also wore a ring specifically created for her from her grandmother’s ring.
Carissa’s beautiful bridesmaids wore a beautiful champagne 
Because both Carissa and Preston love the many distilleries in the Minnepolis area, they decided to hit up 
For the ceremony and the traditional photos downtown, Carissa wore beautiful 
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Carissa and Preston, thank you for including me in your day. It was beautiful and I wish you both so much joy as you continue your next adventure of life together
