As college athletes, Jake and Hannah’s paths crossed as mutual friends introduced them in a dorm room while they were both attending college in South Dakota. They two quickly became friends and hung out throughout the year until Jake eventually asked Hannah to a movie and the two quickly became an item. They dated throughout college and graduated together, and purchased a home together.
Hannah decided to go to Charlotte, NC to celebrate Christmas with her extended family. Jake was caught up with work and couldn’t go with her. Hannah was determined to have a great time while she was there and the firs night, the girls took her out for sushi and a movie. Upon returning to the house, the entire basement was decorated with lights and signs with Jake in the middle with a ring. Hannah was utterly surprised and realized her family was all in on the surprise proposal. They were all able to celebrate with cake and champagne together that evening.
Like many couples of 2020, Jake and Hannah were supposed to be wed in July, but Covid uprooted their plans and they had to change venues and their date. The two decided on the beautiful Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Their July day was a beautiful summer day with a slight breeze and incredible group of people to celebrate with.
Hannah wore a beautiful lace gown from Effe’s Bridal Trunk while her bridesmaids wore deep red dresses from the Wedding Shoppe with beautiful florals created by Christine’s Floral Touch. Jake and his groomsmen, many that he played college football with, were in black tuxes from Men’s Warehouse which were fitting for the day. Hannah’s aunt, who has overcome cancer, married the couple in a tear jerking ceremony and one of her cousins sang beautifully. The club catered an incredible meal while Farina Baking Company brought in an incredible cake and macaroons and sweets for desserts. Hannah’s father, who had a heart attack only four months earlier, brought a speech that left no dry eye in the place and ended with joyful laughter had by all.Their wedding party was incredible to be with, and SO much fun! Bellagala welcomed the couple to the dance floor and the party began and did not stop until the night was over.
It was an incredible day. Thank you Hannah and Jake for including me in it. Cheers to many years of blissful love!
Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception:: Bearpath Country Club //Florist:: Christine Kolb of Christine’s Floral Touch // Wedding dress:: Effe’s Bridal Trunk// Hair:: Brittany Kelly// Make-up:: Merry White from Creative Beaute Agency // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Wedding Shoppe //Men’s Ware:: Men’s Warehouse// Stationery:: Zola // Caterer:: Bearpath Country Club// Baker:: Farina Baking Company// DJ:: Bellagala // Video:: Bellagala // Bride’s Shoes:: David’s Bridal// Photobooth:: Bellagala // Rings:: Thurston Jewelers
