Being that they were both Wild Fans, Ryan suggested they go to a winter game. After the game they caught the puck and both of them knew it was a special day. As they were walking back to their car after the game, Ryan stopped Jenni amid the twinkling white lights and fresh snow in Rice Park and said, “You know what would make this day more amazing?” Her mouth dropped open as Ryan got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife!
It was only natural that Jenni and Ryan wed on the weekend of New Year’s Eve. Having met at a New Year’s Eve party once while they were dating other people, and then meeting again one year later when they were single, there was no doubt that they both wanted a winter wedding to celebrate their love for one another.
Their beautifully cold December wedding day was filled a hint of snow and friends and family who joyfully watched them exchange their wedding vows at the Basilica of St. Mary and then celebrated with them at The Lumber Exchange, a modern event center in the North Loop of Minneapolis. Jenni’s elegant ivory lace back Allure gown from the Wedding Shoppe was paired perfectly with the elegant red dresses her bridesmaids wore, also from The Wedding Shoppe. The wintery blooms from BK’s Boquets were a perfect pop of color against the dresses. The Jewel of Minnetonka provided the most beautiful solitaire and setting for Jenni’s vintage rings and Jenni’s amazing shoes (some I had never seen before!) added a rich vintage feel to the rest of her ensemble. Ryan and his groomsmen wore grey suits from Halberstadt’s with a pop of red in their ties. VistaPrint created the invitations and stationary while Sammy’s Sweets brought in the most amazing cupcakes of all different flavors ranging from Peanut Butter Chocolate to Salted Carmel. Guests danced the night away with music from Dj4nicks and there was even a moment when Jenni and her flower girl did the whip it nae nae dance! Jenni and Ryan, it was an honor to spend your day with you and I wish you both many years of joy and happiness!
Ceremony:: Basilica of St. Mary // Reception:: Lumber Exchange//Hair and Make-Up:: Elle Bawek// Florist:: BK’s Crafts, Bouquets, and more // Wedding Dress:: Allure purchased at The Wedding Shoppe// Bridesmaids Dresses:: The Wedding Shoppe // Men’s Ware:: Halberstadt’s // Rings:: The Jewel of Lake Minnetonka// Stationery:: VistaPrint// DJ:: Sam Peterson of DJ4ENZIKS// Cake:: Sammy’s Sweets // Video:: // Second Shooter:: Crystal Hedberg
All of these photos are completely stunning!!
What a beautiful collection of the most beautiful couple on their incredible day!! So much love & fun is captured in these photos-WOW! Congratulations Jenni & Ryan!!!