Category Archives: Weddings

Fall Outdoor Wedding on the Lake

I recently had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my lovely cousin, Colleen, and her new husband, Tim. The outdoorsy couple chose to have a lakeside wedding at a northern Wisconsin resort and thought of every detail to create … Continue reading

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She Said Oui!: A Parisian Bridal Shower

My cousin Jim and his high school sweetheart Jenny are tying the knot this September. It was our families’ honor to throw Jenny a shower. Jim proposed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, so a French-themed bridal shower … Continue reading

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Lovebirds Bridal Shower

Last weekend I threw a lovebirds themed bridal shower for my younger sister who is getting married in August.  I created custom invites for the shower to match the colors of her wedding and complement her invitations, which focus on … Continue reading

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Going to the chapel…

Well, I’m off to a wedding this weekend. A wedding for my dear friend, Kate. Okay, okay. I may not be whisking off to England, but rather, the royal utopia of Kansas City for my brother-in-law’s wedding this weekend to … Continue reading

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Rustic Fall Wedding

This past fall, the ladies of HAP were asked to style the wedding of dear friends of ours.  Lane and Craig’s vision of their wedding was very specific.  They wanted a rustic and organic theme with an emphasis on trees … Continue reading

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Come Sail Away: Nautical Rehearsal Dinner

The HAP girls were recently hired to deck out the Milwaukee Boat Line’s Voyageur for a nautically themed rehearsal dinner. Inspired by vintage sailboats, we used a red and blue theme, incorporating ticking fabric, wood, rope and a few other … Continue reading

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A Bicycle Built for Two {Couple’s Shower}

My good friends, Lane and Craig, are getting married this September so my friend Angela and I  threw them a Bicycle Built for Two, couple’s shower.  They love the outdoors and are avid bikers, so the theme was a perfect … Continue reading

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A Vintage Summer Wedding

A couple weekends ago my family and I traveled to St. Louis for our cousin’s wedding.  And boy was I glad I remembered to bring my camera.  I know wedding month has ended, but I just had to share this … Continue reading

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Haute Wedding: Rachel & Shaun

Alas, wedding month has come to a close. We hope you’ve enjoyed the little detour as much as we have! Today we’re throwing in one last wedding (a destination one!) from reader, Rachel, over at The Avid Appetite. Check out … Continue reading

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Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Gifts

Many brides and grooms give their wedding party special gifts at the rehearsal dinner to thank them for all of their assistance in planning and participating in the big day. It was tradition to give the girls jewelry to wear … Continue reading

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