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Real Wedding: Red-Hot Games at Olin

Photos Courtesy of Ingrid Laas Photography (Photographs by Ingrid Laas & Andy Mannis) Ann and Geoff’s Memorial Weekend wedding at Olin Park was not only beautiful, but the focus was on friends and fun!  During one of our first meetings, Ann said “I like Red”. What a great starting point for the décor!   A […]

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Real Weddings: Claire & John

Anda Marie Photography Claire and John’s wedding in October was inspiring in more ways than one! Not only was it beautiful and creative, but they also went out of their way to include their community and friends.  Every person at the reception felt special and loved!  ’62 ThunderbirdAnda Marie Photography Motif Painting by Debbie SiskoAnda Marie […]

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Wedding Traditions and beliefs-Repost: Marriage Folklore and Superstitions

There are a ton of traditions surrounding weddings. Here are a few lesser known facts that I find interesting. • The opulent white wedding gown that is worn only once started with Hollywood-influenced weddings in the 1940’s. • The diamond engagement ring is a result of the De Beers ad campaign- “A Diamond is Forever”.  • The […]

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Repost: Recycled Bride’s Eco-Wedding Cakes

I love this article from Recycled Bride!  They cover many options to have an eco-friendly wedding cake!  If you’re in the market for an eco-friendly cake, you should definitely read this.  If you’re a baker in or near Dane County in Wisconsin who uses organic, locally sourced ingredients or can work with vegan, fair-trade or […]