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Ben & Staci Zweifelhofer 4/27/12

2012-05-01T17:27:42Z

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           Newlyweds Staci & Ben Zweifelhofer

     The wedding ceremony of Ben and Staci Zweifelhofer was held at the Schultz's Country
Barn in Eleva WI on April 27, 2012.   This was our first wedding ceremony at this venue.
The barn has a gift shop in the bottom and the top is used for events. Staci and Ben live
nearby so this was a great choice for them. The wedding ceremony was a small intimate
gathering of friends and family. Staci's sister and Ben's brother were the maid of honor and
the best man. Music was played on a harp by Serena. Friends and family each received a
vial of sand which Ben and Staci collected for the sand ceremony. Then they combined
all of the sand into one container representing the union of the families through this
marriage.
     A reception was held afterwards in the adjoining room and the food consisted of
wonderful wisconsin entrees. Pulled pork sandwiches,seven layer salad, chicken, and
potatos. Yum!! Staci had cupcakes for her choice of dessert. Table favors included
M&Ms' in small glass jars.
     Ben and Staci had met through the internet on facebook. We wish you many years
of happiness. You make a lovely couple. Congratulations!!!

Tony & Angie Tinucci - 4/14/12

2012-05-01T16:50:13Z

         Newlyweds Angie & Tony Tinucci

     The wedding ceremony of Tony and Angie took place on April 14, 2012 at the Florian Gardens in
Eau Claire, WI. The weather that day was so beautiful for April that the ceremony was held outside
in the main garden. Angie was radiating with joy as she and Tony were joined in marriage. The
ladies in the wedding party had some outdoor pictures taken before the ceremony including one
on the rocks by the fountain. Cute!!!
     Family and friends gathered together in the garden surrounded by full blooming tulips to wish
these two lovely spirits the best in their new life as they journey on together. Shortly afterwards, the
reception was held in the Grand Ballroom. May all your dreams come true.
Congratulations Tony and Angie!!

Adam & Meghan Sances- 2/4/12

2012-05-01T16:41:51Z

Newlyweds Adam & Meghan Sances

The wedding ceremony of Adam and Meghan took place on February 4, 2012 at the
Florian Gardens in Eau Claire, WI. The winter ceremony was near sunset, the gardens
were covered in snow, and the trees twinkled with white lights. Meghan was sparkling
in her white gown and Adam looked dashing in his black tux. What a beautiful setting.
The bridesmaids wore blue gowns. The groomsmen wore accents of blue.
Adam and Meghan included a sand ceremony representing their union in marriage. The
reception was held in the Grand Ballroom. Even some Hula Hoops showed up. Fun!!
You make a lovely couple. Congratulations!!!

Chris & Stacie Titera - 1/14/12

2012-05-01T16:39:50Z

Newlyweds Chris & Stacie Titera

The wedding ceremony of Chris and Stacie Titera was held on January 14, 2012 at
the Tagalong Golf and Resort near Birchwood, WI. The ballroom was fabulously
decorated with the ceremony being held in the middle of the room surrounded by the
wedding party and guests. Shortly thereafter it was rearranged for the reception dinner.
The snow was falling outside but our newlyweds were flushed with excitement.
May you be blessed forever!!! Congratulations to you both.

December Weddings - 2011

2012-04-10T17:57:55Z

Newlyweds Jim & Carolynne Kolmer

The wedding ceremony of Jim and Carolynne Kolmer took place at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, WI
on New Year's Eve. The park had a magical quality about it that night with thousands of colored lights in
every direction.The ceremony was very intimate with a few family and friends gathered in the gazebo to
witness the exchange of vows between Jim and Carolynne. Many blessings to you and of course,
Happy New Year!!!!

October Weddings 2011

2011-12-15T22:25:26Z

Newlyweds Darren and Yvonne Fiedler - 10/1/11

     Darren and Yvonne were married at Munson Bridge Winery near Withee, WI on 10/1/11.
Their ceremony was held in front of a huge arbor that they both worked on for this special occasion. Great Job you two.... We wish you many more blessings as you venture
through life together on this new journey.   Congrats!!!!

Newlyweds Chris and Katy Higley - 10/1/11

     Chris and Katy were married in a backyard ceremony near Altoona, WI on 10/1/11.
This was a lovely fall evening with the sun setting along the river.  The love between
Chris and Katy was radiating throughout the atmosphere.  May you continue to
enjoy one another and bask in your true beauty as seen through each other's eyes.
Congratulations to the both of you!!!

Newlyweds Christopher and Kate Allen - 10/7/11

      Chris and Kate were married at the 29 Pines Ballroom in Hallie, WI on 10/7/11.
This was a full house with large families and a lot of local relatives. I've known Kate's family
for many years. Kate looked beautiful and Chris was dashingly handsome. May you
continue to grow in the love you share during your adventureous life together.
We wish many years of joy and happiness!!!!

September Weddings 2011

2011-12-15T21:19:24Z

Newlyweds Ryan and Tyra Wendt - 9/4/11

     Ryan and Tyra were married at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire, WI on 9/4/11.
Their ceremony was held in the garden overlooking the Chippewa River.
We wish you many blessings as you journey through life together. Congrats!!!

Mr and Mrs Lucas and Christina Whitworth - 9/10/11

      Lucas and Christina held their ceremony near Marshfield, WI on 9/10/11.
This was a wedding ceremony to honor the wonderful marriage between
Lucas and Christina.  We can see the love shared between the two of you.
We wish you many years of happiness together!!!

Newlyweds Tyler and Katelyn Paulson - 9/10/11

     Tyler and Katelyn were married at the Munson Bridge Winery near Withee, WI on 9/10/11.
Tyler and Katelyn were glowing from the love they share as they said their vows in front of
their friends and families. It was a beautiful sight in the old barn. May your love
continue to grow through the years ahead. Congratulations!!!

Newlyweds Jesse and Tanya Nehls - 9/17/11

    Jesse and Tanya were married at the Lake Wissota Golf Course near Chippewa Falls, WI
on 9/17/11. The ceremony was held outdoors behind the historic Lake Wissota Clubhouse.
May your life journey together bring you many blessings of joy and happiness.

August Weddings 2011

2011-12-15T19:41:55Z

Newlyweds Eric and Rachelle Price

     Eric and Rachelle were married at Hoover Chapel in Eau Claire, WI on 8/6/11.
Thank you for this interesting experience at the chapel. We enjoyed this special location.
Congrats!!!

Newlyweds Kristopher and Shanna Senn

     Kris and Shanna were married near Spring Valley, WI on 8/6/11. The ceremony was held
in a field under a handcrafted arbor made by Kris. Beautiful. They
planted a tree together representing the unity of their marriage. Many Blessings to You!!

Newlyweds Bob and Shelly Pucci

     Bob and Shelly were married at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire, WI on 8/19/11.
Their ceremony was held in the garden overlooking the Chippewa River. Congrats!!!!

Newlyweds Scott and Natalie Pavey

     Scott and Natalie were married at White's Wildwood Lodge near Chippewa Falls, WI
on 8/20/11. A beautiful setting for our beautiful couple.  May wonderful blessings come
your way.

Newlyweds Tony and Alyssa Cunningham

Tony and Alyssa were married along the banks of the Chippewa River near Bruce, WI
on 8/27/11. A fabulous setting for this fun loving couple. We wish you many years of
joy and happiness!!!

Newlyweds Dan and Kristin King

Dan and Kristin were married at the Irvine Park Gazebo in Chippewa Falls, Wi on 8/28/11.
Kristin was brought to the site in a horse drawn carriage. During her processional she
paused and a previously recorded tribute to her father was played on the speakers. Lots of
tears for that. You make a fabulous couple. Congratulations!!!

July Weddings 2011

2011-12-15T18:03:40Z

Newlyweds Craig and Jennifer Nelson

     Craig and Jennifer were married at the Masonic Temple in Eau Claire Wi on 7/30/11.
We wish you the best in the years to come.

Newlyweds Adam and Sarah Boss

     Adam and Sarah Boss were married at Paradise Shores in Holcombe Wi on 7/30/11.
You make a beautiful couple. Congrats to you!!!

Dustin and Rene Blomquist - 7/16/11

2011-08-02T16:38:24Z

  Rene ready to marry             Ceremony at Cedarbrook Church          Dustin & Rene during Sand Ceremony

      The wedding ceremony of Dustin and Rene took place at The Cedarbrook Church in Menomonie WI.
Since the weather was very hot and humid, it was a nice change of pace for Rev Frank and I to be indoors
in air conditioning this weekend. This was our first ceremony at Cedarbrook Church and we had a nice
tour by Pam Brekke. Thanks, Pam.
       Rene was gorgeous in her beautiful white gown and she was surrounded by her bridesmaids who
wore sleevelss gowns in persimmon color. Very lovely. The men had accents to match while wearing
dark suits.
       Rene was escorted up the aisle by her father Robert. The wedding ceremony included a
sand ceremony and Beatle music. Rene and Dustin were excited to exchange rings.
       The reception was held at VisionQuest which is also located in Menomonie. VisionQuest was
formally a roller rink and is now a wonderful place for wedding receptions. We dined on a tasty dinner
that was catered by Famous Dave's from Eau Claire. Scrumpious!!!
      Dustin and Rene, you make a beautiful couple. Congratulations to you both!!!

Ryan and Nora Rahl - 7/9/11

2011-08-02T15:46:55Z

       The beautiful ladies!!!                          First kiss as newlyweds                Ryan & Nora - Newlyweds

     The wedding of Ryan and Nora Rahl took place at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire WI.
      Nora was gorgeous in her lovely white gown. She was escorted up the aisle by her father Carl.
Ryan looked wonderful in his suit with his white tie. The bridesmaids wore long black sleeveless gowns.
The groomsmen wore black suits.
       The ceremony was a wonderful event in the stunning surrounding of the gardens. Included in the
ceremony were sealed letters written by Nora and Ryan to each other that morning describing their expectations and feelings about their upcoming marriage which they intend to open on their 5th anniversary. They put these into a container along with a bottle of unopened wine.
        The reception was held in the grand ballroom of the Florian Gardens. Dinner favors included
Wisconsin lottery tickets at each place setting. I won $2. Yes!! Thank you .
          We wish you many blessings. Congratulations to Ryan and Nora!!!

Darrin and Kaitlin Stuttgen - 7/2/11

2011-07-13T22:34:35Z

     Lovely Ladies!!!                      Kaitlin & Darrin perform               Kaitlin, Rev Frank, Darrin
                                                            Sand Ceremony
     The wedding ceremony of Darrin and Kaitlin Stuttgen was held at the Gazebo in Irvine
Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. The weather was perfect.
     The wedding party wore pastel colored gowns with the men wearing matching vests.
Kaitlin was gorgeous in her sleeveless white gown and Darrin looked dashing in his tux.
One of the unique features of this wedding was the ring bearer - Lucas and flower girl -
Jasmine, who, being young, were pulled in a small wagon up the aisle. Very cute, even
with Lucas being upset. In the recessional they had attached a sign saying 'Just Married'
and there were pop cans on string pulled behind them. Fun!!
      The wedding ceremony included a reading, music on the piano by Janelle Dachel,
a sand ceremony, and a giving of roses by the Kaitlin and Darrin to their mothers while the
song 'From this Moment" played. There were flowers laying on the last bench on each side
in loving memory of those who were remembered in their hearts.
      You make a beautiful couple Darrin and Kaitlin. We wish you many congrats!!!

Justin and Jeni Wetzel - 7/2/11

2011-07-13T22:33:22Z

   Beautiful Ladies!!!                    Justin and Jeni in ceremony               Signing the marriage license

     The wedding ceremony of Justin and Jeni Wetzel was held in the outdoor garden at Fanny
Hill in Eau Claire WI . The weather was wonderful for July.
     The bridemaids wore various shades of purple gowns with the groomsmen wearing
coordinated vests.  Jeni was escorted up the aisle by her father William. She wore a long
white gown with a purple sash and had purple flowers.   So Lovely...   Music was played
by harpist - Paula Smith.
     Justin and Jeni were happy to finally be wed and they joined their family and friends inside
Fanny Hill for a superby decorated, in purple of course, reception.
     We wish you many years of happiness and blessings. Congratulations Justin and Jeni!!!

Storm and Jenny Harmon - 7/3/11

2011-07-13T22:32:37Z

Ceremony at The Plaza                           Signing the license                Rev Frank, Jenny, & Storm

     The wedding ceremony of Storm and Jenny Harmon was held at The Plaza Hotel in
Eau Claire WI.   This was the largest wedding party Rev Frank and I had worked with so far.
     The bridemaids wore beautiful gowns of blue and the groomsmen wore silver suits as did
Storm. Jenny wore a sleeveless white gown. The ceremony started with the ushers pulling
the runner up the aisle. Jenny was escorted up the aisle by her parents Chuck and Lori.
      There was music performed during the ceremony by Daniel Olson, David Olson,
and Mike & Mary Kolstad. Also included in the ceremony was a combining of
sand into a special picture frame that held a picture of the Storm and Jenny.
There was a bit of a struggle with that cause the hole was so small but it turned out great.
     Shortly after the ceremony the guests walked over to the Great Ballroom at the Plaza
for tasty appetizers and cocktails while some pictures were taken of the wedding party.
     Both Storm and Jenny are from the local area so there were lots of guests at the reception.
Dinner was served buffet style. The crowd had to create a scenario for kissing which was
then copied by Storm and Jenny. Very interesting idea...... We had a blast.
      Congratulations to both Storm and Jenny on their marriage. May you enjoy many years
of happiness together!!

Eric and Julia Fischer - 7/1/11

2011-07-13T20:03:49Z

   Julia and Eric in ceremony        Rear wall lifts for outdoor view      Julia and Eric - Newlyweds


     The wedding ceremony of Eric and Julia Fischer took place at The Enchanted Barn in
Hillsdale, WI which is located close to Rice Lake. The day arrived and so did the very hot
weather. The barn has a rear wall which opens to the back pasture and creates a wonderful
countryside ambience for the wedding ceremonies held there.
      Before the wedding, Eric's Mother - Jan, asked Rev Frank if God or Jesus would be
present today. Rev Frank assured her that God & Jesus would be present, tears came to
her eyes.
      Julia was radiantly beautiful in her sleeveless white gown and Eric matched her in his
stunning white suit. Included in the wedding ceremony was a reading by Eric's sister.
      Julia and Eric are from the Chicago area and along with many guests they enjoyed a
reception at the Enchanted Barn before the storms arrrived that night.
      Congratulations to you Eric and Julia!!!!

Sean and Kendelle Hanke - 6/18/11

2011-06-21T16:25:00Z

     Wedding Ceremony at                        Performing a Sand Ceremony           Sean & Kendelle Hanke
        Kamp Kenwood

     The wedding ceremony of Sean and Kendelle Hanke was performed at Kamp Kenwood near
Chippewa Falls WI on the shores of Lake Wissota. The Campground recently added this gazebo which
makes a wonderful background setting for weddings. There was also a tent for shade or rain that
the guests were seated under. The weather was a perfect June day for our lovely couple and their
guests.
     The Bride Kendelle wore a sleeveless dress and her bridemaids gowns were a beautiful shade of
green. The ceremony started with Sean escorted by his mother- Maria and his father- Kurt.
A runner was then rolled down the aisle, and next came the wedding party followed
by the ring bearers Brady and Brett plus the two precious flower girls- Kalynn and Emma who
dropped petals as they walked up the aisle. So Cute!!! The procession continued with Kendelle
being escorted up the aisle by her father- Mark and her mother- Pam.
     The ceremony included a reading by Tammy Schenk and a special releasing of two balloons
for Grandmother Doris Lee who recently passed. We continued with a Sand Ceremony that was
performed in the gazebo by Sean and Kendelle. By then it was a little humid and sticky which made
it a bit hard to get the wedding rings on.
     After the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails by the lake and the children had fun jumping in the
air filled tent castle. Lots of energy going there. The reception was held in the Lodge.
The dinner included Cole Slaw & Macaroni salads, Mashed Potatos, Gravy, Sage Dressing,
Baked Chicken, Ham, and Bread. Very Scrumpious!!! During dinner Sean ran a slide show of his and
Kendelle's past. Very fun to see the changes.
     We enjoyed this Awesome Wedding Event and wish you many years of joy and happiness!!!
Congratulations to Sean and Kendelle!

Kurt and Mary Schneider - 6/11/11

2011-06-15T20:48:00Z

Mary and her bridesmaids before        Aunt Sue reads from Dr. Seuss        Kurt kisses his lovely bride Maggie
            the ceremony

     The wedding of Kurt and Mary (Maggie) Schneider took place at the historical Mabel Tainter Theatre
in Menomonie WI.
     Kurt proposed to Mary on June 16, 2010  with the wedding ring of his late grandma Gloria Stene.
     The wedding ceremony started out with Kurt being escorted up the aisle by his mother-LeAnn.
Mary was escorted up the aisle by her father-Jim.
     The bridemaids gowns were cherry colored with white accents. The gowns had a lot of ruffles which seemed very appropiate for the theater ambience. Mary's dress also had many ruffles and a long train. Beautiful. The groomsmen had dark suits with red accents. Included in the wedding party were
Flower Girl- Sybella Hoyt and Ring Bearer- Braylon Larrieu.
      The ceremony included a reading by Aunt Sue who chose a selection from a Dr. Seuss Book. That
was unique for a wedding. Next came music with Latacia Greeley singing "Bless The Broken Road"
while being accompanied on the piano by Merna Frank.
      The reception was held at the DAV on Hwy 25 N. Table favors included Hershey kisses and mixed
nuts. Mary's mother- Joan did the decorating at the site and it looked marvelous. The dinner was
served buffet style and included Ham, Scalloped Potatos, Cole Slaw, Fruit and Dinner Rolls. Delicious!
     Near the end of the buffet table was a vase of five roses honoring the late Grandparents who could
not be here to celebrate this wonderful occasion. Also the wedding party table was set with Maggie's
Grandparents -Wiliiam and Phyllis Stai's 25th anniversary china and silverware.
     We wish you a wonderful life together Kurt and Mary. Congratulations!!!

Logan and Jessalyn Bauer - 6/4/11

2011-06-08T16:18:53Z

Jessalyn reading vows to Logan           Logan getting his ring        Sand Ceremony by Long Lake

     The wedding ceremony of Logan and Jessalyn Bauer took place at The YMCA Camp Manitou near
New Auburn WI. Logan and Jessalyn were fortunate to get this weekend because the whole summer
is booked up with campers. The wedding ceremony took place on the deck behind the lodge
over looking the lake. Jessalyn and Logan were very busy up to ceremony with Jessalyn graduating
the day before and Logan just getting a short time off to do the ceremony.
     This was a small intimate destination ceremony with friends and family that came from far and near.
Jessalyn looked beautiful in her white strapless gown and Logan was dressed in his military uniform.
The ceremony included two readings by Mary and "Reds"- otherwise known as Jessalyn's grandfather
from Texas. Jessalyn and Logan also performed a Sand Ceremony which represents the uniting of
their lives.
     A reception was held inside the lodge and included some fabulous trays of fruit, cheese and crackers, hand made/ chocolate covered strawberries, plus a buffet of Kabobs, beef wellington pastry bites, wonton filled with broccoli mixture and more. It was wonderful. Before we ate Jessalyn had a dance with
Logan and her father. Rev Frank said prayer blessing.
     We were delighted to perform this wedding at this unusual location. We know Logan and Jess are
gone from the area now but we wish them many blessings and adventures in their future.
     Congratulations to Logan and Jessalyn!!!!

Chris and Jenn Storlie - 5/28/11

2011-06-08T15:40:38Z

Jenn with her favorite ladies- lovely!!        Jenn and Chris in ceremony                 Sharing a kiss & a toast

     The wedding of Chris and Jenn Storlie was held at The Florian Gardens in Eau Claire WI. The weather
was threatening to rain. We were fortunate to complete the ceremony before the downpour came in.
     Jenn had a lot of lady friends in her wedding party. The bridemaids wore silver gowns with aqua accents.
The attendants wore black with aqua accents. The groomsmen had on black suits with aqua accents.
The wedding party featured some very young flower girls- Hannah, Chloe, and Addison plus two
mini groomsmen- Isaac and Carson.
     Chris was escorted up the aisle by his mother- Tena and Jenn was escorted by her father- William.
The ceremony included two readings by Melissa Manor and Chelsea Hedquist. Chris and Jenn
also performed a Sand Ceremony representing the uniting of their lives.
     The reception started with a huge table of appetizers and then a large buffet. By then it was raining
which added to the ambience of the day. It has been said that rain is good luck for a marriage.
     Dave, Amanda and the crew at the Florian Gardens did an excellent job as usual. It was fabulous.
     We truly see this as an Awesome Wedding Event and wish the best to Chris and Jenn.
     Congratulations to the both of you!!!

Tushar and Krista Garg - 5/15/11

2011-05-19T17:22:40Z

      Krista with her parents                           Ceremony at Florian Gardens       Tushar, Krista & Rev Frank Nowak

     The wedding of Tushar and Krista Gard was held at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire WI.
The weather was truly perfect for this celebration of the deep love between Tushar and Krista.
The grounds at the Florian Gardens were full of tulips and daffodils that were in full bloom that
day.  Incredibly beautiful.
     Tushar and Krista met at the University of Minnesota after seeing each other many times on
a bus commute.  Their relationship is filled with adventure as Tushar is from New Delhi, India.
Tushar and Krista have traveled to many foreign lands already as pictures of their engagment show.
Their first wedding ceremony took place in India and a second ceremony in Portland OR where
they currently live. This ceremony was the third for the relatives of Krista who live in the area.
Attending the wedding were many friends and relatives of Tushar that flew here from India.
The native dresses of the Indian women were colorful and fascinating to see here in Eau Claire.
     Tushar was escorted up the aisle by his parents and Krista was escorted up the aisle by
her parents.The wedding ceremony included two readings and music by the Rick Hillman Family.
Flutes were played during the seating and the Hillman Family played trumpets during the ceremony.
A sand ceremony was performed by Tushar and Krista. They are fortunate to be able to celebrate
so many different customs around the world. The guests were released by Krista and Tushar.
      Following the wedding ceremony a reception was held inside the Florian Gardens main room.
Rev Frank started off the dinner with a prayer. Dinner consisted of two buffets of ethnic foods-
one line was American and the other line was Indian foods. I chose the American, although
I heard the Indian food was excellent. Another common custom here is the clinking of glasses
which signals the bride and groom to kiss. In India though, it is uncommon for any kind of
public displays of affection which was overcome by Krista and Tuschar with proper Kisses to
the cheek only. Something new for us to witness.
     Rev Frank had a personal connection to this family as he is a distant cousin of Kristas and
we enjoyed dining with Rev Frank's Father- Bud and Aunt Virginia. Also on the table were
flavored cupcakes as a center piece and for dessert there was cheesecake with berries
and wedding cake . A True Feast.
For Tushar and Krista, we wish you many adventures as you travel around the world and
through life together. Congratulations to you on your third wedding!!! Absolutely, fantastic!!!!