Nicole + Josh, most often found canoeing in the BWCA or backpacking snowy mountain passes, chose to stick with a simple, family-focused wedding, and only needed a bridal bouquet and a groom’s boutonierre. To honor their adventurous partnership, I suggested “forest rock fairy” vibes, and Nicole was on board immediately. With full creative license, plus the benefit of being friends with the couple, I pulled together a haul of ingredients that spoke of Nicole’s tough yet tender soul, Josh’s passion for geology, and their shared love of (and skill in) the kitchen. To fully lean in to the forest fairy magic, I draped it all in tangles of spanish moss. Peep the little stone from Lake Superior adorning Josh’s boutonniere!

venue: Minnehaha Falls Pergola Garden // photographer: Jess Ekstrand of Rivets and Roses Photography