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Trend Wedding 2007

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Photo by Kate McGough of
Perspective Studio

Vassar spent most of the wedding day morning and afternoon accompanying Samantha. At the Chateau St. Croix Winery, Trettel was busy orchestrating the final details of the ceremony and reception décor, working with Lettuce Cater to ensure that the eight-course dinner would be orchestrated perfectly. The wait staff, provided by Hire A Host, had to be at the top of their game to serve 75 guests eight courses in just over two hours.

Samantha arrived at The Saint Paul Hotel where her bridal gown was displayed on a dress form within the Ordway Suite. Pampering was the rule of the day for this glowing bride. The Saint Paul Hotel generously provided champagne mimosas and a catered lunch.

Greta Olson of New-York based MG Hair and Makeup was eager to begin the hair and makeup session. Samantha’s makeup consisted of a smoky brown look on her eyes, complete with full lashes, and a lighter color on her lips. Greta highlighted Samantha’s cheekbones with blush and bronzer. MG Hair and Makeup created a sophisticated half-up, half-down style for the bride’s hair. Samantha wore a true French silk netting cage veil, 18 inches in length, stunningly created by the award-winning couture design team of Che Bella.

Nate and his brother James, his best man, arrived shortly after noon at the Ambassador Suite at The Saint Paul Hotel. Nate dressed for the ceremony in a three-button Tuscano tuxedo by designer Joseph Abboud from Savvi Formalwear. The tuxedo featured a notch lapel crafted with a rich tone-on-tone stripe in luxurious wool. To complement the bride’s gown, an ivory microfiber laydown collar shirt and Ivory Marquee vest and Windsor band tie from Joseph Abboud were selected. Black Celebration shoes from After Six featured a classic look with raised stitching, providing a distinct accent on a square-toe style. James was wearing the same tuxedo with a Champagne Solid Fusion vest and tie from Savvi Formalwear, in colors to complement Katie’s bridesmaid gown.

Photo by Kate McGough of
Perspective Studio

Kate McGough of Perspective Studio captured photojournalistic shots of Samantha getting ready, and the special moment when Sam and Nate saw each other for the first time, just prior to the wedding. Kate then spent the day documenting the events and details with artful images evoking true depth and style.

By mid-afternoon guests began arriving at a local hotel in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Every guest was given custom wooden crate welcome baskets, designed by The Wedding Guys, containing brochures of local attractions, Minnesota Monthly magazine, gourmet nuts in a clear wrapper, tied with a chocolate-colored satin ribbon, chocolate dipped pretzel sticks, personalized water bottles (matching the wedding invitations), gourmet tea and hot cocoa, and fresh grapes to go with the vineyard theme.

From the hotel, guests were shuttled to the vineyard in a white Cadillac Escalade Limousine, provided by Sonic Limousine. Friends and family passed through the entrance gates of the Chateau to witness a live polo match being played. Stately lion statues were adorned with magnolia leaf garland from Sweet Peas Floral. Lime bengaline linens with sheer apple leaf overlays, provided by Après Party & Tent Rental, draped tables of various heights. White chiavari chairs with lime sashes offered seating with exotic flower centerpieces. Six spiral evergreen trees and a three-tiered center fountain, featured Asian honeysuckle, blue cornflowers, green miniature cymbidium orchids, and roses also ornamented by Sweet Peas Floral.

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