DELIGHTFUL OUTDOOR GARDEN WEDDING OVERLOOKING LAKE SUPERIOR: ABIGAIL & TJ
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with subtle celestial wedding vibes, this historic midwest estate wedding was a relaxed celebration months in the making. from their minnesota shaped wedding detail cards and an invitation suite that highlighted the couple’s favorite outdoor spots to aluminum white claw cans twinkling in the pristine glow of their posh tented wedding reception, every little detail was effortlessly executed. a nontraditional tettegouche state park proposal ultimately led to these timeless nuptials near the north shore that highlighted #aandbabe abigail and tj's beautiful love story. let’s connect the dots of how this newly married couple came to be!
meeting online and affirming their match with a mutual friend before deciding to take the plunge, abigail and tj's first date at a hanover, new hampshire restaurant was the kind that would make its way into a movie script. "we had a really nice dinner and then proceeded to have a marathon first date where tj invited me to meet friends down the street for a drink. our date ended up lasting until the early hours of the morning and there is still a debate about who went in for the first kiss first, but the rest as they say is history!" their first date flew by, much like their wedding day and while we wish we could slow down every moment, we must admit that time absolutely does fly when you’re having fun!
and what a fun day their dreamy september wedding in duluth, minnesota was. with unmatched views of lake superior, this historic minnesota mansion venue was ideal for abigail and tj's elegant end of summer wedding. from their first look taking place in a lush forested area of the grounds to a quiet stroll along the lakeshore, abigail and tj made sure to make the most of every unique spot this 12-acre estate had to offer. from abigail's intricately embroidered 'lyria' by rue de seine wedding gown hanging on a stained wooden window to their flower-filled garden wedding ceremony overlooking the luxurious landscape with the lake beyond, this big day was blossoming with excitement.
not only did this extraordinarily elegant outdoor wedding venue speak to their charming wedding vision, but it also matched abigail's eccentric bridal details. from a soft braided half-up-half-down bridal hairstyle accented with a delicate golden leaf comb to the crystal fan detail of her 'styx earrings' by emma katzka, the entire sublime bridal look stunned. lyria's fitted silhouette and soft organic lace looked romantic when paired with these nature-inspired wedding accessories.
a true testament to abigail's heart of gold and her distinct ability to uplift all those around her, she even shared some sweet words for her bridal stylists that helped bring her wedding vision to life. "i was so very worried i wasn't going to have my THE dress experience. molly worked with me to pick out my dress and actually picked my dress seeing that i was just not feeling what i thought i wanted. she was gentle, kind, and never pushy. sheridan stepped in after molly had moved on to the sister store and did a lovely job helping me style and accessorize how i wanted my dress to look. i am so very thankful to have gotten my dress at a&bé bridal shop!"
cheers to you, abigail and tj. from a new hampshire meet cute to a minnesota marriage, your love is one-of-a-kind!
dress designer: rue de seine / earrings designer: emma katzka / bridal shop: a&bé minneapolis / photographer: tay ericson / venue: glensheen / styling: the vault duluth / florist: superior blooms duluth