Wedding Date: July 25th 2026

Our team photographer Erin had the privilege of capturing this one, and after hearing how the day unfolded, I completely understand why Ericka and Jacob fell in love with her work. She brought the same care and eye for the little things that I always hope our whole team carries into every wedding, and it shows in absolutely everything she caught that day.

The morning started with pure fun, Ericka and her bridesmaids in matching pink and white pajamas, posing for photos out by the fountain before the real festivities even began. From there the energy only climbed. The classic champagne spray happened and Erin caught it in that perfect split second, bubbles frozen mid-air, everyone laughing.

Their first look took place beneath a long trellis, and if you're picturing something straight out of a storybook, you're not far off. Ericka and Jacob exchanged letters they'd written to each other and the emotions ran the full spectrum, tears, joy, more tears, and then finally laughter once the initial wave of emotion settled. From there they wandered the grounds together, soaking it all in before the wedding party joined the fun.

The ceremony space outdoors was nothing short of stunning, tall wooden pergolas framing the whole scene with a large crystal chandelier hanging directly over the couple as they exchanged vows. Sweet, heartfelt, and full of pure happiness, Ericka and Jacob practically glowed walking down the aisle together as newlyweds. They danced their way into the reception to a room full of cheering guests.

Toasts from friends and family brought another round of tears mixed with laughter, and their first dance was every bit as sweet as you'd hope. The bouquet toss turned into an absolute spectacle, chaotic and hilarious in all the right ways, and once the dance floor officially opened, things got even more epic, smoke guns and glow sticks turning the whole space into a full-blown party. They closed out the night with photos at sunset, golden light spilling across the grounds behind them, the perfect quiet bookend to a day that had been anything but quiet.

Vendors: Crow River Winery (venue and rehearsal dinner venue), Heglund Catering (catering), Cakes n Sweets by Sarah (cake/desserts), The Wedding Shoppe (Maggie Sottero) (dress designer/shop), Blessings & Blossoms (Melissa Aker) (florist), Paffrath & Son Jewelers (ring designer), Compass Occasions (wedding planner)