Romantic and Timeless Lake Park Bistro Wedding

An Intimate, Chic Dinner Party Wedding at Lake Park Bistro.

How They Met

Anna & Bryce met in 2014 during their first week of freshman year at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Both coming from Green Bay and to a surprise having quite a few mutual connections. Immediately drawn towards one another, but life pulled them away initially. In 2019 they reconnected and have been inseparable ever since!

How They Got Engaged

A proposal that was very intimate and VERY unexpected. Anna fully thought she knew when the proposal would be coming, but instead was completely surprised. Greeted by Bryce on a Friday after work in the lobby of their apartment, Bryce was dressed to the nines. Asking why he was so dressed up, he replied “Taking you on a date.” Anna jokingly responded, “Are you proposing to me?”, giving Bryce a laugh. Once they got to the door, Bryce blindfolded Anna and led her to the bathroom where she found dresses all hung up waiting for her to choose from. Anna still in denial at this point it was the actual proposal and they were celebrating something else.

After Anna had finished getting ready she walked out of the bathroom greeted to a path of tea light candles leading to Bryce standing next to a wall of pictures sharing all the memories they had created together. He took her hand and then lead her to the living room where a bottle of champagne and roses were setup. Being a videographer, Bryce played her a video he had created showing memories of Anna growing up. Tears were flowing as Bryce got down on one knee and asked Anna the long awaited question.

The champagned was popped and after was dinner to celebrate at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge. After the unforgettable night, Bryce shared with Anna that they would be leaving that weekend to New York to celebrate with her little sister, who would become her Maid of Honor!

Looking Back

Three Words that Described the Day:
“Timeless, Romantic and Authentic”

What Moment Sticks With You the Most?
“Two things that were both very meaningful and sentimental. First, my dad giving me a photo of him and my late grandmother along with a note from him. The second is a little funny, my dad has a wooden statue of Buddha from his late brother Mike. He rubs his belly for good luck or whenever he needs some encouragement. My parents brought Buddha and all of my bridesmaids got to rub the Buddha belly during the morning of! It was so sweet and gave us some laughs.”

What Vendors Impressed You?
Evenement Planning, specifically Manda Gill. She was so wonderful to work with and took care of so many of the details and was such a reliable person to count on before and on the day of the wedding.
Also, La Tulipe Florals, the owner Vicki was just incredible and so lovely to work with. She completely got my vision and brought it to life but even better!

What Was Your Biggest Wedding Splurge?
Our venue! This did include food & beverage. We loved the venue so much and the drinks and food were top-notch!”

Special Tips or Advice to Future Couples?
“Book reliable vendors! You may have to pay slightly more, but I promise it’s worth it. They will deliver and cause you less stress!”

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