The Planning Process

Wedding Date:
October 9, 2025

Style & Theme:
“Simple and elegant. We wanted to focus on the moments, and not the momentous. Our intent was to be able to create an intimate atmosphere without the unnecessary frills.”

Wedding Coordinator:
Marie Schneider with Wild Elegance Photography

What Was the Favorite Design Element?
“All the floral arrangements.”

The Look

Bridal Gown: Lulu’s & David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulu’s
Menswear: Calvin Klein

The Ceremony

Ceremony Location: Peninsula State Park, Door County
Florist: Guenther Flower Farms

Ceremony Decor:
“Due to the location, we did not need much. The beach, the lake and the fall colors provided the backdrop we were looking for.”

Ceremony Details & Favorite Moments:
“We wrote our own vows that put a personal and intimate touch on the ceremony. In addition, our children all participated in readings or poems. It meant a lot to have our entire family unit put their touch on our day.”

The Reception

Reception Venue: CUT in Fish Creek, WI
Photographer: Wild Elegance Photography

What Made You Choose Your Venue?
“We chose it for the intimate setting and food.”

What Made You Choose Your Photographer?
“Marie has always done a phenomenal job at her photographer, and her knowledge of us really helped find the perfect locations and mood for our photos.”

What Stops Did You Make for Photos?
“We started at Peninsula State Park, then went to Hatch Distillery, Anderson Dock, Cave Point, Sister Bay Marina and The Dorr Hotel. All of the locations meant a lot of us and we had life moments at all of them.”

Looking Back

Three Words That Described the Day:
“Intimate, Intentional & Encompassing”

What Moments Stick With You the Most?
“Jeremy: The moment that stuck with me the most was when both of our parents and children were all together on the shores of Peninsula State Park for the first time as a family. I realized how lucky and blessed I am to have met Danielle, and how much joy our mixed family brings us every day. The support of our families is endless. We are lucky to be surrounded by love everywhere we go.

Danielle: The photo tour after the wedding stuck out to me. It was full of laughter, jokes, and love, which is exactly what our relationship is built on. We talked to strangers who shared in our celebration, shared cocktails with other couples that offered their advice, and were able to share meaningful moments together.”

Advice or Tips for Other Couples Planning Their Wedding?
“Simplicity. Intent. Meaningful. Genuinely You. The wedding is meant to bring out the authentic self. There is no need for a show.”