What’s better than one cocktail hour? Two🥂Rebecca & Theo made being present with their guests a priority, taking advantage of the gorgeous summer day and back patio of their venue – The Carriage House in Oconomowoc. They introduced a new concept of a “welcome hour” and after their first look and group pictures were completed (and with guests soon to arrive), Rebecca switched into her pre-ceremony cocktail dress and together they greeted each guest at the entrance to their special day. Since guests typically arrive within the hour before a ceremony, we loved that they chose to make this hour more intentional and be able to mingle with them versus hide!

The guest experience continued during their ceremony, with cheerful, picnic themed floral baskets of dahlia, zinnia, roses, cosmos and more. They surprised everyone by asking to check under their seats to reveal which lucky two would come up and be their official witnesses. Their pup Willow couldn’t help but hang by mom and dad, choosing to lay on moms skirt. Other personal touches included their welcome table of special mementos of their adventurous tales and travels, setting the tone of their carefree, outdoorsy day (sneak a peek at their adventure themed engagement session featuring a floral adorned canoe)! Such a fun, joy-filled celebration with the kind of couple whose love is so palpable, and we wish them all the best in their Switzerland era!

Venue & Catering: The Carriage House at Lac La Belle @thecarriagehouseatlaclabelle | Wedding Planning: Zing Boom Tararrel Events (Kate) @tararrel_events | Florals: Sage Floral @sagefloralllc | Photography: Meghan Lee Harris @meghanleeharris | Videography: Sydney Fischer @sydneyfischerfilms | Dress Shop: Elissar Bridal @elissarbridal | Bridal Dress: Jenna In White @jennainwhite | Accessories: A. B. Ellie @a.b.ellie | Groom Attire: Men’s Wearhouse @menswearhouse & shirts from Bonobos @bonobos | Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse | @menswearhouse | Makeup: Emily Busalacchi @emilybusalacchi_mua | Hair: Lexi Lee Hair @lexileehair | Entertainment: Creative Sounds Entertainment @creativesoundsent | Dance Floor Rental: David Charles Pro @davidcharlespro | Cake & Desserts: Espresso and Rye @espressoandrye_ | Ceremony Guitar/Cello Duo: Moeller Music Events @moellermusicevents | Officiant: Marlon Henriquez @marlonehenriquez