The beauty of the rolling hills along the Mississippi River in this intimate destination as Emelye + Nick’s wedding planner at Hidden Meadow and Barn, we had a dream of planning, pretty much left us speechless. Inspired by their venue, Emelye + Nick kept the overall wedding day look very minimalist allowing Hidden Meadow and Barn’s natural character and ambience shine through. With a beautiful modern meets rustic airy farmhouse style to the venue, it sure was a wow-worthy reception with msimatched china table settings from Shindig Marvel, long wood harvest tables with trailing greenery not to mention a dreamy outdoor ceremony meadow with natural grasses in full bloom. Our design in the florals was infused with garden roses and scabiosa in the prettiest dusty lavender, a hint of chocolate anemones, dried hops, and French lavender. Guests sipped on local favorites, Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue and Spotted Cow while playing lawn games during cocktail hour before dining on artisanal-style cuisine made of fresh local ingredients served from food truck, Gastrotruck Catering. The evening finished on a sweet note with a naked cake and cookies with edible lavender from bakery, Meringue, to roasting s’ mores by the fire.

View the full gallery below to see why this Upper Mississippi River Valley has become a true Midwest wedding AND wine destination - and as I like to say, a little slice of Wisconsin heaven. We loved every detail and working with N+E!