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AREA WEDDING Emma + Taylor JULY
29, 2017
After moving to Lisbon, North Dakota to teach elementary school, Fargo native Emma Meyer says, “I had a job I loved but something was missing.” Taylor Waloch was experiencing the same feeling working as an engineer at Bobcat in nearby Gwinner when a friend told the two they had to meet. The couple set up a meeting to please their matchmaking friend, hit it off right away, and have been together ever since. After a sweet proposal at home, the couple started planning a wedding with a romantic vintage garden vibe inspired by Emma’s love of fairy tales.
Shopping for the perfect dress was a bit of an adventure. Emma had an exact idea of the kind of dress she wanted and had tried on so many different dresses when the owner at Alan Evans Bridal suggested one displayed on a nearby mannequin. Emma says, “It was nothing like the dress I thought I wanted so I refused. There was no way I was putting that dress on.” Eventually she was convinced it was worth trying, and as soon as she put it on she started crying.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION:
Romantic Moon Events Center, Glyndon
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kensie Wallner Photography
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER: Brittany Walsh
BRIDAL GOWN: Alan Evans Bridal
BRIDAL JEWELRY: Your Day by Nicole
BRIDESMAIDS: Coralie Beatrix on Etsy
MEN’S FORMAL WEAR: Halberstadt’s
WEDDING RINGS: Riddle's Jewelry
HAIR & MAKEUP: Cally Jo Salon at Cloud 9 Salon and Day Spa
FLOWERS: Floret & Foliage (formerly Blue Barn Event Floral)
CATERING & CUPCAKES: MSUM Catering Services
CAKE: Hornbacher’s
DJ: PowerPlay DJ
RENTALS: Gathered Rentals and Events
HONEYMOON: San Diego, California
With vintage details and pretty flowers everywhere, Emma and Taylor’s wedding day was perfectly magical. Emma’s talented sister, Hanna, created all the invitations and stationary, as well as the chalkboard signs decorating the venue. Another sister and her maid of honor, Becca, presented Emma with a special box filled with photos and letters from those people closest to the couple. During the ceremony, the couple planted a specially chosen tree to symbolize their marriage, which is now in their yard and, says Emma, “will last for as long as we take care of it.” Taylor says his favorite part of the day was the ceremony itself and “actually getting married to Emma.” After the ceremony, guests proceeded inside for dinner and dancing. While their guests were eating, photographer Kensie Wallner stole the couple away for a few photos. For Emma, this chance to relax, take a breath and be alone together was the highlight of the day.
The best advice Emma received during the wedding planning? “Remember why you are doing this. At the end of the day, the point is to get married. That’s what it’s all about and nothing else really matters.”