MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

Jordan & Andrew

WEDDING: June 26, 2022

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Gathered Oaks, Alexandria

HONEYMOON: Alaska

Photography

Grace Blumberg Photography

Fate was on Andrew Wolak’s side when he sat behind Jordan Weiss on the first day of physical therapy school in 2018. They wound up being partners for a semesterlong project and soon became partners in romance. Four years later, family and friends from across the country converged on an ideal day for a wedding, with the natural beauty of rolling cornfields and a serene lake as the setting. Jordan held a bouquet of O’Hara, Quicksand and Amnesia roses as an accent to their palette of neutral tones, with matching florals on the ceremony arbor. As cocktail hour began, newlywed bliss came over Andrew, who walked around asking everyone, “Have you met my wife?” At the reception, table numbers were accompanied by photos of the couple at the age of the table number. Wedding photos from their parents’ and grandparents’ weddings hung on a window as a tribute to their marriages, and the newlyweds’ cake used Jordan’s grandmother’s famous carrot cake recipe for a sweet ending to their family affair.

GOWN: The Wedding Shoppe Inc., @weddingshoppeinc

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Kennedy Blue, @kennedyblueofficial

HAIR: Northern Beauty Salon & Spa, @northernbeautysalonandspa | MAKEUP: Makeup by Erin Elizabeth, @makeup_by_erinelizabeth | GROOM’S & GROOMS -

MEN’S ATTIRE: Generation Tux, @generationtux | CATERING: The Great Blue Heron | CAKE & DESSERTS: Cold Spring Bakery, @coldspringbakery; Tales of a Two A.M. Baker, @talesofatwoambaker | VENUE, BEVERAGES, BARTENDING &

DÉCOR: Gathered Oaks, @gatheredoaks | FLORIST: 651 Studio Floral, @651studiofloral_design | INVITATIONS, PROGRAMS

& SIGNAGE: Zazzle, @zazzle; Etsy, @etsy | RENTALS, DÉCOR & PLANNER: Amy’s Cherished Events, @amys_cherished_events

| MUSIC: Allen Edwards Entertainment | TRANSPORTATION: Mobile Shenanigans | VIDEOGRAPHER: Justin Coleman Films, @justincolemanfilms | PHOTOGRAPHER: Grace Blumberg

Photography, @graceblumbergphotography

Welcome to Reeds & Rushes, the metro's newest waterfront wedding and event venue! Maddie and Curtis Gruidl have begun renovation construction in Howard Lake, Minnesota, transforming a former community space into an allencompassing venue for your full day event. This 7000sqft space just 30 mins west of the twin cities allows seating for 230 and includes a catering prep space and separate vendor office/storage, multiple ceremony areas indoors and lakeside, and two getting ready suites. Looking for something special to entertain your wedding party? This venue comes with a Full Swing golf simulator, complete with multiple other sports to keep your friends busy!

Reach out to schedule a tour and book your event today to take advantage of their special construction pricing -availability starting this June!