DIY Wedding in Big Lake, Minnesota, Part Three: Gina and Stein

We asked Gina how she came up with the idea of playing old films in the background of her reception?

 

"Having ALWAYS been in love with 'the good ol' days,' I have a great love for vintage fashion, films and what is known as 'the greatest generation.' After looking through many photos of my Grandma Ione & Grandpa Leon's wedding from the 1940s, I just had to have that added touch because there is something so near and dear to my heart about that time."

 

Dress: St. Cloud Bridal & Boutique
Cake: Coborn's Bakery of Elk River
Flowers: Shauna Kober
Invitations: Handmade by Bride
Caters: Russell's on the Lake located in big lake, MN

DJ/Band: Midwest Sound and Light Shows out of Minneapolis
Ceremony: Our Lady of the Lake Church

Reception: Fox Hollow Golf Club

DIY Wedding in Big Lake, Minnesota, Part One: Gina and Stein

There are so many things We love about this wedding: a stunning bride, a distinguished groom, great details and most of all fun people! Gina put her heart and soul into every detail of her wedding. She made custom aprons for all her bridesmaids.

Lace/Hanky asked Gina where she got her inspiration from and she responded:

"I LOVE online wedding blogs such as: Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled Blog and 100 Layered Cake. I also have always been in love with Martha Stewart, so I consulted her wedding magazine for fun details as well. Another one of my favorite things to do is go through my family photo albums of grandmas & grandpas, aunts and uncles weddings for meaningful details. I have always loved bright colors and from the start I knew I had to incorporate lots of color into the wedding, especially with spring having sprung it was a necessity for me! I believe color can add so much happiness and can really set the mood whether it be an everyday outfit or planning a wedding like we were doing. And wherever possible I tried to throw in hints of vintage with old fashioned fonts, a vintage cake topper from Etsy, a black & white first dance video, etc."

Dress: St. Cloud Bridal & Boutique
Cake: Coborn's Bakery of Elk River
Flowers: Shauna Kober
Invitations: Handmade by Bride
Caters: Russell's on the Lake located Big Lake, MN
DJ/Band: Midwest Sound and Light Shows out of Minneapolis
Ceremony: Our Lady of the Lake Church
Reception: Fox Hollow Golf Club