A Pine Peaks Winter Wedding in Crosslake, MN \\ Katie + Sean

As I walked up to the big house at Pine Peaks Event Center in Crosslake, MN, in my mind I was reviewing the image ideas that Katie had shared with me starting with some ideas she had on how to photograph her dress hanging with some of her bridesmaids dresses, but when I entered the door Katie stood there fully dressed!  She, and her bridesmaids, were just too excited to wait!  This excitement and lightheartedness filled the day. And a beautiful day it was being over 50 degrees and sunny on the first weekend in March!

Katie and many of her bridesmaid hail from Roseau, so cold weather is of no consequence to them. 50 degrees almost calls for sunscreen!

I met Katie and Sean at their engagement session this past summer and two traits of their relationship that struck me were Katie's esteem for Sean and Sean's admiration of Katie. Watching them interact, Katie's gaze on Sean was on a man of intelligence and capability and Sean's gaze on Katie was as if she floated and glowed.  You can see it here in their engagement session too, but these looks really showed on their wedding day.  Look through their images and you'll see what I mean.

Their wedding party was pretty awesome too.

Venue: Pine Peaks Event Center
Floral: Bloom Designs
DJ: Dynamite Reflections
Catering: Maucieri's Italian Bistro

Pine Peaks Event Center Crosslake, MN Winter Wedding \\ Jenna + Spike

A reassuring maturity permeated the fun, spontaneous relationship I witnessed between Jenna and Spike. Their wedding ceremony was really about each other while their reception was really about their friends and family.

When I met with them to discuss their wedding they gave a very good description of Pine Peaks Event Center in Crosslake.  I asked, "How did you choose Pine Peaks for your wedding reception?"

They replied, "We wanted our wedding to be beautiful, enjoyable AND easy. Dave and Julie [the owners of Pine Peaks], the facility with its layout, and all of the complimentary décor options really seem like it will make it easy for us to have a beautiful AND easy wedding.""

I agree with them entirely. Dave and Julie consistently bend over backwards for their couples. The facility definitely makes planning and hosting very easy. And, the décor options that Pine Peaks has developed over the years is extensive and complimentary.

Jenna and Spikes wedding day was frigid. -10 degrees frigid, but the layout of the estate at Pine Peaks with its close proximity to a variety of backdrop options made the frigid temperatures manageable.

I think this first combination of images of their shoes is a great representation of the personalities of Jenna and Spike.

Pine Peaks has many nooks and crannies with great light. This is the master bedroom where many brides choose to get ready.

Captivating Beauty of Brainerd did wonder work on the entire bridal party's hair and make-up.

The main house at Pine Peaks has a spacious main floor with an open floorplan to accommodate a bridesmaids and a basement with pool table, gym and bar to accommodate the groomsmen. This makes coverage of everybody getting ready effortless.

The extensive complimentary décor options provided by Pine Peaks with the permanent drapery make for and easy elegance that's personalized as well.

DJ JP of Premier Party Entertainment was MC extraordinaire and his photo booth provided an awesome guestbook for Jenna and Spike to enjoy for the rest of their lives.