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A Church Ceremony in Nisswa, MN

Former Kenyon College student Quentin decided to help out at an Ohio after-school program. It was a good idea because he wound up hitting it off with

Former Kenyon College student Quentin decided to help out at an Ohio after-school program. It was a good idea because he wound up hitting it off with the program’s organizer, fellow student Caroline. The two dated and eventually moved to New York City together. The Bride Caroline Haugen, 28, special education teacher The Groom Quentin Wiest, III, 29, law student The Date June 28 Before Quentin proposed to Caroline on a weekend beach trip to Cape May, New Jersey, he asked the bride’s parents if he could meet them for lunch one day, not that they lived anywhere near him -- Quentin flew all the way to Minnesota to get their permission to marry Caroline! Quentin returned to Minnesota, with Caroline this time, for their wedding near where Caroline went to summer camp.

To bring the outdoors into the church, birch wood holders stuffed with flowers and greenery spruced up the pews.
Envelopes with guests’ names in calligraphy fit into slits in logs for a naturally elegant display.
Green flowers, like roses and mums, added pops of color to the buttercream-frosted strawberry soufflé cake.
A big band played Van Morrison’s “Someone Like You” for the couple’s first dance, but the highlight of the night was when horn players stood on tables during “Sweet Caroline.”
The couple drove away from the reception in a golf cart decked out in flowers, greenery, and pinecones. A limo waited for them just beyond guests’ view.
Twigs were an earthy alternative to ribbon for keeping the booklet-style programs together.
The bride’s dogs greeted guests at the ceremony wearing flowers that matched the bouquets.
Readings at the church ceremony included an excerpt from Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Bells,” because the bride’s grandmother had it in her book of quotes.
Hydrangeas tied in the bridesmaids’ flowers with the bride’s, but roses and tricillium made their arrangements different.
Ivory and Green Boutonnieres
For a classic look, the bride carried a mix of freesia and hydrangeas.
Each bridesmaid wore a custom dress. The champagne color and knee length unified the styles.
During the last hour of the reception, warm doughnuts were served to guests.
Green lanterns and linens filled the airy, white tent with the main wedding color.
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