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Kelli & Paul: A Summer Wedding in Stillwater, MN

Mason jars lit with candles, rustic wreaths, tiny white lights, and homemade wine filled Kelli and Paul's garden wedding with romantic country charm.

Mason jars lit with candles, rustic wreaths, tiny white lights, and homemade wine filled Kelli and Paul's garden wedding with romantic country charm. THE BRIDE Kelli Waldeland THE GROOM Paul Kuehl THE DATE August 10th It may have been the name, Camrose Hill Flower Studio and Farm, that worried Paul Kuehl at first. His fiance, Kelli Waldeland, had fallen in love with the place for their wedding and reception, but Paul pictured farm animals wandering around, according to Kelli. One visit dashed his fears. The setting is where owner Cindie Sinclair grows many of the flowers she uses in her floral design business. But the barn is now a cozy cottage, and the only farm animal is Cindie's bulldog, Kirby. Even in February, with a foot of Minnesota snow on the ground, we instantly pictured ourselves marrying at the gazebo surrounded by family and friends, says Kelli.

Afterward, the party moved to the Pavilion -- a three-sided, covered area that was strung with sparkling white lights and lit with candles in Mason jars. Kelli and Paul's first trip together had been to San Francisco and the Wine Country, an area that they both love. They chose to weave the region's charms into their own wedding day. During our engagement, we made our own wine, including Merlot and Pinot Grigio, and bottled it with our personalized label, says Kelli. Tables were named after Northern California landmarks, and instead of place cards, each setting held a wineglass that had been labeled with a guest's name.
The Reception Decor
The Couple
The Ring Bearer and The Flower Girl
The Bridal Bouquet
The Hair