Three of the things that Tom and Zach hold dear are their friends, their family, and theme parks. Each of these passions rightly played a role in the couple’s magical wedding day.

Tom and Zach’s friends have played a big role in the couple’s wedding from the start. When he proposed, Tom made sure that Zach’s two best friends were there to witness it, flying them up to Minnesota for the occasion. It only makes sense that friends were also an important part of their wedding day, and their wedding party was such a supportive team. They were ready and willing to help out the grooms while they were getting ready, and to dance the night away once the knot was tied!

Tom and Zach were married by Zach’s father, which led to an emotional time for all parties. Watching your child get married is already a tear-jerking moment, so imagine how it would feel being the one to pronounce them married! Zach’s father met the two in a warm embrace after marrying them and couldn’t help but smile as he signed the paperwork that made their marriage official.

One of Tom’s favorite things about his partner is seeing him excited about his passions, so it’s no surprise that Zach’s love of Harry Potter made its way into their wedding details! Their cufflinks showing off their respective houses were a fun way to show off their personalities and wands made for a fun prop for photos. The two actually met while working at Walt Disney World, and we can only assume that they’ve made their fair share of trips to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Tom and Zach, you two are so obviously full of love for one another, and to quote Albus Dumbledore, “you are protected, in short, by your ability to love!”

Vendor List:
Wedding Planner — Hannah Blaire Events — Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony Venue — Wayzata Country Club — Wayzata, MN
Reception Venue — Wayzata Country Club — Wayzata, MN
Officiant — Jim Hardin Father of the Groom
Hair Stylist — New Reflections Salon — Minnetonka, MN
Makeup Artist — New Reflections Salon — Minnetonka, MN
Caterer — Wayzata Country Club — Wayzata, MN
Cake Designer — Wayzata Country Club — Wayzata, MN
Florist — Sadie’s Floral — Minneapolis, MN
Dress shop — David’s Bridal
Tuxedos — Men’s Warehouse
Party Bus Company — Richfield Bus
DJ — Lance Conrad — Minneapolis, MN
Stationer — minted.com
Jeweler — Shane Co. 

It’s easy to get swept up in your wedding day and get pulled away from the person that you’re there to celebrate with, your soon-to-be spouse.  To combat that, Nina and Karen made a point to set aside time to go on a hike before the whirlwind of their wedding day, taking the time to enjoy their surroundings and each other before getting ready and having their first look. Is there anything cuter than taking your partner on a morning hike the day of your ceremony and inscribing your initials into the sands of Lake Superior?

Nina and Karen are one of those couples where you can see how connected they are in the way that they look at each other. These two are so in love, unable to stop themselves from smiling when they look into each other’s eyes. Their first look was all smiles, and their wedding day was all laughs. Nina and Karen’s wedding was perfectly intimate and left them with plenty of quality time with those closest to them. Their relatively small guest list was composed of mostly family, and some close friends. It’s incredible to experience this kind of joyful, easy love, and to see a couple that is so loved by their friends and family.

Their reception didn’t follow the traditional formula of grand entrance, speeches, and first dances, but it was so very Nina and Karen. After dinner and a few speeches, the wedding party ran to the beach to enjoy cigars and the icy water of Lake Superior. After changing into sweatshirts emblazoned with Nina and Karen’s last name and wedding date, they spent time dancing, playing beer pong, and enjoying each other’s company.

Nina and Karen, your wedding had some of the best sights and the most profound love that we have seen in a long time. We wish you two a lifetime of stunning morning hikes, hand-in-hand.

Check out Nina and Karen’s feature on MN Bride

Vendor List:
Ceremony Venue — Lutsen Resort — Lutsen, MN
Reception Venue— Lutsen Resort — Lutsen, MN
Officiant— Gary Cwidak
Caterer— Lutsen Resort — Lutsen, MN
Florist— Bella Flora — Duluth, MN
Dress Shop — Wedding Shoppe Inc. — Minneapolis, MN