After nineteen years in the wedding industry, we’ve learned some secrets. I’m going to fill you in on one. Come in close to hear: weddings do not have to be stressful.

Corie & Mark wanted a smaller wedding day. They embraced the quiet moments at home together in the morning. Corie upstairs, perfecting her makeup. Mark downstairs, consoling the cats from these strangers with cameras. There was no wedding party, no robes, no weirdness. It was stress free and so great.

Their ceremony was just their immediate families on the East Side of Milwaukee. It was so intimate, you could hear a pin drop! After the ceremony, Corie & Mark walked to Stone Creek. Yes, even though their reception was at Anodyne, they got Stone Creek Coffee. We do not discriminate on local coffee!

When we got to Anodyne in Walkers Point, the evening flowed so smoothly with the help of their event planner Erika. A lively cocktail hour, dinner with games at the table (including DIY card houses) and a glorious dessert table.

Now you know the secret. If you want an intimate day, have one! It’s wild. Congratulations Corie & Mark!