It takes a lot of love to fill a whole forest, but between Katie and Kevin’s woodland vows to the sense of community throughout their day, the trees around Juliane James Place were positively resonating with wedding bliss. Katie and Kevin’s reception fit right in with the woodsy venue with precious creature prints by Small Adventure serving as table numbers and potted fern centerpieces. We can’t help but smile looking at these gorgeous photos by Matt Lien, who captured the essence of Katie and Kevin’s relationship in every one.
The Couple:
Katie and Kevin
The Wedding:
Juliane James Place, Finlayson, Minnesota

The ceremony was, by far, the most memorable part of our day. We joined hands in the middle of the woods surrounded by our closest family and friends. It was the perfect way to promise each other forever, and we are so grateful to all who helped us fill the forest with love.
Juliane James Place is such a magical venue. Nature really speaks for itself out there, so we wanted to highlight the cozy, woodsy vibes that were so apparent already. We chose to use prints of various woodland animals purchased from the talented Keiko Brodeur of Small Adventure as table numbers and a whimsical variety of potted ferns as centerpieces. We added personal touches with photos hung amongst the trees and a sign we made together out of some scrap wood and vintage letters. My handwoven wall-hangings lined the path to the cerem...