Real Bride Friday | Ilsa and Bryan

Wedding Date: June 19th, 2021

Gown Designer: Essense of Australia

Veil Designer: Hushed Commotion

Venue: Meier Lake Resort

Photographer: Sara Olivia Photographer

Florist: Bloomsbury Blooms

Menswear: Generation Tux

Cake: Ardy Cakes

Catering: Sal’s New York Grill

Tailor: Celestial Designs

Hair: Amanda at Gloss Styling
Makeup: Chance at Cloud 9 Day Spa

The best part of the venue: “The fact that our guests could enjoy the whole weekend with us! The lake, cabins, clubhouse, and grounds kept our multi—day event entertaining and comfortable.”

Why did you pick your venue: “Meier Lake was modern with clean design, yet still felt Alaskan as we had a stunning view of the lake and mountains.”

Favorite part of your gown: “The back! The low cut, covered buttons, and floral detailing on the train were everything.”

Why did you pick your dress: “It was the only dress that I could imagine wearing when I stood next to my husband at the alter.”

Three words to describe your day: “Timeless. Romantic. Joyful.”

Your inspiration for the wedding: “An elegant summer camp wedding weekend.”

How you met: “We met at Chilkoot Charlie’s of all places!”

How they proposed: “Bryan proposed on an an overlook of Waikiki on our first trip to Hawaii together.”

Any other fun memories / moments from the day: “Our officiant tried to give me my husband’s ring during the ceremony, it was too funny and I’ll always remember it. That, along with the time with friends around the fire after the reception, will stay with us forever.”

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