Jordan and Ashley met in the first class of their college careers at UW-Eau Claire. It was a film course in which they would watch, discuss, and critique movies at 7:00 AM. One morning before class started, Ashley was discussing the homework assignment with a classmate when the phrase, “Oh golly gee willickers” escaped her mouth. Jordan had, apparently, never heard that phrase been used in actual, real life conversation before. The look of confusion that Jordan gave Ashley that day is still one she receives, eight years later. Still to this day, one of the couple’s favorite pastimes is watching and critiquing movies together.
Jordan proposed on December 23, 2013. The evening was supposed to begin with a trip to a cute, local bistro. However, when the couple arrived, they discovered that it was closed for the holiday season. This small hiccup in the original plan added meaning to the evening because on the couple’s very first date, six years earlier, they had plans to go to an Asian fusion bistro, but it was, again, closed. Therefore, fast forwarding to the evening of the proposal, their relationship had come full circle in a cute, quirky way. After the couple had re-evaluated their options and finished eating at an adorable little supper club, they made their way to the local park, which was decorated from head to toe in Christmas lights. Once they were there, the happy couple walked up to a beautiful gazebo overlooking a duck pond, where Jordan said, “The last six years have been the most amazing years of my life, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you too.” He then pulled out a ring and proposed, and the rest is history.
The wedding took place at Brule River Barn in Brule, WI, which is the premier barn-style wedding venue in northern MN and WI. It was a beautiful day filled with love, happiness, and undertones of the couple’s nerdy interests.
A huge shoutout goes to Northland Special Events for making the day magical, and an equally huge congratulations goes to Jordan and Ashley as they begin the next step on the journey of life. Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day, and best of wishes as you take on life together.
So say we all.
An overview of Brule River Barn and a shot of the first gift Jordan ever gave Ashley–a charming wooden box, which held the rings on their wedding day.
The couple gave away honey as their gift, and rather than having a traditional cake, they told their friends and family to bring a specialty dessert item.
The beautiful wreath, which made Ashley look reminiscent to a Greek Goddess.
Preparations for the big day.
Finishing touches for Ashley.
Unbelievably happy first look photos in the light mist.
Ready to spend the rest of their lives together.
This groom’s got style with his plaid shirt and Star Trek socks.
Ashley looking like a Greek Goddess with her gorgeous wreath and flowing veil.
Jordan and Ashley in wedded bliss.
There’s nothing better than a happy couple on their wedding day.
The wedding party looked great in their plaid shirts and individualized dresses.
Details of the ceremony held at Brule River Barn, including a small tree the couple planted together.
Beautiful ceremony complete with the grandma’s as flower girls, the ring bearers wielding light sabers, and the Imperial March playing in the background.
Jordan and Ashley were one of the last couples to get married underneath the iconic willow tree. It was damaged in the July storms and will take a few years to recover.
First dance songs specially sung by the couple’s friends and family, since the karaoke version of the songs were accidentally purchased.
Jordan and Ashley locking away their love with one of the locks Brule River Barn provides for each happy couple that gets married there. Perfect way to end the night!
Venue – Brule River Barn
Coordinator – Mariah at Northland Special Events
Catering – Duluth Grill
Alcohol – Keyport Liquor
Music – Heart Strings
Grooms Dinner – Twin Gables
Favors – Honey from Fresh Pickins Farm