Ramy & Eric

There were so many, many things I loved about this wedding day: summer, incredible flowers, amazing toasts but most importantly the people within it. I feel blessed and honored any time I am able to be a part of the wedding planning journey with clients but when it is for the third wedding with a single family, words are hard to come by. I fell in love with this family seven years ago and have felt, and will always feel, that they are a deep part of my heart. Each wedding has been personal, unique, and beautiful in its own perfect way. For Ramy and Eric, we wanted to make a day that was filled with soft colors, lush greens, comfort, and one good celebration. 

I think we got it just right. 

One of the highlights of J&D weddings is doing a room reveal with my clients. All of the months of planning and details all come together and there is nothing I love more than to show them the vision brought to life. For Mary Jo (Mother of the Groom x2 and Mother of the Bride x1), this wedding was our finale and I could not wait to show her. There were a lot of tears that day- part in knowing that this was our encore and the other because I just love them all so much. I have tremendous love and respect for MJ and I will always be grateful for her constant support and recommendation of Johnny & Dottie. Ramy's tears of joy solidified everything I had hoped for her and Eric. It was everything.

Wedding Floral/Design/Planning: Johnny & Dottie Events | Photography: Emily Steffen Photography | Videographer: AJ Productions | Draping and Rentals: Linen Effects and Ideal Weddings and Rentals | Stationary: Ivory Isle Designs | Cake Designer: Taylor'd Cakes | Location: Marshall Golf Club

As featured in Minnesota Bride.

Heather & Kyle

 

Heather and Kyle's wedding will forever be a favorite in my book. Their families are amazing, fun-loving, and have impeccable style. A referral from a past Bride and Groom, the moment I saw Heather's email in my inbox and the word Okoboji in her message, I couldn't wait to meet her and to work together with Heather and her mother Tresa to create something memorable and beautiful.

Heather and Kyle's wedding was the first wedding ceremony held at Arnold's Park City Park, overlooking Lake Okoboji. The ceremony was intimate, heartfelt, and absolutely stunning. From gorgeous letterpress invitations (including a vintage lake map pocketfold) to a nautical and bohemian, yet elegant design, each element of the day was everything that was Heather and Kyle's style. Complete with one rollercoaster ride and a sunset stroll on the dock, it was perfect in every way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design/Floral/Planning: Johnny & Dottie | Photography: Tim Dodd Photography | Location: Arnold's Park City Park, Majestic Pavilion, Okoboji | Catering: Chef Domonique | Draping/ Rentals: Ideal Wedding Rentals | Stationary: Spark Letterpress | Wedding Gown: Bridal Accents Couture | Hair Services: Bombozi Salon | Makeup: Unveiled Loveliness | DJ: Energy Events