“A full-service salon in picturesque Door County, where the number one goal is YOU!” …friendly service with top-of-the line equipment in a cozy setting.
Joni Witalison and Jessica Steele at A Cut Above, provides the following Tips and Tricks for Brides staying on schedule the day of your wedding:
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Please, do not wash your hair the day of your wedding. Day-old hair will hold better and be easier to manage than freshly-washed hair.
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Bring pictures, your veil, and adornments with you to your styling dry run. Your attendants may also bring pictures as well.
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Wear a button-down, wide-necked top.
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Arrive ten minutes prior to service so we can keep the group on schedule.
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We recommend nail services be scheduled for a day or two before your event.
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Relax, sit back and be prepared to be pampered…
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The unique characteristics found at Stone’s Throw Winery allow them to accommodate your wedding with quite a unique flair.
Sharing their passion and knowledge for wine has been their “goal” since opening in 1997. Indoors or out on the grounds, their event spaces offer something special and will cater to an array of styles and budgets. Contact them to schedule a private viewing.
Garden Gables is located on five, picturesque acres outside of Sister Bay, Wisconsin – the perfect backdrop for your special event!
After successfully hosting their own wedding with more than 400 guests in June, 2014 it was a “no-brainer” as to what owners James and Kayla Larsen should do with their restored farm property. Garden Gables Farm now offers a gorgeous and whimsical wedding event setting for couples who seek the unusual.
“There is always a beautiful cross breeze and so many trees surrounding the property, making it so quiet and peaceful. In the summer, there’s a water feature and stream that is constantly running which you can hear in the backdrop. That, paired with the lovely trellis and gazebo, is truly a magical setting,” says Door County Today’s reporter, Laurel Ciohon.
Peninsula Jeweler has your wedding ring, whether it is part of a collection or simply an idea in your mind’s eye …perhaps you’d like to reset your grandmother’s heirloom stone?
Kim J. Pedler graduated from Purdue University and is a goldsmith with 35 years experience in gold, silver, and platinum. He has been honored with several design awards by the Wisconsin Jewelers’ Association. Kim and his wife, Tami, are masters at taking your idea and manifesting jewelry worthy of becoming an heirloom.
Mary Blish and Rachel Sternard specialize in engraved glass specialty gift items.
“From day #1, Kim has been my husband’s and my personal jeweler. Kim creates fabulous pieces and does it with the most fair price. I receive compliments all the time on my wedding ring. I will always send everyone over to Peninsula Jewelers where the jewelry is a ‘one of a kind’ art piece!” – Leslie W.
Rev. Phil Sweet is a long-time officiant and friend of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC).
He is very knowledgeable on world religions and an intelligent, marvelous and insightful storyteller. He is full of wisdom, and his messages stretch his audiences to search beyond the superficial. Prior to retirement, he served as minister of Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay, and is a regular featured speaker at UUFDC in Ephraim.
For 30 years the Landmark Resort has been a haven for romantic getaways and honeymoon vacations, as well as a perfect setting for an intimate Door County wedding.
The Landmark Resort provides the scenic beauty of the bluff overlooking the Bay of Green Bay – a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day. With forty acres of beautiful wooded grounds, distinctive rooms, full bar, acclaimed food and beverage service… the Landmark Resort is one of Door County’s premier wedding locations. Your entire party will relax and enjoy elegant luxury and generous hospitality while celebrating your special union.
Wedding ceremonies can be held at the Landmark Resort at either indoor or outdoor venues. The Flagship Garden, pool decks and terrace have all been utilized for outdoor ceremonies. The Terrace has an artificial waterfall and a beautiful view of the Green Bay. They also offer a discounted accommodations rate for wedding guests and they provide the bride and groom with a one-night complimentary suite with certain packages. See their website’s extensive wedding resource and planning pages for details…
Lucy Hodkiewicz turns life’s fleeting moments into everlasting images.
She says, “Weddings are one of my favorite things to photograph! I want to tell your story and capture your love.”
Diane Tremmel, Ordained Non-Denominational Minister, Wedding Officiant, and Owner of White Swan Wedding Services, has years of public speaking and professional writing experience.
She understands that details matter, and that your wedding or elopement should be exactly as you dreamed it would be. Diane splits her time between Green Bay and Door County, where she performs weddings, elopements, and vow renewals. She will meet with you via Zoom for a complimentary consultation, and then help you create a custom ceremony that suits your individual love story. The best way to reach Diane is through email. Please view her website for further details, reviews, photos, and information.
From private, individual, spa services to groups of all sizes, Saguaro Day Spa provides personal body care for special occasions or for just a day of fun and relaxation.
Saguaro Day Spa’s staff strive to provide a professional, welcoming atmosphere that allows guests to escape from the stresses and happenings of everyday life.
Well known as an Elvis impersonator, Lee Birchfield is also a charismatic singer with a style of his own.
His music shares his personal side as he sings his soulful selection of original and cover songs.
The home and grounds of Jim and Carole Maronek in Ellison Bay, is a collection of antique buildings set within 15 acres of woods and meadows, unified by a Russian theme (Carole’s parents were from Byelorussia) – an exquisite spot for a distinctive and memorable Door County wedding.
The centerpiece is their barn, built in 1998 and registered as “Ellison Wonderland, LLC” itself a collection of reclaimed barns and salvaged materials. The surrounding gardens and outdoor artwork are exquisite. They each represent the passion of Carole and jim, respectively. Jim came to Door County after a successful career as set designer for Chicago’s Goodman Theater and he has not stopped creating sets and settings, wall murals and sculpture. Carole’s plants and gardens are a living work of art. The public is welcome to visit during regular gallery hours and the Maronek’s offer the cottages for rent as well as their reception barn.
Andrea loves photography. With the knowledge that every couple has their own story, she loves using her camera to capture that story, photo-by-photo.
Telling stories with images is her favorite occupation. Capturing them is her passion. From her experience, the stories are there, just waiting to be retold in a photo.
“The setting, the individuals and all of the details are what make being a photographer so special. It will be beautiful because it’s you and it’s happening, organically.”
Open year ’round, The Foxglove Inn is located in the heart of historic Sturgeon Bay.
The location couldn’t be better as it is within easy walking distance to the TAP theater, restaurants, shops, concerts and year ’round festivities on 3rd Avenue. The inn has private parking and offers bicycle and gear storage for the outdoor enthusiast. Because there are only 7 suites, you will have the personal attention of the owners, Carri and Kelly. They will happily accommodate any special dietary requirements you may have and welcome ways to help make your stay even more special. Both owners have backgrounds in hospitality and events management, making The Foxglove Inn perfect for groups and small weddings!
“From the first time we visited in the winter to our wedding in their backyard this fall, we have felt incredibly welcomed. Carri and Kelly helped make the weekend of our wedding everything we dreamed it would be. These women are talented and they are what makes Foxglove as special as it is. If you are looking for a romantic experience this place is it.” – Megan Scheel
Let Hotel Washington host your wedding event!
Whether it’s your wedding day, anniversary celebration, reunion or a gathering of friends, the staff at Hotel Washington will help you create an event that exceeds your expectations in every way. They specialize in attention to details, so you can trust their staff to partner with you in designing an event to be remembered.
For that most special of days…your wedding, Cakes by Joann can truly customize your wedding cake, using the finest of ingredients ensuring you a top quality cake.
Cake Designs by JoAnn, specializes in all forms of the confectionary arts, so they can truly customize your wedding cake for that most special of days…your wedding. Cake Designs offers an extensive list of flavors you may mix and match for your wedding cake. They use only the finest of ingredients and limit the number of orders we take to assure you a top quality cake. Their cakes are always FRESH, never frozen. Make an appointment to custom design your wedding cake. You will be able to view our numerous photos & books and discuss ideas and design every detail of your wedding cake.
Do you need to transport your wedding guests from one location to another? Door County Trolley Rentals will handle the job gracefully while making your wedding even more memorable and they go everywhere! Each trolley has a capacity of between 25 and 29 individuals They look quaint but, are quite comfortable, fully enclosed, with cushioned seats and the trolleys have an in-trolley speaker system for narration or music. Trolleys are a distinctive way for your wedding party or guests to arrive at your celebration in style. They are available the year ’round and heated for all season comfort.
For more than a decade, Music Masters Entertainment has been providing couples with quality reception entertainment.
“Weddings are what we do and we have established a solid reputation that sets us apart from other disc jockeys,” says Lars Braschnewitz. “We pride ourselves in making sure your reception has a great flow, feel and that guests are having fun and are truly being entertained. Our extensive online library and website planning tools allows our clients to pick songs and schedule timelines from the comfort of their home or office. Our do-not-playlist is a popular feature that helps us define the music you want and don’t want to be a part of your special day.”
- Updated equipment and virtual library of songs. (Wi-fi)
- Online planning tools
- Reception info, music request list, do not play list
- Early arrival and setup
- Emcee duties, cocktail, dinner and dance music
- Dance lighting effects
- Ceremony music, wireless mics
- Photo booth rental
- Up lighting
- Slide show projector and screen rental
- Karaoke
Chris is 5 feet 11 inches tall, has a beard, 4 bicycles, 6 pairs of skiis, and a black dog named Fonzie.
He was born in Michigan, schooled in Colorado and Wisconsin. Chris has lived in locations where most visit (and still does), before turning his sights to commercial and wedding photography in 2010. Since then, he has been commissioned to make heroic portraits some of the most interesting humans and travels around North America and beyond to capture unique perspectives.
Welcome to the Florian II, a true Door County Supper Club landmark for more than 5o years.
Plan to have your wedding or your rehearsal in Florian’s spacious lounge and dining room, which features a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Providing dining excellence in steaks, prime rib and seafood since 1956, four generations of Kwaterskis have made Florian II’s Lakeshore Supper Club one of the Peninsula’s most successful family-owned and operated businesses.
Creating delicious cakes, cupcakes and desserts made to order (and retail) and always made from scratch, FlourGirl Patissier located at the Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay, is pleased to create them just the way you like them!
“I make traditional cakes, of course, but I’ve also made some really crazy cakes,” says FlourGirl Sarah Basch. “Stanley Cup cakes, golf cakes, ice fishing cakes, lighthouse cakes, and all sorts of unusual groom and wedding cakes. If a customer can describe it, I can usually make it.”