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.
Caroline Maccoux is a natural light photographer who uses the outdoors to create a one of a kind experience for her clients.
She listens to special requests and or ideas that any individual may have!
“Your special day deserves a one-of-a-kind menu. Chef Blake Schar will create something to fit your unique personality or party with bold innovative cooking, using regionally-sourced and seasonal produce.”
As you prepare for your celebration, don’t forget about the Fireside Restaurant for exceptional cuisine, style and competitive pricing. Please, contact Lauren Schar for more information on how she can make your special event a little easier and a lot tastier.
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.
Welcoming weddings as well as artists, singers, cooking schools, book clubs, non profits and business groups to utilize the beautiful grounds and areas of The Hillside Inn of Ephraim.
As the new owner of the Hillside, it is Diane Taillon‘s primary focus to find new and creative ways to open this classic inn to tourists and residents alike as a true boutique hotel. The Inn features five beautiful suites (four with water views) plus two cottages with fireplaces and elegant bathrooms. The luxurious Hillside Inn of Ephraim, located in the heart of one of Door County’s most picturesque villages, reopened in January, 2016 after a complete renovation. Careful attention was paid to preserving the original integrity and simplicity of this white-painted landmark, one that has welcomed travelers to Door County since the late 1800’s.
The Inn is one of the most iconic buildings in Ephraim and Door County, making it the centerpiece of almost every photo taken of the Ephraim village landscape. The restored historical inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with all the amenities of a luxury hotel and was one of the first hotels ever in Ephraim. The Inn is lovingly owner-operated by Diane Taillon with assistance from Carrie Counihan and Carol Schalla. Her team also runs Diane’s luxury real estate company, Arbor Crowne Properties, with offices located in The Hillside.
Washington Island is a beautiful location for a wedding, and the Scandinavian Stavkirke Church constructed based on a 12th century Stavkirke in Borgund, Norway, is a wonderfully unique setting for a wedding.
If your wedding will be attended by more than 38, wedding party and guests can be accommodated in Trinity Lutheran, the main church which is located across the street. The pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church is also pastor of the Stavkirke and is responsible for presiding at all worship services, weddings and baptisms. Visiting clergy may assist at the sole discretion of the Trinity pastor.
“Clearly photography has been my life-long passion and pursuit. Getting inside and capturing the feeling of an event is what I love doing most. And I do it unobtrusively and comprehensively, the result of years of professional photojournalism experience.” – Heidi Hodges
Heidi Hodges is an award-winning photographer with a lifetime of professional experience as both a photojournalist and a wedding and event photographer. She’s adept at finding the right moment, capturing emotions, finding details and making it work under any conditions. She incorporates fun, creative posing in her “Vibrant Documentary” style. During the quieter winter months, Heidi moonlights as a newspaper columnist with the Door County Advocate and as editor of the Door County Magazine.
Filmmaker, Stephen Kastner produces distinctive wedding video.
“Our goal is to produce a fresh, new style of wedding coverage that includes a collection of fine art wedding photos and a formal wedding video that blends both still and moving pictures of your unique wedding day in a story that you will want to watch again and again over the forthcoming years of your marriage.” – Alisa and Stephen
It’s time to revive a real classic Door County wedding tradition…
Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents have been performing for almost fifty years. The band has played in the Midwest, Russia, China, Mexico, Europe, Hawaii and on a number of cruises. The five-piece band plays a variety of styles including Czech, German polkas and waltzes, and modern jitterbug and polka masses.
“Our crowd is old and getting older,” says Jerry Voelker, who has led Jerry Voelker & the Jolly Gents for almost five decades. “I doubt I’ll ever see it come back the way it was. We used to play weddings all the time. The last wedding we played for was in Oshkosh. That must be seven or eight years ago. He was 76 and she was 74.” – from Polka Dotage: Jerry Voelker Is Getting Less Calls to Play Polka by Jim Lundstrom, Peninsula Pulse, September 18, 2015.
As a second-generation, family-owned businesses, The Yankee Clipper and Clipper’s Mate Salons have been providing creative design and great experiences for their guests since 1973.
Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself, headed to the prom, getting married or indulging in services for a group, their highly skilled, creative and outgoing team of professionals are ready to create a look and feel to thrill you. Their large staff is perfect for all of your “Big Day” events.
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.
Miss Ruby is a charming loft bridal shop located in the historic & fashionable Third Ward district in downtown Milwaukee.
Owned by Erin & Pauline, a mother/daughter team, they are celebrating our 8th year in business. At Miss Ruby you will find beautiful bridal gowns, the largest selection of bridesmaid dresses in the area, young & stylish mother of bride dresses, & a lovely selection of unique & locally crafted bridal accessories. Simple luxury, pure design, clean lines & feminine details are their focus. They carry a selection of gowns & dresses hand-picked by our owners & stylists, offering you only the best of the best styles. They pay special attention to the quality of the fabric & construction of our dresses as these details make for the most beautiful of dresses.
Capturing real life as it unfolds…
Kelly Avenson says it best, “I love faces and the stories behind them. Photography allows me to tell a story, be it the story of a brand new baby, a high school graduate, a couple in love or a time spent on the beach playing in the sand with your kids. Everyone’s story is so unique and I am one fortunate woman to be able to capture that on film for you to treasure and share with those you love. To wake up and give the gift of smiles is truly amazing!”
The Cut Hut is a full service hair and nail salon located in Sturgeon Bay.
Brittany Meyer and her staff do in-salon hair for weddings and makeup if you bring your own cosmetics.
The Chapel is located in the Heritage Village at Crossroads at Big Creek.
The Chapel is available for rental along with several other optional buildings. The Chapel seats 40-50 people and the fee for weddings is $250. Additional fees are as follows:
Rehearsal or set up the day before – $50/hr
Before 9 am and after 8 pm – $ 50/hr
Setting up a tent – $50/tent
Other buildings are available for small groups. Please contact the Historical Society for more information.
Full service Salon and Spa providing complete hair, nails, skin care and massage for weddings.
The Log Den specializes in helping you make your wedding dreams a reality.
Intimate or extravagant, large or small, they set the stage for a truly memorable event. From your wedding shower and rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, their expert wedding specialists can assist you in planning the details every step of the way.
The North Woods Room is perfect for rehearsal dinners, small weddings, baby showers and bridal showers and accommodates 30- 100 people including audio-visual equipment with LCD projector and screen.
The South Room, which is The Log Den’s largest area, can accommodate almost any event and serves 75 – 175 people. It has many windows, including a sunroom area. Audio-visual equipment includes a LCD projector and screen.
A beautiful organic farm featuring herbs, veggies, eggs and weddings. About Thyme is a private property and is shown only by appointment. Maximum capacity in the barn is 250, maximum capacity for a sit down dinner is 200 guests. Events must end by 11 pm.
Rental fee is $5,000.
Professor, Pastor and Author Bruce H. Joffe, Ph.D., believes that God’s love is experienced transformationally—through compassion shown to others and social justice for all.
With a Christian orientation and doctorate in communication, Pastor Bruce Joffe is ordained by the International Council of Community Churches, the Progressive Christian Alliance, and the Unitarian Emerging Christian Church. He requests time to meet and get to know couples who are planning a marriage before conducting the wedding service.
“You can’t box God up in religion. You can’t box Jesus up in Christianity. You can’t box church up in a building. You can’t box faith up in a set of beliefs. You can’t box grace up in conditions. The Kingdom of God isn’t boxed up in our churches. Imagine church without pulpits or pews, creeds or confessionals-no membership, plate-passing, pledges, vestments, heavenly choirs, or altar calls. Without buildings to maintain or staff to sustain, the church no longer is seen as a private club or guilt-trip haven to heaven. Instead, its focus is on caring and sharing, living here-and-now, not in the hereafter. Rather than part of our worldly empires, the church has become their antithesis. From guts to glory, the church begets reform.” – My Name Is Heretic: Reforming the Church, from Guts to Glory (Paperback – November 21, 2015 by Bruce H. Joffe)