Joel + justin combined their love of food and their love of art to make for one absolutely spectacular wedding celebration!
These two met like most couples do these days; online. But their love story is anything but average, and they brought that energy into their wedding day in a huge way!
Joel + Justin are both foodies who love to travel. They wanted to throw themselves into creating the perfect celebration of them as a couple and their friends, family, and chosen family! You wouldn’t believe all of the details these two thought of unless you were there, but I’m going to try my hardest to give you some highlights! Justin made all of the hors d'oeuvres for their guests himself, showing a wide range of different flavors and cuisines, and Joel made all the desserts (of which there were multiple options that all look phenomenal)! These two also handmade all of their wedding favors, which continued the food theme, and had little goodie bags that their guests could fill with tasty treats from the favors table, including honey, sourdough starters, cotton candy, dog treats, flavored salts, ramen mixes, and more! I feel like these two need to open their own Rose Apothecary but for food ASAP!
Other non-food related touches include Joel’s artistic flair showing itself in a myriad of ways! These two had an art installation in the foyer of Goodman Community Center’s Brass Works building that doubled as Joel + Justin’s living room, complete with record player, antique TV, strategically placed books and chairs, and the piece de resistance, a painting Joel is making of he and Justin! Each centerpiece was also a maximalist enthusiast’s dream, being themed on different regions of the world, and pulling in so many fun elements! A picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure to check them out below because seeing is believing!
Joel + Justin’s dogs, Gus and Bobo, were there to celebrate with them too, for photos before the wedding, and to walk down aisle with them, and even participate in the ceremony (mostly by interrupting very cutely). Speaking of ceremony, Justin + Joel did their own spin on a tea ceremony, in which they served tea to their wedding party and Joel’s mother, and later served to the entire group of guests during the first toast!
Last but not last, these two folded over 1000 paper cranes to use as place-card holders and as a beautiful backdrop for formal photos!
“We [were] striving to have a wedding that [was] out of the box and different than any wedding that anyone [had] ever been to before. We as a couple have always said that we are anything but normal and we wanted our wedding/reception to reflect that. By utilizing our individual skills, we added touches of ourselves throughout the day.” - Joel
Enjoy the amazingness that is Joel + Justin’s wedding , and help me wish them a BIG congratulations!
—Sam
Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Goodman Community Center Brass Works Building
Officiant: Shoobie Shirley (friend of the couple)
Jewelry: Wedding Ring Store
Suits: NL Suits
DJ: Midwest Sound
Florist: DIY by Joel
Desserts: DIY by Joel (donuts from Greenbush Bakery)
Appetizers: DIY by Justin
Catering: Upstairs Downstairs Catering
Dog Handler: Kibbles & Kisses
Decor Rentals: Velvet Rentals
