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Morgan + Justin: A Beautiful Summer Wedding Day at Cave of the Mounds

Justin + Morgan had A beautiful queer & covid-conscious wedding day celebration!

These two became friends as physics majors in college and a few years later decided to give dating a whirl, ending up at the live-action Dora the Explorer movie as their first date night! Over the years they’ve made a life for themselves full of adorable little creatures to care for (like their cats, Rutabaga and Kiwi), wonderful friends, and supportive family, all of which culminated in a gorgeous and sunny wedding day in Wisconsin!

Having a COVID-conscious wedding day was important to both Justin (they/them) and Morgan (they/them), and so while indoors, guests were masked (folks had some ADORABLE mask bling!!!), but most of the festivities took place outdoors on the grounds at Cave of the Mounds (which if you haven’t been, it’s heavenly)! Their wedding day was full of big and small touches that made the day even more meaningful and important. In lieu of presents, Morgan + Justin asked their guests to contribute to one of 3 charitable causes that are near and dear to their hearts. They had Morgan’s grandmother’s polaroid camera for guests to enjoy (that we got to take some photos on as well - y’all KNOW how much I love polaroids)! And they also had a beautiful remembrance area dedicated to family members who are no longer with them.

The day was sunny, fun, and full of joy! Help me wish these two a big congratulations, and enjoy the photos of their wedding day!

—Sam

Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Cave of the Mounds (Grounds & Visitor Center)

Officiant: Lu (friend of the couple)

Hair: Rebel Hair

Jewelry: Brilliant Earth

Gown & Veil: Bon Bon Belle Bridal Boutique & Belle Botanical Creations

Gown Tailoring: Anna’s Tailoring Studio

Suit: Generation Tux

Desserts: Miggy’s Bakes

Catering: RedBarn Catering

Unity Glass: Hot Shop Glass Studio & Gallery

 
 

Gretchen + Max: A Nature Lovers Dream Wedding

Max + Gretchen had a beautiful wedding celebration surrounded by the best nature has to offer

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is obviously one of the most gorgeous locations in Madison (and given how pretty Madison is, that’s saying something)! Gretchen (they/them) + Max (he/him) really leaned into the theme with flowers from the farmer’s market, picked up the morning of the wedding, and bright, bold colors for their wedding outfits and accessories!

The lovely and chill wedding celebration these two put together was not only ethically covid-cautious, but also built with neurodivergent comfort in mind, with a quiet area for people to hangout if they were getting overwhelmed, music that was on the softer side, and lots of things to keep hands busy at tables!

We’re so honored to have gotten to help these two celebrate their union! Help us wish them a BIG congratulations and enjoy the photos of their amazing wedding day!

—Sam

Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Officiant: Carlie M (friend of the couple)

Wedding Jumpsuit: Torrid

Groom Suit: NL Suits

DJ/Band: Greg with Kuhl Entertainment

Florist: DIY from Dane County Farmer’s Market

Catering: El Pastor