Timeless & Classy: Addison & Luke’s Eau Claire Wedding at a Family Farm
Meet the Couple: Addison & Luke
Addison and Luke met online and quickly found a connection built on kindness, thoughtfulness, and shared joy. Together, they have a beautiful daughter and a relationship that balances fun-loving, social energy with calm, grounded support for each other and everyone around them. Their engagement in April 2023 was full of surprise and laughter - Addison thought she was helping Luke with his truck, only to realize she was holding the engagement ring! Their wedding day reflected that same spirit, with their wedding party noting how they laughed together and savored every moment, showing just how much love and joy they bring into each other’s lives.
Choosing a Meaningful Venue
The couple chose Addison’s family farm as their reception venue, creating a warm, meaningful setting where friends and family could gather. The farm provided a personal space for an intimate, authentic celebration full of cherished memories.
A Perfect Wedding Day
Although rain was forecasted all day, it held off until the very end of the reception, adding a touch of unexpected magic. The weather was warm and perfect, complementing the elegant farm setting. The design struck a balance between relaxed and semi-formal, featuring deep purples, pearls, and glowing candles. The atmosphere was timeless yet inviting, full of laughter, joy, and heartfelt moments.
Color Palette & Attire
The wedding color palette centered on deep, rich purples accented with pearls and candlelight, chosen to create a classic and elegant look while still feeling warm and inviting. Bridesmaids wore elegant deep purple dresses that tied beautifully into the overall design, reflecting the semi-formal yet relaxed vibe of the celebration.
Family Traditions & Special Moments
Family played a meaningful role throughout the day. Addison gifted her bouquet to her mom, both her brother and her mom read meaningful passages during the ceremony, the mother of the groom gave a pre-meal blessing, and Luke’s brother prepared the celebratory meal. Traditional dances and speeches rounded out the celebration, highlighting the couple’s close family bonds and shared joy.
Memorable Decor & Unique Touches
One of the most memorable touches was how Addison’s family farm was transformed into an elegant celebration space. The tented reception, glowing candlelight, and carefully chosen details created a setting that was timeless, refined, and personal - perfectly reflecting the couple’s vision for their day.
Vendor Contributions & Stress-Free Planning
When their DJ dropped out just two weeks before the wedding, I helped secure one of the leading DJs in the area, who kept the dance floor packed all night long. I also assisted Addison with decisions that felt overwhelming, coordinated with vendors, created a detailed timeline, helped with décor setup, and brought my emergency kit - taking stress off the couple so they could fully enjoy their day.
Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Father Francis, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Autumnwood Farm
Photographer: Katie, Citrine & Selenite Photography
Videographer: Shiloh, Trude Media
Makeup: Makeup by Madie
Hair: Kelsey, Rebelle Beauty
Caterer: Tony, Bijou Bistro
Rentals: Ty’s Tent Rental
Bartending: Bowes Bartending
DJ: Exceeding Sounds
Transportation: Dave, Student Transit
Hotel: The Oxbow Hotel
Kind Words
Addison (Bride): “Thank you so much Erika! You became such a special person to me during this time and made everything so easy, so I could have a stress-free day and be fully present.”
Vendor Kelsey Mabie: “Erika was excellent and ready for anything that could possibly go wrong. She was a steady rock through the craziness of a wedding morning.”
