I’ve always been drawn to my family history. From a young age, I spent hours of family gatherings holed up in closets with albums and boxes of...
February 2026
The River Falls Chocolate Crawl Is Back
An annual River Falls event promotes small businesses in the heart of winter. River Falls, Wisconsin, is thriving—and much of that success is due to...
The Williams Celebrates 10 Years
For Meg (née Archambeau) and Nick Williams, life and love are entwined with the St. Croix Valley. Each year on their anniversary, the couple makes...
The Jeweler’s Bench Specializes in Custom Engagement Rings
A Hudson jeweler shares her expertise in designing custom engagement rings. Before the bustle of wedding planning begins, there’s another big...
How To Prepare for Wedding Day Emergencies
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding emergencies goes on. That’s why an emergency kit...
An Expert’s Take on Signature Cocktails
Joe Ehlenz is the name behind your favorite Valley cocktail menus. An industry-leading bar director, Ehlenz is co-owner of the Lolo Restaurant...
Bride & Groom Embrace Negative Temps on a Frozen Lake
Samantha Burke, an elopement photographer from New Richmond, Wisconsin, captures love stories year-round. Last February, she joined Duncan Pierce...
A Parent Primer for the Big Day
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The Wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
“The Matchmaker”
Part mystery, part romance, The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed is a thrilling ride that never slows down. It’s a classic conundrum: The person with a...
Raising the Bar on Wedding Drinks
Elevate your events with drinks on tap and mobile bars. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to...
A Refuge for Life
Stillwater Area High School sweethearts celebrate their nuptials and a decade of love. When Morgan (née Huenink) and Ryan Gruber tied the knot on a...
Heart of A Lyons
Elegant details and a focus on the guest experience define a couple’s hometown wedding. Western Wisconsin is a special place to Caitlyn (née Cody)...
