Morgan + Nick

“Wherever you go, I want to go too. I love our adventures. I love when we’re wild. And together we’re unstoppable.” Straight from her wedding vows to Nick, Morgan’s words capture her bright spirit and the tropical bohemian theme of their wedding day.

This active duo each come from North Dakota farming families. While their parents knew each other through the farming community, Morgan and Nick didn’t connect more closely until a chance meeting at a golf event a few years ago. Their common interests led to a deeper attraction and they’ve been together ever since. After weathering several ups and downs, including losing their two dogs and all of their belongings in a house fire, the couple knew they were stronger together. Nick proposed on a mountaintop in Arizona with their best friends cheering them on.

As a couple who loves to travel, Morgan and Nick knew that a destination wedding wasn’t in the cards this year. So they brought the tropical destination of their dreams to The Pines. Vibrant colors and lush tropical florals complemented the rustic beauty of the venue. Wedding coordinator Amy Lee of Breathe and Relax Events helped pull together the theme during the planning stage and kept the wedding day on track. “Amy was the glue that pulled everything together. Anything I asked, she took care of it right away. She treated it like it was her wedding day and not very many people will go above and beyond to make someone else’s day so special,” says Morgan. “I can’t express how special she is to me and how highly I think of her. Every bride needs someone as compassionate and organized as Amy at their wedding.”

All eleven bridesmaids, dressed in vibrant colors from emerald to golden yellow to mauve, spent the morning getting ready with Morgan. “I chose all the bridesmaid dresses online. It was a little scary not being able to see them in person first, but it was worth it,” she says. The kaleidoscope of colors was highlighted in stunning bouquets by Love Always Floral that made a statement next to the sand-colored suits with soft floral bowties worn by the groomsmen. Once dressed in her tulle gown with lace overlay, Morgan had a special moment with her dad for a private first look. “You don’t get many calm moments throughout the day, so it was really nice to have that time alone with my dad,” says Morgan. The couple also kept their first look private to make it as intimate as possible. She continues, “Your reaction can be a little skewed and distracted with other people watching. I highly recommend planning a private moment into your wedding day schedule. It really does create a quiet moment to be in tune with how you are feeling. You need that time for clarity and calmness.”

Amy Lee wedding planner, designer and coordinator