Whistling Straits Wedding at the Irish Barn in Kohler, Wisconsin

Tiffany and Luke

If a wedding can be both stunning and magical and also rustic and relaxed, this Whistling Straits wedding is it. I was thrilled to plan and design Tiffany and Luke’s destination wedding at the Irish Barn at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, and it was everything we hoped it would be.

Tiffany I met years ago at a woman’s conference in Chicago. We stayed in touch on Instagram, and when I saw she got engaged we instantly reconnected. Tiffany told me she loved the idea of a outdoor, rustic but elegant wedding with a picturesque location. The Irish Barn at Whistling Straits was perfect for this. It provided area for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour overlooking the golf course and Lake Michigan, with an indoor space for the evening when it got a little cooler.

One of Tiffany’s good friends officiated the wedding ceremony, which was held overlooking the straits with gorgeous views. It was so personal and heartfelt, there was not a dry eye in the house. But it had a lot of moments of laughter too!

The day felt fun, relaxed and just really happy. It was an intimate wedding of family and close friends. SO much laughter love. And good food and great music!

Planner's Favorite Details from Ali

I love that the reception was in such a rustic space, but we chose an elegant table design with crisp white linens. The chandeliers in the barn really created that twinkly, lovely feel. The overall color palette of greens, whites, cream and gold felt both natural and classic, a beautiful fit for the venue.

Tiffany trusted me not only with my recommendations on the design of the event, but also the timeline of the day. She wanted the day to be organized but not feel too controlled. Guests never felt rushed and we allowed plenty of time for mingling, eating, and also dancing. The day felt easy and breezy!

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