Readers, you’re always on the top of our invitation list to join us in celebrating the latest issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine, but this month is extra—special, beautiful and personal. Welcome to our first-ever weddings issue.
Weddings and commitment ceremonies are always personal, but our Editorial Team took it a step further when it came to developing content for this issue. Managing editor Hailey Almsted and Zoe Yates, editor of our sister publications St. Croix Valley and White Bear Lake magazines, share their memories of their recent gorgeous and unique weddings, featuring their takes on city-centric and countryside celebrations. With two children getting married within the last couple of years, I had plenty to write about when it comes to what parents should consider in the months and days ahead of their children’s nuptials. Could I have written more on the topic? You betcha!
We extend our appreciation to photographer Lauren Page for introducing us to Luke and Sophia (née Shaver) Kunin, who graciously share the story of their wedding. With the Lafayette Club along Lake Minnetonka serving as stunning backdrops, the couple welcomed more than 200 guests to celebrate their summertime nuptials.
If you’re like me, one of the foodie elements I look forward to at a wedding reception is—dessert! While tiered and rose-trimmed cakes will likely always have a place at the dessert table (I’m an almond-flavored white cake, overdressed in buttercream kind of gal.), our staff culled a fresh look at some tempting and expertly created options that will surely delight even the most traditional cake lovers.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we did putting it together. Remember, it’s not too early to plan on RSVPing to have your wedding featured in our pages next year. (Watch for submission details coming soon on lakeminnetonkamag.com and our social media platforms.)
Until next time,
—Renée Stewart-Hester
