Planning a Wedding From Another State: A Real Bride's Minnesota Wedding Story | Ep. 064

Planning a wedding from another state comes with unique challenges, but Bailey's Minnesota wedding proves it can also be an incredible experience. In this episode, I sit down with Bailey to discuss what it was like planning her hometown wedding while living in North Carolina.

From saying "I do" at Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery to celebrating with family and friends at her reception at The Capitol Room in St. Peter, Minnesota, to her vibrant pink and orange color palette and surprise lightsaber battle with her dad during their father-daughter dance, Bailey shares the thoughtful details that made her wedding uniquely her.

Bailey also shares how she selected her venues, managed a 175-guest wedding, worked with a wedding planner, navigated unexpected costs, and embraced a go-with-the-flow mindset when things didn't go exactly as planned. From rainy weather to timeline adjustments and the unexpected moments that naturally come with a wedding day, she reflects on how staying flexible and focusing on what truly mattered helped make the day memorable for all the right reasons.

Whether you're planning a hometown wedding from afar or simply looking for real-world advice from a bride who's been through it, this episode is full of practical tips, honest insights, and encouragement to help you plan with confidence.

Photo by: @malwitzphotography

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: @chankaska.wines

Reception Venue: @thecapitolroom

Planner: liveyourdashevents.com

Videography: @syd.mmeyer & @lead.shots

Storytelling + Edit: @syd.mmeyer

Photography: @malwitzphotography

Episode music license code: YV8EDCMLZCSTJU5L

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