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Samantha Kemming and Nathan Flaherty were the lucky couple to win Trend
Wedding 2007 themed the Vineyard Wedding Experience at the Chateau St. Croix
Winery and Vineyard in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. This experiential event
was designed by the internationally acclaimed Wedding Guys, Matthew Trettel
and Bruce Vassar.

The Trend Wedding 2007 contributors included:

Après Party & Tent Rental
Guests experienced lavish décor settings including the pre-wedding gathering, ceremony setting, glamorous cocktail reception environment and custom reception dinner. Tablescapes featured specialty linens and tabletop accessories by the rental and décor experts at Après Party and Tent Rental.

Arthur's Jewelers
The Bride wore a Vintage pearl choker and drop earrings handcrafted with sterling silver, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals from Tacori's Vintage Pearl collection exclusively from Minnesota's Largest Engagement Ring Store - Arthur's Jewelers.

Cain Wedding Stationery
Cain Wedding Stationery made a unique statement with a complete custom designed stationery suite in rich copper and midnight blue that included invitations, maps, menu cards, place cards and programs.

Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard
The ceremony and reception were set amidst the prestigious Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard created in the image of a European estate, complete with vineyards, a carriage house, stables, formal gardens and a fishing pond all set in the rolling hills of the St. Croix river valley.

Che Bella
International award winning couture accessory designers Che Bella created an exquisite custom veil and provided a complete collection of wedding accessories.

Chocolat Celeste
Chocolat Celeste created custom stenciled wedding favor chocolates in artisan bonbon flavors  of "Celestial Sweetie" and Passion Fruit were made with the best European dark chocolate, fresh whipping cream and butter.

Cinema Ballroom
Ballroom dancers from Cinema Ballroom dressed in full costume attire, performed the Cha Cha, the Tango, and the Waltz as entertainment for the guests.

Crystal Kluge
Crystal Kluge provided exquisite handlettering for the wedding invitations and reception dinner placecards.

Four Voices String Quartet
Four Voices String Quartet serenaded guests with beautiful classical music performed during the cocktail reception and the reception dinner.

Hire A Host
The unique service standards required the professional help of Hire-A-Host who provided a 15 person staff of waiters and wine servers that performed a dramatic service approach to each course dubbed "waiter ballet."

Hollywood Pyrotechnics
A dazzling ten minute display of pyrotechnics produced by Hollywood Pyrotechnics entertained the guests and signaled the start of the dance.

Jessica's Cakes
Jessica's Cakes created a one-of-kind three tiered wedding cake for the reception with a custom sugar grape leaf motif.


Lettuce Cater
A custom culinary menu was created especially for this event with an emphasis on artistically presented butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and dinner menu featuring eight courses prepared on-site by the chefs at Lettuce Cater.

MDR Video
Moving cinematography of all of the wedding moments captivatingly captured by a 5 person camera crew and edited by MDR Video.

Mestad's Bridal and Formal Wear
The bride wore a couture bridal gown by Michelle Roth for the ceremony and a stunning reception gown by celebrity designer Henry Roth exclusively from Mestad's Bridal and Formal Wear. The maid of honor was dressed in an Amsale gown in rich camel shantung also from Mestad's. The bride and maid of honor both wore shoes from Grace Shoes.

MG Hair & Make Up
On-site hair and make-up for bride and maid of honor was provided by the professional talents of on-site hair and makeup artists of New York based MG Hair and Makeup.

Minnesota Jazz Orchestra
The rich sounds of classic swing from the big band era were performed live at the reception by Minnesota Jazz Orchestra.

Petersen's Carriage Service
The bride and maid of honor arrived to the ceremony in a vintage horse drawn carriage from Petersen's Carriage Service.

Perspective Studio Photography
Photojournalist Kate McGough from Perspective Studio Photography captured the day with complete photographic coverage of the ceremony and reception.

Rites of the Heart
A complete ceremony package with a customized ceremony was provided by Rev. Patricia Drury from Rites of the Heart.

Sassafras Floral & Garden Design
Dramatic, lush, textural, trailing bouquets, exquisite corsages, boutonnieres and a stunning altar display created within an elm tree framed the ceremony designed by Sassafras Floral and Garden Design.

Savvi Formalwear
Designer tuxedos for the Groom, Best Man and fathers along with black tails for the entire waitstaff were provided by Savvi Formalwear.

Sonic Limousine
Sonic Limousine provided private chauffeured transportation in an Ivory Chrysler 300 series for the bride and groom as well as a Cadillac Escalade Limousine shuttle for the wedding guests.

Sonic Sound Entertainment
Provided disc jockey services for both the ceremony and reception.

Sweet Peas Floral
Artistic floral masterpieces in rich colors and lush foliage were created for the guest reception, cocktail reception and dinner by Sweet Peas Floral.

The Saint Paul Hotel
Deluxe wedding night accommodations in the Ordway suite from The Saint Paul Hotel.

Wedding Gown Care Specialists
Wedding Gown Care Specialists provided expert alterations for the Bridal gowns and Bridesmaid's dress.

THE WEDDING GUYS
The Wedding Guys

Wings of Love
A pair of white doves in a custom cage were provided for release at the ceremony from Wings of Love.