Wedding Dreams Come True

Two lucky Minnesota couples won the wedding of the dreams, thanks to Bold North Cellars in Alexandria and Northern Stacks Events in Fridley, along with a host of outstanding vendors. Winners were selected from hundreds of entrants who shared their love stories and what made them deserving entrants.

BOLD NORTH CELLARS
LAUREN TORRES & RYAN SCHEIPP
MAY 15, 2021

Lauren and Ryan confronted more challenges before their wedding than many couples do in a lifetime. The two met through Bumble, and after three and a half years, Ryan popped the question; then life started to unravel. Lauren was diagnosed with severe mold poisoning that required hospitalization. They discovered that their dream venue had mold issues. A few months later, COVID hit.

Around the same time, doctors discovered a 2-inch tumor in Ryan’s spinal cord. Ryan was admitted for emergency surgery the day COVID restrictions went into place, expecting to be discharged in a week. Seven days turned into almost two months; when he went home, it was in a wheelchair. In the meantime, Lauren cancelled the purchase of their new home and moved back in with her parents to begin planning a house that was fully handicapped accessible.

During a weekend getaway, they heard about this contest. Of more than 100 entries, the sponsors were most touched by Ryan and Lauren’s story, and this past spring, Ryan was able to walk down the aisle as the pair began their new life together.

VENDORS:
The Grand Hall at Bold North Cellars (formerly Carlos Creek Winery)
Beautiful Day DJ
The Depot Express
Hart Travel
Design Studio by Stacy
dough-phoria
MBaumann Design Co.
Alexandria Photo Booth