madison + zach

Madison Kurvers was encouraged to message Zachary DeCou on Hinge upon receiving glowing remarks from a mutual friend. After nearly four years of building a life together, Zach popped the question during a trip to Europe, prompting the pair to celebrate with “the best carbonara in Rome.” Situated on Clark Lake, Catalyst at Nature Link was a former hockey camp turned event destination where Madi’s father used to coach. When the couple learned that theirs would be the twenty-second wedding they attended together—matching her father’s hockey number—she felt that he was speaking to her and instantly knew that the venue was the perfect place. During the planning process, they prioritized intention and quality time over trends to create a wedding that was undeniably their own. The bride-to-be poured her heart into crafting stunning stationery and designs that encapsulated the romance and simplicity of the day’s events. A wedding weekend filled with pizza, margaritas, dancing and a boat cruise provided the future newlyweds with plenty of opportunities to mingle with their family and friends. On the morning of the wedding, Madi and Zach broke tradition by spending the early hours of the day together, soaking in peaceful moments of quiet. Inspired by summer-turned-autumn vibes, moody floral arrangements of burgundy and brown tones set the stage for a dreamy ceremony. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses were complemented by single bloom bouquets. In the reception space, the memory of their loved ones was honored in a creative seating chart display, while tablescapes were kept minimal to draw the eye toward the gorgeous floral installation behind the couple. With a DJ and saxophone duet, Zach and Madi remained on the dance floor for virtually the entire night, enjoying the presence of one another and their guests without any pressure.