Caitlin and Cody met five years ago through mutual friends. Although they were seeing other people at the time, they both knew in their hearts it was love at first sight. Almost a year later the time was right and they started dating. Needless to say, their initial feelings were spot on. On July 19th, 2013, Cody proposed on Artist’s Point in Grand Marais, MN, their favorite spot to travel to. SHE SAID YES!

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They chose Pine Peaks Event Center for the biggest day of their lives because it had everything they dreamed of. As they came for their initial tour, they were there for merely 5 minutes and both knew it was the exact place for them. In Caitlin’s words, Pine Peaks Event Center gave them “a STRESS-FREE 4-day wedding extravaganza”!
Cody and Caitlin arrived early Thursday to decorate and made the place uniquely their own. On Friday the guys went golfing and the ladies went to the Wharf in Crosslake and enjoyed lunch by the water. The rehearsal and Groom’s Dinner was held on Friday night with their closest family and friends where they enjoyed grilling on a perfect summer night in the Pavilion.

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They chose a Regal Setting for the head table which put them right in the middle of their family and friends for the reception. As a center point of a room the wedding cake, made by Reed’s Bakery was set atop a fabulous cake stand made from a 140-year-old tree which had fallen a couple of weeks before. The couple loves music and had unique “guest book” ideas with signatures and best wishes placed on record albums and a guitar.

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The outdoor ceremony was held in the garden which was in full bloom with yellow lilies which accented the bouquets of yellow held by the bridesmaids. A crew of young men from the “Secret Service” delivered the rings to the best man to the tune of Mission Impossible. This was a hit with the crowd! The distinguished Dr. Harry Olson
officiated the ceremony and the Mission was complete with the saying of I DOs!

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A very happy couple greeted their guests after which Kate of Maucieri’s Catering held a champagne toast in honor of the joyous occasion. Hors d’ oeuvres were served in the Pavilion for an outdoor reception. Hula hoops, bubbles and corn toss games were enjoyed in the yard.

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The reception was held in the Event Center with a fabulous plated dinner by Chef Brian of Maucieri’s Catering. Kate and her team delivered a house salad, then slow roasted beef with marsala mushroom sauce, stuffed chicken with baby reds and green beans. Fabulous food and service. Kate later baked fresh pizzas in Pine Peaks’ wood fired oven for the guests. Thank you, Maucieri’s!

Speeches were made and a special performance was given by the Groom’s mom and groomsmen. They did a rap about the couple which thoroughly entertained the crowd! The celebration continued and they danced the night away!

Cody and Caitlin enjoy cheering on the Wild, watching comedies, discovering new music while also enjoying the classics, being super lazy but also doing anything and everything outdoors. Caitlin has obtained her dream job as a teacher. She is entering her third year, where she will be embarking on a new journey teaching third grade. Cody is also doing exactly what he loves working for Three Rivers Park District. They currently live in a townhouse in Prior Lake, MN and are hoping to find a home soon in the same area as well as add a dog (and babies!) to start off their family together.

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Their quirkiness, humor, spontaneity and outlook on life are what make Caitlin and Cody two peas in a pod. They love each other with more passion, heart, and soul than imaginable and are so happy to begin their new journey together.

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We at Pine Peaks truly enjoyed Cody and Caitlin and thank them for choosing us! Their passion for life and optimism are contagious! The best of luck and love to the happy newlyweds until your Mission is complete!

– Dave and Julie Peterson

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