Slice of Heaven: Simplicity of Lake Life Reflected in Rowdy Black and White Wedding Day at The Beacons of Minocqua

Sarah Van Order and Raquel Ness met on Lake Minocqua at The Thirsty Whale, and after spending each summer falling deeper in love, the pair were engaged on a boat floating down the Chicago River. It was only fitting for Sarah and Raquel to celebrate their wedding on the very waters where they created their love story at The Beacons of Minocqua. Embracing the simplicity of lake life, the happy couple wanted their wedding day to elegantly share their “slice of heaven” with their loved ones. Not wanting to miss a moment of their big day together, Sarah and Raquel spent their morning together with their friends, only briefly stepping away to get dressed in their timeless and complementary gowns. Reconvening on a dock, the love birds shared their first look with their girls cheering them on from afar. Their ceremony was basked in sunlight and blessed by bald eagles flying overhead while Raquel and Sarah smiled through their vows under the great trees of their favorite place. The romantic day quickly turned into a rowdy evening of shotskis, fireball bottles and dancing on tabletops. In typical “lake life” tradition, the party didn’t end when the dance floor cleared, and guests were invited to join Sarah and Raquel the following day for “Sunday Funday.” Reflecting on their wedding day, the newlyweds’ favorite part was “seeing everyone we love in the same moment in the same location, having fun and celebrating our love,” reminding future couples, “you’ll only remember the fun moments, so be present.”