Kristen + Marcus
A Golden Fall Wedding at The Rustic Manor
Kristen & Marcus’ Rustic Fall Wedding at The Rustic Manor in Delafield, WI
Kristen and Marcus’ wedding at The Rustic Manor was the kind of fall day that reminds you why Wisconsin is so magical this time of year. With an outdoor ceremony surrounded by rich autumn colors, their sweet pup Chloe stealing the show, and personal touches everywhere, this day was a perfect reflection of who they are as a couple.
How Kristen and Marcus’ Love Story Began in Milwaukee
It all started with a swipe. Kristen and Marcus first connected on Tinder. Kristen had just started dipping her toes back into the dating scene, while Marcus, fresh out of college in Waukesha, “super liked” her quirky profile picture. Their first date at a Milwaukee bar was filled with laughs and good vibes. After about three dates, Marcus knew he liked Kristen so much that he messaged his other Tinder connections to let them know he’d found someone he saw a serious future with. And he was right!
A Memorable Door County Proposal Before Their Rustic Manor Wedding
Fast forward to July 2023: Marcus planned to propose to Kristen on a trip to Door County, one of their favorite spots in Wisconsin. He secretly packed a tripod and planned to pop the question during a private hike at Peninsula State Park.
Unbeknownst to Marcus, Kristen had her own surprise in store: she had invited all of Marcus’ friends to the trip as part of a birthday celebration. The night before “proposal day,” Marcus’s friends showed up, one at a time, to surprise him for his birthday. Marcus recalls, “I continually freaked out, pulled them each aside as they showed up and told them that I was planning to propose the following day, so my plan had to be adjusted on the fly.”
What followed was a whirlwind weekend of surprises for both of them, culminating in Marcus finding the perfect moment by the water to get down on one knee… and (of course) Kristen saying, “YES!”
Favorite Wedding Day Moments at Rustic Manor in Delafield
Kristen and Marcus’ outdoor ceremony at Rustic Manor was pure magic. The fall colors and fresh air made the perfect backdrop for their heartfelt vows. One of the most-loved moments of the day was their “flower girl dog,” Chloe. Kristen and Marcus’ dog didn’t just look adorable—she stole hearts with her sweet personality and endless belly rub requests.
Kristen and Marcus’ fall wedding at The Rustic Manor was everything you’d want in a wedding—fun, heartfelt, and full of memories they’ll treasure forever. From their quirky love story to their perfectly imperfect proposal, their day celebrated all the moments that brought them to this point. Congratulations to Kristen and Marcus on a beautiful start to forever!
Vendor Love:
Venue: Rustic Manor | Dessert: Classy Girl Cupcakes | Bridal Boutique: Miss Ruby | Bridesmaid Boutique: Azazie | Men’s Wear: Generation Tux | Catering: Chef Jack’s | Photography & Films: The McNiels
Beautifully captured