Minnesota Lakeside Elopement: Romantic Beach Vibes & Surprise Wedding

Man on one knee proposing to a woman on a beach, outdoor proposal

What if you could leave all those extensive wedding plans in the dust? Would you do it? If the answer is yes ... then we have Rosetree Weddings & Events to show us how a surprise elopement is done right. We take you to the sandy shores of a Minnesota lake, where a bride has two gowns to select from, jewelry and hair accessories to peruse, and one adorable groom to say "yes" and "I do" to, all in the same day.
There are so many more intimate and beautiful moments to see in full gallery here. All beautifully captured by Whitney Furst.

Wedding cake on beach with bride and groom, also jewelry

Beach wedding setup with bride and colorful bouquet

Colorful wedding bouquet with ribbons on a wicker box

Be sure that you have a makeup and hair artist waiting in the wings if you are planning something like this. As you can see in the background, Sarah Elizabeth Artistry was there to make sure that the bride looked picture perfect for her surprise.
The bride had a bright and colorful bouquet waiting for her designed by Ashley Fox Design, as well as a Jim Helm gown. This pretty, blush, tulle, fit and flare strapless bridal gown was absolutely amazing for the occasion. Adorned with sequins and an embroidered elongated bodice, and chapel train, the surprised bride was just smitten. You can purchase this to die for for wedding dress at Che Bella Boutique.

Beautiful bride in a white dress holding colorful flower bouquet

Beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony with happy couple

Elegant wedding couple holding hands in loving embrace

A beach wedding in Minnesota?

We had been dreaming about a beach elopement shoot not only because our winter was rough this past year but because we wanted to show everyone that you can have a pretty beach themed wedding in Minnesota! We were inspired by a day at the beach, proposal, and elopement that the Groom-to-be already had planned ahead of time!

Romantic outdoor picnic setting with flowers and pillows on the sand

Romantic beach picnic setting with flowers and pillows

Pink peonies and other flowers arranged beautifully on a table

We love a mini wedding cake, especially if it is topped with a pink peony, made with love by Ganache Truffles .

Naked cake with pink peony flowers on a white cake stand

Newlyweds share a kiss during their wedding cake cutting ceremony

Newlyweds share a kiss under whimsical balloon decorations at their wedding

Wedding couple kissing romantically with trees in background

Newly married couple kissing by a truck in the forest setting

fill truck with pilows for sitting area at wedding

After your romantic elopement, be sure to send out a wedding announcement to all your family friends like the ones below designed by Erin Ries Creativity.

Wedding invitation with beautiful stamps on a wicker surface