Kynze + Eric Wedding Film

From the moment the day started, Kynze and Eric’s wedding moved fast—in the best way. So much energy, so much love, and a room full of people who showed up fully, ready to celebrate them hard. And somehow, in the middle of all that motion, the day still felt grounded and intentional—quiet and reverent inside Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, then wide open and electric at Bayfront Festival Park with lake filled air, a tented dance floor, and speeches that bounced effortlessly between tears and laughter.

The ceremony — sacred, steady, and full of meaning

Inside the cathedral, everything moved with intention: the procession, the prayers, the readings, the quiet pauses where you could feel the room collectively lean in. The priest framed the day with a truth that landed hard (in the best way): weddings aren’t the finish line—they’re the beginning of an adventure. The kind where love gets proven not in perfect moments, but in ordinary ones: the trash that doesn’t get taken out, the bank account that looks thin, the misunderstandings that require humility and mercy.

The scripture readings anchored the whole thing:

From Book of Genesis: the reminder that love and partnership are part of the earliest blessing.
From First Epistle of John: the call to love because love is from God.
From Gospel of Matthew: the Beatitudes as a map for what real “blessed” living looks like—humility, gentleness, mercy, peacemaking.

The homily wove those themes into practical, lived advice: don’t keep score, choose mercy daily, keep laughter in the house, and keep God at the center. He even pulled in voices like Pope Francis and Fulton J. Sheen to underline the idea that marriage is bigger than romance—it’s formation. Two people becoming the kind of people who can hold life together.

And then the vows—simple, clear, unwavering:

faithful in good times and bad
in sickness and in health
love and honor, all the days of life

That’s the kind of promise that doesn’t need embellishment. It just needs to be meant.

From cathedral steps to Canal Park

After Mass, everyone flowed down toward the water and the reception energy completely changed shape—in the best way. Same meaning, different volume.

The reception felt like a community production (because it was): friends, family, neighbors, vendors—all moving like a team to create a night that was equal parts polished and wildly fun.

The toasts — equal parts heart, roast, and family legend

Father of the bride: “I’m staying right on script…”

Kynze’s dad came in funny and warm, the way a great father-of-the-bride speech should. He told the story of first hearing about Eric—how one “I have a date” turned into the date, the mystery man who’s now family. He celebrated Kynze as an achiever and a loyal, heel-digging force of nature (clearly inherited), then pivoted into the kind of advice you remember:

Focus on what made you fall in love—don’t let the small frustrations become the headline.

He also nodded to a song by Drew Baldridge and kept it short and pointed (the way a dad can): she’s my daughter… now she’s your wife.

And then—because this family knows how to land a moment—he toasted with a line from John Lennon: “Grow old along with me…”

Eric’s side: “Grace.”

Eric’s family didn’t just welcome Kynze—they named what they love about her. One of the most memorable themes that came up was grace: the kind that’s poise and warmth, but also the kind that smiles when someone’s fumbling through life. It was tender, specific, and deeply personal—right down to the story of Kynze confidently declaring, “I’m going to marry your son,” and then absolutely nailing a dart throw like she was born for a mic-drop.

Brother of the bride: best-friend energy, real-life wisdom

Kynze’s brother brought the balance every wedding needs: humor that makes the room explode, then a genuine turn into something grounded. He talked about shared memories—driving around Duluth with the kind of music that makes you feel everything at once—and then offered the kind of advice that actually helps:

Not every year is easy. There will be frustration and heartache. But you’ve got each other—so look at each other.

Best man: laminated pages, brotherly roasting, and a standing-room twist

Eric’s best man came prepared—literally (pages and all)—and turned his speech into an entire event. He did the classic “honor the bride, roast the groom, give advice” structure… with history lessons, sibling stories, and a running theme of Eric borrowing things (clothes, tools… apparently anything not nailed down).

Then he ended with a whole crowd participation moment—standing, sitting, eligibility callouts—the kind of bit that makes a reception feel like a living room full of friends instead of a formal program.

The couple: the first-date line that says everything

Eric shared a story from their first date—the moment it stopped being casual and started becoming real. Walking back to their cars, he told her he hoped they’d do it again, and Kynze hit him with a line that perfectly matches everything we learn about her all night:

“If you want this to happen, you’ll make it happen.”

And… he did.

Kynze then took the mic and did something that always matters: she thanked the people who built the day—the vendors, the family help, the behind-the-scenes heroics—and she named Eric as her comfort and her rock, especially in the stressful moments (like a last-minute call that brought tears the day before the wedding). Her close said it all: she can’t wait to be his wife, raise a family, and step into whatever comes next.

And yes—she required everyone on the dance floor. No excuses.

Pour something cozy (or crack something bubbly). Pull your person in close. Watch Kynze walk into Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary like she was made for that aisle—steady, radiant, fully there. Listen to the room hush, then breathe again. Catch the way Eric says “I do” like it’s not just a line… it’s a lifetime. And later, down by the water at Bayfront Festival Park, listen for the kind of laughter that only happens when your people know you all the way—the “grace” stories, the brother-to-best-friend toast, the best man’s laminated chaos, the dance floor mandate. Then hit replay—because this one was built out of meaning and joy, both loud.

Whether you’re dreaming up a cathedral ceremony, a lakefront reception, or a wedding that feels like a true Duluth summer landmark… your story deserves to be told with artistry, care, and heart.

Kynze + Eric’s day was proof that the best weddings aren’t just beautiful—they’re personal. The vows were sacred. The party was a full-send. The love was steady in the middle of it all. Here’s to their forever—and to the beginning of yours.

—Asher xoxo