A Rustic Outdoor Wedding in West Olive, Michigan

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Anne Zuelke and Shane Dykhuis wed in a lakeside camp-inspired ceremony in West Olive, MIchigan.

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Anne and Shane

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Back in 2003, when college student Anne Zuelke started working at an athletics store in Kalamazoo, Michigan, her coworkers would always chat about the owners' son, Shane Dykhuis, who was away camping and exploring the Pacific Northwest. "He was a bit infamous around the store because he was such a cool guy," she says. Over the next few years, they hung out once or twice with other employees, but when Shane moved back to Michigan during Anne's senior year, the two found themselves both single. On their first date in 2005, the sporty pair, who now live in San Francisco, took a canoe ride. A few months later, they started training for a marathon together. In 2010, on a trip to Yosemite National Park, Shane proposed. The pair married on August 25, 2012, in West Olive, Michigan, at a summer camp near Anne's childhood home.

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The Stationery

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A summer camp–inspired suite from Smitten Studio showcased an arrow motif and silhouettes of the couple, which were also printed on fans and programs.

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Blooming Dahlias

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Two giant dahlias formed the bride's bouquet.

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The Flower Girls and Ring Bearers

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Shane's and Anne's nieces—clad in Anastacia y Gus dresses— and nephews adorably fulfilled their roles.

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The Wayfinders

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Camp-inspired signs pointed guests towards the events of the day.

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The Processional

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Anne, who was escorted down the aisle by her parents, wore a gown by Reem Acra.

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The Ceremony

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The bride's mom's veil, tied around found driftwood, became the vow marker at the couple's lakeside ceremony.

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Keeping Cool

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The couple's silhouette was emblazoned on fans that kept guests cool and outlined the ceremony's details.

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Beachy Decor

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Immediately after, everyone gathered in the mess hall for duck tamales and grilled halibut served with limeade and iced tea. The beachy scene shaped the affair's simple, laid-back details, including kraft-paper stationery and single-flower arrangements. White dahlias and candles lit up tables.

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The Escort Cards

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Mini envelopes held table assignments.

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Father-Daughter Dance

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Anne swayed with her dad to Iron and Wine's "Love and Some Verses" on the camp's back patio.

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Sources

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Location: Camp Blodgett

Event planning: Brooke Menconi Events

Catering: Christine Ferris Catering

Flowers: Hamilton Dahlia Farm

Photography: Harrison Studio

Videography: Daydreamer Cinema

Stationery: Smitten Studio

Rentals: The Rental Co.

Bride's gown: Reem Acra

Bride's accessories: Melissa Joy Manning (earrings); Conroy & Wilcox (rings and hair pin); Coclico (shoes)

Hair and makeup: Hanna Wagner Design

Bridesmaid dresses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Flower girl dresses: Anastacia y Gus

Groom's suit: Proper Suit

Groom's tie and clip: J.Crew

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There's More!

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