Style-Architects Weddings | Danielle & Charlie // The Whim Wedding

by Style-Architects Weddings, a luxury wedding planning and design studio based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Charlie Coyle found Danielle Hooper, Miss Minnesota 2013, on Instagram and was smitten. He started following her for several months before finally mustering the courage to slip into her DMs. Unfortunately for him, Danielle was not interested in dating an athlete, so Charlie, who at the time played for the Minnesota Wild, was unsuccessful in making a connection. However, while ringing in 2018, Danielle and Charlie officially met and hit it off when attending the same New Year’s Eve party. From that moment on they were inseparable. The two dated while both lived in MN, but early in their relationship, a trade for Charlie to his home team, the Boston Bruins, changed the status of their relationship to long-distance. Danielle eventually joined Charlie in Boston, where they lived with their two golden retrievers, Gracie and Bodie.

One day, while throwing around a football (of all things) with Danielle on a Nantucket beach, Charlie proposed.

Danielle and Charlie planned their Minneapolis-based wedding mainly from Boston, and although Danielle is originally from Minnesota, this was a destination wedding for the couple and the majority of their guests. The vision for their wedding was romantic and airy, yet fresh and modern. Filled with open space and natural light, they chose The Whim to host the ceremony and reception. Cascading floral arrangements floated above the guests, adding an incredible “wow” factor to the celebration.

They didn’t want to overthink decisions while planning, so while the aesthetic was important, creating a fun and memorable guest experience was the priority above all else. Arcade games, loads of donuts, a photo booth, a late-night speakeasy with espresso martinis, late-night Taco Bell, and of course, the best DJ in town made their wish come true. These details created a memorable celebration for this incredibly kind and beautiful couple and their guests. We were honored to play a role in planning and bringing their vision to life!

Cheers to Danielle and Charlie!