Introducing The Up North Bride: Your Northern Wisconsin Wedding Directory

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know me as a Northern Wisconsin and Nashville-based bridal hair and makeup artist through Hair & Makeup by Cassy Laessig. I’ve had the honor of being part of so many beautiful wedding mornings — lakeside cabins, luxury hotels, cozy resorts, and everything in between.

Over the years, one thing kept coming up:

“Do you have recommendations for a photographer?”

“Who’s a good DJ up here?”

“Are there any outdoor venues on the water?”

So I decided to create something bigger than just hair and makeup.

Welcome to The Up North Bride

I’m so excited to officially introduce The Up North Bride — a curated Northern Wisconsin wedding directory designed to connect local couples with trusted venues and vendors across the Northwoods.

Planning an Up North wedding is magical… but it can also be overwhelming. Many of the best vendors don’t always show up in big national wedding searches. I wanted to create a space that highlights the incredible talent right here in Northern Wisconsin.

Why I Created It

As a wedding vendor myself, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when the right team comes together. The energy is better. The timeline flows. The couple feels taken care of.

I created The Up North Bride to:

• Support local wedding professionals

• Make vendor discovery easier for couples

• Build a stronger Northern Wisconsin wedding community

  
  

For Couples

If you’re planning your Northern Wisconsin wedding, this is your starting point. You’ll find:

• Northern Wisconsin wedding venues (lakeside, rustic, outdoor, and unique locations)

• Trusted photographers, planners, DJs, florists, and more

• Vendors who are familiar with the unique logistics of Up North weddings

You can explore and start building your dream team all in one place.

For Vendors

If you’re a Northern Wisconsin wedding professional and want to be part of a curated, community-driven platform, I’d love to connect. The Up North Bride is focused on quality, collaboration, and long-term visibility — not just listings.

From Hair & Makeup to Community

Hair & Makeup by Cassy Laessig will always be my home base for bridal beauty — but The Up North Bride is an extension of that heart. It’s about creating an elevated, connected experience for couples from the first inquiry to the final dance.

If you’re planning an Up North wedding (or know someone who is), I’d love for you to check it out:

👉 Visit theupnorthbride.com

I’m so glad you’re here — and I can’t wait to see the beautiful celebrations this community creates. 🤍

— Cassy