Jacob and Abby Blada stand in the kitchen of Poppy Cakes Patisserie in the building where Happy Cafe Chinese Restaurant used to be locaed on Wells Street.
Dennis Hines, Regional News
Abby Blada, co-owner of Poppy Cakes Patisserie, mixes up some tasty treats in the kitchen of her bakery business.
Dennis Hines
Next to the new Poppy Cakes Patisserie is an old mini golf course. The course is part of the property that the Bladas bought. They plan to convert the area into outdoor seating, with room for outdoor games.
STEPHANIE JONES, Regional news
Jacob and Abby Blada stand next to the sign of their business, Poppy Cakes Patisserie, 526 S. Wells St. in Lake Geneva. The couple purchased the Wells Street building in September and is currently renovating it to offer in-customer service.
When Abby and Jacob Blada attended Badger High School they enjoyed dining at what was then known as the Happy Cafe Chinese restaurant, 526 S. Wells St., which had a mini golf course next door.
Iowa couple's Lake Geneva wedding: 'I wish we could relive it 1,000 times'
The Hollands
Michael and Emily Holland were married last June at Maxwell Mansion in Lake Geneva.
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
The Big Day
"A wedding really just takes a lot of time," said Emily Holland.
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Exchanging vows
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Walking down the aisle
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Rings
"I think we both knew how special our relationship was and we were ready for that next step in our adventure," said Michael Holland, about marrying his wife, Emily.
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Cutting the cake
"From the beginning, we wanted a unique and beautiful wedding where we were surrounded by our family and friends while keeping it laid back and fun," Emily Holland said. "Our wedding was just that."
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
At the Riviera
Michael and Emily Holland, sitting at the Driehaus Fountain at the Riviera, Lake Geneva.
Taylor Webster Photos, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Maxwell Mansion
On choosing Maxwell Mansion for their wedding, Michael Holland said, "Emily and I didn't even visit Maxwell in person. We knew from the photos that it was the perfect place for our wedding day."
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Emily Holland
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Laidback feels
"Lake Geneva brought back all the feels of laid-back lake life," said Michael Holland, pictured at the right of his wife, Emily.
Taylor Webster, courtesy of Lost Pine Photo and Film
Jacob and Abby Blada stand in the kitchen of Poppy Cakes Patisserie in the building where Happy Cafe Chinese Restaurant used to be locaed on Wells Street.
Next to the new Poppy Cakes Patisserie is an old mini golf course. The course is part of the property that the Bladas bought. They plan to convert the area into outdoor seating, with room for outdoor games.
Jacob and Abby Blada stand next to the sign of their business, Poppy Cakes Patisserie, 526 S. Wells St. in Lake Geneva. The couple purchased the Wells Street building in September and is currently renovating it to offer in-customer service.
