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Como Conservatory Proposal Photography | Jack + Racine

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Surprise Proposal

Jack sent me a note one early spring day about wanting photos taken of his surprise engagement proposal to his girlfriend Racine in April at the Como Conservatory. It was tough keeping things secret from Racine, but we did the best we could with secret emails and phone calls.

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came for their engagement proposal, and Racine was none-the-wiser. Jack and Racine were on their way to a special engagement dinner, and Jack mentioned he had booked a photographer for a few photos at the Como Conservatory on their way to dinner. They arrived during a short spring shower. We started with a few portraits, then they headed over to the main landing in the Conservatory, when Jack got down on one knee and proposed. Racine was in tears of joy as she nodded emphatically “YES!” to his proposal. They were so sweet together! We spent a bit more time around the Conservatory for photos, then walked down past the Frog Pond and gardens to capture a few more as the sun was making an appearance. We only had about half an hour before they rushed off for dinner and announcing their engagement to friends and family!

Thank You!

Jack + Racine, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you for your surprise proposal / engagement photos!

If you are considering Como Conservatory proposal photos, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other proposals I photographed at Como Park too, including an autumn Como Conservatory proposal, a summer Como Park proposal, a winter Como Park proposal, a spring Como Park proposal, and an autumn Conservatory proposal.

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Proposal Engagement Photo Como Park MN

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Sunken Garden

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Como Conservatory MN Wedding Photography | Elizabeth + David

By Joanna Carina

Como Conservatory Wedding

Elizabeth + David held a beautiful Como Conservatory Sunken Garden wedding in St Paul MN on clear mid-November day. They wanted to keep their celebration small and intimate, with only their closest friends and family in attendance.

We started their beautiful wedding in the late afternoon. We began with their First Look in the Sunken Garden itself. It was so sweet to see David tearing up when he saw Elizabeth for the first time! We then spent some time taking photos of the two of them alone in the Sunken Garden and Palm Dome. We then followed up with family photos as the sun was setting. Once we finished, it was time for them to prepare for their ceremony.

Como Conservatory Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony itself was stunning. It took place in the Sunken Garden surrounded by a pond and numerous blooming flowers and greenery. The sun had set by then so the Conservatory was dramatically lit by the beautiful star lanterns. They were serenaded with singing and piano by their friends, and the officiant was a friend of theirs as well, so the ceremony was perfectly personal for them.

Following their ceremony, the guests headed over to the Ordway Garden to begin the cocktail hour. Elizabeth + David had a few minutes for photos of them alone inside the Sunken Garden. It’s such a gorgeous venue!

Como Conservatory Wedding Reception

After their final few portraits, they headed to their Como Conservatory Ordway Garden reception to mingle with family and friends. They held their cake cutting right away, thanked their guests for attending, and finished the night with an amazing buffet from Lancer.

Thank You!

Elizabeth + David, thank you so much for choosing to work with me as your wedding photographer. I loved getting to know you and seeing your cute family together. I wish you the best in your new lives!

Are you considering a Como Park Conservatory wedding? Contact me soon to see if we’d be a great fit together!

BONUS: Make sure to take a look at Elizabeth + David’s gorgeous custom-designed wedding photo album too!

BONUS 2: Take a look at other Como Conservatory weddings I photographed too, including Como Japanese Garden wedding photography, Sunken Garden wedding photographs, a winter Sunken Garden wedding, a North Garden wedding, a Sunken Garden wedding, a Covered Porch reception, another Covered Porch reception, another Sunken Garden wedding, another Sunken Garden wedding, a summertime Sunken Garden wedding, a Sunken Garden Chinese Tea Ceremony, another Sunken Garden wedding, an evening Sunken Garden wedding, a morning Sunken Garden wedding, a winter Como Sunken Garden wedding, another Sunken Garden wedding, and another North Garden wedding too!

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Como Park Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory Wedding

Also take a look at the slideshow of images from Elizabeth + David’s big day:

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Conservatory Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Conservatory Ordway Garden
Wedding Dress: Brides of France
Hair/Makeup: 139 Hair by Heidi
Wedding Rings: Wayzata Jewelers and Family Heirloom
Officiant: Tresca Allsman
Florist: Florea Floral
Catering: Lancer
Cake: Buttercream

Filed Under: Wedding Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park Conservatory, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, St Paul Wedding Photographer, St Paul Wedding Photography, Sunken Garden

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