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Hope Glen Farm Wedding Photography | Ben + Marissa

Hope Glen Farm Wedding

Ben + Marissa had a picture-perfect wedding day at Hope Glen Farm in Cottage Grove MN. The sky had only a few fluffy clouds and the grounds were perfect. I was so excited to be their wedding photographer!

They began prepping for their big day at the farm. When they were finished with their preparations, we held their first look under a shady tree near the back of the large barn. We spent some time with the two of them taking portraits together. Once their portraits were complete, we held their wedding party photos as well as their family photos. Then it was time to gather in the Corn Crib to prepare for their wedding ceremony.

MN Farm Wedding Ceremony

Ben + Marissa’s wedding ceremony was held outdoors on the grounds of Hope Glen Farm, near the new vineyard and looking to their new vine pergola with crystal chandelier. Marissa’s cousin Anton was their officiant, ensuring a very personalized ceremony. Once their ceremony was complete, they headed back to the Corn Crib to toast with their wedding party and sign the marriage license.

MN Farm Wedding Reception

Ben + Marissa headed out to join their cocktail hour and share drinks, stories and hugs with their guests. Guests especially enjoyed the bean bag and Jenga games. After their grand entrance, they began dinner and toasts. Ben’s dad brought laughter and tears by surprising them with a guitar song.

After their dinner, Ben + Marissa held their first dance along with dances with both of their mothers. Fun continued into the night with dancing, desserts and an addictive game of Minnow Racing.

Thank You!

Ben + Marissa, thank you so much for working with me as your wedding photographer. I had such an awesome time on your wedding day, and I wish you both the best in your life together!

Are you considering a Hope Glen Farm wedding? Contact me soon to see if we’d be a great fit to work together!

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VENDORS
Venue: Hope Glen Farm
Catering: This Little Piggy Catering
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Bridesmaids Attire: Venus
Hair/Makeup: BB Makeup + Patrick Walker
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Helzberg
Stationery: Lovepop Cards
Florist: Custom Floral Design
Desserts: Kowalskis
DJ: Adagio DJ

Brewery + Farm Wedding Photography | Stacia + Tyler

By Joanna Carina

Brewery Wedding Ceremony

Stacia + Tyler had an amazing wedding day planned. They were going to have both a brewery AND Stacia’s family farm wedding. Coming from a family with a farm too, I had a special place in my heart for their big day. I was so incredibly excited when they decided to hire me as their wedding photographer!

Their day began down in Northridge Iowa. They prepared for their big day at both Worth Brewing Company as well as across the street at their friend’s store, Fringe & Lace. Once the two of them were ready, they decided they wanted to drive over to a beautiful vineyard near the edge of town for their first look. The area was small but stunning! From there, we headed over to the main park in town for a few more photos of them as well as photos with their wedding party. And finally we headed up to Worth Brewing for family photos before the ceremony.

After their beautiful ceremony, they had a cocktail hour in the main brewery. Then dinner and toasts were back upstairs in the party room. Once the brewery celebration was complete, we headed up to Hayward MN for their family farm reception.

Family Farm Wedding Reception

Stacia + Tyler’s reception was held at Stacia’s family farm in Hayward MN. The party and dancing was held in the large shed, and there was plenty of space to wander around and capture more photos of the two of them as well. After dancing had begun, they had the added bonus of candle-lit lanterns once it was dark. And then we followed with a sparkler exit as well.

Thank You!

Stacia + Tyler, thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer on one of the biggest days of your lives. I am so happy for you as you begin your new lives together!

If you are planning a brewery or farm wedding, contact me soon to discuss how we could work together!

Take a look at another family farm wedding, a Hope Glen Farm wedding, and Barns of Old Glory wedding too!

Check out more images from Stacia+Tyler’s day here!

VENDORS
Ceremony Venue: Worth Brewing Company
Reception Venue: Family Farm
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Bride’s Accessories: Fringe & Lace
Hair/Makeup: Expressions
Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A Banks
Wedding Rings: Jared’s
Catering: HyVee
Rentals: Western Rentals
DJ: Audioworks
Invitations: Shutterfly

Rustic Barn Wedding Photography | Courtney + Blake

By Joanna Carina

Barn Wedding Photography

Courtney + Blake were in my circle for a few years before I ever got the chance to meet them. Courtney works with my husband, and once she and Blake were engaged they wanted to meet and talk about their rustic wedding day. I was so incredibly excited when they decided to hire me as their wedding photographer! They are so sweet, fun and down-to-earth, I couldn’t wait for their big day.

We began working together with their engagement photography session at Father Hennepin Bluff Park and the Stone Arch Bridge. They frequented the park because they walked their sweet doggie Jägr there, so the place was a natural fit for their photos.

Barn Wedding Day

Their rustic wedding was held at Courtney’s parents’ farm and home out in Cokato MN. The weather could not have been more perfect on the big day. And every detail of their event was picture-perfect. (It helps when the bride and her mom both work in the home decor design business!) They held their preparation time in the beautiful farm house. Then their first look was held under the maple trees in the front yard of the house. Next, we spent some time on their couple portraits. We then worked on bridal party and family portraits. It was so much fun wandering around their beautiful property and finding amazing locations to photograph! I particularly loved the wide open fields as a beautiful backdrop, as well as the old Finnish sauna!

Their rustic wedding ceremony was so beautiful. They were married at the edge of the hill overlooking the barn, sauna and fields below. After the ceremony, everyone headed down to the barn for cocktail hour. Dinner was followed by joyful and tearful toasts, and also a rousing shoe game. Then dancing was up next until late into the night.

Thank You!

Courtney + Blake, thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer on one of the biggest days of your lives. I am so happy for you as you begin your new lives together!

If you are planning a MN barn wedding, Hope Glen farm wedding, Rum River Barn wedding, or other MN rustic wedding, contact me soon to discuss how we could work together!

View the slideshow to see more photos from Courtney + Blake’s beautiful day!

VENDORS
Venue: Family farm
Wedding Dress: Watters / a & bé bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Anthropologie
Hair/Makeup: Lori Christensen, Emmy Larson
Bridesmaids Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
Groom/Groomsman’s Attire: Joseph Abbound / Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: JB Hudson
Officiant: Leslie Johnson / Positively Charmed
Videography: Dan Riggs
Florist: MAVEN
Catering: Elbows Allowed
Rentals: Country Style Accents
Desserts: Angel Food Bakery
Ceremony Music: Jocelyn Ecker, Andy Rosenquist
DJ: Three Six Sound
Stationery: Paper Source

Barns of Old Glory Wedding Photography | Shane + Mandy

By Joanna Carina

Barns of Old Glory Wedding Photography

I’ve known Shane for many years, being one of my husband’s good friends. When he and his girlfriend Mandy got engaged, I was SO happy for them! And then, of course, when they asked me to be their wedding photographer I was even happier! I was excited to work with them on their Barns of Old Glory wedding photos.

Barn Wedding Photography

Their wedding ceremony took place at the cabin of Shane’s parents outside of Chatfield, MN. The ceremony was held beside a quaint little stream on an amazing summer’s day. We then headed over to the Barns of Old Glory in St Charles, MN. The venue is a lovingly and impeccably restored farm with several barns including a bridal suite “villa”, a large reception barn, petting zoo, hayrides and more! The baby animal in the petting zoo were a particular favorite. There was plenty of fun for all their wedding guests to have an awesome experience!

Thank You!

Thank you so much, Shane + Mandy, for choosing to work with me on your Barns of Old Glory wedding photos. I am ridiculously happy for you guys, and I wish you the happiest life together!

If you’re planning a barn wedding, contact me soon to find out how we could work together! And don’t forget to read Top 10 Tips for Having a Barn Wedding from Rustic Elegance too!

Take a look at more of my MN farm weddings, MN vineyard weddings, a Hope Glen Farm wedding, and MN barn weddings too!