Hindu Temple Indian Wedding Photographer | Kruthika + James

Indian Wedding Photography

The Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Grove offers a breathtaking setting for weddings, blending architectural beauty with spiritual tradition. Known for its intricately carved stonework, serene prayer spaces, and vibrant cultural symbolism, the temple provides a sacred backdrop that elevates every wedding ceremony held there. For couples honoring Hindu traditions, the temple’s peaceful atmosphere and timeless design create an unforgettable experience making it a truly extraordinary wedding venue in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Kruthika + James prepped for their big day at a rented home near the Hindu Temple. They each traveled separately to the Hindu Temple with their families, being sure not to see each other beforehand.

Once at the Hindu Temple, Kruthika began her bridal ceremonies with her family. Once she was finished and back in hiding, James held his groom’s ceremonies with his family. Once he was finished, Kruthika returned and the big reveal happened on stage when they saw each other for the first time. They continued on with their wedding ceremonies until their marriage was official (including a lot of playful tossing platters of rice on each other, and racing to find rings hidden in a bucket of water lol!) Afterward we had a few minutes for couple photos, and then they finished their big day with celebrations back at their rental home.

Thank You!

Thank you, Kruthika + James, for including me as your wedding photographer for your spectacular day! I am so honored to have worked with you, and I wish you every happiness in your new lives together!

Are you considering an Indian wedding? Contact me soon to see if we’d be a great fit!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at other Indian weddings I have photographed including Vishana + Brian’s beautiful Vishnu Mandir wedding photos, Madina + Omkar’s backyard Hindu wedding and Madina + Omakar’s spectacular St Paul Hotel wedding reception. Also take a peek at the Mohan family’s Upanayanam ceremony at Hindu Temple of MN too!

St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding | Abby + Milos

By Joanna Carina

Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding Photographer

Abby + Milos were planning their wedding day at the Serbian Orthodox Church in St Paul. They lived in southern Minnesota, but would be heading up for the ceremony in St Paul, and then returning to southern MN for their reception. They hired me to photograph their ceremony, and they also loved the idea of working at a nearby park to capture beautiful autumn couple photos before heading to their reception.

They day arrived a bit cool but a bright sunny sky. We captured the two of them getting ready, and then on to their wedding ceremony. I had never photographed a Serbian Orthodox ceremony before, and it was so unique – I especially loved the vintage orthodox artwork and adorable church, along with the fun traditions (especially the crowns they both had to wear!) Once their ceremony was over, we captured some family photos at the church before we headed over to the park for their photos.

Thompson County Park Couple Photos

We had so much fun walking around the gorgeous park and capturing beautiful photos of the two of them together. We spent time by the lake as well as on a dock and in the trees. After an hour, Abby + Milos headed back down to southern Minnesota to party the night away!

Thank You!

Abby + Milos, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Serbian Orthodox wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Grooms Attire: J. Longs
Wedding Rings: Kay Jewelers
Florist: Wasea Floral

Como Exedra Wedding Photographer | Adrienne + Lyle

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Exedra Wedding Photographer

Adrienne + Lyle had a gorgeous wedding ceremony at Como Park. With their smaller group size, they fit perfectly on the Como Park Exedra, right above the Frog Pond in front of the Conservatory. The September weather could not have been more perfect!

They started their big event with their first look, followed by couple portraits around the Frog Pond. Once these were over, it was on to get ready for the big event! Once all the guests had arrived, they held their wedding ceremony under the warm autumn sun. There was laughter and tears, and even a sweet song was sung by Lyle’s niece. After the big event, we had some time for family photos, and then Adrienne + Lyle headed off to the reception in Lyle’s restored classic car.

Porter Creek Hardwood Grill Reception

The reception was held in the patio of the Porter Creek Hardwood Grill in Eden Prairie. They had an amazing dinner, followed by toasts, games and cake cutting. They had a wonderful day!

Thank You!

Adrienne + Lyle, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Como Park Exedra wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Exedra
Reception Venue: Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
Wedding Dress: Brides of France
Hair/Makeup: Smokeshow Studios
Wedding Rings: Knox Jewelers
Officiant: Tom Armstrong
Wedding Cake/Desserts: Nadia Cakes
Videography: Natural Media

Como Japanese Garden Wedding Photos | Jennie + William

By Joanna Carina

Japanese Garden Wedding Photographer

Jennie was a former wedding planner, so she had a spectacular day planned for her beautiful autumn wedding with William. To honor William’s Asian heritage, they planned to be married at the gorgeous Como Park Japanese Garden. Following their big event, they were celebrating with a gorgeous dinner at the Garden Room in Eden Prairie, and celebrations including a Lion Dance with drummers, as well as an amazing Asian food spread and late night snacks, and then followed with casino games and dancing. So much fun!

Japanese Garden Como Park

Como Park’s Japanese Garden was a stunning setting for their beautiful wedding ceremony. They had a celebratory brunch immediately after their ceremony, and then headed over to the Garden Room for the big reception.

Garden Room Wedding Reception

The evening started with a cocktail hour, followed by an amazing Asian dinner, and then toasts. Jennie, William and their wedding party changed into more Western attire, and then began the celebration with their first dance and cake cutting. Afterward, they unveiled casino night, with tables and dealers scattered around the room, and partied their way into the night.

Thank You!

Jennie + William, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Como Park Japanese Garden wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Japanese Garden
Reception Venue: The Garden Room
Wedding Dress: Custom-made by bride
Wedding Flowers: Designed by bride
Catering: Friends
Casino Tables + Dealers: Las Vegas Tonight
Grazing Table: Vittles Catering
Videography: Love River Films

Silverwood Park Wedding Photographer | Alison + Brian

By Joanna Carina

Silverwood Park Wedding Photos

Alison + Brian were planning their wedding from afar. They both even lived in separate cities! They were so excited for their big day and the point where they would not only be married, but get to live together, as their schools and jobs kept them apart beforehand. We had several meetings via Zoom and phone before their big day, and before we knew it, the day finally arrived!

Silverwood Park Wedding and Reception

The day started with Alison + Brian’s prep at Silverwood, and then their first look. We worked together on some couple portraits before capturing family portraits. Then it was on to the big event! They spoke their vows on the beautiful Silverwood Patio, and then we headed off to cocktail hour and then dinner. After toasts were given, Alison + Brian even sang a sweet ukulele duet they had written together celebrating their love. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room! We finished the night with games, a Photo Booth, pie and even a smore’s bar with toasted marshmallows on the Silverwood patio fireplace.

Thank You!

Alison + Brian, thank you so much for including me as your Minneapolis wedding photographer for your beautiful day. I am so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Katharine + Zach’s Silverwood Park wedding photos. Also check out Nazanin + Jack’s Hyland Hills Chalet wedding reception photos, another Three Rivers Park District venue.

VENDORS
Venue: Silverwood Park
Catering: Classic Catering
Wedding Pies: Classic Catering
Wedding Coordinator: Bella Gala

Glass House Wedding Photographer | Kelly + Chris

By Joanna Carina

Glass House Wedding Photos

Kelly + Chris were planning to be married at Glass House in Minneapolis. Even though there was rain on their big day, it did not dampen their spirits as they were so excited to tie the knot! Instead of a traditional late afternoon/evening event, they opted for a daytime wedding with brunch reception, and everything was so amazing.

They started out with a quick first look shortly after they arrived at Glass House. Afterward, the guests began arriving for a fun cocktail hour filled with friends, appetizers and drinks, and even a string quartet. Once everyone was ready, guests were then ushered into the dining area, and once they took their seats, it was time for the big event!

Glass House Wedding Reception

Chris and Kelly tied the knot in front of their friends and relatives. They were so happy, I’m not sure there was a dry eye in the room! After they said their vows, it was time for quick group photos, and then on to brunch. They had an amazing spread consisting of a waffle bar and other brunch favorites, and then followed with dessert, coffee and cocktails into the afternoon as the sun finally made an appearance and guests could mingle in the front garden of Glass House.

Thank You!

Kelly + Chris, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Glass House wedding in Minneapolis MN, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Venue: Glass House Minneapolis
Hair/Makeup: Lady Vamp
Coordinator: BG Events & Design
Florist: BG Events & Design
Decor: BG Events & Design
Catering: Chow Girls
Music: Boom Island String Quartet

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding Photos | Kate + John

By Joanna Carina

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding Photographers

Kate + John were planning their wedding for the Wabasha Street Caves. I was so excited as I loved going to that venue for dance nights before the Covid pandemic, but hadn’t been back in quite awhile. And while their wedding was scheduled there, they also wanted to find a great venue for couple photos beforehand. We talked about options and they fell in love with the idea of the Como Conservatory, so they booked both the Sunken Garden as well as the North Garden for the afternoon before their big event.

We met up on their chilly November afternoon and started photos of the two of them outside the Conservatory, and then worked in both the Sunken Garden and North Garden, and finished up with a few more in the Palm Dome. Once their time was complete, we headed off to the Wabasha Caves for their big event!

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding + Reception

Kate + John’s wedding began with a quick cocktail hour to meet and greet the guests. After cocktails and family portraits, they held their wedding ceremony in front of the Wabasha Caves fireplace. They had some great speeches and toasts given by close friends, and finally tied the knot. Then it was on to the party!

Their reception began with their first dance. They then transitioned into a family dance for themselves and their four kiddos. Then they had an amazing dinner, desserts, cocktails and more partying the night away into the wee hours of the night.

Thank You!

Kate + John, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you and your families, and I’m so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Wabasha Street Caves or Como Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at other Como Conservatory weddings I photographed too, including a Sunken Garden wedding, a Covered Porch reception and another North Garden wedding too!

VENDORS
Portrait Venue: Como Park Conservatory
Wedding Venue: Wabasha Street Caves

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photographer | Jackie + John

By Joanna Carina

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photographer

I’m always excited for a chance to work at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and Jackie + John’s wedding day was just as beautiful as ever. They chose the Pine Collection for their garden wedding backdrop. The weather was sunny and clear for their early autumn event, and everything looked perfect!

Jackie + John prepared at the Oswald Visitor Center classrooms, and instead of a first look, they opted to hold hands around a corner and exchanged gifts before the big event. Once they were finished, we ventured out to the Pines for the big event!

Their ceremony was stunning, and complete with a game dice pouring in their wedding colors during the event. Afterward, we had plenty of time for family photos before wandering the grounds for couple photos of the two of them. We had so much fun! Afterward, we headed back to the MacMillan Auditorium for the big party.

MacMillan Auditorium Wedding Reception

Jackie + John had a blast during their wedding reception. They started with cocktails and moved into dinner. Speeches were followed by cake, dancing and photobooth fun, and everyone partied long into the night.

Thank You!

Jackie + John, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you!

If you are looking for a MN Landscape Arboretum wedding photographer, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at Jackie + John’s Arboretum Winter Lights engagement photos too!

BONUS: Take a look at other Arboretum wedding photos I’ve captured, including an autumn MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, a summer Landscape Arboretum reception, another summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding, a winter Landscape Arboretum wedding, and another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding too.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: MN Landscape Arboretum, Pines Collection
Reception Venue: MacMillan Auditorium, Oswald Visitor Center, MN Landscape Arboretum
Wedding Coordinator: Revel & Flourish
Catering: Sky Lakes Catering
Hair: Hairstyles by Jess
Rentals: Apres
Wedding Cake: Cream of the Cakes
DJ: Instant Request DJ Entertainment

Hyland Hills Chalet Wedding Reception Photos | Nazanin + Jack

By Joanna Carina

Hyland Hills Chalet Reception

Nazanin + Jack were busy grad students living out-of-state. I was delighted to be chosen to capture their Minnesota wedding celebration. After the events of their first day’s celebration, they held a second, larger celebration the next day so they could include more family and friends who could not attend the first day.

Their wedding reception was held at Hyland Hills Chalet in Bloomington MN. The evening started with a cocktail hour to mingle and welcome guests. Then came a highlight of their event, the Persian Sofreh table, celebrating Nazanin’s family traditions, and filled with symbolic items representing blessings for their new life together. Afterward, speeches and toasts were given, as well as congratulatory cakes celebrating Jack’s grandmother’s birthday and mother’s birthday, as well as Jack’s father’s retirement. So many fun events to celebrate in one day!

Afterward, guests enjoyed an amazing dinner and dessert, as well as music and dancing, yard games and cocktails as guests celebrated the night away. Nazanin, Jack and I had a few minutes to sneak off through the Hyland grounds to capture a few last-minute photos of the two of them together before the night was up. The next morning they were off to move to Colorodo for their new home. What a whirlwind celebration!

Thank You!

Nazanin + Jack, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding celebration! I had so much fun working with you and your families. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a Hyland Hills Chalet wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check Nazanin + Jack’s MN History Center + Como Conservatory wedding celebration. Also, take a look at another Three Rivers Parks District wedding I photographed too!

VENDORS
Venue: Hyland Hills Chalet, Three Rivers Parks District
Catering: D’amico
Rentals: Apres
Band: Bluewater Kings

Como Wedding + MN History Center Reception Photos | Nazanin + Jack

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Wedding

Nazanin + Jack were busy grad school students living out of state. I was so delighted to be chosen to work with them for their two-day Minnesota wedding celebration in the spring, and worked closely with their families to plan for their event.

The first day began with Nazanin’s preparations in the L’Etoile Room at the Saint Paul Hotel while Jack was mingling with guests for the pre-ceremony cocktail hour at the Minnesota History Center nearby. Once everyone was ready, we all headed over to the Como Park Conservatory’s for their wedding ceremony in the Sunken Garden.

Nazanin + Jack’s ceremony was so beautiful! A string quartet serenaded them before they spoke their vows, and everyone was absolutely ecstatic for the two of them. They had their receiving line in the Palm Dome afterward, and then everyone headed back to the MN History Center for their dinner and celebration.

Minnesota History Center Reception

Once Nazanin + Jack arrived at the History Center, they had an amazing dinner followed by toasts and speeches, a few fun photos, and then their cake cutting. Afterward, guests enjoyed the dessert bar while dancing and sipping cocktails. The party really ramped up once the Persian dancing began, and everyone flooded the dance floor having a ball.

Thank You!

Nazanin + Jack, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding celebration! I had so much fun working with you and your families. Be sure to watch for the second day blog of their celebration, coming soon!

If you are considering a Como Conservatory wedding or MN History Center wedding, contact me!

BONUS: Take a look at another MN History Center wedding I photographed too!

VENDORS
Wedding Prep Venue: Saint Paul Hotel
Wedding Venue: Como Park Conservatory
Reception Venue: MN History Center
Catering: D’amico
HMUA: Warpaint
Rentals: Apres
Ceremony Music: Birchwood String Quartet
Videography: Harvest Film Co
Transportation: Renee’s Limousines
DJ: Generation NOW DJs

Indian Wedding Photography

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

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Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding Photographer

Thompson County Park Couple Photos

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Como Park Exedra Wedding Photographer

Porter Creek Hardwood Grill Reception

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Japanese Garden Wedding Photographer

Japanese Garden Como Park

Garden Room Wedding Reception

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Silverwood Park Wedding Photos

Silverwood Park Wedding and Reception

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Glass House Wedding Photos

Glass House Wedding Reception

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Wabasha Street Caves Wedding Photographers

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding + Reception

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MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photographer

MacMillan Auditorium Wedding Reception

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Hyland Hills Chalet Reception

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Como Park Conservatory Wedding

Minnesota History Center Reception

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