Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photography | Rachel + Andrew

Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photography

Rachel + Andrew live near Rochester MN, so they looked for a location that would be convenient for family and friends from both the Twin Cities as well as Southern Minnesota. They settled on Bearpath Golf & Country Club. I had never photographed a wedding there before, but I was pleasantly surprised how beautiful it was!

Their day arrived with perfect autumn weather. The prepped at the golf club, then held their first look outside in the beautiful grounds. Andrew was a puddle of tears when he first saw Rachel – they were so adorable! Once we finished, we moved on to photos of the two of them alone, as well as their wedding party and families. Then it was on to the wedding ceremony.

Bearpath Country Club Reception Photography

Once their ceremony (complete with tree planting to signify their love of nature) was complete, we headed inside to their reception. Everything was amazing, from the tasty dinner, to the ice sculpture that honored their dogs. After their hilarious shoe game, they danced the night away with family and friends!

Thank You!

Rachel + Andrew, thank you so much for working with me for your spectacular wedding photography! It was so wonderful working with you on your big day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a Bearpath Golf & Country Club wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other golf club weddings I have photographed around the Twin Cities, including a Troy Burne Golf Club wedding, Mendakota Country Club wedding, an Olympic Hills Golf Club wedding, a Columbia Manor wedding, and a TPC Twin Cities wedding!

Be sure to check out Rachel + Andrew’s slideshow too!

VENDORS:
Venue: Bearpath Golf + Country Club
Wedding Dress: Inspire Bridal, Allure
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Savvi Formalwear
Hair/Makeup: Creative Beauté Agency
Wedding Rings: William’s Diamond Center
Florist: Lily of the Lakes
Catering: Bearpath Golf & Country Club
Wedding Cake: Buttercream
DJ: Instant Request
Videographer: Videography Minnesota

North Garden Elopement Photography | Catheryn + Ezekiel

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photography

Catheryn + Ezekiel were engaged and had been planning to have an outdoor backyard wedding during the Covid pandemic. They waited and watched to see how to pandemic would unfold. Finally they decided they were just too nervous to have a wedding with a number of traveling friends and relatives risking illness. So they decided to elope! They chose to work with Leslie of Charmed Petites Wedding to arrange the elopement as well as be their officiant. They chose Como Park due to its small size, the gorgeous venue, and their love of plants. (Ezekiel’s grandfather had owned a garden store – how cool is that?)

Catheryn + Ezekiel arrived at Como Park in a limousine one autumn afternoon. We headed indoors to the Como Conservatory North Garden for their ceremony. They first started by live-streaming their closest relatives so they could attend without being there in-person or needing to travel. Their ceremony was short and sweet, and they were married! Afterward, we captured more photos in the North Garden, especially near the Allspice plant as an homage to Ezekiel’s grandfather. We also had a little extra time for photos outside to capture the beautiful building before they headed off to their Davidson Hotel weekend celebration.

Thank You!

Catheryn + Ezekiel, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful elopement photography! I had so much fun working with you, and I wish you the best in your new life together!

If you would love to capture Como Conservatory wedding or elopement photography, contact me soon!

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos | Jayne + Jason

By Joanna Carina

Aster Cafe MN Wedding Photography

I’ve known Jayne for years – she started as a client of mine, who I then hired as my lawyer for contracts, wills, etc. That’s why I was so excited when she asked to hire me for her upcoming wedding! She chose a wedding date that was very significant to her and her family. Sadly, the Covid pandemic threw their plans for a loop in 2020. However, the Aster Cafe still had an opening for their special date in 2021, so they pushed it back a year.

The day arrived and everything was absolutely perfect! The weather was gorgeous, and their relatives were able to travel as the virus decreased over the summer. Jayne prepped in the Hepburn Suite above the Aster Cafe. Then Jayne + Jason held their first look across the street near the Minneapolis riverfront. We captured portraits of the two of them, as well as their families and friends too.

Aster Cafe Wedding Reception

Their Aster Cafe wedding began with their ceremony in front of their family and friends. It was especially heart-warming as Jayne gave her special vows to Jason’s children (her new bonus children!) Afterward, their reception began with an amazing Aster Cafe dinner, several tear-jerking toasts, and even a special song Jason sang to Jayne. They partied away late into the night with their guests.

Thank You!

Jayne + Jason, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful wedding photography! I had so much fun on your big day. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

BONUS: Take a look at another Aster Cafe wedding I photographed too! If you are considering an Aster Cafe wedding, contact me soon!

Be sure to check out Jayne + Jason’s slideshow too!

VENDORS
Venue: Aster Cafe
Wedding Dress: Che Bella
Wedding Rings: Andy Bugher Designs
Officiant: Patrice Marquardt
Hair/Makeup: Kim Erickson / Luminous Beauty
Florist: Costco
Catering: Aster Cafe
Cake: Aster Cafe
Invitations: Paperless Post

Pillsbury Mansion Themed Wedding Photography | Suelen + Seth

By Joanna Carina

Pillsbury Mansion Wedding Photos

Suelen + Seth were engaged and looking for a venue that would fit well with their Lord of the Rings themed wedding ideas. They talked to Leslie at Charmed Petites Weddings, and she had the perfect venue for them – The Pillsbury Mansion in Minneapolis! And Leslie was absolutely right – the mansion was gorgeous and the perfect fit for their big day!

Themed Wedding Photography

Suelen + Seth started their event with a Chinese Tea Ceremony for Seth’s family. Once they were finished, they both changed into their Lord of the Rings themed outfits based on their love of the Lord of the Rings – woodsman/ranger attire for Seth, and elf/fairy attire for Suelen. They had everything perfect, down to Seth’s sword, Suelen’s gold elf ears, and even floral crowns for their guests!

After their wedding ceremony, they held a champagne toast and cake cutting. They were even able to live-stream the wedding to their family and friends who were unable to attend. We also captured some photos of them with their family on the iPad! The event ended with Suelen + Seth being driven away in a horse carriage to their downtown Minneapolis hotel.

Thank You!

Suelen + Seth, thank you so much for working with me for your spectacular wedding photography! It was so wonderful working with you on your big day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a mansion and/or cosplay or themed wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at a few other mansion weddings I photographed too, such as this Van Dusen Mansion wedding, a Semple Mansion wedding, another Semple Mansion wedding, a St Paul College Club wedding, and a Cedarhurst Mansion wedding.

VENDORS:
Venue: The Alfred Pillsbury Mansion, Minneapolis MN
Wedding Planner: Charmed Petites Weddings
Florist: Charmed Petites Weddings
Decor: Charmed Petites Weddings
Carriage: The Hitching Company

Profile Event Center Indian Reception Photography | Vishana + Brian

By Joanna Carina

Indian Wedding Reception

Vishana + Brian were planning for a spectacular Indian wedding celebration as they begin their new lives together. Their wedding ceremony was held at Vishnu Mandir, their family temple, the day before. They held their wedding reception the next day at the Profile Event Center. The second day was as gorgeous as the first!

Profile Event Center Wedding Reception

We began the day with preparation at the Profile. Once Vishana + Brian held their first look, we headed over to the Stone Arch Bridge for wedding party photos. We had an awesome time walking around the riverfront and capturing the two of them, as well as their wedding party together.

After we were finished, we headed back to the Profile for the cocktail hour and then grand march into the big event. Toasts were given and they cut their cake after dinner. Then there was tons of fun afterward with dancing, a bouquet toss and garter toss, and they partied well into the night.

Thank You!

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

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful Vishnu Mandir wedding photos too!

BONUS 2: Also take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

BONUS 3: Also be sure to check out other Indian wedding receptions I have photographed, including Rachel + Nishant’s Mississippi Gardens wedding reception and Madina + Omkar’s St Paul Hotel wedding reception too!

Be sure to take a peek at Vishana + Brian’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Profile Event Center
Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Jared’s
Florist: Profile Event Center
Catering: Profile Event Center
Cake: Profile Event Center
Musicians: DJ Leon D
Invitations: Minted
Videography: Videography of MN

Vishnu Mandir Indian Wedding Photography | Vishana + Brian

By Joanna Carina

Indian Wedding Day

Vishana + Brian were planning for a spectacular Indian wedding celebration as they begin their new lives together. We began their day at Vishnu Mandir, their family temple, for their wedding ceremony. They both prepared beforehand, then were driven over by family members. The events begin right in the parking lot with music and welcoming Brian and his family into the temple by Vishana’s family.

We then headed indoors for some of Brian’s ceremonies. Then Vishana emerged with her family for the women’s ceremonies. When she was finished, she left to change, and then Brian came into the temple for his ceremonies.

Vishnu Mandir Hindu Wedding

Once Brian was finished, Vishana came out in her traditional red dress. They both completed their ceremonies together and with their families. Afterward, they were serenaded with a choreographed dance from their cousins. And then they had their beautiful couch and backdrop to have photos with family and friends. Once those were complete, they quickly ate their dinners before heading out to their cars and off to Brian’s home to bring Vishana in and end the day’s festivities.

Thank You!

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

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful Profile Event Center wedding reception photos too!

BONUS 2: Also take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

BONUS 3: Check out other Indian weddings I have photographed, including Rachel + Nishant’s Hindu Temple of Minnesota wedding and Madina + Omkar’s home Indian wedding. Also take a peek at the Mohan family’s Upanayanam ceremony at Hindu Temple of MN too!

Be sure to take a peek at Vishana + Brian’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Vishnu Mandir
Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Jared’s
Officiant: Pandit Doobay
Florist: Profile Event Center
Catering: Vishnu Mandir
Cake: Profile Event Center
Musicians: DJ Leon D
Invitations: Minted
Videography: Videography of MN

Silverwood Park Wedding Photos | Katharine + Zach

By Joanna Carina

Silverwood Park, Church and Back Yard Wedding

Katharine was a native of Minnesota, although she and her fiancé Zachary moved to Iowa for work. They planned on coming back to MN for their wedding festivities in June 2020, and then the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. While many couples opted to move their celebrations to 2021, Katharine + Zach decided to go forward with a smaller church and Silverwood Park wedding for 2020, and then have a vow-renewal and reception on their first anniversary in 2021.

Silverwood Park Wedding

Their beautiful vow renewal was absolutely gorgeous. They prepared for the big event at a couple of nearby hotels. Once they were ready, we headed over to Silverwood Park in St Anthony MN for the pre-wedding photos. We created portraits of the two of them, and then captured photos of their wedding party and family too.

Silverwood Park Wedding Reception

Their ceremony was held on the beautiful cafe patio overlooking Silver Lake. Once their ceremony was complete, we headed inside for the reception, dinner and dancing. They kicked off dinner with heart-warmings toasts. Then guests enjoyed themselves with dancing and even patio games.

Thank You!

Katharine + Zach, thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer for BOTH of your beautiful days. 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 beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos. Also check out Nazanin + Jack’s Hyland Hills Chalet wedding reception photos, another Three Rivers Park District venue.

Be sure to take a peek at Katharine + Zach’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Silverwood Park
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Nordstrom
Bridesmaids Dresses: JJ’s House
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Siebke Hoyt
Florist: Chenoweth Floral
Wedding Cake: Sugar & Spice Sweetery

Southern Theater Wedding Photography | Taylor + Matt

By Joanna Carina

Southern Theater Weddings

The Southern Theater opened in 1910 near the Seven Corners Neighborhood of Minneapolis. It served as a theater for a number of years before going through a few changes, including time spent as a restaurant and even an automotive repair shop. In the 1970’s, the Guthrie Theater leased the space before releasing it again to becoming an independent home for non-traditional and engaging theater and live art.

Theater Wedding Photos

Once the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many weddings were shut down and unable to move forward. The trend of micro-weddings took off, and the Southern Theater collaborated with Positively Charmed to offer micro-wedding packages. Taylor and Matt jumped at the chance to have a gorgeous wedding in a smaller venue with their immediate family and friends.

The day arrived and it was as gorgeous as you could imagine. They had a quick first look, and then all the guests arrived for the big event. Their ceremony was brief and beautiful. They were so happy and filled with tears of joy. Afterward they held a champagne toast, a cake (and cake cutting), and a lovely reception for everyone. We finished off their day with family photos too.

Thank You!

Thank you, Taylor and Matt – I am honored to be included as your wedding photographer for this stunning day.

If you are considering a Southern Theater wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at a Southern Theater wedding inspiration photoshoot I photographed too!

VENDORS
Venue & Coordination: Southern Theater Weddings
Décor, Styling + Rentals: Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Décor
Florist: Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Décor
Officiant: Ceremonies by Positively Charmed
Wedding Cake: Farina Baking Company
Lighting: Southern Theater

Southern Theater Wedding | Inspiration Photoshoot

By Joanna Carina

Southern Theater Wedding Inspiration

Theater Wedding Photos

The Southern Theater is now offering their beautiful venue to couples getting married. A team of wedding vendors was assembled to craft a “wedding inspiration” photoshoot. We included numerous vendors and elements that would be included in a traditional wedding day, including floral, decor, wedding cake, invitations, etc. These photos will help couples to envision how their own big day could look. I was so honored to photograph the gorgeous event. It was such an amazing day!

Thank You!

A special thank you to all the members of our wedding photoshoot team. I am honored to be included as your photographer for this stunning photoshoot.

If you are considering a Southern Theater wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at a real Southern Theater wedding I photographed too!

VENDORS
Venue & Coordination: Southern Theater Weddings
Décor & Styling: Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Décor
Florist: Wilderland Floral
Rentals & Rugs: Rudy’s Event Rentals
Wedding Cake: Farina Baking Company
Invitation Suite & Calligraphy: Epitome Papers
Wedding Gown & Accessories: Brides of France
Make Up Artist: Taylor Marie Beauty
Hair Stylist: Karla’s Beauty
Bespoke Tailoring & Men’s Grooming: Carraway Club
Bridal Model: Kelly Nelson
Groom Model: Derek Reed
Officiant Model: Christopher Hernandez
Lighting: Southern Theater

Backyard Lakeside Wedding Photography | Kristen + Jamie

By Joanna Carina

Backyard Lakeside Wedding

“Something good should come out of this pandemic. Hey – let’s get married!” So began Kristen + Jamie’s wedding planning. They had been together for nine years so they wanted to finally tie the knot, pandemic or not. Luckily, they had some amazing family friends who had a beautiful lakeside backyard, so that was the perfect place to gather for their big day.

Back Yard Lakeside Wedding

Their October wedding day was a bit chilly, but they had some warmed tents and lots of layers at the ready. We started with their first look and portraits at beautiful Lac Lavon park across the street. They were even able to include their sweet doggy Pickerel in their photos! Afterward, we headed back to the lakeside yard, where we had a short pontoon ride around the lake for a few more photos. Even with the chilly cloudy October day, the wind was still and the filtered sunlight through the clouds was stunning.

Back at the private lake property, they held their beautiful wedding ceremony with their closest family and friends. So much laughter and so many tears of joy! Their ceremony was followed with toasts, cake cutting, dinner and a wonderful evening of fun.

Thank You!

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

BONUS: Check out another backyard wedding and a riverside tented wedding I photographed too!

If you are considering a backyard and/or lakeside wedding, contact me soon!

Be sure to take a peek at Kristen + Jamie’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Private Residence
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Hair/Makeup: Cole’s Salon
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Wedding Rings: Family Heirlooms
Officient: Paul Hillmer
Florist: Lindskoog
Catering: Pizza Luce
Wedding Cake: Gray Duck Bake Shop + Bride’s Grandmother

Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photography

Bearpath Country Club Reception Photography

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Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photography

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Aster Cafe MN Wedding Photography

Aster Cafe Wedding Reception

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Pillsbury Mansion Wedding Photos

Themed Wedding Photography

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Indian Wedding Reception

Profile Event Center Wedding Reception

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Indian Wedding Day

Vishnu Mandir Hindu Wedding

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Silverwood Park, Church and Back Yard Wedding

Silverwood Park Wedding

Silverwood Park Wedding Reception

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Southern Theater Weddings

Theater Wedding Photos

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Southern Theater Wedding Inspiration

Theater Wedding Photos

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Backyard Lakeside Wedding

Back Yard Lakeside Wedding

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