Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos | Marcie + David

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography

Marcie + David were another of my wedding couples who had a delay due to the Covid pandemic. Autumn 2021 ended up being their moment, and their MN Landscape Arboretum wedding day was absolutely beautiful! They began their day by prepping in different rooms in the Snyder building. Once they were ready, they held their first look near the waterfall behind the building. Afterward we drove down the Three Mile Drive, capturing portraits of the two of them together, until we ended up at the Grass Garden where they would have their ceremony.

Snyder Auditorium Wedding Reception

Once their ceremony and group portraits were complete, we headed back to the Snyder building for cocktail hour. Marcie + Dave began dinner with an amazing choreographed dance! Then everyone enjoyed dinner and toasts, and then followed up with a hilarious shoe game. After the laughs, they then danced the night away with family and friends.

Thank You!

Marcie + Dave, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful 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 MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at Marcie + David’s stunning MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photography too!

EXTRA BONUS: Take a look at some other MN Landscape Arboretum weddings I photographed too, including a summer Landscape Arboretum wedding, an autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding, and a winter Landscape Arboretum wedding.

Be sure to check out Marcie + David’s slideshow too!

VENDORS:
Venue: MN Landscape Arboretum
Wedding Dress: Bella Boutique Bridal, Allure
Bridesmaid Dress: The Wedding Shoppe, Bell Levkoff
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Savvi Formalwear
Hair: Corabella Studio
Wedding Rings: Gold’n Treasures
Officiant: Ceremonies by Positively Charmed
Florist: Lakeside Floral
Catering: MN Landscape Arboretum
Wedding Desserts: Sara’s Tipsy Pies
Band: Bluewater Kings
Invitations/Stationery: Minted

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos | Leiry + Greg

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography

Leiry + Greg rescheduled their wedding to summer 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. It was a bit touch-and-go for their big day up until the end, but they finally decided to go through with it. I was so excited to work with them for their Pax Christi Catholic Church and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding. The Arb is one of my favorite venues in the Twin Cities. Their day was so gorgeous!

Pax Christi Catholic Church Wedding Ceremony

The day came and the weather was absolutely perfect. Leiry + Greg prepped at the church, then had their beautiful ceremony. They even live-streamed the wedding so relatives and friends who could not attend were included. Following their ceremony, we headed over to the Landscape Arboretum for their reception.

Landscape Arboretum Reception

Their Arboretum reception began with a cocktail hour. We were able to sneak away for a short time to capture some beautiful portraits of Leiry + Greg together in the Arb’s gorgeous grounds. Afterward, their reception featured an amazing buffet dinner, tear-jerking toasts, cake cutting, and dancing the night away.

Thank You!

Leiry + Greg, 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!

If you are considering a MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at a few other weddings I photographed at the MN Landscape Arboretum, including an autumn wedding, a Wilson Rose Garden wedding, a Grass Garden wedding, a fall indoor wedding, and a winter Fireplace Room wedding.

Be sure to check out Leiry + Greg’s slideshow too!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Pax Christi Catholic Church
Reception Venue: MN Landscape Arboretum Snyder Auditorium
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Wedding Planner: Bella Mystique
Florist: Green Goddess Floral
Catering: MN Landscape Arboretum
Cake: Millie’s Bakery
DJ: Adagio DJ
Invitations: Zola

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos | Vishana + Brian

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MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

Vishana + Brian were excited to have engagement photos taken. They hadn’t done anything like this before, so were a bit nervous too. They settled on the MN Landscape Arboretum for their ideal location because it is so full of natural beauty, and it seemed like the perfect spot for their portraits. They certainly chose one of the most beautiful locations in the Twin Cities! And of course, the Arb is one of my favorite locations to work too, so naturally I was so excited too!

Arboretum Engagement Portraits

The weather during our Arb photo session was absolutely perfect – a warm, sunny, late summer day. Most plants and trees were still looking gorgeous, so we had plenty of ideal locations to visit. Even the mosquitoes and humidity were pretty light that day! Vishana + Brian especially loved the waterfalls and ponds. As most people often are, they were a bit nervous at first, but quickly got the “hang” of it, and had an awesome time! Vishana even got to model her beautiful custom “Mrs Parsaud” jacket, complete with beautiful pearl detail.

Thank You!

Vishana + Brian, thank you so much for working with me as your engagement photographer! I had so much fun working with you for your beautiful photos. And I am so excited for your big event next summer!

Be sure to take a look at an additional MN Landscape Arboretum engagement session, another MN Landscape Arboretum engagement session, a winter Landscape Arboretum engagement session, another Arboretum engagement session, and even an Arboretum engagement session featuring a couple’s dog too!

If you are considering Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos, contact me soon!

Take a look at their slideshow too!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos | Marcie + Dave

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos

Marcie + Dave are planning their wedding at the MN Landscape Arboretum next fall. They decided they also wanted to enjoy an engagement photo session in the gorgeous gardens too. We were lucky enough to find a beautiful autumn day with stunning colors with perfect weather for their session!

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

We started their photo session in the Arboretum woodland gardens and shared lots of fun and laughs. We wandered around the stone trails, benches and beautiful pond. Then we moved on to the gardens, ponds, waterfalls and trails behind the Visitor’s Center. We found so many beautiful scenes and spectacular fall color, and even crossed paths with a pack of wild turkeys. A bonus feature during sunset was Patrick Dougherty’s giant willow building sculpture that is currently featured at the Arb. It is so spectacular, and we were excited to have the chance to photograph with it. It was such a beautiful autumn day and an amazing photo session!

Thank You!

Marcie + Dave, thank you so much for choosing to work with me as your engagement and wedding photographer. I’ve had such a great time getting to know you, and I am so excited for your big day next fall!

Take a look at a fall Arboretum engagement session, another autumn Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session, a third fall Arboretum engagement session, and a winter Arboretum engagement session I’ve captured too! If you’re planning for MN Landscape Arboretum engagement or wedding photography, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Marcie + Dave’s slideshow too!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos | Katharine + Zach

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MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos

Katharine + Zach’s Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session was so perfect. The two of them love to spend time together in the beautiful outdoors, going hiking, visiting National Parks, etc. In fact, they were engaged right in Zion National Park! So when we began to plan for their engagement session, they really wanted a place with beautiful outdoor landscapes. The Landscape Arboretum was the perfect choice!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

We started their session at the Arboretum near the waterfalls. Since Zach is an architect, he is drawn to bridges and other interesting architectural features, so the bridged waterfall gardens were a great choice. We started with a more hidden waterfall, then moved on to the woodlands garden and the frog pond with waterfall too. A bonus feature was Patrick Dougherty’s giant willow sculpture that is currently featured on the grounds. It is so spectacular, and we were excited to have the chance to photograph with it! Once we finished with the gardens near the Visitor Center, we headed out to the Three Mile Drive to take in the wildflower fields and the grass garden just as the sun was setting for the day. Everything was just picture-perfect!

Thank You!

Katharine + Zach, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis engagement photographer. I’ve had such a great time getting to know you. I am so excited for your big day next summer!

Take a look at a fall Arboretum engagement, another fall Landscape Arboretum engagement session, a winter Arboretum engagement, and another summer Arboretum engagement session I’ve captured too! If you’re planning for MN Landscape Arboretum engagement or wedding photography, contact me soon!

Bonus: Take a look at Katharine + Zach’s slideshow too!

MN Landscape Arboretum Family Photography | Ford Family

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Minneapolis Family Photographer

As a Minneapolis family photographer, I love getting a chance to work with my clients again after their big day. Whether headshots, portraits, or even their growing family, I’m open for most anything. In 2017, Safiyyah + Rory asked me to photograph their maternity session and their newborn session once their son Remy made his debut. (I had previously worked with them on their 2014 Aria Mpls wedding photography.)

Safiyyah + Rory contacted me this summer to schedule Remy’s first birthday photo session. When deciding upon locations, they gravitated toward the natural beauty of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. Anytime I can work at this beautiful location, I jump at the chance. So I was naturally super excited not only to work with my awesome friends and clients, see how big Remy had gotten (wow!!!) and also to see how things were looking at the beautiful Arboretum.

Family Photo Session

Our family session was so much fun! In the year since I had seen him, Remy had grown into a running, laughing, babbling little munchkin! It was a warm and humid day, perfect for him to explore every place he could reach. We meandered through several of the gardens and photographed Remy taking it all in with mom and dad.

Viewing and Ordering Session

Holding our Viewing/Ordering session, it was a tough choice to narrow down the images to Safiyyah + Rory’s “best-of-the-best”. They selected an Heirloom Portrait Box – a handmade copper-foiled glass box filled with gorgeous heirloom matted 8×10 prints. Their final box was absolutely stunning!

Safiyyah + Rory, thank you so much for choosing to work with me for your MN Landscape Arboretum family session. I always love working with you guys. It was a joy to see little Remy growing so fast, and I wish you every happiness as you grow together as a family!

If you would like more information about working with me for your children and family portraits, contact me soon!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos | Allison + Joseph

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MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding

Allison + Joseph wanted a winter wedding. They loved that time of year and felt it was perfect for them. We first met up for summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos last year. Then they had their Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding photos on a crisp, cold winter day just past the 2017 New Year.

Arboretum Wedding Day Preparation

First they held their wedding preparations in a few rooms in the building. The two of them held their first look in the Conservatory inside the Snyder Building. The glass room was filled with succulents, orchids and other delicate plants. Allison + Joseph were so sweet and joyous together. There may have been a few tears too!

They followed that with formal posed photos. First up were the wedding party photos. Then finally photos with family.

Arboretum Wedding Ceremony

Their wedding ceremony was held in the Fireplace Room in the Snyder Building. A charming, elegant space, it featured a fireplace as its centerpiece. Such a perfect atmosphere for a bright, sparkling, chilly winter day! After Allison + Joseph said their ‘I Do’s’, they headed straight out to cocktail hour just down the stairs to welcome their guests.

After they spent a bit of time visiting with well-wishers, we snuck out to photograph them among the light sculptures of the Bruce Munro Light Show. One word to describe it: WOW!!! Such gorgeous artwork. Mysterious, fanciful lights among the trees. It would have been easy to spend a whole night photographing there if it wasn’t such a cold day in MN!

Arboretum Wedding Reception

Once we were back in the building to warm up, we headed to Allison + Joseph’s reception at the Snyder Auditorium. The building is highlighted with gorgeous chandeliers and curved ceilings. They had such a wonderful time with dinner, toasts, and dancing! They even followed it up with a dessert bar featuring donuts, cookies and other treats.

Thank You!

Allison + Joseph, thank you so much for including me as your Minneapolis wedding photographer on one of the biggest events of your lives. I always love working at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and I’m so happy for the two of you, and with you every happiness in your new lives together!

Want to talk more about photography for your Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding? Contact me soon!

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photo

Take a look at their slideshow of all highlights:

Venue/Catering: MN Landscape Arboretum
Wedding Dress: Luxe Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Hair/Makeup: Hairitage House Salon
Bridesmaids Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Wedding Day Diamonds
Florist: Flowers by Avice
Rentals: Ultimate Events
Wedding Cake: Taste of Love
Invitations: Basic Invite
DJ: Anthony Hemsworth
Videography: Make Your Memory

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography | Robin + Paul

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MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography

“If we want to go, we’ve got to hurry!” I was watching the weather and radar on my phone. A huge rain cloud was moving toward us as we were photographing the preparations for Robin + Paul’s Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding photos. We had to get outside as fast as possible for their first look so we could ensure it was captured before the deluge! We headed outside as quickly as we could, and felt occasional drops as the storm edge was coming.

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Portraits

Their first look went off without a hitch. Then the sprinkles started to let up a bit, so we decided to head over to some nearby gardens for portrait time. Lucky us, we had enough time to spend in the Japanese Garden, Hosta Glade AND the Woodland Azalea Garden before the sprinkles came back. We had so much fun. Robin + Paul are a laugh a minute and our cheeks hurt from giggling!

Our luck apparently ran out, however, as their wedding party and family formals were cut short when then sprinkles quickly turned into a torrential downpour. We flipped into Plan B mode and were able to use our emergency umbrellas to ferry everyone over to the space underneath the skyway between the buildings for portraits. We then also moved their entire ceremony indoors to the Oswald Visitor Center lobby. Hooray for flexibility and fast thinking!

MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding Ceremony

Even with the big changes to our plans, Robin + Paul’s MN Landscape Arboretum wedding was still an amazing day. The two of them are so fun to be around – full of giggles, jokes and laughs, and they are a perfect complement to one another! We also had such an amazing time working on their MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

Thank You!

Robin + Paul – thank you so much for hiring me as your Minneapolis wedding photographer for your Minnesota Landscape Arboretum< wedding photos. Even with the rain, it was so fun and beautiful. Congratulations to you both - I am so happy for you! Want to talk more about your Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding photography? Contact me soon! BONUS: Be sure to take a look at a few other weddings I photographed at the MN Landscape Arboretum, including an autumn wedding, a Wilson Rose Garden wedding, a Grass Garden wedding, a summer Snyder Auditorium reception, and a winter Fireplace Room wedding.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos

Watch their slideshow here for more photos from their big day:

VENDORS
Venue/Catering: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Dresses: Bridal Aisle
Grooms/Groomsmen Attire: Milbern Clothing Company
Jeweler: Shane Company
Hair/Makeup: Beauty by Belle
Officiant: Shawnna Orwell at Away We Go Weddings
Florist: Away We Go Weddings
DJ: Instant Request

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos | Allison + Joseph

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MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos

“Yikes, there’s one!” ~Whack~

“OK, you guys, let’s walk over this way.”

“Hold on, there’s another one!” ~Whack~

So went Allison + Joseph’s Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session. Allison + Joseph have been planning their wedding date for a mid-winter day at the MN Landscape Arboretum. Naturally they chose an engagement session that contrasted with gorgeous scenery of the Landscape Arboretum in the summertime. We forgot, however, that Minnesota in late summer is pretty much a full-on mosquito party. Nothing a little swatting couldn’t handle, of course!

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

We started their session at the new Arboretum Dog Walking Park. It’s an awesome trail through the woods and the beautiful landscape. It’s a great nature hike for humans and canines to enjoy together. Nothing like the plain chain-link fenced plots of grass or dirt that make up most dog parks in the area. Allison, Joseph and their two fur-babies had such fun together! Once their doggies left with “grandma,” the rest of us continued on. We photographed in some of the other gorgeous parts of the park, including the Japanese Garden, waterfall, and near an amazing tree out in the Prairie area.

At their Image Viewing and Ordering Session, Allison + Joseph chose to order a 10×10 Engagement Album, Save the Date cards, and a few gift prints. I can’t wait to show them their final items in a few weeks. They will be so beautiful!

Thank You!

Allison + Joseph, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis engagement photographer. I’ve had such a great time getting to know you. I am so excited for your big day in January!

If you’re planning for MN Landscape Arboretum engagement or prewedding photography, contact me soon!

ETA: Be sure to check out Allison + Joseph’s MN Landscape Arboretum wedding photos, as well as another summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session and fall Arboretum engagement session too!

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos | Robin + Paul

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MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photos

The day was upon us. We could *finally* go through with Robin + Paul’s winter Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session after continually delaying it for almost a month. Why the delays? Because even though we live in the mega-snowy state of Minnesota, we had NO snow! Zip. Zilch. Not a flake! We were hoping to get some beautiful snowy engagement photos at the ever-amazing MN Landscape Arboretum. So when we finally had a couple of snow days (I believe it was only a mere 4-5 inches or so) we jumped at the chance!

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session

Robin + Paul were so much fun to work with. From Paul’s cute one-liners and jokes, to Robin’s infectious laughter, we had such an awesome time together! They brought in some great props and some of their own fun ideas to the mix as well. We ended up spending almost two hours together! The two ways we knew our session was coming to an end: first, the sun was setting (treating us to an awesome sunset) so we were losing light fast; and second, we all started to notice that, as the sun was going down, we were getting reeeeealllly cold.

Robin + Paul, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis engagement photographer! The Arboretum under a fresh snowfall was such a beautiful backdrop. And of course, you guys are SO adorable together. I am so excited to be working with you, and can’t wait for your big day later this summer!

If you’re planning for a Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement session, contact me soon to find out how we could work together!

Be sure to take a look at an additional MN Landscape Arboretum engagement session, another MN Landscape Arboretum engagement session, another Arboretum engagement session, and even an Arboretum engagement session featuring a couple’s dog too!

ETA: Take a look at Robin + Paul’s gorgeous summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding photos too!

Winter Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session Photos