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

Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photos | Rachel + Andrew

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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 Mendakota Country Club wedding, 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

Capitol Room Wedding Photos | Jordan + Elliot

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Capitol Room St Peter MN Wedding Photography

Jordan + Elliot were a couple who had their original wedding plans upended by the Covid pandemic. Their day dawned and they had some sprinkles throughout the day. Jordan + Elliot chose The Capitol Room in St Peter MN for their big day. I had never worked there before, so I was pleasantly surprised – it was amazing. Their wedding day was absolutely spectacular.

Jordan + Elliot prepped at the Capitol Room, and then held their first look at The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College nearby. It was so gorgeous! After their photos, we headed back for photos with family and wedding party at The Capitol Room. Once those photos were finished, they prepped for their ceremony.

After the big event, they started with a cocktail hour and then followed with an amazing dinner. We even had time to squeeze in fast table shots, running from one to the next. So chaotic and fun! After toasting, the dancing began and lasted well into the night.

Thank You!

Jordan + Elliot, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you on your big day. I wish you both endless happiness!

If you are considering a Capitol Room wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Also be sure to check out Jordan + Elliot’s Mill Ruins Park engagement photos too!

Be sure to check out Jordan + Elliot’s slideshow!

VENDORS
Venue: The Capitol Room
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe, Morilee
Bridesmaids Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe, Bill Levkoff
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse, Calvin Klein
Wedding Rings: Shane Company
Officiant: Steve Berdan
Hair/Makeup: Lasting Impressions
Florist: Everwood Flower Arrangements
Catering: Absolute Custom Catering
DJ: Mark Haugen
Invitations: Shutterfly

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

St Paul Hotel Wedding Photos | Katie + Jared

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Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photography

I was so excited to work with Katie + Jared for their big day last summer at the Saint Paul Hotel. It’s such a beautiful location, and one of my favorite hotels in the Twin Cities. Their day was picture perfect!

St Paul Hotel Wedding Day

The day came and the weather was just right – a touch of rain early in the day led to cooler temps and no burning sun. Katie + Jared prepped in the hotel, and then we were able to hold their first look in the beautiful garden in front of the hotel. Afterward, we captured their portraits together in Rice Park, and then captured photos of their wedding party and families.

Once the formal photography was finished, it was on to the big event. Their ceremony was in the St Paul Hotel ballroom, officiated by Katie’s uncle. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour, and then the gorgeous reception, also in the ballroom. It was so stunning! They had an amazing dinner, toasts, cake cutting, and then danced the night away.

Thank You!

Katie + Jared, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun on your big day. I wish you every happiness in life!

Be sure to take a look at a few other weddings I photographed at the Saint Paul Hotel, including an Indian wedding reception, indoor wedding portraits, and a James J Hill Room reception.

If you are considering a Saint Paul Hotel wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out Katie + Jared’s beautiful Como Park engagement photography too!

Be sure to check out Katie + Jared’s slideshow too!

VENDORS
Venue: The Saint Paul Hotel
Wedding Dress: Luxe Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Louboutin
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Continental Diamond, Wedding Day Diamonds
Officiant: Derrick Skoglund
Hair/Makeup: Desiree Grayduck
Florist: Martha’s Gardens
Catering: The Saint Paul Hotel
Cake: Sweet Assurance Bakery
DJ: Midwest Sound
Invitations: Minted + The Knot

Profile Event Center Indian Reception Photos | Vishana + Brian

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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 Photos | Vishana + Brian

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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: Also be sure to check out other Indian weddings I have photographed, including Rachel + Nishant’s Hindu Temple of Minnesota wedding and Madina + Omkar’s home Indian wedding 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

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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: Also be sure to take a look at Katharine + Zach’s beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

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 Photos | Taylor + Matt

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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

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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

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