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Aster Cafe Wedding Photos | Ilse + Eugene

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos

Ilse + Eugene held their wedding day at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis. They started their preparation in the Redford Room upstairs above the Aster. Then once they were ready, they had their first look and couple photos outside at the riverfront in Father Hennepin Bluff Park. The fall colors were gorgeous, and the weather was perfect for their big day! We wandered around the St Anthony Main area taking photos, and they had so much fun together.

After we spent time photographing the two of them together, we headed back to the Aster to capture photos of them with their families right by the waterfront. Then, once we were finished, it was on to the big event!

Their ceremony was held inside the tent on the Aster Cafe patio. Everything went perfectly! Once their ceremony was done, we headed indoors for their wedding reception inside the Aster’s River Room.

Aster Cafe Wedding Reception

Their Aster Cafe River Room reception was filled with amazing music by an awesome R&B band, along with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The initial party was followed up with a fabulous dinner catered by the Aster Cafe, then toasts and speeches. Afterward, they had their first dance and father-daughter dance, and then danced and partied the night away! Everyone had a blast!

Thank You!

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

If you are considering an Aster Cafe wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at another Aster Cafe wedding I photographed too!

Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography | Libby + Abe

By Joanna Carina

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos

Libby + Abe were planning to get married at the MN Landscape Arboretum, and I was so excited to be back at one of my favorite venues. They planned a small ceremony at the Prairie Garden pergola for immediate family, and then a larger reception at the Snyder Auditorium.

After they were ready, we spent some time capturing their portraits around the Arboretum grounds. Then we headed out to the big event on Three Mile Drive. A little drizzle graced their event, but nothing we couldn’t handle! Once their ceremony was over, we captured a few more photos of the two of them alone, and then headed to the Snyder Auditorium for the big party!

Snyder Auditorium Wedding Reception

Their reception started with a cocktail hour, then dinner, desserts, and finally a wild dance party capped off the night. The dance floor was packed, and everyone had a blast and they partied well into the night!

Thank You!

Libby + Abe, thank you so much for working with me for your 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: Take a look at some other MN Landscape Arboretum weddings I photographed too, including an autumn Arboretum wedding, a summer Landscape Arboretum reception, another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding, another summer Landscape Arboretum wedding, an indoor Landscape Arboretum wedding, and a winter Arboretum wedding.

VENDORS
Venue: MN Landscape Arboretum
Wedding Dress: Budget Bridal Outlet
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Hair/Makeup: Hair by Katrina
Groom’s Attire: Indochino
Wedding Coordinator: Rosewood Events and Weddings, Alexis Johnson
Wedding Rings: Clean Origin + Shane Co
Officiant: Jes Bakken-Busch
Catering: MN Landscape Arboretum
Desserts: Crumbl
DJ: DJ Gregory Ellis, Neckwerk Entertainment

Como Conservatory Wedding Photography | Tara + Matt

By Joanna Carina

Como Sunken Garden Wedding Photos

Tara + Matt’s wedding day started out a bit drizzly. Luckily, it didn’t last long. Once they held their first look in the Sunken Garden, the rain was over so we could make it outside for pre-ceremony photos of them and their families and wedding party. Everything was so beautiful!

Their wedding ceremony was held in St Paul’s Como Conservatory Sunken Garden. (I love the Conservatory so much, I got married there myself!) By the time their ceremony was over, we were able to capture some photos of the two of them in the Sunken Garden alone during sunset – it was absolutely incredible! I don’t think I’ve ever seen the lighting as perfect as it was that night.

Ordway Garden Reception Photography

Following their sunset photos, we headed over to the Ordway Garden for their reception. They had so much fun! They had a cocktail hour followed by a buffet dinner, and then they all danced away into the night. There was non-stop laughter and everyone had a ball dancing away into the night!

Thank You!

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

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

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at a few other weddings I photographed at Como Park, including rainy day Como Conservatory wedding photos, summertime Sunken Garden wedding photos, an evening Como Conservatory wedding, a Covered Porch wedding, an early autumn Conservatory wedding, another summer Conservatory wedding, another autumn Sunken Garden wedding, another summer Conservatory wedding, and a North Garden elopement.

VENDORS
Venue: Como Conservatory
Hair/Makeup: Uptown Curl
Groom’s Attire: Banana Republic
Florist: Sonja Tosteson
Officiant: Deb Karulf
Catering: Lancer Catering
Cake: Buttercream

Sunken Garden Wedding Photography | Kathleen + Jon

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photography

Kathleen + Jon were getting married at the Sunken Garden in St Paul’s Como Conservatory. (I love it so much, I got married there myself!) Their September day was so gorgeous, with perfect temps and stunningly blue skies.

We started with a first look right as they arrived at Como Park. They were so excited, and it was so fun to see how happy they were together! We followed up with photos with their wedding party as well as their families. After the photos, it was on to the big event.

Their ceremony took place in the Marjorie McNeeley Conservatory just before dusk. Everything was so gorgeous! Once their ceremony was done, the guests left for the reception while we remained behind to get a few photos of them inside the Sunken Garden. Afterward we headed outside to get some beautiful sunset photos before they were off to the Rainforest Room to celebrate the night away.

Thank You!

Kathleen + Jon, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful wedding photos! I had so much fun on your big day, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

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

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at a few other weddings I photographed at Como Park, including rainy day Como Conservatory wedding photos, summertime Sunken Garden wedding photos, an evening Como Conservatory wedding, a Covered Porch wedding, another summer Conservatory wedding, another autumn Sunken Garden wedding, another summer Conservatory wedding, another autumn Conservatory wedding, and a North Garden elopement.

VENDORS
Venue: Como Conservatory
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Groom’s Attire: Milbern’s
Florist: Lexington Floral
Officiant: Willa Simmet
Catering: Lancer Catering
Cake: Buttercream

Bell Museum + Can Can Wonderland Wedding Photography | Rachel + Jimbo

By Joanna Carina

Bell Museum Wedding Photography

I was so excited to work with Rachel + Jimbo for their big day. Their plans included both the Bell Museum as well as Can Can Wonderland – two of my favorites! They both loved and were involved in the earth sciences, which made the Bell Museum significant to them. They also loved games, so Can Can Wonderland was another natural fit. So much fun!

They prepared for their big day at a nearby hotel. Once ready, we headed back to the Bell Museum for their first look and couple/group portraits. It was fun running around the Bell Museum for fun photos with the wooly mammoth, polar bear and solar system exhibits! The day was beautiful so we also opted for outdoor portraits with their wedding party and families.

Rachel + Jimbo’s wedding ceremony was in the Bell Museum Planetarium – they had galaxy photos screened overhead while they were taking their vows. It was so gorgeous! Once their ceremony and receiving line were over, we all headed over to Can Can Wonderland for a fun reception evening!

Can Can Wonderland Wedding Reception Photography

At Can Can Wonderland, guests played tons of games and mini-golf while enjoying an amazing dinner. After toasts and speeches, Rachel + Jimbo were excited to play their first rounds of games as a married couple. They enjoyed skeeball as well as the phenomenal artist-designed mini golf. So much fun was had by all!

Thank You!

Rachel + Jimbo, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun on your big day, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a Bell Museum and/or Can Can Wonderland wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other museum weddings I photographed too, including a Mill City Museum wedding and a Minnesota History Center wedding.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: The Bell Museum
Reception Venue: Can Can Wonderland
Wedding Coordinator: Revel and Flourish / Alexandra Reveland
Hair/Makeup: Luminous Beauty
Wedding Rings: Lilian Ginebra + Manly Bands
Florist: Northern Sola Luv Flowers + Paula Jean’s Gardens
Officiant: Heartstrings Ceremonies / Barbara Lennon
Catering: Can Can Wonderland

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography | Marcie + David

By Joanna Carina

Landscape Arboretum MN 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 an autumn Arboretum wedding, a summer Landscape Arboretum reception, another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding, another summer Landscape Arboretum wedding, an indoor Landscape Arboretum wedding, and a winter 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 Photography | Rachel + Andrew

By Joanna Carina

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

Capitol Room Wedding Photography | Jordan + Elliot

By Joanna Carina

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 stunning. 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 Photography | Leiry + Greg

By Joanna Carina

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: Take a look at some other MN Landscape Arboretum weddings I photographed too, including an autumn Arboretum wedding, another autumn Arboretum wedding, another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding, another summer Landscape Arboretum wedding, an indoor Landscape Arboretum wedding, and a winter Arboretum 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 Photography | Katie + Jared

By Joanna Carina

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

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos

Aster Cafe Wedding Reception

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photos

Snyder Auditorium Wedding Reception

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Como Sunken Garden Wedding Photos

Ordway Garden Reception Photography

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Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photography

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Bell Museum Wedding Photography

Can Can Wonderland Wedding Reception Photography

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Landscape Arboretum MN Wedding Photography

Snyder Auditorium Wedding Reception

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Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photography

Bearpath Country Club Reception Photography

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Capitol Room St Peter MN Wedding Photography

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wedding Photography

Pax Christi Catholic Church Wedding Ceremony

Landscape Arboretum Reception

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Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photography

St Paul Hotel Wedding Day

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