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Glass House Wedding Photographer | Kelly + Chris

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

Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photographer | Emily + Jesse

By Joanna Carina

Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photos

Emily + Jesse chose to work with me to capture their leap day St Paul Hotel wedding. They were getting married in the Ordway Suite with their immediate family and best friends. The late February day was warm-ish (for MN weather) and beautifully sunny. After the two of them prepared for their big day, we headed down to the gorgeous Saint Paul Hotel lobby for first look photos and portraits. Once we were finished, we decided to go on a little walk to capture more photos. First we headed over to Rice Park, and then we visited the historic Landmark Center to capture fun photos of the two of them in the beautiful vintage setting. We had so much fun! Afterward, it was back to the Saint Paul Hotel for the big event!

Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photography

Emily + Jesse held their wedding ceremony in the Ordway Suite with their three kiddos as wedding attendants. Their ceremony was officiated by their family members, and music was provided by a family group too. We captured their big group family photos down in the lobby by the beautiful fireplace too. And then headed back up to the Ordway Suite for a champagne toast, cake cutting a delicious snacks.

Thank You!

Emily + Jesse, 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 Saint Paul Hotel wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at other Saint Paul Hotel and Landmark Center weddings I photographed, including a smaller St Paul Hotel wedding reception, a large St Paul Hotel wedding, a larger St Paul Hotel wedding reception, and a large Landmark Center wedding too.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: The Saint Paul Hotel
Photo Venue: The Landmark Center
Wedding Dress: LUXE Bridal Shop
Bridemaids’ Dresses: KMK Designs
Groom’s Wardrobe: King’s Brothers Clothiers
Hair/Makeup: Brett Dorian
Flowers: Martha’s Gardens
Catering: Elmo Catering
Music: Bride’s Sisters

Aster Cafe Wedding Photos | Ilse + Eugene

By Joanna Carina

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 other Arboretum wedding photos I’ve captured, including a summer Landscape Arboretum reception, another autumn MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, another summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding, a winter Landscape Arboretum wedding, and another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding too.

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!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Conservatory Sunken Garden
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 Como Conservatory Sunken Garden. (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!

VENDORS
Venue: Como Conservatory Sunken Garden
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!

BONUS 2: Take a look at other Arboretum wedding photos I’ve captured, including an autumn MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, a summer Landscape Arboretum reception, another autumn MN Landscape Arboretum wedding, another summer Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wedding, a winter Landscape Arboretum wedding, and another autumn Landscape Arboretum wedding too.

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

Glass House Wedding Photos

Glass House Wedding Reception

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Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photos

Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photography

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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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