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St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding | Abby + Milos

Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding Photographer

Abby + Milos were planning their wedding day at the Serbian Orthodox Church in St Paul. They lived in southern Minnesota, but would be heading up for the ceremony in St Paul, and then returning to southern MN for their reception. They hired me to photograph their ceremony, and they also loved the idea of working at a nearby park to capture beautiful autumn couple photos before heading to their reception.

They day arrived a bit cool but a bright sunny sky. We captured the two of them getting ready, and then on to their wedding ceremony. I had never photographed a Serbian Orthodox ceremony before, and it was so unique – I especially loved the vintage orthodox artwork and adorable church, along with the fun traditions (especially the crowns they both had to wear!) Once their ceremony was over, we captured some family photos at the church before we headed over to the park for their photos.

Thompson County Park Couple Photos

We had so much fun walking around the gorgeous park and capturing beautiful photos of the two of them together. We spent time by the lake as well as on a dock and in the trees. After an hour, Abby + Milos headed back down to southern Minnesota to party the night away!

Thank You!

Abby + Milos, 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 Serbian Orthodox wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Wedding
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Grooms Attire: J. Longs
Wedding Rings: Kay Jewelers
Florist: Wasea Floral

Sunken Garden Covered Porch Wedding Photos | Kaitlan + Tristan

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photos

Kaitlan + Tristan were big Harry Potter fans. While they didn’t want a “theme” wedding, they still wanted to include touches of the Harry Potter universe in their big day. Everything went off without a hitch, and they had a spectacular wedding day!

We began with wedding preparation at a nearby hotel. They even brought their sweet kitties to the hotel with them, and were excited to have the cats dressed in Harry Potter house sweaters while they held their “cat first look” photos inside the hotel. Once they were ready, it was on to Como Park.

Kaitlan + Tristan’s first look was held in the Como Park Exedra. We followed up with couple portraits around the Frog Pond. Afterward, they had wedding party and family photos before it was on to the big event! They spoke their vows in front of their closest family and friends, and then it was on to the reception right over in the Como Covered Porch.

Como Covered Porch Reception

Kaitlan + Tristan had so much fun at their reception. The event began with cocktail hour, and then followed with a buffet dinner. After the toasts were given, they held their first dance, and then everyone danced their way into the night.

Thank You!

Kaitlan + Tristan, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis wedding photographer! 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 Como Park wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Park Covered Porch
Wedding Dress: Essence of Australia
Hair/Makeup: Gypsy Hair Guru
Groom Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Catering: Lancer
Wedding Cake: Buttercream

Como Exedra Wedding Photographer | Adrienne + Lyle

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Exedra Wedding Photographer

Adrienne + Lyle had a gorgeous wedding ceremony at Como Park. With their smaller group size, they fit perfectly on the Como Park Exedra, right above the Frog Pond in front of the Conservatory. The September weather could not have been more perfect!

They started their big event with their first look, followed by couple portraits around the Frog Pond. Once these were over, it was on to get ready for the big event! Once all the guests had arrived, they held their wedding ceremony under the warm autumn sun. There was laughter and tears, and even a sweet song was sung by Lyle’s niece. After the big event, we had some time for family photos, and then Adrienne + Lyle headed off to the reception in Lyle’s restored classic car.

Porter Creek Hardwood Grill Reception

The reception was held in the patio of the Porter Creek Hardwood Grill in Eden Prairie. They had an amazing dinner, followed by toasts, games and cake cutting. They had a wonderful day!

Thank You!

Adrienne + Lyle, 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 Como Park Exedra wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Exedra
Reception Venue: Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
Wedding Dress: Brides of France
Hair/Makeup: Smokeshow Studios
Wedding Rings: Knox Jewelers
Officiant: Tom Armstrong
Wedding Cake/Desserts: Nadia Cakes
Videography: Natural Media

Como Japanese Garden Wedding Photos | Jennie + William

By Joanna Carina

Japanese Garden Wedding Photographer

Jennie was a former wedding planner, so she had a spectacular day planned for her beautiful autumn wedding with William. To honor William’s Asian heritage, they planned to be married at the gorgeous Como Park Japanese Garden. Following their big event, they were celebrating with a gorgeous dinner at the Garden Room in Eden Prairie, and celebrations including a Lion Dance with drummers, as well as an amazing Asian food spread and late night snacks, and then followed with casino games and dancing. So much fun!

Japanese Garden Como Park

Como Park’s Japanese Garden was a stunning setting for their beautiful wedding ceremony. They had a celebratory brunch immediately after their ceremony, and then headed over to the Garden Room for the big reception.

Garden Room Wedding Reception

The evening started with a cocktail hour, followed by an amazing Asian dinner, and then toasts. Jennie, William and their wedding party changed into more Western attire, and then began the celebration with their first dance and cake cutting. Afterward, they unveiled casino night, with tables and dealers scattered around the room, and partied their way into the night.

Thank You!

Jennie + William, 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 Como Park Japanese Garden wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Japanese Garden
Reception Venue: The Garden Room
Wedding Dress: Custom-made by bride
Wedding Flowers: Designed by bride
Catering: Friends
Casino Tables + Dealers: Las Vegas Tonight
Grazing Table: Vittles Catering
Videography: Love River Films

Glass House Wedding Photographer | Kelly + Chris

By Joanna Carina

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

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Japanese Garden Wedding Photographer

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