St Paul Wedding Photography Archives

Sunken Garden Como Park Wedding Photos | Sam + James

Sunken Garden Wedding Photographer

I worked with James + Sam to capture their beautiful wedding day at the Como Park Conservatory Sunken Garden in St Paul MN. (We had worked together last year for their engagement photography too, so be sure to check out their engagement photos too!)

Sunken Garden Como Park

James + Sam’s wedding was so gorgeous (as is the case with every wedding at the Conservatory!) We began their big day by capturing their first look photos at their house in W St Paul. After the fun, we headed over to Como Park for some couple photos before the big event.

They spoke their vows as the sun was lowering and dusk was setting in. After hugs and family photos, we finished their event with more couple photos in the beautiful Sunken Garden. Once we were finished, they headed off to their reception dinner with family and friends.

Thank You!

James + Sam, 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 Sunken Garden wedding, contact me soon!

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

Como Sunken Garden Wedding Photographer | Laura + Travis

By Joanna Carina

Sunken Garden Wedding Photographers

Laura + Travis hired me to capture their wedding day at the Como Conservatory Sunken Garden in St Paul MN. They chose a winter wedding, and their day arrived with a small dusting of snow beforehand. (Apparently we were lucky as most of the winter had been very dry for us up until then.)

We started Laura + Travis’ big day with first look photos of them by the Excedra (the pergola above the Frog Pond). We then captured a few photos of them around the Como Park grounds. Then it was on to the big event!

Sunken Garden Wedding Photography

Laura + Travis’ wedding was so gorgeous (as is every wedding at the Conservatory!) They spoke their vows as the sun was lowering and dusk was setting in. After hugs and family photos, we finished their event with more couple photos in the beautiful Conservatory itself, including both the Sunken Garden as well as the Palm Dome. Once we were finished, they headed off to their reception dinner with family and friends.

Thank You!

Laura + Travis, 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 Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Venue: Como Park Conservatory Sunken Garden
Officiant: Tom Arnold

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding Photos | Kate + John

By Joanna Carina

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding Photographers

Kate + John were planning their wedding for the Wabasha Street Caves. I was so excited as I loved going to that venue for dance nights before the Covid pandemic, but hadn’t been back in quite awhile. And while their wedding was scheduled there, they also wanted to find a great venue for couple photos beforehand. We talked about options and they fell in love with the idea of the Como Conservatory, so they booked both the Sunken Garden as well as the North Garden for the afternoon before their big event.

We met up on their chilly November afternoon and started photos of the two of them outside the Conservatory, and then worked in both the Sunken Garden and North Garden, and finished up with a few more in the Palm Dome. Once their time was complete, we headed off to the Wabasha Caves for their big event!

Wabasha Street Caves Wedding + Reception

Kate + John’s wedding began with a quick cocktail hour to meet and greet the guests. After cocktails and family portraits, they held their wedding ceremony in front of the Wabasha Caves fireplace. They had some great speeches and toasts given by close friends, and finally tied the knot. Then it was on to the party!

Their reception began with their first dance. They then transitioned into a family dance for themselves and their four kiddos. Then they had an amazing dinner, desserts, cocktails and more partying the night away into the wee hours of the night.

Thank You!

Kate + John, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you and your families, and I’m so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Wabasha Street Caves or Como Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at other Como Conservatory weddings I photographed too, including a Sunken Garden wedding, a Covered Porch reception and another North Garden wedding too!

VENDORS
Portrait Venue: Como Park Conservatory
Wedding Venue: Wabasha Street Caves

Como Conservatory Proposal Photos | Sully + Allison

By Joanna Carina

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

I received a call one afternoon from Sully. He wanted to propose to his girlfriend Allison at the Como Park Conservatory, in the Sunken Garden, and had rented it out in the near future. The two of them had a strong connection to the Como Conservatory, with Allison’s grandmother being a long-time volunteer, so he knew it would be a special place for her. Once Sully and I confirmed date and time, and made plans to be as sneaky as possible so Allison didn’t suspect anything, it was on to the big event!

Once Sully brought Allison to the Conservatory’s Sunken Garden, I was able to sneak a few photos of the actual proposal before Allison knew what was going on. I loved Sully’s triumphant “whoop” (photo below) when Allison discovered our plan and saw me capturing their photos! She was a great sport and excited for couple photos too. We spent some time in the gorgeous Sunken Garden before heading outdoors for a few last minute photos of them in front of the building. They headed out for a celebratory dinner afterward.

Thank You!

Sully + Allison, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful Como Conservatory Sunken Garden proposal! I had so much fun working with you, and I wish you the best in your new life together!

If you would love to capture your own Como Conservatory proposal photography, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other proposals I photographed at Como Park too, including an autumn Como Sunken Garden proposal, a spring Como proposal, a winter Como Park proposal, another spring Como Park proposal, and another autumn Conservatory proposal.

Woodbury Central Park Wedding Photos | Emily + Dustin

By Joanna Carina

Woodbury Central Park Wedding Photographer

I was so excited for Emily + Dustin’s big day! We started at Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury for the prep time and ceremony. We included some photos there of them beforehand as well, but they opted for no first look, so then it was on to the ceremony!

Once their wedding ceremony was complete, we took a small detour over to Tamarack Nature Preserve for a few photos of them together in nature. They loved it! We walked across the boardwalk and around the pond a bit, then it was on to the reception!

Woodbury Central Park Wedding Reception

We began the reception with group photos, family photos and then photos of Emily + Dustin alone in the Woodbury Central Park gardens. It was so cute! Then they had a quick cocktail hour, and a grand march followed by their first dance and parent dances. They followed that up with dinner and toasts, and then danced on into the night.

Thank You!

Emily + Dustin, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you!

If you are looking for a Woodbury Central Park wedding photographer, contact me soon!

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

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Christ Episcopal Church, Woodbury
Reception Venue: Woodbury Central Park
Dresses: David’s Bridal
Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair/Makeup: Salon Ultimo
Catering: Green Mill
Wedding Cake: Green Mill
DJ: Bellagala

Como Park Wedding Photographer | Nickie + Tony

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Lily Pond Wedding

I arrived for Tony + Nickie’s wedding day early, as I always do, and soon met up with Tony at the Lily Pond (where we had decided to hold their first look) at Como Park. Tony was a little nervous, but still very excited for the big event. Since I had never met them in person before, Tony made sure to let me know that “Nickie will be the one with green hair.” Sure enough, she arrived a few minutes later and she was hard to miss – dressed in her gorgeous flowing gown, stunning flowers and petite sparkling crown, she had the cutest green hair I had ever seen! I walked her over to meet up with Tony, and we began their first look. We had planned to capture their initial portraits at Como Park’s adorable Lily Pond area, complete with beautiful pond, fountains, bridges, gardens, a white pergola, and even a “reverse waterfall”. They were so happy and had such a great time! Once their portraits were complete, it was on to the North Garden for a few more portraits and finally their ceremony.

North Garden Como Park Wedding

Nickie’s father presided over the wedding ceremony, which was also attended by a number of their relatives and close friends. They even had a hand-fastening ceremony right over the water feature of the North Garden. The whole event was so beautiful!

After their ceremony, they celebrated the night away at their reception dinner next door in the Conservatory’s Ordway Garden.

Thank You!

Nickie + Tony, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you and your families, and I’m so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together.

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

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Conservatory North Garden
Reception Venue: Como Park Conservatory Ordway Garden
Bridalwear: Bridal Aisle Boutique
Florist: Flowers Plus
Catering: Lancer Catering

Muriel Sahlin Arboretum Wedding Photos | Lauren + Luke

By Joanna Carina

Muriel Sahlin Arboretum Wedding

Lauren + Luke chose to work with me for their wedding photography at Roseville Central Park’s Muriel Sahlin Arboretum. I’ll admit, despite living just a few miles away, I had never seen the Roseville Arboretum before now. I was very pleasantly surprised with the gorgeous venue full of gardens, fountains and trails through the woods. Luke + Lauren had decorated the covered ceremony area with wisteria flowers and it was absolutely stunning! The Arboretum also had an adorable little cottage for the wedding team to assemble, which was so helpful too. Lauren + Luke held their first look and portraits beforehand, and then it was on to the ceremony!

Lauren + Luke’s wedding was absolutely stunning and everyone was so happy for them. They had a lovely receiving line and time for group portraits afterward, and then we all headed off to Como Park for their reception.

Como Conservatory Covered Porch Reception

Lauren + Luke’s wedding reception was held at Como Park’s Covered Porch (part of the Como Conservatory complex), starting with cocktail hour and then dinner. Afterward they had a cake cutting and dancing, and everyone had a blast.

Thank You!

Lauren + Luke, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you and your families.

If you are considering a Muriel Sahlin Arboretum wedding and/or a Como Conservatory wedding reception, contact me soon!

BONUS: 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.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Muriel Sahlin Arboretum, Roseville Central Park
Reception Venue: Como Park Conservatory Covered Porch
Bridalwear: RSVP Bride
Groomswear: Judd Frost Clothiers
Wedding Jewelry: Diamond Rensu
Wedding Coordinator: Reden Weddings & Events
Catering: Lancer Catering
HMUA: SM Hair & Makeup
Rentals: The Seatery
Wedding Cake: Buttercream
Transportation: Aspen Limosine Services
DJ: Midwest Sound DJ Entertainment

Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Photos | Weiman + Spencer

By Joanna Carina

Como Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Photos

Weiman + Spencer were living out-of-state while planning their wedding day Chinese Tea Ceremony. I was so happy they chose me for their wedding photography. Their wedding event was held in St Paul’s Como Conservatory Sunken Garden. (I even love the Conservatory so much, I got married there myself!) They planned their event based on a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony, and I was so excited!

Como Conservatory Wedding Photography

The day began with some photos of the two of them together around the grounds of Como Park. We then photographed them with their families prior to the ceremony. Once that was finished, we were able to head into the Sunken Garden for the big event.

Their wedding was officiated by one of their good friends. They incorporated the Tea Ceremony elements, honoring and thanking their families in the process. When all was finished, they had a few more minutes for Conservatory photos before heading off to their celebratory dinner, and then heading back to Washington to begin their new lives together.

Thank You!

Weiman + Spencer, 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 Chinese Tea Ceremony or Como Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at other Como Conservatory weddings I photographed too, including a North Garden wedding, a Sunken Garden wedding, a Covered Porch reception, another Covered Porch reception, another Sunken Garden wedding, another Sunken Garden wedding, a summertime Sunken Garden wedding, another Sunken Garden wedding, an evening Sunken Garden wedding, a morning Sunken Garden wedding, another Sunken Garden wedding, a winter Como Sunken Garden wedding, and another North Garden wedding too!

Como Sunken Garden Covered Porch Wedding Photography | Patty + Andrew

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photography

Patty + Andrew worked with me for their beautiful wedding day photography at one of my favorite venues – the Como Conservatory Sunken Garden. (I love it so much, I got married there myself!)

We started their day with preparation at the Drury Hotel in downtown St Paul. Once they were both ready, we headed over to Como Park. We started with Patty + Andrew’s first look and a few portraits on the Como Park grounds. Once those were finished, we captured their wedding party group photos as well as family photos. Then it was on to the big event!

Patty + Andrew’s wedding ceremony was so beautiful, surrounded by the beautiful floral space of the Sunken Garden. After their ceremony, we spent some time with photos of them inside the Sunken Garden.

Como Covered Porch Wedding Reception

Patty + Andrew’s wedding reception was held in the Como Conservatory Covered Porch. They started with cocktail hour, then dinner and toasts. We had a little detour during the toasts when a severe storm hit and the Conservatory staff shuttled us into the basement. We discovered there was a nearby tornado! After the danger passed, they let us back out to finish the party. Everyone had a good laugh over the events, and then had fun dancing away into the night.

Thank You!

Patty + Andrew, 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 Como Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at some other weddings I photographed in the Sunken Garden too, including a summer Como Conservatory wedding, an autumn Como Park wedding, another summer Sunken Garden wedding, and even an evening Conservatory wedding.

VENDORS
Venue: Como Conservatory Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Park Conservatory Covered Porch
Wedding Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Hair/Makeup: Nikki Fiesler
Groom’s Attire: Hannies
Wedding Rings: Arthur’s Jewelers
Florist: Richfield Flowers & Events
Catering: Lancer Catering
Cake: Buttercream
DJ: Midwest Sound

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Woodbury Central Park Wedding Photographer

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