Hyland Hills Chalet Wedding Reception Photos | Nazanin + Jack

Hyland Hills Chalet Reception

Nazanin + Jack were busy grad students living out-of-state. I was delighted to be chosen to capture their Minnesota wedding celebration. After the events of their first day’s celebration, they held a second, larger celebration the next day so they could include more family and friends who could not attend the first day.

Their wedding reception was held at Hyland Hills Chalet in Bloomington MN. The evening started with a cocktail hour to mingle and welcome guests. Then came a highlight of their event, the Persian Sofreh table, celebrating Nazanin’s family traditions, and filled with symbolic items representing blessings for their new life together. Afterward, speeches and toasts were given, as well as congratulatory cakes celebrating Jack’s grandmother’s birthday and mother’s birthday, as well as Jack’s father’s retirement. So many fun events to celebrate in one day!

Afterward, guests enjoyed an amazing dinner and dessert, as well as music and dancing, yard games and cocktails as guests celebrated the night away. Nazanin, Jack and I had a few minutes to sneak off through the Hyland grounds to capture a few last-minute photos of the two of them together before the night was up. The next morning they were off to move to Colorodo for their new home. What a whirlwind celebration!

Thank You!

Nazanin + Jack, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding celebration! I had so much fun working with you and your families. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a Hyland Hills Chalet wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check Nazanin + Jack’s MN History Center + Como Conservatory wedding celebration. Also, take a look at another Three Rivers Parks District wedding I photographed too!

VENDORS
Venue: Hyland Hills Chalet, Three Rivers Parks District
Catering: D’amico
Rentals: Apres
Band: Bluewater Kings

Silverwood Park Wedding Photos | Katharine + Zach

By Joanna Carina

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: Be sure to take a look at Katharine + Zach’s beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos. Also check out Nazanin + Jack’s Hyland Hills Chalet wedding reception photos, another Three Rivers Park District venue.

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

Bryant Lake Park Engagement Photography | Lauren + Wes

By Joanna Carina

Bryant Lake Regional Park Engagement Photography

I can honestly say I’d never done an outdoor early spring engagement photography session before working with Lauren + Wes. Either the land was too brown and muddy, or they chose a different time of year. So when Lauren + Wes decided on Bryant Lake Regional Park prewedding photography in early April, I had no idea what to expect. Bryant Lake Park is one of the Three Rivers Parks District parks. I live very close to another Three Rivers Park, Silverwood. I have photographed there numerous times and I love it soooooo much. So it was awesome to find that Bryant Lake Park felt pretty similar. I was not disappointed!

Three Rivers Parks District Engagement Photography

From the beautiful sunset, to the loons calling on the lake, we had such an amazing time! The light snow over the winter meant the grasses were still rich, gold, and abundant. Even the lack of leaves on the trees did not disappoint. They made for amazing structure and texture in many of our images. And the sky cooperated as well. A misty sun and touches of blue peeked through textured clouds. Very moody and dramatic light! The park had a very renowned disc golf course, and since Lauren + Wes were avid disc golfers, we even spent some time taking photos of them with one of their favorite pastimes, too.

Thank You!

Thank you so much for choosing to work with me as your engagement photographer, Lauren + Wes! I had so much fun with your Bryant Lake Regional Park engagement photography. I am so happy for you both, and so excited for your big day!

If you are thinking about a Bryant Lake Regional Park engagement photography, contact me to discuss how we could work together!

ETA: Take a look at Lauren + Wes’ beautiful Rum River Barn & Vineyard wedding photos too!

BONUS: Take a look at some other Three Rivers Park District venue events I’ve photographed too, including Katharine + Zach’s Silverwood Park wedding and Nazanin + Jack’s Hyland Hills Chalet reception too!

BONUS 2: Take a look at other engagement sessions I’ve photographed too, including Stone Arch Bridge engagement photos, Mill Ruins Park engagement photos, Father Hennepin Bluffs engagement photos, another Mill Ruins Park engagement session, a waterfall engagement session, a Rogers Lake Park engagement session, Saint Anthony Main engagement pictures, Stone Arch Bridge engagement photos, another Stone Arch Bridge engagement session, a Father Hennepin Bluffs engagement session, Hidden Falls Regional Park engagement photos, and another Father Hennepin Bluffs Park engagement photo session.