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7 Vines Vineyard Wedding:: Dellwood, MN

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The two both met when they joined the same coed volleyball team. After getting to know each other better, Maggie and Ben decided to go on a few dates and they hit it off very quickly. After dating for a few years, Ben made an outdoor dinner reservation at the Twins Spirits Distillery in February. Maggie thought they were meeting with another couple, but when she arrived in their own personal little igloo, she found Ben on one knee proposing to her. After dinner and drinks, many of their closest friends and family were waiting at the Royal Foundry Distillery to celebrate with the newly engaged couple.

Having many of these friends and family together again was so exciting for Ben and Maggie. 7 Vines Vineyard was a perfect location for their late September wedding day. This beautiful vineyard, set in the rolling hills of Dellwood Minnesota, was a perfect location for their outdoor ceremony. Maggie’s Robert Bullock gown purchased from Che Bella Boutique fit her perfectly, and was even more beautiful when paired with the dark lavender bridesmaid dresses from Raffine Bridal & Formal Wear . Laurie LeClair from Flore Inspired created the most beautiful and colorful bouquets for both Maggie and her bridesmaids. Ben and his groomsmen sported classic black suits from Milbern Clothing Co and were all a joy to be with on the wedding day.

After first look with her bridesmaids, Maggie, headed for a first look with her father, and then with Ben. The two spent the afternoon perusing the beautiful grounds of 7 Vines Vineyard with their wedding party for photos followed by family photos together on the veranda. Their wedding ceremony took place during a beautiful golden hour, and after it was over, Maggie‘s father toasted the newlyweds in front of all the guests. Stonehouse Catering provided a tasty meal while Cossetta brought in sweet treats for guests to enjoy after dinner. Josh of Harmony DJ welcomed the couple and guests to the dance floor and the party began and did not stop until the night was over. Right before the end of the evening, the rains came, and we headed outside for a quick romantic photo in the rain.

Maggie and Ben, thank you for an incredible day and congratulations. I can’t wait to see where like life takes you as you explore many more places together!!

Venue:: 7 Vines Vineyard // Florist:: Laurie LeClair from Flore Inspired // Wedding dress:: Robert Bullock purchased at Che Bella Boutique// Hair and Make-up:: Elizabeth Yang of Spa Beauty Agency // Men’s Ware:: Milbern Clothing Co. // Caterer:: Stonehouse Catering // Baker:: Cossetta // DJ:: Josh of Harmony DJ // Rings:: Knox Jewelers and Buchkosky Jewelers // Stationary:: Minted and Shutterfly // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Raffine Bridal & Formal Wear // Shoes:: Nina //

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    Cast and Cru Wedding :: Wayzata, MN

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    What started out as a friendship of two separate people, one living in Phoenix, Arizona, the other living in Minneapolis, Minnesota became a sweet relationship for Sarah and Jeremy. After dating long distance for the majority over their relationship, the two have learned how to communicate well and over the course of time, and through their love of hiking and breweries, the two fell in love. In January 2023, Sarah was out on a hike with Jeremy‘s sister in Phoenix. Much to her surprise when they got to the top of the summit, Jeremy stood holding a bouquet of roses, and was surrounded by photos of the two of them. Sarah was completely surprised to see him and he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.

    Sarah and her bridesmaids began their day getting ready at the Hair District in Chanhassen and then made their way over to Saint Hubert’s Church where the wedding ceremony would be held. Sarah ‘s mother helped her get into her boho Valentina by Wilderly dress purchased at the Wedding Shoppe in Saint Paul. We then headed to the Mary Garden where Sarah would do a first look with her father and photos with her bridesmaids. Jeremy and his groomsmen followed in there dashing black taxes from Men’s Wearhouse. We were able to do the majority of their photos in the same garden. Both Jeremy and Sarah chose not to do a first look, which made the ceremony so sweet as Sarah walked down the aisle, and Jeremy saw her for the first time. The couple exchanged rings from Shane Co. and ended their ceremony with as kiss as guests applauded.

    After the ceremony was over, the couple then headed to celebrate the reception at Cast and Cru in Wayzata, Minnesota. Upon arrival we were able to do photos with the wedding party along the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The women were dressed in a variety of rich emerald dresses from Birdy Gray, and when paired with the beautiful fall blooms from Chanhassen Foral, they looked stunning. The maid of honor and the best man brought fun and emotional speeches while guests enjoyed a delicious meal from the chef at Cast and Cru. Sotalicious Bakery created a stunning wedding cake that the couple cut as guests looked on. The evening was perfect for some golden hour photos on the front lawn and the night came to a beautiful close as GenerationNow Entertainment brought incredible music for all to enjoy. Congratulations, Sarah and Jeremy! Enjoy your incredible honeymoon on the North Shore of Minnesota.

    Ceremony:: Saint Hubert’s Church// Reception:: Cast and Cru.// Florist::Chanhassen Foral, // Wedding dress:: Valentina by Wilderly dress purchased at the Wedding Shoppe// Hair and Make-up:: Hair District in Chanhassen// Men’s Ware:: Men’s Wearhouse. // Caterer:: Cast and Cru // Baker:: Sotalicious Bakery // DJ:: GenerationNow Entertainment Rings:: Shane Co. // Alterations:: Christine’s Alterations //

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      Gale Woods Farm Wedding :: Minnetrista, MN

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      In the fall of 2021, Colin had a lot of new, exciting and big changes going on in his life. One of the most exciting and significant events was meeting Jordan. He was transitioning to a new job in the Twin Cities to US Bank Stadium, which meant the apartment search was on. While looking at an apartment in Saint Paul, Jordan and Colin were walking in the neighborhood and came across a stump. She would go on to tell him about a game her family played while growing up called “stump.” He responded by hopping on the stump and kissing her. In that moment, he knew he was falling for her. Not long after, the couple moved into an apartment together nearby the same beloved stump.

      The following September, the couple were walking home from Spyhouse coffee together. As they reached their favorite stump, Jordan hopped up on it with her coffee and hand and books in the other. Colin stayed off the stump and told her how much he loved her and how he was so excited to have their whole lives ahead of them. Jordan smiled back at him to encourage him to get on the stump with her. He grinned back and said, “But before I get on, I have to ask you a question.” He then got down on one knee and asked Jordan to marry him.

      Jordan and Colin chose to host their wedding at Gale Woods Farm. Located on picturesque Whaletail Lake in Minnetrista, Gale Woods Farm features tall grasses, wide open fields and a variety of farm animals for guests to enjoy. The day began while Jordan and her bridesmaids got ready with Brianna Michaelson of Breezy Beauty, who did their hair and make up. Jordan then arrived at Gale Woods Farm in her beautiful Madeline Garner Morilee dress purchased at the Wedding Shoppe in Saint Paul. Colin was waiting for her at the bottom of the hill where the two chose to do their first look. We wandered along the grounds before Colin presented Jordan with a gift, a piece of their beloved stump, ready to be made into a beautiful end table for their home. Jordan was astonished and all tears as she hugged Colin.

      The wedding party soon joined the couple with the ladies wearing burnt orange dresses, purchased from Azazie and the men looking in dapper navy suits from Knights Chamber in Maple Grove. The beautiful bouquets from Our Blessed Woods were the perfect accent when placed against the dresses and suits. Family then arrived for their time with photos

      Their day was one of the hottest of the summer, but it didn’t stop them from having an incredible time. The outdoor ceremony began with Jordan and her father walking down the aisle while guests were encouraged to take ice packs on water bottles to stay cool. Colin and Jordan then exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds while their guess looked on. The couple were celebrated as they were pronounced husband and wife and then greeted guests in the beautiful green space of the barn. They then headed in for an incredible dinner provided by Lunds and Byerlys and then went to cut their cake from Sift Bakery. After toasts they headed out for a beautiful golden hour along for photos near her grandfathers 1946 bright blue Chevy Truck. Jordan and Colin then came back to the dance floor for their first dance and Dirk Umbanhowar kept the party going for guests all night long. Colin and Jordan, congratulations! Enjoy your incredible honeymoon in New York City.

      Ceremony and Reception:: Gale Woods Farm // Hair and Make-Up :: Brianna Malachesen of Breezy Beauty // Caterer:: Lunds and Byerly’s // Florist:: Our Blessed Woods // Baker:: Sift Bakery // DJ:: Dirk Umbanhowar // Wedding dress designer and where purchased:: Madeline Gardner– Morilee purchased at The Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // Wedding rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds // Mensware:: Knights Chamber of Maple Grove // Stationary :: Shutterfly //

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      • Blair Wenndt

        Karen, your photographic capture of Jordan and Colin’s joy that day continues to amaze us. We are so grateful for you, your presence in the moments, and talents that you shared. Excited to see the full portfolio. . 

      7 Vines Vineyard Wedding :: Dellwood, MN

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      While on deployment from the Air Force, Justine and Brandon met and quickly became friends. They both shared a love of video games, Star Wars, playing D&D (dungeons and dragons), and as Justine put it, being huge nerds together. Prior to Brandon‘s 2022 deployment, he proposed to Justine at home. She was packing to go to the airport and as she was doing so Brandon left the ring on top of her backpack. Confused, she turned to him and asked what the ring was all about. Smiling back, Brandon asked if she would marry him.

      Their beautiful September day begin with hair and make up done by the talented team of Jamie Champion and continued as Justine slipped into her beautiful gown purchased from EDEL bridal boutique in Maryland where Justine grew up. The bridesmaids all wore a variety of mauve and burgundy dresses purchased from Birdy Gray which were paired with beautiful bouquets of dahlias and white roses created by Forever in Bloom. Their simple invitations from The Knot were the perfect touch to getting guests to the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood, Minnesota where the ceremony and reception both took place.

      Friends and family traveled from all over the United States to celebrate with Justine and Brandon over the holiday weekend. There was not a dry eye in the place as Brandon’s daughter, followed by Justine, walked down the aisle. One of their dear friends officiated the ceremony as they exchanged rings from Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands. Friends and family cheered as they shared a kiss to end their ceremony.

      Donatilli’s provided a tasty meal for guests to share and Rush City Bakery pulled together a dessert table full of sweet cupcakes and cakes. August of Studio Veil brought guests to the dance floor while light sticks. (Or sabers…) kept the dance lively and well lit! The couple spent time creating signs and decorations that showed their unique representation of Maryland and Minnesota coming together for their Photo Booth book that Studio Vail created for them.

      The day ended with an exciting dance and exit into light sabers. Justine and Brandon, thank you for including me on your incredible day. May your yours together be richly blessed, congratulations!!

      Ceremony and Reception:: 7 Vines Vineyard // Hair and Make-up:: Jamie Champion // Wedding dress:: EDEL bridal boutique // Baker:: Rush City Bakery // Rings:: Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands// DJ:: August of Studio Veil // Caterer:: Donatilli’s // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Birdy Gray // Stationary:: The Knot // Florals:: Forever in Bloom // Photobooth:: Studio Veil //

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        Gale Woods Farm Wedding :: Minnetrista, MN

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        They grew up only 10 minutes apart from one another, and ended up attending the same college, but neither Joey nor Bri ever talked to one another. Eventually, mutual friend, introduced them and passed along Bri’s number to Joey. A week later they were on their first date and knew they were destined to be with one another.

        After dating for a while, Joey was ready to propose. He had a plan that got derailed at the last minute due to Bri’s families plan. He went with Plan B and brought Bri to his parents house, where they all set up roses, candles, champagne, and music. It was there that he got down on one knee and proposed. Being that both Joey and Bri are very close to their parents, Joey arranged to have both sets of parents come over later that evening to celebrate with them.

        Located in the beautiful rolling hills overlooking Whitetail lake, farms, pastures, and beautiful gardens Gail Woods Farm in Minnetrista was a perfect location to host their July wedding. The girls began their day by getting ready at an Airbnb in Eden Prairie where we did a variety of detail shots, including their invitation by MinuteMan Press and beautiful gold leaf earrings purchased at Altar’d state. Bri had a first look with her dad, and then revealed her beautiful Mori Lee dress purchased from the Wedding Shoppe to her bridesmaids.

        Bri and Joey did their first look under a beautiful oak tree in the backyard of the property and neither one could stop smiling upon seeing the other. The wedding party then joined us for photos. The bridesmaids were dressed in varied eucalyptus Azazie dresses while the men were dashingly dapper in suits from Men’s Wearhouse in Eden Prairie. Florals of eucalyptus and white roses created by Cindy Allman, matched the romantic feel of the day perfectly. Family then joined us for photos, and guests began arriving for the intimate ceremony overlooking Whitetail lake. Bri and her father walked down the aisle and a beautiful ceremony ensued where the couple exchanged rings from Shane Co., and Manly Bands. After Bri and Joey’s parents prayed over their marriage, they were pronounced husband and wife. They exited with cheers from family and friends and then headed off for a fun champagne pop with their wedding party.

        Acapulco Mexican Restaurant provided a tasty meal for guests and cupcakes from Sam’s club hit everyone’s sweet tooth to end the night. The brother of the groom, Dan Chaffin, brought the party to life and kept it going as guests danced the night away. The couple ended their night with a glow stick exit as guests congratulated the happy couple.

        Joey and Bri, it was an honor to serve you on your wedding day. Have such a great honeymoon hiking the Rocky Mountains in Estes Park. Congratulations!

        Ceremony and Reception:: Gale Woods Farm // Hair and Make-up:: Bride // Wedding dress:: Mori Lee purchased at Wedding Shoppe.// Florals:: Cindy Ohman // Baker:: Sam’s Club // Mensware:: Men’s Wearhouse // Rings:: Shane Co. and Manly Bands // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // DJ:: Dan Chaffin // Stationary:: MinuteMan Press // Jewelry:: Altar’d State // Caterer:: Acapulco //

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