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July 19, 2022

Lumber Exchange Wedding :: Minneapolis, MN

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Theirs is a story of middle school sweethearts growing up together. Heather and Ryan met while attending Crosswinds, a middle school magnet school. Heather’s focus was art and Ryan’s science. The couple continued attending middle school dances, high school dances, prom and eventually graduation together. Both decided upon different colleges (but in Wisconsin) and continued their long distance relationship with one another. Eventually they both graduated from college and Ryan began grad school in Indiana and Heather moved out to be with him. Upon graduating, the couple both chose professions in Chicago and now call the city home

In 2019, Heather and Ryan took a trip to Hawaii with Ryan’s family. They traveled to a beach under the guise of Ryan’s dad, who is an incredible photographer, going to take sunset photos. Ryan proposed right as sunset peaked with his dad there to take photos. Heather was very surprised! A local Hawaiian women saw the proposal, got very excited, ran off, and returned shortly with flowers to give to Heather.

Both Heather and Ryan chose to get married in 2021 in Heather’s parent’s backyard with only family in attendance and decided on 2022 being the year they would host a large celebration for both family and friends from near and far. The couple chose to host their ceremony and reception at the industrial Lumber Exchange in downtown Minneapolis. Being that Ryan comes from an Indian heritage, the couple chose to start the day in Indian garb. Full of color and vibrance and representing good luck and happiness, Heather wore a traditional red and gold sari and Ryan word a beautifully embroidered Kafni. The bridesmaids and groomsmen also wore wedding sari’s and Kafni.

The women began the day getting ready at the Lumber Exchange bridal suite with Heather’s beautiful updo done by Lisa Nghiem of LHN Beauty and Make up completed by Belissimo Salon. The women then were helped into their Sari’s while the men also got dressed and ready for the day. Heather and Ryan had an emotional first look and then we headed to the Stone Arch Bridge with family and the wedding party for some city photos with Rent my Party Bus. Upon returning, guests began arriving with Erica of Piece of Cake Wedding Planning, making sure that everything was perfectly timed for the beautiful ceremony. Heather and Ryan exchanged rings and vows and then took the seven steps together as they vowed to support and love one another. They ended the ceremony by exchanging flower garlands.

After the ceremony while guests conversed at Pourhouse for the social hour, Heather and Ryan proceeded to get into western attire. Heather in her beautiful gown from the Wedding Shoppe and Ryan in his sharp navy suit from Suit Supply. The couple chose to do a second first look and then the wedding party joined us for more formal photos. The light blue dresses from the Wedding Shoppe when paired with the bouquets that Heather created from the flowers at the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market looked stunning.

The Lumber Exchange provided an excellent meal for guests as well as tasty sweets for dessert. Heather and Ryan kicked off the party by doing one of the most amazing first dances and Instant Request kept the party going all night long. We ended our time with beautiful photos on the rooftop. Heather and Ryan, congratulations. It has been an honor to photograph you. May your happiness continue for many more years together.

Vendors for the day included:: Ceremony and Reception:: Lumber Exchange // Planner:: Erica Boe of Piece of Cake Wedding Planning // Hair:: Lisa of LHN Beauty // Make-up:: Belissimo Salon // Caterer:: Lumber Exchange // Flowers:: Minneapolis Farmers Market // Baker:: Lumber Exchange // Wedding dress:: The Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses :: The Wedding Shoppe // Men’s Designer :: Suit Supply // Bride’s Shoes:: Zappos // Rings:: Brilliant Earth and Manly Bands //

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July 15, 2022

Forgotten Star Brew Co. Wedding :: Fridley MN

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She had her fair share of dates that just didn’t seem like the right one, and he’d had his as well. So when Suzie and Scott were matched on Tinder, both had no idea what was coming! Both loved (and still love!) running, reading, dogs, cooking, travel, breweries, and espically family. They both knew that the date might be headed to more than just that one date when they connected on so many similar things. And they were right. One date led to another until they were on the beach in Florida in 2020 with Suzie, her parents and their daughter. Scott asked Suzie to be his wife and she joyously said yes.

Suzie and Scott chose to host their wedding at Forgotten Star Brewing Co in Fridley, MN. They wanted to make the holiday weekend one that guests could relax and enjoy while still celebrating with them. They began the day getting ready at the Brewery for thir first look with each other and then their kids. Suzie looked stunning in her Zinnia dress from Annika Bridal and Molly from Willow Salon gave her the most beautiful updo. Amy Rachael highlighted Suzie’s already beautiful face with the perfect make-up. Suzie’s bridesmaids all wore their periwnkle dress in different styles created by Infinity Dress and the homegrown flowers of peooey’s, cornflowers and greens Ink ‘N Flower put together were perfect for Suzie and Scott’s relaxed July day. We utulized the historic industrial indoor space for photos both of the brewery and the murals. We then headed outdoors for more photos outside of the space and added family and wedding party.

The ceremony began and guests were thrilled and entertained to see Suzie and Scott’s children coming down the aisle followed by Suzie in her stunning dress. Her father gave her away and there was not a dry eye in the place. As the ceremony concluded and Scott, Suzie and their children were presented, guests cheered and celebrated this incredible couple. A host of local craft beers from Forgotten Star were provided along with wood fired Neapolitan pizza from Tru Pizza; the only mobile wood fire food truck. (It was delicious!) Nadia Cakes brought the sweet treats for guests to enjoy later in the evening and Rock It Man Entertainment got the party going by dueling it out with dueling pianos. We headed out for photos along the Mississippi River with Suzie wearing a cute and stylish jean jacked with her new name embroidered on the back and got a dreamy golden hour. Guests danced the night away right into an incredible weekend. Thank you Suzie and Scott. I can’t wait for you to run your Berlin Marathon together on your honeymoon as you celebrate life together. Congratulations!

Vendors for the day included:: Ceremony and Reception:: Forgotten Star Brewing Co. // Hair:: Hair by Molly at Willow Salon // Make-Up:: Amy Rachael // Caterer:: Tru Pizza Food Truck // Florist:: Ink ‘n Flower // Baker:: Nadia Cakes// DJ/Band:: Rock It Man Entertainment// Wedding Dress:: Zinnia from Annika Bridal// Bridesmaid dresses:: Infinity Dress// Rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds //

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July 13, 2022

The Beach Club Wedding :: Minneapolis, MN

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It might have been the Goo Goo Dolls or Third Eye Blind that was playing on that fateful night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Neither Tim or Milada remembers clearly, but on that beautiful summer evening at the Wold’s Largest Music Festival their world’s collided and the two ended up chatting. Both had just finished up their senior year and planned a quick trip to Sommerfeast. Later that summer, to both of their surprise, the two found themselves living in the same dorm for their freshman year at UW-Madison, where they lived only 6 floors apart. Since that time, the two have been inseparable

The day after Milada committed to UW’s Medical School, Tim got the help of his siblings and friends (and even a pup!) to help set up rose petals, twinkle lights, a beautiful flower wall, lavish bouquets of flowers, and balloons to surprise Milada. As she entered the home they had set everything up in, Tim proposed. It was an incredible surprise and of course Milada said yes!

Tim and Milada chose to host their wedding at The Beach Club in Minneapolis. Located right off the Bde Maka Ska shoreline, the club is known for it’s class and elegance and provides the perfect backdrop for a beautiful urban wedding. Milada and her ladies began their morning getting ready with Sandy Xiong who did hair and make-up. They arrived at The Beach Club and got ready in the beautiful bridal suite where Milada mother helped her into her stunning dress from Vera’s House of Bridals. She and Tim chose to do their first look on the winding staircase, and then headed outdoors for photos on the streets in front of the club. The wedding party soon joined them with the ladies wearing blush colored dresses from David’s Bridal.The bouquets of garden roses and hydrangea from Richfiled Florals were the perfect accents when placed against the dresses and the classic black suits Tim and his groomsmen wore. We then headed to the green space near the club with the wedding party and had such a blast together with the men posing with croquet sticks (Tim’s favorite outdoor game!) and the women enjoying their time together.

The ceremony began with Milada and her father walking down the grand staircase and Tim and Milada exchanged rings from Chalmer’s Jewelers and James Allen while their guests looked on. The couple were celebrated as they were pronounced husband and wife, and then greeted guests on the Solarium Terrace for hors d’oeuvres and then headed in for an incredible dinner provided by D’Amico Catering. Alexis of Rosewood Events and Weddings helped Tim and Milada’s wedding day vision come to life and the ceremony and reception space were absolutely stunning. After toasts and cake, the couple came to the dance floor for their first dance and Adagio kept the party going form guests all night long. We ended the night with a beautiful golden hour in front of the club and on the lake. Tim and Milada, congratulations. What a beautiful day we had.

Ceremony and Reception:: The Beach Club // Planner:: Alexis Johnson of Rosewood Events and Weddings // Hair and Make-Up :: Sandy Xiong // Caterer:: D’Amico Catering // Florist:: Richfield Flowers :: Baker:: D’Amico Catering // DJ:: Adagio // Wedding dress designer and where purchased: Vera’s House of Bridals in Madison,WI // Bridesmaid dresses:: David’s Bridal // Shoe designer:: Badgley Mischka // Bride’s Engagement – Arthur’s Jewelers // Bride’s wedding ring – Chalmer’s Jewelers // Groom’s wedding ring – James Allen

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June 21, 2022

Loring Social:: MInneapolis Wedding

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It was their first week of college at the University of Minnesota. Both Jenna and Joaquin were excited to be on campus and meeting new people. In the freshman dorms, the two were introduced to one another and clicked right away. Four years later, during the fall of their senior, the two biked to their first date as a couple to Indeed Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis and the rest is history!

Their June wedding day had finally arrived and I could not have been more excited. Because Jenna and Joaquin reside in New York, we had only met over Zoom and I could not wait to finally meet this sweet couple in person. Robyn of Artesmia Studios helped plan an incredible day for the couple and I knew every detail would be perfect. From the beautiful stationary from Zola to Jenna’s chic and classic wedding dress to the chic white florals created by Artesmia Studios, every element was unforgettable. Being that Joaquin and his family are from South America, the couple had friends and family from all over the world to celebrate the day with them.

We began the day with Jenna getting into her dress on her own and then meeting us at the beautiful Loring Social in Minneapolis. She and Joaquin chose to be photographed in Loring Park and we wandered the park for some fantastic shots and then back to the industrial area of Loring Social and captured family and friend portraits in the unique alleyway.

The couple chose to be married in the urban space of Loring Social. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed the cocktail hour indoors and outdoors while enjoying the beautiful summer evening. D’amico Catering provided fresh salads, roasted cauliflower and potatoes and Beef and chicken. A beautiful dessert table of macaroons and other chocolate delicacies were provided while toasts, laughs and tears were had. Joaquin and Jenna began the reception dance by doing a traditional Uruguay waltz and then allowed guests to cut in and ‘steal’ one another’s partner’s, beginning with their own parents. This tradition continued as guest after guest was ushered onto the dance floor. Manny Druke of Transmission DJ did an incredible job of keeping the energy of the party alive throughout the night and what a party it was! Jenna and Joaquin, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day, it was an honor! I hope your European honeymoon is full of adventures and relaxation.

Vendors for the day included:: Ceremony and Reception:: Loring Social// Hair and Make-up:: Just Cuz Beauty // Caterer:: D’amico// Florist:: Artesmia Studios // Band:: Manny Druke of Transmission DJ // Stationary:: Zola // Rings:: BüG :: Planner:: Robyn Kuechle of Artesmia Studios //

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April 26, 2022

The Loft at Studio J, Stillwater:: Wedding

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Both Teddy and Sophia had mutual friends in high school, but the two had never crossed paths until their senior year. She started crushing on him at the start of the year and they finally talked to each other on Halloween. Clicking right away, the two began talking and a few weeks later went on their first date.

Since then, they graduated from high school and both attended the University or Minnesota where they both studied, made lifelong friends and gained priceless memories. Sophia and Teddy have traveled to California, Oregon, Texas, Maine, Colorado, Illinois and Utah together.

In the winter of 2020, Teddy and Sophia went to his parents cabin. On the morning of New Years Eve, Teddy woke Sophia up early. After going on a walk and taking a dip in the the sauna, he suggested she take a little nap. Little did she know that while she was napping, he was setting up the proposal. When she woke up, Sophia walked out to the living room where she saw candles, flowers and Teddy in the middle of it all on one knee.

Having friends and family together again was so exciting for Sophia and Teddy and they were so happy to finally be able to celebrate with them. The Loft at Studio J was a perfect location for their April wedding day. This historic industrial building in the beautiful city of Stillwater was a perfect location for both indoor and outdoor photos. Sophia’s lace dress from A&Be Bridal was even more beautiful when paired with the sage bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey. Lakeside floral created the most incredible bouquets which held white and melon roses and a variety of greens . Around Sophia’s bouquet, a small pendant from her great grandmother who immigrated to America from Ireland was perfectly placed. Teddy and his groomsmen sported classic black suits with black ties from Atmosfere. Each beautifully decorated table was numbered with a photo of Sophia and Teddy at the age in which the table number was. A blank sheet of paper was also placed at each table so that together guests could write a letter for Sophia and Teddy to open at their future anniversaries. Bella Vida served a tasty meal while Cakealicious provided an incredible cake and sweet cupcakes for the guests. Joe from Day One DJ welcomed the couple and guests to the dance floor and the party began and did not stop until the night was over and there was even a guest song sung by Teddy’s uncle.

Sophia and Teddy, thank you for an incredible day and congratulations! I can’t wait to see where life takes you as you explore many more places together and celebrate your honeymoon in Italy and Greece. Happy wedding day!