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Mississippi Gardens Wedding :: Minneapolis, MN

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They met on Bumble, and after officially dating for eight days, Carrie asked Steve to come along with her to Cancun Mexico for a trip with her family. Steve, knowing right away, Carrie would be the woman for him, said yes, and the two have been together ever since!

After a surprise proposal in Cabo, Mexico, Steve and Carrie began planning their July wedding. Because they both love the heat and being outdoors, they decided to host their wedding at Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens in Minneapolis. The day began with the ladies getting ready at the venue. Summer from Glamour Beauty created a beautiful updo for Carrie while Taylor from Taylor Marie Beauty provided make up for all of the bridesmaids. Carrie then got into her beautiful Martina Liana dress purchased from Raffine Bridal and then went out to meet Steve for their first look.

The wedding party, then joined them for photos with the bridesmaids, wearing beautiful burgundy dresses from Azazie. The groomsmen‘s looked dapper in their gray suits from Men’s Warehouse while Michelle Copeland of Custom Floral Designs, brought the look together with a beautiful array of flowers that contained burgundy, white, and babies breath. Both family’s then joined us for more photos on the beautiful property. Carrie and Steve were wed under a beautiful arbor of flowers along the Mississippi River. They exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds and then were announced husband and wife in front of family and friends. Guests welcome them at their cocktail hour where signature drinks of sidecars and Mojito‘s were served along with tasty appetizers from Mintahoe Catering and Events. Carrie and Steve welcomed guess by doing their first dance as they were announced and then everyone had dinner as they listened to speeches from the best Man and maid of honor. Buttercream wedding cakes provided a beautiful cake and Alex night with Instant Request DJ got the party started and Bill from Peterson Brothers productions caught the entire day on film.

Carrie and Steve, it was an honor to be a part of your beautiful wedding day. I hope your honeymoon to The Grande in Saint Lucia is amazing! Congratulations!!

Ceremony and Reception:: Mississippi Gardens // Hair:: Sommer of Glamour Beauty // Make-up:: Taylor Marie Beauty // Wedding dress:: Martina Liana purchased at Raffiné Bridal // Florals:: Michele Copeland of Custom Floral Designs // Baker:: Buttercream Wedding Cakes // Mensware:: Men’s Wearhouse // Rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // DJ:: Alex Knight with Instant Request DJ // Stationary:: Zazzle // Musicians:: Singer; Mary Lieser, Pianist; Mark Flasch // Caterer:: Mintahoe Catering and Events // Video:: Peterson Brothers Productions //

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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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      Bearpath Country Club Wedding:: Eden Prairie, MN

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      On a perfect June day, also their six month anniversary of dating, Ranji packed a picnic basket to take to Bde Maka Ska Park in Minneapolis. Being that they had dated long distance, Lora from Des Moines and Ranji from Minneapolis, both knew they were ready to be married. The two enjoyed the sunshine and snacks before Ranji took out a custom-made book with the two of them as cartoon characters. The book was entitled, “15 reasons I love you.” As Ranji read through this special book to Lora she quickly realized how the book might end. Sure enough, the last page came, and Ranji asked Lora if she would marry him. He placed a beautiful ring on her finger as she proclaimed a loving yes!

      Lora and Ranji chose to host their wedding at Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie Minnesota. They wanted to make the holiday weekend one their guests from near and far could relax and enjoy while still celebrating with them. They ladies began their day by getting ready at Sanctuary Salon and Spa in Eden Prairie Center. They then made their way to the country club where Lora got into her beautiful Mori Lee dress from the Wedding Shoppe. Lora’s bridesmaids all wore a beautiful periwinkle dress in different styles by Birdy gray. Their beautiful bouquets created by Aneta’s European Floral which consisted of peonies, poppies, garden roses and greens were a stunning array of color which added to the July day. Ranji and his groomsmen got into their grey suits from Men’s Wearhouse in the grooms suite and then headed out to meet his beautiful bride. We utilized the beautiful greens of Bearpath for photos of the two of them, then family and their stunning and kind wedding party.

      Guests from near and far arrived to celebrate Lora and Ranji. As they made their way to their seats, they were presented with fans as programs and asked to sign into a beautiful guestbook. The ceremony begin, and guests were overjoyed to see Lora in her stunning dress. Her father gave her away and then proceeded to address the couple with a beautiful homily. Lora and Ranji’s pastor did the rest of the ceremony and they exchanged beautiful gold rings from Shane Co. As the ceremony concluded, Lora and Ranji were pronounced husband and wife, and exited with rose petals thrown at them to make for a beautiful start of a beautiful marriage.

      During the cocktail hour, guests were served colorful mock tails and tasty appetizers. We finished up the family photos and then headed into their reception. The coupe chose chicken or beef dinner and Thirsty Whale Bakery created the most incredible cake to match the floral array of the day. DJ Rick got the party going and Glamour Spin Camera Booth allowed guests to get a memorable experience of the day as they danced and twirled for the camera. Sam Adjei, a good friend of the couple, caught the entire day on video. The night ended as guests were escorted outside for a fun sparkler exit to celebrate the memorable day! Thank you, Lora and Ranji for allowing me to be a part of your day. Have a wonderful honeymoon in the Riviera Maya together! Congratulations!

      Ceremony and Reception:::Bearpath Country Club // Hair and Make-up:: Sanctuary Salon and Spa// Wedding dress:: Mori Lee purchased at Wedding Shoppe.// Florals:: Aneta’s European Flora // Baker::Thirsty Whale Bakery // Mensware:: Men’s Wearhouse // Rings:: Shane Co. // Bridesmaid dresses:: Birdy gray. // Shoes:: Anne Klien // DJ:: DJ Rick // Stationary:: Etsy // 360 booth::Glamour Spin Camera Booth //

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        Gathered Oaks Wedding :: Alexandria, MN

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        They laugh about it now, but Amber and Jesse met at a house party in college. As soon as Amber saw Jesse, she called dibs on him in front of her friends. The two bonded over a game of pong, got each other’s numbers, and shortly after started dating. Over the course of a few years, the two new they were destined for one another. Jesse had been planning the proposal for months. He decided to take a weekend trip up to the north shore in Duluth, Minnesota with Amber. They did all the typical Duluth things from seeing the lighthouses to exploring the downtown area to doing some beautiful hikes. One evening, around sunset, the two decided to go to the beach to look at the Wisconsin beach lighthouse. It was an incredible night, and the two were completely alone on the beach. It was there that Jesse got down on one knee and asked Amber to be his wife.

        Gathered Oaks was the perfect location for Amber and Jesse to host their beautiful summer wedding day. The day was filled with laughter and tears and it was an incredible joy to photograph so many emotional moments. Amber began the morning by getting ready at Ella‘s Salon and then got into her dress purchased at Our Shop Bridal in the beautiful bridal suite at Gathered Oaks. She then did a first look with her dad, and then went out to meet her groom. Friends and family watched from the balcony as Amber and Jesse did their first look, and then read their intimate vows to one another. The wedding party then joined us for photos on the lawn, the women looked stunning in their, Agave Azazie dresses, and the men look stunning in their navy suits from Men’s Wearhouse.

        Thunderstorms and rain were forecasted for the day for the entire week, but the clouds parted, and the sun came out at the perfect time for Amber and Jesse’s beautiful ceremony . The two were wed and exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds. As they were pronounced husband and wife, guests cheered as the lake shone brilliantly through the trees. Raaper‘s Catering Company provided an incredible meal while at Al Edwards Entertainment brought the party to life.

        We snuck away for some beautiful golden hour photos on the lake, and then Jesse and Amber continued to dance the night away with guests at their reception. Raaper’s brought a food truck in late for night snacks while the sun sunk into the sky creating a beautiful end to a perfect day.

        Jesse and Amber, it was so wonderful to spend your day with you, congratulations! Have a fabulous time on your honeymoon in Nashville!

        Ceremony and Reception:: Gathered Oaks // Hair and Make-up:: Ella’s Salon // Caterer:: Raaper’s Catering Company // Baker:: Walmart // DJ:: Al Edwards Entertainment // Stationary:: Shutterfly // Wedding Dress:: Our Shop Bridal // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Azazie // Men’s Designer:: Men’s Warehouse // Shoes:: Etsy by Christina Christi // Rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds

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          Green Acres Event Center:: Eden Prairie, MN

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          In the beginning, they didn’t seem like an obvious match, but after connecting over their shared love of competitive reality shows such as survivor and big brother, the two quickly began chatting and then dating. After a few years, Nia had wanted Nick to propose, and had been waiting for the question. Nick wanted their engagement to be something special and memorable. He ended up booking a birthday trip up to Duluth in March 2021 for the two of them. He secretly packed the ring up as a birthday present, and the two were engaged that evening.

          Green Acres was the perfect venue for Nick and Nia to tie the knot. The girls began their warm June day at Coles Salon in Savage with hair and make up and then headed over to the venue. Nick and his groomsmen met them there and they all began getting ready in the gorgeous barn venue. Nia‘s beautiful white Maggie Soretto dress from the wedding shop was perfect when paired with the burgundy and pink flowers design in bloom created for the day. Nick and Nia had a joyous first look and their wedding party, dressed in burgundy tea length dresses from JJ’s house and gray suits from Millbourne’s clothing, then joined them for some fun. Family photos followed and then guests began to arrive to celebrate with the happy couple. Nia’s step grandfather married the couple, and they both exchanged rings from wedding day diamonds and brilliant earth. Guests celebrated as Nick and Nia exited and then greeted guests for their cocktail hour where the bartenders whipped up drinks perfect to celebrate the occasion.

          Green mill catering provided a tasty meal for dinner while all puffed up bakery created an exquisite wedding cake for the couple and guests to enjoy. Mike from peak entertainment got the party started while Ben from Seoul centered films captured it all on video.

          Congratulations, Nick and Nia! Your day was spectacular! What a joy it was to work with you. Enjoy your incredible honeymoon to Australia and New Zealand!

          Ceremony and Reception:: Green Acres Event Center// Hair and Make-up:: Cole’s Salon- Savage// Caterer:: Green Mill Catering// Florist:: Design n Bloom // Baker:: All Puffed Up Bakery // DJ:: Peak Entertainment // Stationary:: The Knot and Etsy // Wedding Dress:: Maggie Sottero from the Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses:: JJ’s House // Men’s Designer:: Milbern Clothing // Shoes:: Amazon // Rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds and Brilliant Earth //

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