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Dakota Lodge, St. Paul:: Wedding

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Billy and Sarah met in high school at church camp and became fast friends. They ended up going to the same college and remained friends. After being out of college for a few years, they began dating. They simply love to be together.  Although this is not unique to a relationship, it is what kept drawing the couple back together over the years.  As adults, Sarah and Billy see the immense benefits of playing and having fun together.  This might look like a board game (we play lots!), hiking, or making up new words to a classic song.  Sarah and Billy love to laugh and remind the other not to take life too seriously when stress starts to creep up. 

In August of 2019, they began their day at the State Fair with close friends relaxing, eating and having fun with one another. After a full day at the fairgrounds, the couple headed back to their Rochester homes, but instead of taking their exit, Billy continued driving and ended up at the coffee shop he and Sarah would meet at early on in their relationship. Sarah, totally taken off guard, knew something was up. Billy escorted Sarah to the parking lot and as he had asked her to be his girlfriend there, now asked her to be his wife!

The two began planning for their wedding and ended up getting married among friends and family at the beautiful Dakota Lodge. Tori from Mia Bella created the most perfect updo that went perfectly with Sarah’s stunning lace gown from the Wedding Shoppe. Sarah’s cousin and florist, Katie Simon, created a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Sarah’s garden, Sarah’s mom’s garden, aunts and uncles gardens to bring in a personal touch to the wedding day. All the bridesmaids and groomsmen also had bouquets and boutonnieres that were specially picked and handcrafted from these gardens. All the bridesmaids wore a beautiful magenta Azazie dresses that were all different and perfect for their style. Nothing Bundt Cakes brought in desserts for the afternoon while guests mingled and shared stories about the couple. It was a beautiful afternoon wedding to celebrate both Billy and Sarah! Congratulations!

Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception:: Dakota Lodge // Hair:: Tori from Mia Bella// Florist:: Katie Simons// Wedding dress:: Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Azazie // Baker:: Nothing Bundt Cakes // Rings:: (Sarah) & Etsy (Billy) 

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    Irvine Park St. Paul:: Micro Wedding

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    When a friend suggested Tasha do speed dating, she laughed and agreed but only because she knew she’d have a few laughs and a great story. When she and Nick began chatting for their turn, they really did connect and took each other’s numbers and began dating. Little did each of them know that what started as what might become a good laugh became a great story. Their love story!

    After a few years of dating, Nick took Tasha up to one of their favorite vacation destinations, the North Shore of Minnesota. It was there he knew he wanted to propose to her so they could return and fondly remember their engagement.

    Nick and Tasha both love and live in the city of St. Paul, so when Covid hit, they knew they needed to condense their wedding guest list but still wanted to get married. They chose to have their ceremony in the quaint and historic Irvine Park in St. Paul. Both got ready in their beautiful Victorian home separately, did their first look on their deck and then headed to the park to get married. Only family was invited to the intimate wedding ceremony which was held in front of the beautiful fountain under lush oaks. A beautiful June day held plenty of sunshine and breeze for Nick and Tasha.

    After the ceremony, the couple headed back to their home where they hosted food from Red Rabbit on their driveway. They set up cafe lights and created a magical scene that looked like a European bistro alleyway. Cafe Latte desserts were served at then end of the night while music played and family was able to share in NIck and Tasha’s beautiful day.

    Congratulations to you both! I was honored to be a part of your day!

    Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony:: Irvine Park // Reception:: Private Residence in St. Paul // Hair:: Lauren J at Cole’s Salon // Florist:: Costco// Wedding dress:: Consignment // Caterer:: Red Rabbit // Baker:: Cafe Latte //

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      Minneapolis wedding:: Sarah and Chris

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      Sarah and Chris met years ago in college but didn’t know each other well. They were reacquainted last year through Sarah‘s cousin who was a good friend of Chris’s as well. When Chris inquired about Sarah and called her up out of the blue, she agreed to go out on a date with him. They dated mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just a month into when they started dating, most things shut down so it affected what they were able to do with their time together for the next year. This resulted in lots of walks, take-out, together and lots of nights in talking to each other.

      After about a year of dating and unbeknownst to Sarah, Chris ordered an engagement ring for her and picked it up from the jeweler on a Friday night in November. He and Sarah had planned to spend the following day together and in standard Chris-like fashion, that ring was burning a hole in his pocket and he was eager to pop the question.

      Chris arrived at Sarah‘s home Saturday morning and in standard Sarah-like fashion, she was still getting ready for the day. Chris left her to finish getting ready but it wasn’t long before he thought to himself, “there’s no time like the present”, so he returned walking up to Sarah while she was drying her hair knelt down on one knee with that ring in his hand, and asked her to marry him. Right then and there she said yes, half way dry hair and all!!

      The couple decided to keep their wedding small and intimate by only inviting close friends and family members. They were wed at Southeast Christian Church in south Minneapolis, only a block away from Sarah’s house. Sarah‘s Watters dress from the Wedding Shoppe looked stunning on her while her bridesmaids wore beautiful Megan spice velvet wrap maxi dresses from Baltic Born. The flower girl wore a dress created by Sarah‘s mother. Chris and his groomsmen sported gray Michael Kors suits from J Long‘s in Mankato. Rings from the Williams Diamond Center and Buchkosky Jewelers paired perfectly with the bouquets of flowers that friends and family put together for Sarah and Chris. Tongue-in-cheek brought in some incredible food for guests while Sarah Jane’s Bakery brought sweet treats to top off the meal. Sarah, an incredible baker herself, made their wedding cake and served it to all her guests. The wooden bowls on each table were brought in from both Chris and Sarah’s family’s to bring the day perfectly together. It was a perfect day had by all, Chris and Sarah, congratulations.

      Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception:: Southeast Christian Church // Florist:: Friends and Family of the Bride// Wedding dress:: Watters From The Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Baltic Born// Men’s Ware:: Michael Kors From J Longs in Mankato// Rings:: Bride- Williams Diamond Center , Groom- Buchkosky Jewelers// Stationery:: The Knot // Caterer:: Tongue-in-cheek // Baker:: Sarah Jane’s Bakery // Earrings:: Olive and Piper //

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        Boom Island Park, Minneapolis:: Wedding

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        Typically as a 14 year old you are not looking for your future partner or do you think that the person you date in middle school you will marry. But for Jessica and Nick, their love story was made just streets apart.

        Growing up in the Minneapolis suburbs, the two went to the same middle school, but didn’t start dating until high school. They became the best of friends and grew up together. When they graduated, the two both attended the same college and moved back to the Cities, purchased a home and then their rescue dog, Bear together.

        Nick knew he was ready to ask Jessica to marry him, and put a plan into place when they traveled to Hawaii with Jessica’s family. The family decided to visit Kauai together and as they were walking along the volcanic rocks along the ocean, Nick got down on one knee and asked Jess to be his wife. The two were able to spend the rest of their trip celebrating with family and enjoying Hawaii’s beautiful views.

        Their June wedding day was a beautiful one. Jessica and Nick got ready at the Courtyard by Mariott in downtown Minneapolis. With its stunning views of the city skyline, Jess and her bridesmaids started the day toasting with mimosas and getting hair and make up done by Pure Beauty and Make-up.

        Because both Jessica and Nick love nature as well as Minneapolis, they decided to do their first look and many of the bridal party photos at Boom Island Park. Upon seeing Jess in her stunning gown from Our Shop Bridal, Nick held back tears as the couple saw each other for the first time. Jessica’s stunning bridal bouquet from Artemisia Studios was perfect when paired with the cathedral veil and lace back dress. The bridal party joined us, bridesmaids in lilac dresses from David’s Bridal and groomsmen in black tuxes from Savvi, and we had a fun time walking the park and the warmth of the summer day.

        Their ceremony at St. Maron’s was beautiful and DJ Yaoob got and kept the party going while Dina and Matt of We Do Wedding Videography captured the entire day beautifully. Jessica and Nick, congratulations and cheers to many, many happy years together.

        Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony:: St. Maron’s Catholic Church // Reception:: Cedar’s Hall //Florist::Kim Harrison of Artemisia Studios // Wedding dress:: Our Shop Bridal// Bridesmaid Dresses:: David’s Bridal // Men’s Ware:: Michael Kors From Savvi// Hair and Make-up:: Pure Beauty Hair and Make-up // Rings:: Jared // Stationery:: Zazzle and Shutterfly // Caterer: :We Cater to you// Baker:: Sam’s Club// DJ:: Yaoob Jacobs of Cedar Sounds Production //Video:: We Do Wedding Videography // Bride’s Shoes:: Badgley Miischka// Hotel for guests:: Courtyard by Mariott, Minneapolis

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          Janell and Pawan:: backyard Edina wedding

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          “Hey there, what’s next on your travel bucket list?” Pawan asked Jenell as his opening line when the two connected online.

          Faroe Islands was Janell’s response and the two began a conversation about it on their first date. Never in a million years, would Jenell envision that when that trip finally did come for the two of them, Pawan would end the entire trip on the top of a mountain with a ring in his hand asking Jenell to be his wife.

          The adventuring partners moved forward in planning their 2020 wedding, but everything came to a screeching halt when Covid hit. With Pawan’s family in India and Jenell’s father terminally ill, the couple made the hard decision to move forward with their plans and get married in their backyard on a beautiful August day. Surrounded by the family that could make it and a few friends, Jenell and Pawan were wed. Family from India watched via Zoom and the incredible intimacy of the day created memories to last a lifetime.

          Jenell’s stunning dress from Che Bella was perfect for the backyard wedding. Paired with the beautiful florals from Ink and Ivy Designs, the colors popped against the August greens. Pawan’s gray suit from Milbern Clothing Company was a perfect touch of sophistication and elegance. The intimacy and love that Jenell and Pawan exuded was apparent to all who witnessed them get married. It was a joy and honor to be a part of their incredible day. Congratulations!

          Planner:: Jenna Culley Events; Caterer:: Butcher Salt food truck; Florist: Ink & Ivy Designs Video: Cameron Deutschendorf; Wedding dress designer and where purchased: Robert purchased at Che Bella Bridal; Bridesmaid dresses and where purchased: David’s Bridal; Men’s designer and where purchased: Milbern Clothing Co.; Shoe designer and where purchased: Milbern Clothing Co.; Rings: Wedding Day Diamonds 

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