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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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    Hutton House Wedding ::Medicine Lake, MN

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    In 2018 both Chris and Michelle swiped right on Bumble and neither knew what they were both in for. The two met for their first date and realized quickly they had much in common. One date turned into many and when Michelle was placed in Texas for her residency, Chris made the drastic move from the Midwest to the South to be with her. They both knew things were progressing towards marriage at that point and it was only a matter of time.

    At Christmas the following year, Chis encouraged Michelle to take a weekend trip to Arizona to see her family. During that time, he planned an afternoon walking around a beautiful lake with fountains and greenery. As they were walking he approached an innocent bystander and asked if he’d take a video of the couple. During the video, Chris got down on one knee and proposed to Michelle. She of course said yes, and they were able to go back and celebrate with Michelle’s family.

    Chris and Michelle chose to exchange their vows at the beautiful Hutton House on Medicine Lake. Because friends and family were coming from all over the world and they wanted to be able to spend the weekend celebrating with them, they chose to have a Thursday wedding. Jenna Cully and her team from Jenna Culley Events planned the most spectacular day and took all of Chris and Michelle’s requests into consideration.

    The day began with Michelle and her bridal party getting hair done at the Jai b Experience and Kahuah and May doing make up. They party arrived in the party bus provided by Renae’s Limo’s and then her mother helped Michelle into her beautiful bridal gown from Raffine’s Bridal. Michelle’s bridal party all wore grey attire with dresses purchased at David’s Bridal and Chris’ bridal party wore navy blue with the men purchasing suits from Men’s Warehouse. The incredible floral arrangements created by Wilderland Floral paired beautifully with the blues and grays and looked stunning in the Hutton House. Being that Michelle is a first generation American, she wanted to incorporate her Nigerian heritage into most of the day. One of those wonderful attributes was having a group of people (her Aso-Ebi tribe), a group of people who encourages you and is a big part of your life and also wears the same traditional dress, be a part of photos. After doing photos with family and wedding party in front of the beautiful floral arch, Chris and Michelle chose to be married indoors. The ceremony was rich with family, love and honor for one another. After exchanging rings from Brilliant Earth and Cartier in front of their guests, Michelle and Chris were pronounced husband and wife and retreated to a room to exchange their vows to one another privately.

    Their cocktail hour was full of mingling and friends reconnecting with one another until dinner from Marna’s was served to guests. The toasts that the mother’s and Chris gave were heartwarming and full of gratitude and love. Brandon Mensah started the party with Michelle and Chris’ first dance followed by incredible first dances with Michelle and her father and then Chris and his mother. About an hour into the dance, Chris and Michelle changed into traditional African dress and were announced and celebrated by all as they entered. It was such a celebration of joy and togetherness. Thank you Michelle and Chris for including me, it was an incredible night. I hope your honeymoon in Hawaii is restful and amazing!

    Ceremony and Reception:: Hutton House// Planner:: Jenna of Jenna Cully Events// Hair:: The Jai b Experience// Make-up:: Kahuah and May of Makeup by Kahleah and Makeup by May// Caterer:: Marna’s Catering // Florist:: Wilderland Floral// Baker:: CoCo and Fig // DJ:: Brandon Mensah// Stationary :: Julie Chaet of Champagne Press // Wedding Dress:: Raffiene’s Bridal // Bridesmaid Dresses:: David’s Bridal // Men’s Designer:: Men’s Warehouse // Rings :: Brilliant Earth and Cartier // Bride’s Shoes:: Christian Louboutin // Transportation:: Renae’s Limo’s //

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      Gardens of Castle Rock Wedding :: Northfield, MN

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      The two shared an APSU history class in high school together and Lizzy became smitten with the red head in her class. Eventually Luke’s friends coaxed Luke to ask Lizzy out and the two have been insepreprateble eight years and counting.

      After dating long distance for over 4 years, Luke knew it was time to propose. He brought Lizzy to Stillwater and took her on a gondola ride over the St. Croix River. During the ride, Luke popped the question and Lizzy said yes! The following day Luke surprised Lizzy with an engagement party with all their friends and family.

      The long time couple decided to exchange their vows and hold their ceremony at the beautiful Garden’s of Castle Rock in Northfield. Lizzy and her girls got ready in the beautiful bridal suite while Luke and his groomsmen spent the morning golfing and then hanging out. Lizzy’s mother helped her get into her beautiful Elly Bridal dress purchased at Bella Bridal Boutique. Her bridesmaids, all wearing different light blue Azazie gowns, then had a first look at Lizzy. Lizzy also chose to do a first look with the groomsmen, many that were her’s and Luke’s good friends, and then moved on to do a first look with Luke in the beautiful vineyard. LHN Beauty did Lizzy’s hair and Make up, and Linsdey and Hannah at Chapel of M kept the day moving through all the other photos and events of the day. The wedding party was so much fun, and ended hoisting the couple on their shoulders and cherring for the both of them in between dancing and celebrating!

      Lizzy and Luke were married under the vines of the Lath House and exchanged ring; Lizzy’s from Helzberg Diamonds and Luke’s wooden ring from Ridgewood Rings. Midwest Sound started the reception off with a great mix of summer songs and Scheel’s Catering provided a tasty meal for all the guests. Friends and family provided bars and cookies for dessert and the floral table arrangements were put together by Something Borrowed Booms.The party got started after toasts and Luke and Lizzy kicked off the dance by pulling guests on the floor and dancing the night away. We headed out for a beautiful golden hour in the fields surrounding the venue and ended at the night at the marquee sign of The Powers from Alphalitps. It was an incredible day and I felt so honored to be a part of it. Luke and Lizzy, I hope your honeymoon in Mexico is amazing, congratulations!

      Ceremony and Reception:: The Gardens’s of Castle Rock // Planner:: Hannah and Linsdey of Chapel of M // Hair:: Nikki of LHN Beauty // Make-up:: Ashley of LHN Beauty // Caterer:: Scheel’s Catering // Florist:: Something Borrowed Blooms // Baker:: Friends and family // DJ:: Midwest Sound // Stationary :: Someday Paper Co. // Wedding Dress:: “Paula” by Elly Bride and purchaed at Bella Bridal Boutique // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Azazie // Men’s Designer:: Men’s Warehouse // Rings :: Brides’s Ring- Helzberg Diamonds, Groom’s Rings-Ridgewood Rings // Bride’s Jewelry :: Felicity and Tom Designs // Marquee Lighting:: Alphalit //

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        Absolutely stunning!!!!

      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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        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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