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University of Northwestern Wedding:: St. Paul, MN

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It’s no secret that I love being able to capture life’s wonderful moments for people. Of my favorite through is when I have siblings from past weddings reach out to do their upcoming wedding and I have another chance to see their families and document another incredible moment in time for them.

When this incredible couple reached out and told me that they would be having their wedding at the same place my husband and I were married at years ago, I was thrilled for them! The University of Northwestern holds a special place in my heart. Not only was I married and a student there, I also grew up on campus running around with my siblings as my dad, a finance professor, would continually bring us there on weekends while he would grade papers and meet with students. It is a stunning campus filled with breathtaking architecture and history.

The bride began her morning getting ready in the bridal suite as the ladies had their hair and make-up done by Primped. We captured all the details including the bride’s beautiful ring purchased at a local Tennessee jeweler and the invitations from Minted. The bride then got on her stunning Morilee gown from the Wedding Shoppe.

The groom had prepared for the day and was filled with excitement and anticipation. We then utilized the incredible grounds of the University of Northwestern as spring had finally shown it’s face on this glorious May afternoon. The wedding party joined us for photos, ladies in beautiful navy gowns from Azazie, and the men looking sharp in their grey Calvin Klein tuxes from Men’s Warehouse. Family also had photos taken and the stunning bouquets and boutonnieres created by Revel & Flourish popped when placed against the spring colors.

The bride and groom then went into hiding while family and friends from all over the United States and England showed up to support and bless the happy couple. The two then exchanged vows in Nazareth Chapel after Ovation String Quartet played a beautiful sonnet and the ceremony ended with a heartfelt exit and then headed into a few golden hour photos. Upon returning to the Nazareth Great Room, the happy couple was greeted by guests from all over the United States. They enjoyed dinner from Bon Appetit and cake from Buttercream. What an incredible night with these two! Congratulations!

Ceremony and Reception:: University of Northwestern// Hair and Make-up:: Primped // Caterer:: Bon Appetit // Florist:: Revel & Flourish // Baker:: Buttercream Cakes // DJ:: Matt of Bellagala // Stationary:: Minted // Wedding Dress:: Morilee from The Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Azazie // Men’s Designer:: Calvin Klein from Men’s Warehouse // Quartet:: Ovation String Quartet //

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  • Carol Northcutt

    These are beautiful but where are the pictures of Joesph’s aunts and uncles on the front steps or anywhere as a matter a fact.

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    HI Carol!These aren’t all the photos, just my favorites! Emily has access to the entire gallery. You can contact her for the link to view all the photos! Thanks for such a great day!

Saint Lucia Wedding :: Virgin Islands

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They met on the app Hinge. Kelsey, from the flatlands of Tennessee, and Brian from Minnesota, connected in 2021 when Kelsey moved up to Minnesota. After dating for a while, Brian suggested the two of them get dressed up and go out to dinner in Hudson. As they walked along the beautiful pier on the Minnesota/ Wisconsin border, Brian got down on one knee and asked Kelsey to marry him. The two quickly decided they wanted to do something different to get away from the Minnesota weather, and decided on the beautiful Virgin Island of St. Lucia.

Lush, green, and full of beauty, the Sandals resort of La Toc in Saint Lucia was a perfect location for their destination wedding. Gorgeous turquoise waters surrounded the island with the Piton Mountains hovering in the background to make an incredible landscape for photos.

Kelsey began the day at the beautiful Red Line Spa that is featured at every Sandals resort getting her hair and make up done. She looked incredible! We then continued in her hotel room by photographing her incredible details from her Maggie Soretto Designs Dress purchased at the Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul to her beautiful rings from Continental Diamonds. She and her bridesmaids, wearing light blue dresses from Azazie, got ready and then Kelsey went to meet Brian on the beautiful grounds of the resort.

After an emotional first look and an intimate time of reading their vows to one another, we were joined by their wedding party who all had traveled from different states to celebrate with Kelsey and Brian. We wandered all over the beautiful La Toc resort which ranged from the golden sandy beach to a beautiful sone wall covered in vines and florals.

The ceremony was absolutely stunning and Kelsey and Brian exited in joy as they were united as husband and wife! Guests gathered on the sand for photos and a joyous celebration with confetti and cheers of joy! A stunning sunset waved the day away and provided a glorious golden hour as guests gathered for the reception at Sunset Bluffs. A five course meal was provided ranging from Ahi Tuna to Coffee-rubbed sirloin, shrimp, grilled supreme chicken and a raging dance party followed. Kelsey then changed into a lightweight dress, perfect for dancing in the midnight air!

Kelsey and Brian, thank you so much for having us capture your big day! We are so thankful for both of you and feel so honored you would choose to celebrate with you! Congratulations!

Ceremony and Reception:: Sandals:: La Toc // Florist:: Etsy // Wedding dress:: Maggie Soretto Designs purchased at the Wedding Shoppe // Hair and Make-up:: Red Line Spa // Men’s Ware:: Kohls // Caterer:: Sandals // DJ:: Sandals // Rings:: Continental Diamond //

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    Saint Michael Catholic Church Wedding:: St. Michael, MN

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    After a fender bender in a rented pickup truck, Katie and Steve made their way down to Capital Grille for a dinner and then off to Orchestra Hall for Brahams 2nd symphony (a favorite of Katie’s). When the concert came to a conclusion, the couple then headed off to Maple Lake for star gazing from the back of the pickup truck in a farm field.  As they listened to Lone Star’s Amazed, Steve got down on one knee and asked Katie if she would marry him. With joy, she said yes and the two began planning their spring wedding.

    With its latest beautiful renovations, the Saint Michael Catholic Church is a masterpiece located in the heart of St. Michael, Minnesota. Katie and Steve were the first of many weddings to take place here this year on a this beautiful and rainy April day.

    Katie and her girls began the getting ready process at home and finished up at the church where she was helped by her mother and daughters into her beautiful wedding gown purchased from Xandy’s Bridal House. She and Steve then had an intimate first look and together we headed to a few places on the church grounds where we dodged the rain for couple more photos. We met back up with their wedding party and family for more traditional photos on the alter and then got ready for the mass to begin. Emotional and uplifting the two exchanged rings from Loch Jewelers while friends and family watched and gave their blessings to the couple. They ceremony concluded with a joyful exit and later in the evening friends and family gathered to celebrate the couple.

    Katie and Steve, what a blessing it was to be a part of your day. Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family!

    Ceremony and Reception:: Saint Michael Catholic Church// Wedding Dress:: Xandy’s Bridal House // Men’s Designer:: Xandy’s Bridal House // Rings :: Loch Jewelers //

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    • Terry Farrand

      Love these perfect just perfect

    Woodhaven Weddings and Events Wedding:: Cannon Falls, MN

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    He read her profile, saw her photo, and Cameron knew he wanted to meet Nicole. She too saw Cameron on the app Hinge and after he asked her out, agreed. Nervously, they decided on Utepils Brewery in Minneapolis for their first date. A few awkward texts, then a smile and laugh, and they were both instantly at ease with the other. Cameron and Nicole ended up spending 6 hours chatting in the balmy March Minnesota weather on the brewery’s patio. From there, many dates were planned until one afternoon Cameron set up a scavenger hunt. He included Nicole’s best friend and then the two were sent on a chase between family members giving the next clues to them. Nicole eventually arrived at the gazebo in Stillwater where Cameron was waiting for her.There he proposed and the two began planning their big day.

    Nicole and Cameron chose to hold their ceremony and reception Woodhaven Events in Cannon Falls. The day was absolutely perfect for a wedding. The women began the day by getting ready on site with Meghan of MKM Stylings doing her hair and Alexa Navis make-up doing makeup for the ladies. Nicole’s mother and sister helped her into her dress from Posh Bridal where she then did a first look with her bridesmaids and then her father. Cameron was waiting at the bottom of the staircase for her, and their first look was beautiful. The wedding party then joined us, along with Nicole and Cameron’s sweet Bernidoodle, Walt for photos on the green. Nicole’s bridesmaids looked stunning in their mauve dresses from Birdy Grey and the groomsmen, wearing navy suits from the Modern Groom, looked just as dashing. The incredible floral designs from Teri Kryzer were perfect to highlight the venue. Kim from Laurie’s Design did a wonderful job of coordinating the day and making it go smoothly.

    The ceremony began and was preformed by Jon Neal, the couple’s pastor, and Cameron and Nicole exchanged vows then rings from Jared and sealed their vows with a kiss. Guests cheered as the couple recessed, and even Walt was excited for Nicole and Cameron to be pronounced husband and wife. River Valley Catering provided guests with a delicious meal and then Ash from Midwest Sound brought Nicole and Cameron out for their first dance. Guests continued to dance the night away as Cameron and Nicole snuck out for a few golden hour shots on the green. The night ended with a sparkler exit in front of Woodhaven with friends and family celebrating the couple.

    Nicole and Cameron, you are both incredible people and I am so thrilled our paths have crossed. Congratulations on your wedding and I hope your honeymoon to Hawaii is restful and amazing!!

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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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