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7 Vines Vineyard Wedding:: Dellwood, MN

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The two both met when they joined the same coed volleyball team. After getting to know each other better, Maggie and Ben decided to go on a few dates and they hit it off very quickly. After dating for a few years, Ben made an outdoor dinner reservation at the Twins Spirits Distillery in February. Maggie thought they were meeting with another couple, but when she arrived in their own personal little igloo, she found Ben on one knee proposing to her. After dinner and drinks, many of their closest friends and family were waiting at the Royal Foundry Distillery to celebrate with the newly engaged couple.

Having many of these friends and family together again was so exciting for Ben and Maggie. 7 Vines Vineyard was a perfect location for their late September wedding day. This beautiful vineyard, set in the rolling hills of Dellwood Minnesota, was a perfect location for their outdoor ceremony. Maggie’s Robert Bullock gown purchased from Che Bella Boutique fit her perfectly, and was even more beautiful when paired with the dark lavender bridesmaid dresses from Raffine Bridal & Formal Wear . Laurie LeClair from Flore Inspired created the most beautiful and colorful bouquets for both Maggie and her bridesmaids. Ben and his groomsmen sported classic black suits from Milbern Clothing Co and were all a joy to be with on the wedding day.

After first look with her bridesmaids, Maggie, headed for a first look with her father, and then with Ben. The two spent the afternoon perusing the beautiful grounds of 7 Vines Vineyard with their wedding party for photos followed by family photos together on the veranda. Their wedding ceremony took place during a beautiful golden hour, and after it was over, Maggie‘s father toasted the newlyweds in front of all the guests. Stonehouse Catering provided a tasty meal while Cossetta brought in sweet treats for guests to enjoy after dinner. Josh of Harmony DJ welcomed the couple and guests to the dance floor and the party began and did not stop until the night was over. Right before the end of the evening, the rains came, and we headed outside for a quick romantic photo in the rain.

Maggie and Ben, thank you for an incredible day and congratulations. I can’t wait to see where like life takes you as you explore many more places together!!

Venue:: 7 Vines Vineyard // Florist:: Laurie LeClair from Flore Inspired // Wedding dress:: Robert Bullock purchased at Che Bella Boutique// Hair and Make-up:: Elizabeth Yang of Spa Beauty Agency // Men’s Ware:: Milbern Clothing Co. // Caterer:: Stonehouse Catering // Baker:: Cossetta // DJ:: Josh of Harmony DJ // Rings:: Knox Jewelers and Buchkosky Jewelers // Stationary:: Minted and Shutterfly // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Raffine Bridal & Formal Wear // Shoes:: Nina //

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    Abella Farm Wedding :: Chisago City, MN

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    They met long ago. Tyler, a young engineer, trying to leave his mark on the industry crossed paths with Ashley, an ambitious analytical chemist, working to be a hero of science. There were meetings, emails, laughs, collaborations, and as Tyler likes to say, even hateful stares. Years passed and the two went their separate ways. During the pandemic, emails were exchanged and Ashley and Tyler caught up. Their lives continued to intertwine, and eventually the two moved in together, and began sharing their lives.

    On Ashley’s birthday, Tyler arranged a series of stops in Northeast Minneapolis for dinner and drinks. One of the stops included Inbound Brewing, which is where the couple had gone on their first date. Tyler arranged to have friends and family there to meet them and upon her arrival, they each brought Ashley a purple rose. Finally, after Ashley’s sister and their two boys entered, Tyler came back while a song played in the background and in front of all, asked Ashley to be his wife.

    The two chose to be wed at the beautiful French Country Abella Farm in Chisago City over Labor Day weekend. Ashley and her bridesmaids got ready in the beautiful bridal suite while Tyler and his groomsmen got dressed and hung out in the grooms granary area. Ashley‘s mother then helped get her into her elegant Made with Love dress purchased at A&Be bridal Boutique. Ashley‘s bridesmaids, all wearing different lavender Azazie gowns, then helped get her ready to see her father and then Tyler for their first looks. Their wedding party, then joined us for photos and fun on the patio. The men, all wearing suits from The Black Tux, looked dapper when paired with all the ladies and florals created by Bellagalla.

    Ashley and Tyler were married in the Willows a perfect green space at the farm. Guests arrived to the site courtesy of the trolley, and then were seated to under a lush canopy of willow trees. Tyler‘s stepfather married the couple and the two exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds. After the ceremony guests were brought back to the patio area where they were able to enjoy appetizers and drinks from Elmo catering. Local Surly beer was on tap and Northerly Photo Booth arrived for guests to be photographed in remembrance of Ashley and Tyler’s wedding day. Coasters with each guest’s name and state were placed at every setting and were created individually by Ashley and Tyler themselves. MN Nice Cream arrived in an ice cream truck at the end of the meal for guests to enjoy while Ashley and Tyler snuck away for some beautiful golden hour photos in front of the historic barn and wide open fields. The party got started after toasts and Ashley and Tyler kicked off the dance with first dances. It was truly an incredible day and I felt so honored to be a part of it. Ashley and Tyler, congratulations, and enjoy your incredible honeymoon to San Francisco and  St. Lucia.

    Ceremony and Reception:: Abella Farm // Wedding dress:: Made with Love purchased at A&Be Bridal Boutique // Florals:: Bellagalla // Mensware:: The Black Tux // Rings:: Wedding day Diamonds // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // DJ:: Bellagalla // Caterer:: Elmo Catering // Photobooth:: Northerly Photo Booth // Ice Cream:: MN Nice Cream //

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      Gale Woods Farm Wedding :: Minnetrista, MN

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      In the fall of 2021, Colin had a lot of new, exciting and big changes going on in his life. One of the most exciting and significant events was meeting Jordan. He was transitioning to a new job in the Twin Cities to US Bank Stadium, which meant the apartment search was on. While looking at an apartment in Saint Paul, Jordan and Colin were walking in the neighborhood and came across a stump. She would go on to tell him about a game her family played while growing up called “stump.” He responded by hopping on the stump and kissing her. In that moment, he knew he was falling for her. Not long after, the couple moved into an apartment together nearby the same beloved stump.

      The following September, the couple were walking home from Spyhouse coffee together. As they reached their favorite stump, Jordan hopped up on it with her coffee and hand and books in the other. Colin stayed off the stump and told her how much he loved her and how he was so excited to have their whole lives ahead of them. Jordan smiled back at him to encourage him to get on the stump with her. He grinned back and said, “But before I get on, I have to ask you a question.” He then got down on one knee and asked Jordan to marry him.

      Jordan and Colin chose to host their wedding at Gale Woods Farm. Located on picturesque Whaletail Lake in Minnetrista, Gale Woods Farm features tall grasses, wide open fields and a variety of farm animals for guests to enjoy. The day began while Jordan and her bridesmaids got ready with Brianna Michaelson of Breezy Beauty, who did their hair and make up. Jordan then arrived at Gale Woods Farm in her beautiful Madeline Garner Morilee dress purchased at the Wedding Shoppe in Saint Paul. Colin was waiting for her at the bottom of the hill where the two chose to do their first look. We wandered along the grounds before Colin presented Jordan with a gift, a piece of their beloved stump, ready to be made into a beautiful end table for their home. Jordan was astonished and all tears as she hugged Colin.

      The wedding party soon joined the couple with the ladies wearing burnt orange dresses, purchased from Azazie and the men looking in dapper navy suits from Knights Chamber in Maple Grove. The beautiful bouquets from Our Blessed Woods were the perfect accent when placed against the dresses and suits. Family then arrived for their time with photos

      Their day was one of the hottest of the summer, but it didn’t stop them from having an incredible time. The outdoor ceremony began with Jordan and her father walking down the aisle while guests were encouraged to take ice packs on water bottles to stay cool. Colin and Jordan then exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds while their guess looked on. The couple were celebrated as they were pronounced husband and wife and then greeted guests in the beautiful green space of the barn. They then headed in for an incredible dinner provided by Lunds and Byerlys and then went to cut their cake from Sift Bakery. After toasts they headed out for a beautiful golden hour along for photos near her grandfathers 1946 bright blue Chevy Truck. Jordan and Colin then came back to the dance floor for their first dance and Dirk Umbanhowar kept the party going for guests all night long. Colin and Jordan, congratulations! Enjoy your incredible honeymoon in New York City.

      Ceremony and Reception:: Gale Woods Farm // Hair and Make-Up :: Brianna Malachesen of Breezy Beauty // Caterer:: Lunds and Byerly’s // Florist:: Our Blessed Woods // Baker:: Sift Bakery // DJ:: Dirk Umbanhowar // Wedding dress designer and where purchased:: Madeline Gardner– Morilee purchased at The Wedding Shoppe // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // Wedding rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds // Mensware:: Knights Chamber of Maple Grove // Stationary :: Shutterfly //

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      • Blair Wenndt

        Karen, your photographic capture of Jordan and Colin’s joy that day continues to amaze us. We are so grateful for you, your presence in the moments, and talents that you shared. Excited to see the full portfolio. . 

      7 Vines Vineyard Wedding :: Dellwood, MN

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      While on deployment from the Air Force, Justine and Brandon met and quickly became friends. They both shared a love of video games, Star Wars, playing D&D (dungeons and dragons), and as Justine put it, being huge nerds together. Prior to Brandon‘s 2022 deployment, he proposed to Justine at home. She was packing to go to the airport and as she was doing so Brandon left the ring on top of her backpack. Confused, she turned to him and asked what the ring was all about. Smiling back, Brandon asked if she would marry him.

      Their beautiful September day begin with hair and make up done by the talented team of Jamie Champion and continued as Justine slipped into her beautiful gown purchased from EDEL bridal boutique in Maryland where Justine grew up. The bridesmaids all wore a variety of mauve and burgundy dresses purchased from Birdy Gray which were paired with beautiful bouquets of dahlias and white roses created by Forever in Bloom. Their simple invitations from The Knot were the perfect touch to getting guests to the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood, Minnesota where the ceremony and reception both took place.

      Friends and family traveled from all over the United States to celebrate with Justine and Brandon over the holiday weekend. There was not a dry eye in the place as Brandon’s daughter, followed by Justine, walked down the aisle. One of their dear friends officiated the ceremony as they exchanged rings from Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands. Friends and family cheered as they shared a kiss to end their ceremony.

      Donatilli’s provided a tasty meal for guests to share and Rush City Bakery pulled together a dessert table full of sweet cupcakes and cakes. August of Studio Veil brought guests to the dance floor while light sticks. (Or sabers…) kept the dance lively and well lit! The couple spent time creating signs and decorations that showed their unique representation of Maryland and Minnesota coming together for their Photo Booth book that Studio Vail created for them.

      The day ended with an exciting dance and exit into light sabers. Justine and Brandon, thank you for including me on your incredible day. May your yours together be richly blessed, congratulations!!

      Ceremony and Reception:: 7 Vines Vineyard // Hair and Make-up:: Jamie Champion // Wedding dress:: EDEL bridal boutique // Baker:: Rush City Bakery // Rings:: Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands// DJ:: August of Studio Veil // Caterer:: Donatilli’s // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Birdy Gray // Stationary:: The Knot // Florals:: Forever in Bloom // Photobooth:: Studio Veil //

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        Bavaria Downs; Edward Anne Estate :: Chaska, MN

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        Bavaria Downs is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue. With its European charm, this private estate is tucked back into the rolling hills of Chaska and was the perfect setting to host Kristen and Connors August summer wedding. As grads from KU, Kristen, and Connor occasionally crossed paths while they were in college. Both being from Minnesota, they would drive back-and-forth together (along with a bunch of their Minnesota friends) and realized along the way, they both shared a sense of adventuring and eventually fell in love. Their admiration and joy is contagious to all around them, and I couldn’t wait to celebrate their wedding day alongside them and their family and friends.

        The morning began in the Edward Anne Estates countryside bridal suite with the girls getting ready. Mimosas were clinked as Ziel Bridal took care of hair and make up for Kristen and her bridesmaids. Kristen‘s mom helped her get into her breathtaking Calla Blanche gown from Annika bridal while Connor and his groomsmen kept busy in the Club Room playing pool and cards. He eventually was helped into his emerald green Martin Patrick 3 suit from Atmosfere while his groomsmen dressed in their suits and floral ties from Etsy.

        Kristen and Connor chose to do their first look on the terrace of the estate. After an emotional and tearful, first look, we perused the estate for couple photos. Family and the wedding party eventually joined us for more photots. The bridesmaids looked amazing in their dresses from Azazie and the florals that Kate Elliscu created popped when paired with the tan suits and lavendar dresses. We finished with family photos just before guests arrived in summer soirée for the ceremony. Pops of color dabbled the beautiful ceremony site as guests overlooked the landscape of tall grasses and shimmering lake. Connor and Kristen exchanged vows and rings from Landmark Jewelers. They also included a water pouring ceremony of water from Lake Minnetonka and water from the Pacific Ocean in California where the couple now resides into their ceremony. Guests cheered as they were pronounced husband and wife and as the couple exited, they were covered in rose petals. D’amico catering provided an assortment of cocktail hour appetizers and refreshing cocktails for the afternoon. Connor and Kristen toasted their bridal party and then headed into the reception for their first dance.

        After the first dance, we headed out for an incredible golden hour and returned just in time for dinner from D’Amico and toasts by the grooms father, maid of honors, and best man. Lucky of Harmony DJ got one incredible party going while Dena and Matt from We do Wedding Videography captured the entire day on film. We ended the night with a beautiful sparkler exit and joy had by all. Kristen and Connor, it was an honor to document your day! Best wishes to you both as you start on your next adventure together!

        Ceremony and Reception:: Bavaria Downs; Edward Anne Estate // Hair and Make-up:: Ziel Bridal // Wedding dress:: Calla Blanche purchased at Annika Bridal // Florals:: Kate Elliscu // Mensware:: Martin Patrick 3 purchased at Atmosfere // Rings:: Landmark Jewelers // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // DJ:: Lucky of Harmony DJ Entertainment // Caterer:: D’Amico Catering // Video:: Dena and Matt of We Do Wedding Videography // Shuttle Service:: Renee’s Limo // Photobooth:: Bellagala // Groomsmen Ties:: Etsy //

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