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Bearpath Country Club Wedding:: Eden Prairie, MN

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

    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

      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

        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

          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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          • Amy

            Absolutely stunning!!!!

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