Category Archives: Weddings

May 7, 2021

New Brighton Wedding:: Allison and Rob

Tags: covid, covid wedding, may wedding, Spring wedding, wedding

Getting married in the middle of a pandemic was not their plan at all, but last May among 8 other people, Rob and Allison did not let Covid get the best of them. The DC based couple flew to Minnesota and on a beautiful May day were wed in a St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton.

The spring blooms were just starting to peek, so we utulized the property taking photos of the two of them after the ceremony. The couple’s Minnesota family came by driving with signs, songs and well wishes after the couple was married creating a long line of cars on the beautiful Saturday afternoon.

I wish you both joy and happiness as you continue forward in this amazing journey of marriage, happy first anniversary!

Tags: covid, covid wedding, may wedding, Spring wedding, wedding

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May 4, 2021

White Bear Lake Yacht Club Wedding:: Heather and Greg

Tags: classic wedding, minneapolis wedding, minnesota wedding, mn wedding, white bear lake yacht club

Today I’m heading back to the archives to a wedding that wasn’t published. Back in 2018, I had the joy of photographing Heather and Greg and their intimate wedding day.

Being a doctor doesn’t afford much time for dating, so when Heather and Greg met online, and connected right away, the two knew that their relationship might be going somewhere. The two dated long distance for about a year when Greg popped the question and Heather answered with a resounding yes!

The two were wed in St. Paul on an early September morning. The rain held off for most of the day, but the chill of the fall was upon all of us. After the ceremony we headed to the Como Conservatory for photos in their lush outdoor gardens and then over to White Bear Lake Yacht Club. A fire roared as appetizers and wine were passed around to the guests. Heather and Greg managed a few photos along the stunning shoreline and then made their way inside for an incredible meal, conversation and joyous celebration

Heather and Greg, it was an honor to document your day and I wish you both so much joy and happiness.

Ceremony:: House of Hope Presbyterian Church; Reception:: White Bear Yacht Club; Wedding Dress:: The Wedding Shoppe; Transportation:: Stillwater Trolley Company ; Men’s Ware:: Men’s Warehouse

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April 30, 2021

Reception site:: The Grands at Mulligans

Tags: outdoor wedding, St. Cloud, St. Cloud wedding, venues, Weddings

Looking for a ceremony and reception site in central Minnesota? Look no further, Mulligans might be the place for you. Set in the middle of Sartell, MN and full of beautiful scenery, it is the perfect location for a wedding and reception.

Their outdoor reception venue can be done on the lawn of the green or under a huge Oak tree.

The outdoor willows provide a place of serenity and beauty for a first look or photos of the wedding party and family.

The indoor space at Mulligans provides a beautiful backdrop for your reception as well. The wooden barn doors and gorgeous lights provide a backdrop that will truly make you thankful you had your reception in a space like this one!

For more info on Mulligans, be sure to check out their website or Facebook page for more information.

Tags: outdoor wedding, St. Cloud, St. Cloud wedding, venues, Weddings

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April 6, 2021

Janell and Pawan:: backyard Edina wedding

Tags: backyard wedding, edina wedding, minneapolis weddning, minnesota wedding, mn wedding, real wedding, small wedding, Weddings

“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

Tags: backyard wedding, edina wedding, minneapolis weddning, minnesota wedding, mn wedding, real wedding, small wedding, Weddings

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March 30, 2021

St. Paul Hotel Wedding:: Nikki and Jeff

Tags: fall wedding, minneapolis fall wedding, november wedding, rice park wedding, saint paul wedding, saint paul wedding photographer, st. paul fall wedding, st. paul hotel wedding, weekday wedding

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade… even if it means rescheduling your wedding numerous times like Nikki and Jeff did. Living apart in different states, Jeff in Michigan and Nikki here in Minnesota, the couple tried to get married in the spring of 2020, but we all know how Covid took over and prevented weddings from happening. They tried again in the summer, but had conflicts with schedules and then put the date of November 5th on the calendar which turned out to be the most beautiful weekend in November Minnesota has had in a long time.

The couple were wed at the beautiful St. Paul hotel among a small group of family and friends. They chose to do their first look in Rice Park and then we used the entire are of Rice Park for photos. Because it was a Thursday afternoon, we had the park to ourselves and the sun setting behind the buildings provided the warm backdrop that only that fall sun can provide.

Nikki’s dress was perfectly form fitting and her veil, a cathedral length veil, provided for some incredible shots. Her brightly colored flowers were some of her favorites and paired well with the ensamble.

What a great day it was to celebrate with you Nikki and Jeff! Cheers to finally getting your wedding day, a beautiful one at that, and a life well spent together!