The Depot Minneapolis

Married! // Alyssa + Thomas

 

Alyssa and Thomas are an incredible couple - and I mean incredible! There was a theme throughout their wedding weekend that both Alyssa and Thomas were people who made those around them feel incredibly loved and supported and that together as a couple they are unstoppable!

Alyssa and Thomas didn’t just plan one wedding, they planned about 15 weddings because during this time we are living in, the rules around having a wedding during a pandemic keep changing. The couple hired Amy Zaroff Events & Design and let me tell you - this wedding is the gold standard on how to plan a wedding during Covid-19. I hesitate to even mention this, because covid isn’t the focus of this blog post, Thomas and Alyssa are. But I think we would be remiss to not take note, because this couple really worked through every single detail to ensure a safe event for both their guests and vendors - and their day was just as magical as ever!

The weekend started off with a Costa Rica themed grooms dinner - and one stunning Monique Lhuiller dress! Their wedding ceremony was a vision of beauty at the Cathedral of St. Paul and their reception was at The Depot, downtown Minneapolis. One of my favorite moments of the day was during the couple’s portraits. The light was getting nice and golden and we made an impromptu stop at the Bride’s family home where the gardens were absolutely perfect for these two! It was meaningful and gorgeous!

Congratulations to the new Dr. and Mr. Cowan! We are thrilled for you and thank you so much for making us a part of your wedding day!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Event Planning and Design: Amy Zaroff Events + Design

Photographer: Photogen Inc.

Videographer: Curtis Kennedy Films

Ceremony Venue: Cathedral of St. Paul

Reception Venue: The Depot Minneapolis

Flowers: Arts and Flowers

Cake: Farina Baking Company

Makeup: Andrea Holton

Hair: Gena Smith

Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier

DJ: The DJ Firm

Raw Bar Ice Sculptures: Ice Occasions

Rentals + Linens: Linen Effects

Light Up Sign: ALPHALIT

Furniture: Be Things

Married! // Amy + Jamieson

 

This day. What a lovely, perfect Saturday in the Minnesota summer for a wedding. I've always thought that Amy and Jamieson are one of those classically gorgeous couples, but add on top of it this gorgeous event, her stunning dress and his clear adoration for her and it was pure magic. The couple were married at an outdoor ceremony at Nicollet Island Pavilion and the celebration continued inside the venue all night. 

I had a bit of a personal moment while photographing this wedding. Years ago, I photographed the wedding of Amy's sister and just a few years ago one of her close friend's wedding. I was truly honored when Amy and Jamieson invited me back to document their day, and I got to see both past couples at their wedding. It was a great reminder of how much I love each wedding client that hires us and why we do what we do. 

I am so so so happy for Amy and Jamieson and can't wait to see what the future holds for these two!

LOVEe

 

VENDORS//

Venue: Nicollet Island Pavillon

Hotel: The Depot Minneapolis

Day of Planner: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral: Sadie's Floral

Dress: Posh Bridal Couture

Makeup: Emily J

Ceremony Musicians: Lake String Quartet

Live Band: Synergy

Rentals: Linen Effects

Cake: Buttercream

Videographer: B-M Video