Married! // Harper + Trey Part 1

Harper and Trey’s wedding was the event of the summer for all of their family and friends. The couple chose to come back to Minnesota, where Trey grew up and his family has roots! Harper and Trey live in Brooklyn and they were joined by friends and family who traveled from across the world to experience the Midwest. It was a weekend full of fun! From the welcome drinks to the Minnesota State Fair, an incredible rehearsal dinner and then a beautiful modern-art-meets-farm wedding, the weekend brought so many memory-making events for their guests.

Let’s begin with the rehearsal dinner. This gorgeous evening took place on the terrace at the Walker Art Center. With the iconic Cherry and Spoon in the background, Harper and Trey hosted an incredible night filled with some of the best speeches. I loved how throughout the night, Harper and Trey would check in on one another. It might have been just a soft touch or a glance from across the room, but they were always making sure the other felt loved and seen. This was a theme throughout the weekend and the chatter over how perfect these two are for one another was always buzzing about the room.

Another moment that I loved was the sunset. Harper’s late Grandmother always referenced a sunset as a way that she would make her presence known. During dinner the overcast skies parted and a gorgeous, glowing pink sunset appeared that warmed the hearts of so many. Love felt close on this night!

Full disclosure - this wedding might be the longest blog post I’ve ever posted! This wedding is worthy of the long scroll. While the wedding photos will come along in Part 2 of this post, below are some wonderful details and moments from Harper + Trey’s Rehearsal Dinner.

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Event Planning + Design: Amy Zaroff Events and Design

Photographer: Photogen Inc.

Video: Curtis Kennedy Films

Venue: The Walker Art Center

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Rentals: Linen Effects

Sound + Lighting: AVEX

Engaged! // Adam + Tim

Adam and Tim are a couple that I instantly connected with. Frankly, I would say we are on our way to being fast friends, which is the BEST when it comes to wedding clients. I’ve been so fortunate over the years to stay in touch with the couples who book me as their photographer for their wedding and that truly means so much!

Adam and Tim are a couple that makes you feel welcome. Hospitality is a part of who they are. Whether it’s a night out or a night in, they are going to dazzle their guests. One thing I love the most about these two is their sincere connection. They adore one another and you really leave their presence believing in the idea of soulmates and love. I am SO looking forward to their wedding next year. I can already tell that they surround themselves with the very best people and they are going to throw one hell of a party, while also inspiring everyone around them!

Cheers to Adam and Tim, their engagement and all of the good they bring into this world!

LOVEe

Married! // Elizabeth + Ryan

Elizabeth and Ryan have a love that was worth waiting for. The couple met while in college through Elizabeth’s twin sister. As time went on their friendship grew, but so did their dreams. They ventured off to pursue medical school in different states, which only made their friendship grow stronger. After many nights of long-distance phone calls and supporting one another, they realized something special was happening - they were falling in love!

Elizabeth and Ryan’s careers brought them to Minnesota and I am so happy it did! It was such a pleasure for our team to document their incredibly special day. Their wedding was planned beautifully by Faith of This Love Weddings and NuNu Decor filled the Minneapolis Grain Exchange with pure opulence. Their reception combined traditions from both India and Nigeria - with special ceremonies, food, dance and the infamous money spray. It was a BIG celebration to say the least and we are so very happy for the Newlyweds!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Event Planning + Design: Faith Folayan of This Love Weddings

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Decor + Floral Design: Nunu Decor

Videography: Redmond Digital Media

Venue: Work at Coco (Previously,Minneapolis Grain Exchange)

Saxophonist: @ConnellThompsonSax

MC: NaMÓ

Makeup: @Spicee.Faces

Hair: @Glambykardes

Bridal Gown: Bridal Reflections

Groom's Suit: Indochino

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridal Babes

DJ: Events by MV

Cake: Buttercream

360 Photo Booth: Mihi Photobooth

Married! // Maddy + Zach

Maddy and Zach have a love story that is truly layered with love stories. The couple met when they were younger in school. The story goes that Maddy would always ask Zach for a piece of gum and return the wrapper with a little note on it. Years later, when Zach proposed, he had kept all of those sweet notes and it was a great reminder of how their love had grown over the years. Layer in another love story. Zach also proposed with Maddy’s mother’s original wedding ring from her late father, Dan Wagner. It was so important for the family to keep his memory alive and having this ring is truly such a beautiful tribute!

Speaking of Tributes, let’s layer in another love story. 16 years ago, Maddy’s mother remarried an incredible man named Tres who gave the *best speech about their family coming together. He spoke about how Jennifer and Dan laid the foundation for a beautiful life and he felt honored to carry on loving Maddy. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room during this speech or the father / daughter dance. And the final layer to Zach and Maddy’s love story is that their wedding took place on the same weekend and the same property that Jennifer and Tres were married.

Now Maddy and Zach get to carry on and add to this incredible story, which is filled with family, hope, healing and love. It was such a pleasure to be a part of documenting their day and it was actually golden. The light streamed through the reception as they danced the night away. It. Was. Perfect.

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Grochowski!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Event Planning + Design: Amy Zaroff Event + Design

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Videography: Curtis Kennedy Films

Officiant: Dennis and Dana Calhoun

Floral Design: Arts & Flowers

Photo Booth: Selfie and Co.

Ceremony Music: Jeff Perry Music

Reception Entertainment: Rock With U

Makeup: Jessica Kueppers, JAK Beauty

Hair: Madeline Freiberg, Spalon Montage

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Tent + Rentals: Aprés Party and Tent Rental

Audio / Visual: AVEX

After Party Tents: Canvas Town Tents

Installation + Rentals: Girl Friday and Rudy’s Event Rentals

Linens: BBJ Linens

Married! // Bianca + Jeffrey

Bianca and Jeffrey were married on a beautiful summer day in Minnesota. They chose Bavaria Downs as there venue, which totally delivered a magical setting with the rolling hills and gorgeous sunset. Bianca and Jeffrey are a force. A power couple who has so much ahead of them - we all can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two! They love deeply and also know how to have so much fun! And then there is their sense of style - it’s impeccable, glamorous and both Bianca and Jeffrey were radiant on their wedding day!

Our day started and ended at Bavaria Downs, with a midday ceremony at St. Therese Parish. It was a lovely ceremony and I loved the bubble send off by their guests! One of the best surprises all day were the flowers by Apricot Floral Design. Every time Genevieve designs a bouquet, you know it is going to be extraordinary, but Bianca’s arrangement was beyond beautiful. (You can tell I loved it by all of the flower photos here - ha!)

Laine Palm Designs brought their day to life and it was a total success! Bianca and Jeffrey, it was an honor to be there for you on your wedding day. You are so loved and your love is amazing!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Event Planning + Design: Laine Palm Designs

Venue: Bavaria Downs

Flowers: Apricot Floral

Hair + Makeup: Hannah Marie Beauty, Andrea Holton and Megan Mac

Videography: Harvest Wedding Films

Live Music: Patrick Lentz Entertainment

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Cake: Minny Whisk Bakery

Stationary: Paper Rock Scissor

Rentals: Apres Event Rentals and Phos Events

Married! // Lindsey + Jeff

Lindsey and Jeff hosted an incredible wedding weekend that was well worth the wait. Especially after all of the planning and re-planning that the couple had to do in the midst of last year. Not only did they plan a spectacular event, but they also successfully graduated and became Veterinarians, which I think is incredible. Lindsey and Jeff have traveled the world, hold a deep love for animals and clearly one another - they are the perfect match! One of my favorite parts of the day was watching Lindsey and Jeff with their dogs and seeing how much they all meant to one another.

Southern Iowa was absolutely gorgeous at this time of year. Wildflowers lined the roads and the sun was shining. The rolling hills provided a stunning drive as you entered the venue and the modern space of Emerald Hills in Promise City, Iowa was the perfect venue for this couple. Ashley from Poppati Events helped bring the couple’s vision to life! The couple had an all-star list of vendors and the day was absolutely spectacular!

We are so very happy for Lindsey and Jeff! Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your day!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Photographer: Photogen Inc.

Venue: Emerald Hills Events, Promise City, Iowa

Event Design + Planning: Poppati Events

Florals: Shelly Sarver Designs

Cake: Little Blackbird Bakery

Catering: Great Caterers of Iowa

Musicians: Jonah Vanhorn

DJ, Photobooth and Videography: KNM Productions

Best Moments of 2020!

The year Twenty Twenty started out so strong for me! My first wedding took place in Costa Rica and it also celebrated my first job back from maternity leave! I was incredibly excited to get back at it, our team was primed for a full wedding season and I was so proud of all the work they had all done to keep the studio running while I was on leave! As we travelled back home, we started to hear about the virus and on my first official day back at the studio, I had to shut it down for a while. Our business was always open, but I needed to take some time to figure out how we were going to work in the middle of a pandemic. What was going to happen to our clients? How was our team going to work safely? Was I going to get covid from handling a camera? There were so many crazy questions in the beginning, but over time we figured it out!

One theme is true for all of our clients: they are not just planning one wedding, they are planning 15 weddings! As things continue to open, close, shift and change with the pandemic, our couples are continuing to stay open and flexible. Some are holding off - even until the year 2022 right now - so they can still have their big party when it’s safe. Others are opting for an elopement and they are finding that an ultra small wedding is exactly perfect for them! We have learned so much from this year including how to be resilient, how to work safely and that love truly goes on. In fact, I might even say that love is what is bringing us together! We have seen so much support from the vendors we work with and everyone is working to navigate all of the changes together!

2020 also brought forth the need for us to be better as a wedding industry. The death of George Floyd showed us that we need to be better allies with our BIPOC vendors and that we have a long way to go to fight racism in our industry. There continues to be a lot of work ahead of us, but this has been a focus for our studio this year and we are keeping the work of being anti-racist at the forefront of our business. We want to make sure that everyone feels welcome here, whether it be a vendor, a client or a member of our team.

I photographed four weddings this year and each of them were so special! It really felt like an honor to be trusted to document these events. Our clients trusted us to work safely, to tell their love story and to capture all of the little moments so they could share their wedding day with family and friends who couldn’t physically be there. This year started out as free as can be on the beach and ended with the sweetest elopement. What a year! Below are some of my favorite images from this year, but I encourage you to take a deeper look into these stories with the full blog posts!

Here’s to 2021, bright days ahead and may we continue to celebrate love!

LOVEe

Meggan + Nick | Costa Rica

Alyssa + Thomas | Minneapolis

Laura + Brad | Minneapolis

Amanda + Jacob | Wisconsin

Married! // Laura + Brad

At the end of July, I received a call from Laura, asking if I might still be available to photograph a small wedding on their original date in early September! You see, Laura and Brad are one of many couples who had a big wedding planned and had to change their date because of the covid-19 pandemic. As the time came closer to their original date, they couple ultimately realized they really just wanted to be married! They had postponed their big plans, but then it dawned on them, “Why don’t we get married and have our big party later?” Luckily their vendors were all still available and Amy Zaroff Events and Design planned the most beautiful covid-responsible backyard garden wedding!

The chuppah was dripping with gorgeous flowers from Arts & Flowers and guests were greeted with both kippahs and custom face masks! The outdoor ceremony was so special and a small luncheon followed. One cool thing that Laura and Brad also had was a live stream of the ceremony and speeches for friends and family who weren’t able to be at the event in person - it was a fantastic way to still have everyone a part of their wedding day!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Liszt! We are so happy for you!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Event Planning & Design: Amy Zaroff Events & Design

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Video: Cal Brue

Live Stream: AVEX

Live Music: Elán Artists

Hair & Makeup: Andrea Holton

Flowers: Arts & Flowers

Cake: Farina Baking Company

Boxed Lunch: D’amico Catering

Rentals: Apres Party Rental

Cocktails + Bartender: A Proper Pour

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! // Leah + Justin

Leah and Justin had the perfect Fall day in Minnesota for their wedding. The colors on the trees were as vibrant as ever and the sun was shining! The couple opted for a traditional wedding ceremony at St. Phillip the Deacon and then we headed over to the oh-so-gorgeous Hutton House for the party!

Leah and Justin’s style is classic, clean and timeless. It’s also impeccable. The couple worked with Twirl Events for the design of their day and it came together beautifully! The day was filled with friends, family and love. It’s obvious that everyone around this couple is thrilled about their marriage and we are, too!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Hager!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Hotel: The Hotel Landing

Ceremony Location: St. Phillip the Deacon

Reception Location: The Hutton House

Wedding Planner and Design: Twirl Events

Floral: Sadie’s Couture Floral

Hair and Makeup: Emily J

Champagne: The Tiny Tap

Balloons: Corner Balloon Shoppe

Rentals: Rudy’s Event Rentals and Linen Effects

Catering: D’amico

Cake: Buttercream

Live Music: The Travis Anderson Trio

DJ: Charlie from Instant Request

Married! // Robyn + Ryan

I first met Robyn Frank, aka Frankie, when she moved back to Minneapolis from New York. She was this incredibly energetic, sweet, feisty, powerhouse of a woman who always had the best red lipstick, wild hair and a smily and energy that was contagious. She also had the best heart. When it came to finding love though, there weren’t a lot of suitors who could keep up with Robyn, her dreams and ambitions. And then she met Ryan, aka Easy or Elo. His nickname came about because he truly is the most easy-going, kind hearted human you will ever meet. All of a sudden there was a shift in Robyn and she was swooning over this tall, dark, handsome, NICE guy! It was love!

Fast forward to September 2019 and Robyn and Ryan were all surrounded by their nearest and dearest family and friends to tie the knot! They chose to have a destination wedding at the Grandview Lodge in Brainerd, Minnesota and it was truly a beautiful fall day! We are so happy for this couple and were honored to be there to celebrate their love! Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Venue: Grandview Lodge

Wedding Coordination: Lauren Goldfarb

Jewelry: Goldfine Jewelry

Floral: Petals and Beans

Officient: Rabbi Jen Hartman

Decor: Gwen Torfin

Makeup: Jennifer Gilbert

Cupcakes: Sweet Life Bakery

Dessert Bar: Thumbs Cookies

DJ: Roosevelt Mansfield or DJ Digie

Best Moments of 2018!

As another year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect and look back upon some of my favorite moments from the weddings in 2018! This season was incredible and I’m so proud of the work that our team created for our clients! Really though, it’s continually humbling to be invited to photograph a wedding. It’s such an intimate and special moment in a family’s life - it’s a true honor to be the ones to document it!

When I put together the “Best Of” list, I want to choose images that speak to me. The images below might not be the standard, popular poses or even the prettiest pictures, but they are the ones that truly speak to me. They are the images that tell a story and give me true emotion when I look at them. That’s what we strive for. Some of these images came out of my camera and others came from our assisting team. It’s a group effort from us all on a wedding day and I’m so lucky to work with our crew of photographers.

Without further adieu, my favorite wedding moments from 2018! Enjoy!

LOVEe

Married! // Maki + Jiten Part 1

I’ve been looking forward to Maki + Jiten’s wedding for quite some time! It was a three-day wedding extravaganza, filled with tradition and amazing moments! We began at Maki’s family home for the Mehndi, which is an open house for guests to meet, mingle and take part in the Mehndi ceremony, otherwise known as Henna. It’s such a gorgeous art form and is said to bring good luck, good health and prosperity to the bride on her wedding day!

The next evening was spent at Aria for the Sangeet. This is a night filled with celebration, music and dancing - and that’s an understatement - this night is SO fun! The bride, groom and all their family and friends really stepped it up with some amazing dancing! There was a very sweet moment during this night when Jiten surprised Maki with a performance to Bruno Mars’ “Marry You”. It was unforgettable and a great preface to the excitement of their wedding day, which is coming soon in Part 2 of this post! In the meantime, enjoy these moments from the Mehndi + Sangeet!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Wedding Planning, Styling and Coordination: Julia LaCroix Styled Events

Venue: Aria

Caterer: D'Amico Catering           

Photography: Photogen-Inc.      

Videography: A.B. Rich Films

DJ + Lighting: Instant Request    

Umbrella Installation: PHOS Events

Rentals: Linen Effects

Desserts: Cocoa & Fig    

Hair & Makeup: Emily J Hair + Makeup  

Stationery: A Milestone Paper Co.           

Calligraphy: Rosann Konieczny Calligrapher    

Married! // Raquel + Jared

There is one iconic picture from Jared + Raquel's engagement session of these two dancing that I just adore. That same energy and spirit carried over into their wedding day, which was a true celebration. First of all, this couple can dance. Their families can dance. Their friends can dance. This crew can just get down - no matter if they were getting ready, riding on their trolley or actually on the dance floor, there was no shortage of celebrating on this day! On the flip side, there was also a lot of beautiful emotion.

Jared and Raquel chose to get married at the Basilica of St. Mary and it was just magical. The couple even opted to have the Basilica Choir sing, which I have never experienced and it was so beautiful! Everything about this wedding was gorgeous - from the couple to Raquel's custom dress (and romper!), their amazing cake and a reception which was inspired by Kate Spade - it was all perfect!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Davin!

LOVEe 

VENDORS//

Wedding Planning: Rachelle of Style Architects Weddings

Ceremony Venue: Basilica of St. Mary

Reception Venue: A'bulae

Wedding Dress: Lazaro at Bella Bianca, Chicago

Tux: B. Spoke

Jeweler: Marshall Pierce 

Photography: Photogen Inc. 

Videography: Harvest Film Co. 

Cake + Desserts: Farina

Catering: Mintahoe

Floral: Sadie's Floral

Hair & Makeup: Nicole Fae

Invitations + Paper: Paper Rock Scissor

Hotel: Le Meridien Chambers

Linens + Decor: Linen Effects

DJ: Primetime DJ

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Transportation: Renee’s Royal Valet & Rent My Party Bus

Married! // Katie + Travis

New Years Eve is a special time for Katie and Travis. It's the time of year when these two started dating and also the date they decided to become Husband and Wife. Katie and Travis are complete romantics who are each other's perfect match in life. They equally balance one another and push each other to be better people. Their energy, smiles and laughter are contagious and you just can't helped but be excited about life when you are around these two!

For their New Years Eve wedding, the couple were married in an intimate and unique wedding ceremony. The theme of their wedding revolved around dreaming - to always believe in yourself, the people around you and that truly anything is possible. Of course, Katie and Travis also have impeccable taste, so their wedding was nothing short of absolutely gorgeous. 

One of my favorite parts of the day was watching how happy and excited their families were. Both the bride and the groom's side had so much love and history and their stories and excitement over the marriage made the day so much more meaningful. 

It's been a pleasure to get to know Katie, Travis and their families. I can't wait to see where life takes these two and I am so damn happy for the new Mr. and Mrs. Block!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Loring Social

First Look Location: Café Lurcat

Event Planning: See Jane Plan

Florals: Arts & Flowers

Catering: D'amico and Sons

Dessert Table: Gail's Cakes of Minneapolis

Stationary: Champagne Press

Dress: L'Atelier Couture Bridal

Rentals: Linen Effects

Photography: Photogen Inc. 

Videography: Ladd Films

Live Band: Twice on Sunday

Photo Booth: The Traveling Photo Booth

Hair: Jenica Lee and Ashley Richards

Makeup: Tina Beaupre

Officiant: Nielle Arnold

Married! // Jessica + Jeff

Jessica and Jeff met when they were young kids at camp, but it wasn't until years later that their romance grew into what is sure to be a life-long love. The couple planned a winter wedding that was deeply rooted in tradition, family and friends at the Adath Jeshurun Congregation and Oak Ridge Country Club! 

In Minnesota, you never know how the weather will be for a winter wedding, but on Jessica and Jeff's day, we had the most brilliant golden light that was simply gorgeous. One of my favorite moments from this wedding was after the ceremony, the couple was very moved by the emotion and depth to getting married. I can relate to that feeling, where you're planning for so long and all of a sudden you realize you are married - that is pretty incredible! As the night went on, the magic and celebration continued - Mozel Tov to the new Mr. and Mrs. Sklar!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Ceremony Location: Adath Jeshurun Congregation 

Reception Location: Oak Ridge Country Club

Wedding Planning: Sarah Trotter of Lasting Impressions Weddings and Events

Floral and Design: Richfield Floral and Events

Bridal Gown: Annika Bridal Boutique

Cake: Buttercream

Live Band: Northstar by Elan Artists

Videographer: Ladd Films

Married! // Kellee + Tom

I love Kellee and Tom's Knoxville wedding for so many reasons. First, I feel like photographing this wedding was very serendipitous for the couple and I. Tom and I met probably close to 10 years ago, while at a photo convention in Las Vegas. I volunteered a couple years in a row for a company that Tom worked for and we all had the best time - and geeked out a lot over old film cameras. It was at one of the trade shows in Vegas that Tom mentioned his girlfriend Kellee and that she was really something special. He also mentioned that if he ever got married in life, he would love me to photograph his wedding. (This is the biggest compliment I could ever receive!)

This brings me to the second part that I love about this wedding. All of these years later, I received an e-mail from Tom that he had proposed to Kellee and asked if I would be their wedding photographer. I was beyond thrilled, because I totally remembered how truly excited he was about her all of these years. 

The third reason I love Tom and Kellee's wedding was the fact that it was a true pleasure to get to know Kellee more and them as a couple. Their story really came full circle with a wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee, which is where the couple first met. It was a destination wedding for almost all of their guests and they had special, personalized moments along the way. Kellee's friend married the couple and their dog Maggie made appearances in literally almost every photo of the day. It was a gorgeous wedding and you could really feel the love that had grown between all of their family and friends over the years!

Tom and Kellee, thank you for inviting Liz and I down to photograph your wedding and for letting us shoot ALL those rolls of film! We're excited to see where life takes you two!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Venue: Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum

Wedding Planning & Design: Honeybee Events

Dress: Allure Couture

Hair & Makeup: Amanda Maddox Salon

Suit: Banana Republic

Flowers: Honeybee Events

Catering: Buddy's Bar-B-Q

Cake: Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery

DJ: Ogle Entertainment

The Machine Shop

The Machine Shop is the newest - and hottest - wedding venue in Minneapolis. We had the pleasure of photographing a gorgeous wedding a few weeks ago and though we are keeping most of the images private, we did want to share some of the stunning details!

When it comes to planning a wedding, couples spend so much time and energy on designing the look of their day. They also place a lot of trust in their vendors to make their vision come to life. That is part of the reason we credit all of our vendors in each blog post - we know they have given their time and talent to create and amazing space for us to photograph and for the couples to experience the best day of their life!

This wedding was nothing short of stunning. Scroll down to see the vendors who created such brilliance!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Venue: The Machine Shop

Event Planning & Design: Rachelle from Style Architects Weddings + Events

Floral: Ashley Fox Design and Phos 

Invitation + Paper: Paper Rock Scissor

Rentals: Linen Effects + Apres Party Rental

Video: Snowshoe Productions

DJ: Rock With U

Cake: Farina Bakery

Catering: Fabulous Catering

Married! // Adell + Curt

Adell and Curt's wedding took place on one of the most beautiful days of late / summer early fall. The weather was gorgeous, the sun was shining and the colors were lush. The couple chose Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church, which matched the beauty of the outdoors for their ceremony. The reception took place at the Town & Country Club and it was simply stunning! I am so very happy for Adell and Curt! I wish you all the best in your new life together!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Ceremony Location: Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church

Reception Location: Town & Country Club

Coordination + Floral: Artemisia Studios

Hair & Makeup: Bb Makeup

Cake: Cakes by Jan

Videographer: Capture the Moment Productions

Married! // Kayla + Brian

Kayla and Brian had such a gorgeous wedding. Truly, it was perfect. Their day was planned with the help of their rockstar wedding planner, Julia LaCroix and every last detail was thoughtful and so so lovely for the event. The couple had an all-star vendor list, which you can see below, but beyond all of the gorgeous details, there were some grand moments. Kayla and Brian are so sweet with one another and it was great to see how close their families had become over the years that they have been dating. Everyone was SO excited to celebrate this couple and their union! Congratulations to the newlyweds!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Wedding Planning & Design: Julia LaCroix Styled Events

Ceremony Location: St Andrews Lutheran Church

Reception Location: Solar Arts by Chowgirls

Catering: Chowgirls

Cake: Buttercream

Hair & Makeup: Swept Up

Brides Dress: Posh Bridal Couture

Stationary: A Milestone Paper Co. 

Floral: Martha's Gardens

Live Music: The Bruce A. Henry Band

Transportation: Rent My Party Bus

Decor & Rentals: Linen Effects