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Married! // Adam + Tim Part 2

Surprise and delight! Shock and awe! These are just some of the words that kept circulating the room during the entire day of Tim and Adam’s wedding. It was a day rooted in love, no matter how many cool things were around the corner, which made the day feel completely grounded and special, too. If you haven’t checked out Part 1 of Adam + Tim’s blog post, I encourage you to do so! The weekend kicked off with an incredible rehearsal dinner experience and the wedding day was a continuation of all food-inspired-fun.

Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science Events brought a grand vision to life for Tim and Adam. Together with an all-star-list of carpenters, vendors, AV, lighting, musicians and serving staff, she designed two spaces. One that brought together a beautiful intimate ceremony where Adam and Tim read their own vows (and I swear there wasn’t a dry eye in the room) to a completely transformed restaurant-inspired space for the reception. This was the room flip of all room flips. Tim and Adam wanted to carry on the theme of hospitality for their guests - with surprises along the way. After their ceremony, guests were welcomed into cocktail hour by the fabulous Minneapolis drag queen herself, Luna Muse. Custom pull tabs, prizes, an oyster shucker and roaming violinists entertained the crowd while down below people were hard at work installing chandeliers, building custom tables and bringing in beautiful floral. When it was time to eat, guests were welcomed by name by Gretchen and her team where they were then sat individually at their tables. Wow. What a stage to set.

Adam and Tim worked with the team a chefs at D’amico Catering to create a custom menu for the night. What began with the chef’s personal salt & pepper chicken wings and mini Coors lights, each course opened another level of the culinary journey. I also loved the menus, which were designed by Fig.2 Design that kept the theme of the pull tabs rolling. Guests kept a sweet souvenir from the night with custom pottery from Mexico and everyone danced the night away. I particularly loved Adam and Tim’s wardrobe change that kept the energy high and the hits coming on the dance floor!

Above all, what made this day so special was seeing the connection and happiness that absolutely every guest had for Adam and Tim. Everyone is thrilled for them and want to fully celebrate their love.

Adam and Tim, I am so thankful to be a part of your wedding day and to witness your love. You truly have inspired us all.

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Venue: The Machine Shop

Planning + Design: Rocket Science Events

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Videography: Voyageur Motion Pictures - See their amazing preview of this wedding here!

Floral: Kindred Blooms

Stationary + Branding: Fig.2 Design

Drag Queen: Luna Muse

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Linens, Custom Napkins and Plates: Linen Effects

Rentals - Chairs, Flatware, Table Lamps, Sofas: Collected & Co.

Rentals - Stage, Glassware, Flatware, Pull Tab Booth: Apres Party Rental

Custom Builds - Ceremony Platform, Walls, Serving Stations: Rush River Scenic

Custom Installations - Peony Wall, Mirror Wall: Girl Friday Creative

AV + Video Wall: AV For You

Lighting + Rigging: PHOS Events

Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: The Violin Twins

Dinner + Dance Music: Rock With U - Fusion

Hair + Makeup: Lady Vamp Artistry

Valet: Uptown Valet

Transportation: Star Transportation

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! // Christian + Lysa!

 

Lysa and Christian are a couple whose beauty is matched both inside and out. This summer the two exchanged vows at an intimate family wedding at Aria that was so meaningful and thoughtful. One of my favorite moments of their ceremony was the focus on the fact that we don’t know what life will bring, so lets all remember to live our lives to the fullest and surround ourselves with love.

The ceremony might have been small, but the party was big! Lysa and Christian celebrated with the Jordan Kahn Orchestra who brought the energy through the late hours of the night and it was incredible! D’amico Catering and Gohan Sushi also served some delicious bites and of course all of this was made possible by the lovely and talented Amy Zaroff and her dream team of vendors!

As we all partied the night away, I also have to give a nod to the incredible speeches that really didn’t leave a dry eye in the room. Not only do Lysa and Christian love each other so much, but everyone around them has been moved by their marriage as well!

Congratulations to Lysa and Christian! We are so happy for you!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Getting Ready Location: Hewing Hotel

Venue: Aria

Event Design and Planning: Amy Zaroff Events + Design

Hair: Gem Salon

Makeup: Kristine Loehrer

Florals: Sadies Couture Floral

Furniture: Be Things Rentals

Rentals: Linen Effects

Catering: D’amico

Champagne: Tiny Tap

Sushi: Gohan Sushi

Ice Sculpture: Ice Occasions

Videography: Cal Brue

Ceremony Music: Birchwood String Quartet

Live Band: Jordan Kahn Orchestra

Decorative Lighting: Phos Events

Audio / Visual: AVEX

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