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Seeking inspo for a date night in the Twin Cities? I got you! And I won’t even tell you to go look at the cherry spoon like all the other date ideas posted up here seem to! (No hate on the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, of course! It’s iconic for a reason!).  There are so many […]

Looking for the perfect garden setting in the Minneapolis area to hold your engagement photography session? Let me introduce the Millennium Gardens in Plymouth, Minnesota! Here is everything you need to know about the space, reserving your photo time, how to prepare for your session there, and photos of the gardens! What You Need to […]

I get it! Weddings are expensive, and cutting any expense you can sounds ideal. But I’m going to come right out with it: find a wedding day-of coordinator who fits your needs and budget, and you will not regret it. Having someone take care of things for you ensures everything will get done, and on […]

By the end of this post, you’ll have everything you need to get started finding a stylist (or a team of stylists) that’s the right fit for YOUR wedding.

Sometimes a courthouse-style wedding is the right thing, but if you don’t want to have your wedding in an actual courtroom, there are alternatives right here in Saint Paul! Racquelle and Simon reached out to me after having been together for eight years and now expecting their first child together, to come up with an […]

So you’ve found your dreamy wedding gown, and the next step is to get it hemmed, altered, and perfected. I’m here and excited to share tips on where in the Twin Cities to get wedding gown alterations, and tips on making the most of this service. 🙂  It may be tempting to want to take […]

Wedding vow renewals. They don’t change your legal marital status, but they can hold just as much meaning as your wedding and be a great way to reconnect with your marriage and loved ones. A vow renewal is when you, a married couple, recommit to each other, affirm your partnership, and acknowledge how much you […]

A winter wedding in Minnesota CAN be wonderful! Whether you’re planning your big day in the winter because of a special anniversary, or you’re looking for more budget-friendly options for venues (which often have seasonal pricing), or you and your fiancé are lifelong happy Minnesotans who love the cold, you can (and will!) have an […]

How to find a location and set the right timing for your early spring engagement photos in Minnesota.

Your one-stop shop for how to choose a wedding DJ, what questions to ask first, and more!

I lay out for you exactly what you need for your checklists for the weeks before your wedding!

I’ve laid out the basics for 37 wedding venues that offer a larger seated capacity, organized by ✨aesthetic✨. No matter which venues speak to you on this list, I of course did my due diligence as a photographer and only shared great shot spots! 🙂