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Where you can find inspiration for your engagement or wedding, and learn how to be more sustainable as you celebrate!

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Wedding Education

A Person vs a Playlist: On Hiring a DJ for Your Wedding

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

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Wedding Education

Ultimate Checklist for the Four Weeks Leading Up to Your Wedding

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

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Weddings

Long Guest List? Here Are 36 Awesome Large Wedding Venues in the Twin Cities

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! 🙂 

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Engagements

Minneapolis Pool Engagement Session

Here is your sign to skip tradition and go with a unique and fun engagement session for your photos!

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Weddings

Ways to Honor a Loved One at Your Wedding

Will your wedding be the same without them? Of course not. But I’ve seen some really thoughtful and creative displays and rituals that couples have come up with for their big day that really invites their passed-on loved ones into the celebration. 

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Wedding Education

How to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months in the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities couple’s checklist for planning a wedding in 6 months.

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Weddings

How to Find a Suit for Your Wedding (All Genders Included!)

Standing in front of a bunch of mirrors in a suit shop trying on a tux or wedding suit, you may feel pretty dapper right away. Or you may feel boxy and overwhelmed! Whether you’re a groom, a bride, or a nonbinary/gender fluid spouse-to-be, if you’re looking for wisdom on how to find a sweet […]

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Weddings

Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress in Minneapolis

Tips plus a directory of wedding dress shops in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro. Looking for LGBTQIA inclusivity? Plus Sizes? Sustainability options? Check out our list!

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Engagements

Everything You Need for Planning Your Proposal in the Twin Cities

Planning your proposal in the Twin Cities? Your guide on what to consider for your special moments is right here!

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Engagements

How to Find the Perfect Engagement Ring, from Band to Boulder

Shopping for an engagement ring? Here are 4 things to consider.

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Weddings

Wedding at the Bell Museum: Megan & David’s Nerdy Nuptials

The Bell Museum is a museum of natural history at the University of Minnesota and is the perfect spot to get married if you’re looking for a bit of a different wedding experience with your guests! From the stunning views and activities to the large reception area where you can dance the night away, Bell […]

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Wedding Education

Your Ultimate Guide: What to Look for in a Wedding Planner

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and it’s natural to want everything to go perfectly. But with so many tasks to complete and so many details to coordinate, planning a wedding can quickly become overwhelming. This is where a wedding planner comes in handy.  A professional wedding planner […]

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Passionate about celebrating relationships between partners and between us and our home, Earth.

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What's your wedding vibe?

Do you envision a big wedding with everyone you know and a sick dance party? Or does an intimate affair where you can celebrate and splurge on those closest to you sound more like your vibe? Or, maybe you have no idea yet! 

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