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Choosing a wedding officiant is a vital decision when planning your big day. The person you select to officiate your ceremony will set the tone for your wedding day and play a significant role in making sure the day goes smoothly. With so much riding on this choice, it’s crucial to take the time to […]

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

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

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 […]

If you’re thinking about having your engagement session at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) in the heart of Minneapolis, you are in the right place to learn everything you need to know. Plus, I’ve got some photo examples for you at the end as well, so stay tuned! Where is Mia, and how can […]

There’s almost nowhere more classic to have your engagement session in Minneapolis than Saint Anthony Main, and I’m here to give you some ideas and inspo for your session—including how to handle changing Minnesota weather patterns—with examples from Jenna & Sean’s fall engagement session and Emily & Matt’s winter session! For Any Photo Session at […]

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!

You know what will never go out of style when it comes to weddings? Historic wedding venues! And FIVE Event Center is a perfect historical venue with updates that make it a very cozy and comfortable place to host your wedding. FIVE Event Center has everything you need to run your whole day without having […]

Kate and Chris got married at the Neu Neu in Minneapolis, and it was their intention to have a low-waste, sustainable wedding. With the help of Ashlyn at Luum Collective as their planner, they were able to have the fall celebration they wanted while ensuring that they were minimizing their impact on our planet.  Read […]

If you’re looking for a wedding venue south of the Twin Cities with great event flow, backup plans for inclement weather, great getting-ready suites, and easy access to cute photo spots, look no further than 3 Ten Event Venue in Faribault, Minnesota! This post will specifically feature the 3 Ten Event Venue Rooftop Loft. I’ve […]

Let’s start this one off with a question: would you rather feel relaxed and chill on the morning of your wedding, sipping [insert your fave drink] with your friends, or frazzled and buzzing around finding items you wanted photographed and preparing your outfit, hoping that you didn’t miss anything? Assuming you want getting ready photos […]

If you’re looking for an all-in-one wedding venue near Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the MSP airport with amazing views, fabulous staff to take care of you, and all the rest, look no further than Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights! I had the pleasure of working with Mycki & Jarl on their wedding in August […]