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Emma and Nathan’s winter wedding at the Como Conservatory in Saint Paul, Minnesota didn’t quite go as planned. But we were able to pivot and give them a day they will remember always! The couple had originally planned to have a small ceremony at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Sunken Gardens and then head off to […]

Nirlep, who self-describes as “extra”, wanted to have a Bollywood Style Engagement Session in Minneapolis, specifically at the New Brighton Ice Castles! She and her fiance, Amrit, live in Chicago and San Francisco, respectively, and love to travel. So, they decided that they would have an engagement session for every season, and I was lucky […]

Thinking of having a winter engagement session in Minneapolis or Saint Paul and are not sure what to do? Here is an example of what one couple did and it was fabulous! Emily and Ben had a two-part engagement session (my favorite, especially for winter)! We started at Punch Bowl Social in Saint Louis Park […]

I absolutely love Lauren and Nico’s wedding as an excellent example of what an intimate, winter wedding in Minneapolis and Saint Paul can look like. Let me introduce you to the lovely newlyweds, and walk you through how we designed their day, and even some lessons learned and tips along the way! Lauren and Nico […]

Why elope at Cuyuna Cove? If you’re here, you have probably heard about this amazing place on the iron range in Crosby, Minnesota with its nationally renowned mountain biking trails, glamping cabins and tents, and the adorable town main street just down the road. But just in case you haven’t heard of this gem, take […]

There are lots of reasons to have a vow renewal sometime in your marriage! That being said, I’ll just tell you why we had ours. For me personally, the 10 year wedding anniversary vow renewal was even more meaningful than our actual wedding ceremony. I know that probably sounds nuts, so let me explain:

Courthouse weddings are great if you would like an intimate ceremony, are on a budget or a tight timeline, or even if you would like to avoid the stress of planning a larger wedding. You may even consider a small courthouse wedding if you are local to Minnesota and have a destination wedding planned to save on some logistical considerations like obtaining a marriage license or filing paperwork post-ceremony.