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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.

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 […]

The floral at your wedding—whether it be small touches or practically the main event — is a gorgeous medium to symbolize the love you and your partner share and have all around you. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen SO many Twin Cities weddings go from beautiful to ✨breathtaking✨ once the floral team arrives and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ve laid out the basics for 36 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! 🙂 

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.