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Creekside Farm Weddings and Events: A Hidden Gem in the Countryside

The space at Creekside Farm Weddings and Events is perfect for those who wish to have a wedding surrounded by diverse nature within driving distance to the Twin Cities! You’ll have 50 acres all to yourselves, the option for 9 different ceremony spot options, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for you and your guests to […]

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Silverwood Park Wedding

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Silverwood Park Wedding, feat. Fairies and Hobbits!

If you’re considering an affordable, outdoor wedding with a natural background on beautiful grounds, look no further than Three Rivers Park District’s Silverwood Park and Great Hall!  Among other things, you’ll be able to use their getting ready room, event space, outdoor ceremony space (don’t worry, it’s in the shade by the time you’d have […]

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gothic couple gets married at the machine shop in minneapolis in the winter

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A Match Made in the Machine Shop: A Gothic Wedding Celebration

When I first met with Moth and Logan to chat about their wedding at Machine Shop in Minneapolis, they told me they were creating a goth-inspired wedding — and boy did they deliver! Read on to see what your wedding day at Machine Shop can look like, including if the weather is cold or rainy, […]

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Tying the Knot at Elm Creek Chalet

The Elm Creek Chalet is the perfect place to get married if you’re looking to incorporate nature and an outdoorsy feeling in your wedding day, while still having access to excellent services (and air conditioning)! Take a look at Gwen and Derek’s summer wedding at Elm Creek Park, surrounded by their friends and family with […]

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A Museum Wedding Like No Other: Saying ‘I Do’ at The Bakken

If you’re considering having your wedding at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis, may I just say, HECK YEAH! Bakken Museum is a wonderful wedding venue with its old world museum and library vibes to its beautifully vibrant garden spaces, you’re sure to have a unique celebration! I’d like to show you a portion of Meredith […]

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bride and groom at their sustainable wedding surrounded by nature in the fall

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7 High-Impact Sustainable Wedding Tips

Learn high-impact tips for having a sustainable wedding celebration in Minneapolis, from food to flowers to location to photography!

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couplel at their intimate wedding in Minneapolis

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Small Wedding in Minneapolis

Considering a small wedding in Minneapolis or the Twin Cities? Take some inspiration from Heather and Nate’s amazing, intimate wedding!

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Natalie and Bryan's July wedding at Kellerman's Event Center in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Summer Wedding at Kellerman’s Event Center

Check out Natalie and Bryan’s summer wedding at Kellerman’s Event Center in White Bear Lake, MN with photo examples and vendor recommendations!

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how to elope in the twin cities

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How to Elope in the Twin Cities

Want to have a small but elegant wedding celebration but don’t know where to start? Find out some great ideas here!

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Minnesota Winter Wedding at the Como Conservatory, Saint Paul

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Winter Wedding at The Como Conservatory

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 […]

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Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

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Small Winter Wedding in Minneapolis

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 […]

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elopement at cuyuna cove

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How to Elope at Cuyuna Cove

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 […]

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