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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let me start off by saying when it comes to your wedding guest list – all guest list sizes are acceptable! It’s your wedding, and you get to choose who you would like to be there with you.  Guest lists can bring about an array of emotions, some folks experience all of them, while others […]

You spent months planning, hours going over the color palette and your seating chart, and getting all the details just right for your perfect wedding celebration. Before you knew it the big day happened; you laughed, cried, and smiled for hours. Now you’re likely wanting some recovery time for everything, cause let’s be real, that […]

So you’re engaged, or you’ve at least discussed getting married with your partner — hell yeah!  Now that you’ve decided to get married, you just need to decide how you want to get married! Easy, right? 😉 I’m here to share with you my best tips on how to start planning a wedding that will […]

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, […]

You’re engaged, you’ve found a venue and set a date, and now you’re starting to imagine your day! EEK!!! One of the first questions to answer is: Do you want a first look?  Wait, backup a sec. What is a first look? A first look is an intentional, intimate moment where you and your partner […]

Photos while getting ready is an essential part of any story told with wedding photography. These images capture the intimate moments of a couple’s preparation for their big day. From final touches of hair and makeup to putting on the dress or tux, these images are a beautiful reminder of the anticipation and excitement that […]

Families! In all their complexity, beauty, and uniqueness, they are a huge part of many weddings. And so follows how to go about family photos at your wedding! If you choose to have your family, in whole or in part, at your wedding, creating space to share special moments with them and get those lifetime […]