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Wedding Education

How to Get Ready for Amazing Getting Ready Wedding Photos

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 […]

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What Seriously Impressed Me at This Mendakota Country Club Wedding

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 […]

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ways to honor a loved one at your wedding

Weddings

Ways to Honor a Loved One at Your Wedding

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. 

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Wedding Education

How to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months in the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities couple’s checklist for planning a wedding in 6 months.

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Weddings

Wedding at the Bell Museum: Megan & David’s Nerdy Nuptials

The Bell Museum is a museum of natural history at the University of Minnesota and is the perfect spot to get married if you’re looking for a bit of a different wedding experience with your guests! From the stunning views and activities to the large reception area where you can dance the night away, Bell […]

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Wedding Education

Finding the Perfect Wedding Officiant in Minnesota

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 […]

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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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Saint Paul Courthouse Wedding Photo

Wedding Education

How to plan a Saint Paul Courthouse Wedding

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 […]

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Wedding Education

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Wedding Guest List

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 […]

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Wedding Education

Preserving Memories: What to do with your wedding photos

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 […]

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Wedding Education

Creating Your Dream Wedding: A 4-Step Guide to Get You Started

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 […]

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wedding at machine shop in minneapolis

Weddings

What Your Wedding at Machine Shop in Minneapolis Could Look Like

By way of Moth and Logan, let’s tour the Machine Shop. This amazing couple I had the opportunity to work with wanted a goth-inspired, queer, Jewish wedding. The Machine Shop was the perfect venue for the event! Whether you’re planning a wedding that’s truly unique in style or leaning more traditional, this venue shines with […]

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