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There are the wedding photos and videos that you look back on and think, Wow, THAT was a trend that I’m glad has moved on. There are others that take your breath away with timeless and classic beauty, even decades later. Woodhaven weddings are definitely the latter. With contemporary architecture, beautiful neutrality, and space for […]

Woodhaven Weddings Full of Elegance & Romance in Minnesota

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Your venue sets the tone for your entire wedding. It should also reflect the love, time, and patience you have put into planning your spectacular day! I’ve put together this small collection of some of the best Minneapolis wedding venues that I think provide timeless elegance, set the scene for an unforgettable event, and, of […]

Best Minneapolis Wedding Venues To Take Your Breath Away

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On one of the busiest AND coldest weekends of the year, I got to drive over to Clear Lake, IA for the wedding of two of the sweetest people on Earth. Every part of this day fit Courtney and Sam so perfectly. The ceremony was at the grassy area underneath a rolling forest of Maple […]

Crisp Fall Wedding in Clear Lake

Where do I even begin with these two?! I know I say everyone is the sweetest, but Brooke and Steph are the sweetest too! They had their intimate wedding at their friend’s farm in Sleepy Eye, MN. Family and friends helped decorate and organize everything for them. What a feat, and what a generous and […]

Cozy Fall Farm Wedding

If I had to pick a word to describe this wedding, it would be “memorable.” There were so many touching moments between Courtney and Grant at the Rochester Golf and Country Club on this wild Saturday afternoon. The longing and loving look in his eyes as she walked down the aisle and her smile as […]

Luxurious Summer Golf Course Wedding

Tiffany and Blaine choose to have their wedding in their hometown at Trinity Lutheran Church, which was absolutely perfect for these two. After the torrential downpour an hour earlier, we were able to get some gorgeous shots of them with the stormy sky. Blaine and the groomsmen were LOVING all the truckers driving by honking […]

Elegant Church Wedding in Fairmont, Minnesota

Steph and Andy are the best! So fun to be around, and they really know how to light up a room! These two blended their families together in a fun and intimate affair for their closest friends and family in the area. They ended their ceremony with confetti bombs, which tells you everything you need […]

Country Wedding in Small Town MN

Brooke and Braden, the stunners that they are, had their wedding in Fairmont, MN. These cuties were so excited for their wedding day to roll around. Braden was such a sweetheart during his first look with Brooke. From the amazing friends and family who helped pull it all together to the epic food truck that […]

Rustic Summer Wedding in the Midwest

Where do I start with these two … they’re just simply amazing. I’m instantly happy every time get see Callie and Trevor, and they’re the kind of people that you’re always glad to be around. Their wedding was at the Schroeder Farm in Lake Crystal, MN. A relatively new venue, we were able to find […]

Chic Barn Wedding in Southern Minnesota

I’ve known Nick since we were kids … and to see him marry his best friend last week was an absolute pleasure. Nick and Murilo were married in the stylish and vintage Old Main Village in Mankato, MN. Perfectly officiated by the wonderful and well-spoken Rev. Rita Capezzi, Nick and Murilo’s wedding went off without […]

Retro 1920s Style Wedding