The Shire In The Woods | Alyssa & Adam | McGrath Wedding Photographer

Fall colors were in full show in McGrath Minnesota last weekend! On the first really chilly day of the fall Alyssa and Adam got married in the beautiful Minnesota woods of The Shire in the woods! 

They booked out the entire site so that they were literally surround by friends and family the whole weekend making it a true party!  

Adam told Aylssa what his favorite part of the day which was the same as Aylssas , laying eyes on eachother for the first time. They friends sang "now I see the light" from Tangled (❤) Alyssa clung to her father's arm as she made her way to her soon to be hubby down the aisle.

Although the day had its little crazy moments Adam and Alyssa made sure to say hi to all the people who were there to support them, making it the day they truly hoped for.  

Their reception was something out of a fairytale with LOTS of twinkle lights and center pieces inspired by Alice in Wonderland and other books and Movies this couple just loved .  

The day with Aylssa and Adam was truly beautiful and I am so excited to share those with you below!!  



Can’t get enough?! Check out Alyssa and Adam’s engagement session at Fort Snelling clicking HERE

Oh my goodness do you LOVE what you are seeing?! Here are the peeps that made it happen!
Wedding Photography : MW Photography
Florist : Twisted Vine
Planner : Monica Arndt
Videographer : MacKenzie Carey
Wedding Venue : Shire in the Woods
DJ : Sounds Unlimited Entertainment
Groom’s Suit : The Black Tux
Tent Rental : Doucette’s Party
Caterer : Vanilla Bean
Shuttle Bus Services : Voyageur Bus Company
Officiant : Amanda Samples

Can My Wedding Venue Force Me To Share My Photos Of My Wedding? | Bridal Advice | For the MW Brides

Many wedding venues will have you as the bride and groom sign their standard contract. This is an industry standard but it is when it comes to trying to take claim over your photo rights when things get a little weird.

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Another industry standard is that your photos remain property of your photographer unless you have specifically gotten the copyrights of the photos. Not owning the copy rights to the photos, it is not something you can legally sign away to anyone else.

If something like this ever comes up with your wedding venue, be sure to have them directly contact your wedding photographer for further discussion.

I am by no means an expect on copyright laws but I do know you need to read your contracts thoroughly before signing anything!

Machine Shop Wedding Photography | Brooke & Evan | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

This wedding I was able to shoot under Gina Zeilder Photography. Brooke and Evan where complete gems. They both were brimming with excitement and just pure joy the entire day. Both decided to get ready only a couple of miles from their home in Downtown Minneapolis as the Hewing Hotel. The girls started their day off with mimosas in a private room of Brian Graham Salon. I mean is there another way to start your wedding day?!The girls wore a lite mint green dress while Brooke wedding dress was a stunning lace dress which she paid with Badgley Mischka champagne colored heels. After Brooke got into her dress all the girls held hands as they were led into the room with their eyes closed until the big reveal. Everyone was just shook in the best way of how gorgeous Brooke looked on her wedding day!!

Next person to see her was her dad. They had a Father- Daughter first look in the downstairs room of the Hewing Hotel. It was so precious to see how excited her parents were to get to be a part of this day they had all been waiting for! After snapping a couple more photos we ascended to the Hewing Rooftop Bar by the pool for the first look. Watching Evan just soak her in was seriously adorable. Her gift to him was a Starry Night Print of one of their special days together. Evan loved the gift. We all partied it good up with the Minneapolis skyline as a gorgeous backdrop before heading out for full wedding party photos.

A short trip to Boom Island and back we all headed for the wedding Ceremony at the Machine Shop in Downtown Minneapolis. The Florals at the Machine Shop were AMAZING! They had a flower ring surrounding the main chandelier that just gave the ceremony such a whimsical vibe. The priest made everyone laugh throughout the service and gave his blessing to Brooke and Evan.

The were husband and wife before you know it; Both bride and groom just had giant smiles on their faces.

The reception was just beautifully decorated with candles, flowers, and greenery. One of my favorite parts of the day came during the first dance. While Brooke and Evan where twirling their way through the dance floor, Evan waved over his new father-in-law and left his baffled bride. He ran up to the stage and sang a couple of lines to their first song! Brooke was SO surprised and I loved this little surprise of the night!

The evening continued with lots of dancing!

Please enjoy this Machine Shop Wedding of Brooke and Evan!!