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This year I was blessed to serve couples and families in different ways! I am just throwing together a small gallery of images that I loved from 2022. I was able to shoot weddings at new places like The Whim and return to others like the Machine Shop. I am so thankful for all these beautiful moments shared with me. Due to me being unable to bring it down, this is a monster of a post. So buckle in and please enjoy!
I meet up with these two adorable people to capture their engagement photos in and around the Stone Arch Bridge which is iconic to the Minneapolis area! The Lord provided a stunning sunset with those nice warm breeze for our evening walking around St. Anthony Main.
Here is some great things I learned about Alyssa and Derek: They meet swing dancing with a mutual friend at Famous Dave’s. Alyssa’s friend didn’t want to go alone so she coaxed her to come with her. And that is where it all started. They hit it off despite Derek dropping her that night.
Now they have a pooch names Daisy the Pug, together who knows she is a queen rocking in her new stroller. Now she is strolling the good life. Keep scrolling through their photos Daisy is in there!
This is a little of their engagement story they shared with me. Alyssa had always wanted to do a carriage ride. Derek decided that it would be the perfect activity for his proposal. As for when, he knew that Alyssa loves Christmas time of year so he decided to do it in the winter of 2021. They had dinner at Nicolette island Inn beforehand. Although it was very cold they both bundled up and enjoyed a carriage ride around saint Anthony Main and across the Stone Arch Bridge. Derek popped the question and enjoyed a joyous yes from Alyssa.
For our engagement session we enjoyed the same route as we talked about them watching Stranger things (they are currently wrapping up season 3) and whether or not the new Dumbledore movie was good or not.
Please enjoy their engagement photos and celebrating Alyssa and Derek as they get married later this year!
A wedding venue is one of the first things you pick to host your wedding. They book so far out in advance you have to make sure the one that is wrapped around your heart is the one that you can enjoy with your fiance and all your guests! You want to get the low down on some of my favorites from 2018. I give you what I loved about each one, website, and guest count the venue can hold. One of my favorite posts of the year - my favorite Minnesota Wedding Venues that I loved in 2018. Let’s dive right in shall we.
Website- http://www.machineshopmpls.com/
Address - 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Guest Count- unknown
What I loved - I loved how modern and open this space felt. It had a great space to have the guests spread out on two different floor with a balcony overlook in downtown Minneapolis. Location parking was rough, but I loved how it was still in the twin cites. At this time this venue is unique in the cities and it was fun to shoot it.
If you want to see a whole wedding there check out this Machine Shop Wedding Photography blog post: http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/machine-shop-wedding-photography-minneapolis-wedding-photographer
Website- http://redeemedfarm.org/
Address - 21325 Meadowbrook Ave N, Scandia, MN 55073
Guest count: 175
What I loved: Not only was the couple who owned this venue super excited about sharing it with others, the whole property was just beautifully well kept and maintained. The have cute victorian style couches throughout the property and plenty of places that are picture ready! There are plenty of places to shoot around this secluded property.
If you want to see a whole wedding there check out this Redeemed Farm Wedding Photography blog post: http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/redeemed-farms-wedding-photography-courtney-jordan-minneapolis-wedding-photographer
Website - https://campgreenville.org/pretty-place/
Address - 4399 YMCA Camp Road, Cleveland, South Carolina 29635
Guest Count - 350
What I loved: Ok! I am aware that this is not a Minneapolis Wedding Venue, but it is not one I could leave off the list. This one is a ceremony site in the rolling hills of South Carolina. The view will cause your heart to stop because it is so breathtaking. The mountain views are what makes this venue high on my light of one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and ever shot.
If you want to see a whole wedding there check out this Pretty Place Wedding Photography blog post:http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/southcarolineweddingphotographychristianemily
Website: https://www.thevandusenmansion.com/
Address: 1900 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Guest Count: 50 - 200
What I loved: If you know me I am a sucker for mansion homes. I think they are so regal and classy and I just fall in love the the victorian sytle feel of the whole place. The Van Dusen Mansion is not exception. I loved the vibes of this whole minneapolis mansion wedding venue. I greatly enjoyed them also having a courtyard and seperate space for the dancing to take place and also give the guests some room to explore. One of it’s best features are the getting ready rooms on the second floor. It is a beautiful space for the wedding party to get ready and really enjoy the whole day in one spot if they choose too.
If you want to see a whole wedding there check out this Van Dusen Mansion Wedding Photography blog post: http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/van-dusen-mansion-wedding-photography-carlee-amp-brian-minneapolis-wedding-photographer
Your wedding day is important! It is a celebration of your marriage, your commitment, and your love! Marriage is a gift and something truly worthy of being celebrated!
I will be your guide, helping make your wedding photography experience fun and more authentically you.
