Minikahda Wedding Reception

Top 5 St. Paul/ Minneapolis Wedding Venues I loved shooting in 2016

The new year brings new wedding venues! It is always so much fun to shoot somewhere new and make it a unique experience for my couples photos of their day!
I wanted to share some new Saint Paul/ Minneapolis Wedding Venues I was able to shoot at and why I loved them 2016 style!


1. Minikahda Club is now one my favorite Minneapolis wedding venues. Picture it, you step out on a balcony overlooking a well kept golf course and in the distance is the Minneapolis skyline. I am a sucker for a good view!  It was a beautiful stop to say " I do " and the reception space had the same view with plenty of space for a large group of wedding guests.   


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2. The St. Paul College Club is a mansion on Summit Avenue in the heart of Saint Paul; it reflects a classy choice for any bride. The ceremony space is in the privacy of the backyard. I loved the intimate feel of of a small house/garden wedding. I love mansions in the Twin Cities; some of my favorite places to visit consist of the Biltmore in North Carolina, and more like the James J Hill house near by to this venue.

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3. Villa Bellezza Vineyard and Winery has a gorgeous brick courtyard with plenty of wine for your guests. The large wooden door not only give access in and out of the reception space but is also perfect location for larger group photos. Besides its sizable reception space and lovely architectural courtyard, I enjoyed the tower they have attached to the main building. This tower was the ideal spot for a stunning first look with my bride and groom. It was intimate with plenty of great light for their photos.

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4. 514 Studios Event Center, a Minneapolis wedding venue, gives a very downtown feel! Brick walls with a small outdoor space out back for cocktail hour. It felt homey and relaxed with a coffee spot in the same building. Only thing I would say didn't work at this venue was their was only one bathroom. For everyone. Twinkle lights hanging from the ceiling really added a finishing romantic touch to the space.

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5. Saint Paul Public Library - George Latimer Central Library. I have a week day job in the heart of downtown St Paul. Being only a few blocks away from Rice Park and the St Paul Public Library, I will often make my way over to enjoy a walk through of this massively beautiful library. This building often inspires my creative side and I have wanted to take photos of a bride and groom here for years. This stair case was one of the things I was most excited for and it really paid off.
from the painted ceilings to the towering marble pillars, this library is so romantic in photos.

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Minikahda Club Wedding Photography | Mac & Mel

It's their wedding day taking place at the beautiful Minikahda Club for their ceremony and their reception. "They are like a bride and groom from stock photos!" You know when you hear that comment it is gonna a be a good day! Another wedding shot with the wonderful Jessica Smith from Jessica Smith photography, the day for me started off shooting the guys getting ready at Mac's friend TJ's house. This group of guys were READY TO PARTY and i was excited shoot all their craziness. Before we leftthe house the guys did a beer shot and then Mac and I were on our way for the first look! 

Mac and Mel were highschool sweethearts. As they got to their freshman in college they made the decision to go their separate ways as they were going to separate colleges. Over the years and on other circumstances they both found themselves transferred at the U of M, where they shortly picked up where they left off. As Mac gushed all about Mel on our car ride to the first look, one thing was truly evident, this man's heart was wholeheartedly stolen by his bride.   

The weather was stunning and with the drinks flowing throughout the day, the wedding party was having a blast! The ceremony space had a breathtaking view of the minneapolis skyline! But nothing took my breath away more than watching Mac teary eyed view his bride come down to aisle. Standing by the bridesmaids I know I wasn't the only one tearing up! After the ceremony finished with the I dos and lots of cheering from the crowd we were on our way to the reception downstairs!

The grand entrance was literally that: GRAND. When the bride and groom entered the room the dance floor filled with the wedding party inviting everyone to join them on the dance floor to bring down the house. This was literally my favorite grand entrance of all time. It was fantastic. If you are ready to party please do not hesitate to book me!  

Mac and Mels wedding was one of my favorite weddings I have captured and I am so grateful to have been a part of their love story! Enjoy their photos! ♡♡♡