Holy Cross Catholic Church Photography | Jennifer & Dan | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Dan & Jennifer Get Married at Holy Cross Catholic Church!!

Dan and Jennifer’s wedding day summed up in one word was Lovely.

The whole day reflected Jennifer’s classic taste with the small details (like fall inspired flowers and bridesmaids dresses to the best detail (the man she was choosing to marry ;) ).

Both parties got ready at the church in the morning before heading over to Nicollet Island Park in Minneapolis for First look. We were blessed with a beautiful Minnesota Fall Day with plenty of sunshine. The leaves had just changed a week or two before, so their first look was blanketed in a sea of yellow leaves. (Basically a fall wedding dream!!!) I am pretty sure the first word out of Dan’s mouth when he saw Jennifer for the first time was “ WOW.” (Just scroll through the photos and you will understand why!!)

One of my favorite parts of their portraits was where they read their wedding letters to each other. Holy Cannoli, it was something truly beautiful, genuine, and heart felt. Even now, thinking through those moments warms my heart.

We were later joined for portrait time by the wedding party at the park! The ladies were gifted scarves for a bridesmaids gift which they were able to use as shawls. After partying it up all over and being in ever Saturday runner way (#NotSorry) we headed back to Holy Cross Church for the Ceremony!

The details of this church were the best of Catholic Church architecture. The church looks so unassuming from the outside but so rich in art on the inside it is breath taking. It was a beautiful spot for Jennifer and Dan to get married in the eye’s of the Lord, family, and friends. The Lord was definitely glorified by their union.

After the I do’s, the wedding party took a quick portrait stop before heading over to cocktail hour at Sinclair on Grand for the reception. The space is a hollowed out brick warehouse perfect for throwing a party! Reception theme was book centerpieces. With food, Glam Dolls Donuts, the shoe game, and Dancing the night was complete with joy and laughter.

I greatly enjoyed capturing such a beautiful time with Dan and Jennifer. They are two of the sweetest people out there. I am so thankful they trusted me to capture such a great adventure in their lives! From surprise proposal to the wedding day, it has been a wonderful thing to be a part of. (Links below on their proposal and engagement sessions)

Please enjoy some photos from their Minnesota Fall Wedding Day!

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Do you LOVE what you see?! Here are all the Vendors that made this magic happen!!

Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Church: Holy Cross Catholic Church

Reception: Sinclair On Grand

Florist: Joy Unspeakable Flowers

Makeup: Sal Rodriguez
Hair: Tillverkare For Hair

Catering: Brasa

Cake: Queen Of Cakes

Donuts: Glam Dolls Donuts

Dress: Justin Alexander

Groom’s Suit: Calvin Klein

Rings: Arthurs Jewelers

Shoes: Lulu

DJ Services: Midwest Sound

Can’t get enough of Dan & Jennifer?! I DON’T BLAME YOU! You can check out their Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Engagement Session or Their Minneapolis Bookstore Proposal for more!!

Stone Arch Bridge Engagement Photography | Alyssa & Derek | Minneapolis Engagement Photographer

Alyssa and Derek’s Engagement Session in Downtown Minneapolis!

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!

Interlachen Country Club Wedding Photography | Emily & Phil | Edina Wedding Photographer

Emily & Phil are MARRIED! With their wedding ceremony at Brookdale Covenant Church and Reception at Interlachen Country Club!!

Emily and Philip’s wedding day was so amazing in so many ways. This couple’s love is real and beautiful, but all day they made sure Jesus Christ’s love shined brighter. In the song choice, the church location, in the speeches - all pointed right back to the God they loved. It was powerful and really cool to be a part of such joy and confidence in Christ.
Both come from bigger families, which made their wedding party choices easy as the spots filled up quickly. They had 12 flower girls and it looked like you walked into a little group of cherubs right from heaven’s doors.

Both the bride and the groom were laid back most of the day and really made it a point to try and love on everyone that came to celebrate their marriage.

We got a lovely June day (not too hot / not too cold). The ceremony was held at Brookdale Covenant Church because it was important to the couple to get married in a church. It has a stunning towering stain glass cross at the front of the sanctuary. The guests were invited to sing a hymn with the couple before the service. The vows were said and I truly believe God was glorified with their union.

The reception was held at Edina’s Interlachen Country Club. The ball room was decked out with stunning flower arrangements from Studio C Florals. But the head table’s flower arrangement was the real show stopper. It was held up by a piece the groom himself made.

After dinner and speeches, we snuck out for some really quick sunset portraits in the front of Interlachen. This couple lit up the dance floor in the best way afterwards.

I am thankful I was able to be a part of this amazing day. Please enjoy photos from Emily & Phil’s Wedding Day.

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF EMILY & PHIL?!?! I DON”T BLAME YOU!! Here is their St Paul Engagement Session! Enjoy!

LOVE what you are seeing?! Here are the Vendors who made it happen!!

Wedding Photography: MW Photography

Venue/Catering: Interlachen Golf Club

Florist: Studio C