Hosting your first holiday gathering as a couple is a big deal! Be it a party of four or a party of 20, you want to be prepared to create the perfect environment for your friends and family. Our top five tips for making it successful are...
Read MoreNow that the weather is starting to get chillier, we are dreaming of Sally + Andrew's Hawaii-inspired wedding day at Sally's family cabin in Emily, MN. Sally + Andrew were both born and raised in the Midwest, but decided to make a life-changing move to Maui, Hawaii in 2010 and have loved every second of it! Although they came back to Minnesota to get married, they knew they wanted to incorporate a few tropical touches into their wedding day.
Read Moreina + Scott were married on a perfect July day at the gorgeous Camrose Hill Flower Farm in Stillwater, MN. The lush greenery and floral was in full bloom, creating an atmosphere that was nothing short of magical! As we all know, Minnesota summers can be very hot and muggy, but that didn't stop this couple from having a STUNNING outdoor ceremony, complete with white umbrellas for guests and an enormous eucalyptus garland as the ceremony backdrop.
Read MoreShari + Andrew's wedding was so adorable! Held at the contemporary Minneapolis Central Library, their wedding day was full of sweet emotions and simplistic touches. One of our favorite parts of this wedding was the groom's wooden bow tie! Paired with a denim undershirt and a succulent boutonniere, Andrew's attire was both casual and incredibly stylish.
Read MoreWe are SO excited to share Mona + Lorzone's special day with you. This wedding was too unique for words!! Inspired by music festivals, the bride and groom wanted to incorporate a celebratory ambiance that was outdoorsy, open and fun for their guests.
Read MoreWe had so much fun helping Andrea & Pete with their wedding plans! The couple is from Utah, and they chose to have an outdoor destination wedding at Pinehurst Inn in Bayfield, Wisconsin. We love their simple yet whimsical style, which really came through in their flowers and personal decor!
Read MoreWith so much focus on the wedding day, it can be pretty easy to forget about other events during the engagement, like the rehearsal! We loved Andrea + Pete's pre-wedding celebration at Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts tent theater overlooking Lake Superior. The couple and their guests are from Utah, so traveling to Minnesota was the perfect getaway for their wedding weekend!
Read MoreBetz & Andrew exchanged a heartfelt first look on the veranda at Nicollet Island Pavilion, which overlooks the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis. We love Andrew's expression when he sees Betz for the first time - so sweet!
Read MoreSpring is almost here, and we are totally in love with this sweet styled shoot! Inspired by a romantic elopement, the bride & groom celebrated their union with an intimate dinner with their closest friends. From the lovely color palette of soft pinks and purples, the stunning hanging birdcage, the adorable periwinkle party dress... this shoot is sure to leave you dreaming of a spring-time wedding!
Read MoreNot only was Bridget and Riley's Minneapolis wedding stunningly gorgeous from start to finish, but these two were a breathtaking vision of love and joy. After a tearfully sweet first look with her dad, Bridget was ready for her first look with Riley. The nervous energy was almost tangible and she made her way to him, with her bridesmaids looking on!
Read MoreWe love celebrating the holidays with our friends and family but know it can also become a time of frustration planning the right menu, the perfect tablescape and keeping the party fun and interesting. We want our newlyweds to have one to remember fondly, not one filled with pressure to have everything just perfect. We want it to be inviting and memorable for you and your guests.
Read MoreIn order to ensure your dining experience will be the perfect compliment to a delicious day, we have reached out to a few professionals: friends from three spectacular Minnesota-based catering companies, to get the inside scoop on catering for those couples ready to conquer the menu and wedding professionals looking to sail smoothly through the reception with the catering staff. On the hot plate we have...
Read MoreSurprise elopement inspiration shoot with gorgeous pink peonies, vintage yellow truck and a real vow renewal performed.....um, YES!!! With summer here, we just had to share with you this gorgeous shoot we did with one of the most adorable couples we know, Kelly & Pat! While it looked picturesque, we waited over an hour or two for the rain to pass as we tried to set up the beach for the shoot.
Read MoreRain has been evident here in Minnesota and all over the country and when April & May showers rain down, June's flowers are bright, giddy and strong. With the talk of beautiful flowers, we are excited to bring you Tara, from A Day in Provence. We had the pleasure of working with Tara on a gorgeous style shoot/surprise proposal. She has an eye for all things floral and has yet to let us down with her charming ways about her and her floral styling.
Read MoreHello Loves, Today is a perfect day for a trip downtown to the chic bridal store, a&bè; but if you can't go there in person, fret not, we'll take you there by way of virtual transit. Not only is this store filled with all kinds of unique, delicate and swoon-worthy bridal dresses but you are surrounded by all different kinds of lovelies: bridal gowns, jewelry, accessories and of course the a&bè bridal team.
Read MoreAs the snow melts in Minnesota, the signs of spring are budding all around and the longing of warm summer days are just within reach. The Theodore Wirth Park Chalet in Minneapolis was the perfect backdrop for an adorable couple and a non-traditional brunch time wedding.
Read MoreLove was in the air and touched us all. Irving Park was a picture perfect backdrop for the ceremony with a quaint gazebo for the couple to share their first dance. From a unique park ceremony to their homemade table runners made of sheet music, Jessica and Robert had a beautiful day and finished off the evening at the James J. Hill Library where they had decadent desserts by Ganache Desserts & Confections.
Read MoreTo bring a little sunshine your way and to forget about these rainy days, we thought we would remember a glorious wedding day filled with the sun shining, warmth and of course LOVE. Kyle & Chayna were so fun, sweet and easy going. Plymouth Creek Center & Millennium Gardens in Plymouth, MN are considered perfect for weddings where nature is the backdrop and the view is breathtaking.
Read MorePhotographers, talented ones, are a must have for every wedding or event! And we can't help but be completely smitten with photographers especially when they are fun, filled with joy, and are never with out a friendly smile. This is who I found Jeannine Marie of Jeannine Marie Photography to be. Upon meeting her...
Read MoreHello Loves, We are so excited to share with you some features from Date Night Out 2014! We had a blast and hope everyone that came did too! We are so grateful for all the wonderful vendors who partnered with us in this year’s Date Night Out Event and to all those wonderful couples who braved the cold February night to meet us! So with that said......THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!
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