Molly Sanchez

October 2, 2024

Wedding

Basilica of Saint Mary Wedding Photography | Mattie & Kyle | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Molly Sanchez

October 2, 2024

Wedding

Mattie & Kyle Marry at Minnepolis’s Basilica & Party at Metropolitan Ballroom wedding reception!

I had the absolute pleasure of capturing Mattie and Kyle's stunning wedding at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. This iconic cathedral is not only breathtaking in its architecture, but it also provided the perfect backdrop for such a special occasion. With its towering spires, ornate details, and sacred history, it was the ideal location for Mattie and Kyle's elegant ceremony.

Mattie looked absolutely radiant in her mother’s vintage silk gown, a timeless piece that added a sentimental touch to the day. It was such a beautiful way to honor her family’s legacy, and seeing her walk down the aisle in that dress was a truly unforgettable moment.

It was so much fun watching them sneak little glances and snuggle throughout the day, clearly overjoyed to finally be getting married.

After the ceremony, we did photos and Mattie and Kyle were surprised with a horse drawn carriage ride from the Basilica for a little private time together to connect!

After the ceremony, we transitioned to the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley for the reception, where the celebration continued in style. The ballroom’s charm made for a chic and sophisticated backdrop, and the energy of the room was electric. Mattie made a quick outfit change, swapping her traditional gown for a fun ribbon dance dress, perfect for hitting the dance floor! The guests loved this playful touch.

From the heartfelt speeches to the lively dancing, every moment of the reception was filled joy. Mattie and Kyle’s family and friends came together to create an atmosphere that felt warm, inviting, and unforgettable.

As a photographer, it’s always a joy to document such special memories, and Mattie and Kyle’s wedding was no exception. Their day was filled with genuine calm joy that made the entire experience amazing. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of their journey, and I can't wait to see where life takes them next!

Please enjoy this look into their September Wedding Day!

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

Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Ceremony: Basilica of Saint Mary

Reception: Metropolitan Ballroom

Hair: Denise Krautkremer

Florals: Poppy Florist

DJ Services & Photobooth: Studio Veil

Paper Invites: The Knot

Catering: D’Aminco

Cake: Woulette

Video: Sunset Productions

Can’t get enough of Mattie & Kyle?! I DON’T BLAME YOU! You can check out their Engagement Session HERE for more!!

Molly Sanchez

May 23, 2022

Wedding

Rush Creek Golf Club Wedding Photography | Kate & Chris! | Maple Grove Wedding Photographer

Molly Sanchez

May 23, 2022

Wedding

Kate & Chris Married at Rush Creek Golf Course!

I arrived to Rush Creek Golf Club to a bright and sunny morning! The ladies got ready in the onsite getting ready room. The tunes were playing and everyone was trying to hold in their excitement for the day to get started. Mama Waits showed off two dress options asked Kate to pick out her favorite. The wedding party partied pretty hard the night before so they were making sure to take it a little easy in the morning.
Kate & Chris exchanged letters before their first look which set the day off the right away. Their letters expressed their love and excitement for marriage.

We did their first look in the shade of one of the front trees of the Rush Creek Golf Club. As they were checking each other out Chris was very confused about the thistle in Kate’s Bouquet. He asked about it several times! It made me chuckle a little bit. Kate looked like a walking daydream in her beaded wedding gown that sparkled in the sun. Chris also looked very handsome in a light blue suit, but didn’t sparkle as much as his bride.

Chris and Kate had their wedding ceremony in the back courtyard surrounded by friends and family. They stood under an wooden arch and said their vows. The vows were sweet and from the heart. It had me tearing up in the back. To show their unity Kate & Chris knotted together three chords as a symbol of what the bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:12. It says “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

During the reception, we ate and toasted to this bride and grooms well being and a happy lifelong marriage. The couple decided to have the wedding party do some fun and games starting out with the bridesmaids. Their game was played by finding things in the crowd as chairs were taken away. The guys games was a blind folded dance off. Once the DJ started playing the music, all the groomsmen whipped off their blind fold and got off the dance floor with the exception of one groomsmen who danced solo. Once it was done, his reaction was hilarious and he was compensated for his awesome moves with a Cabela’s gift card. Bride and groom did the shoe game, where they ask a question and raise either the bride or groom’s shoe in the air to answer.

The group finished up the night was some fun dances which the DJ rocked. (Seriously the Dj did such a great job all day).

As for the bride and groom, we snuck out at the end of the night for some golden hour portraits at the back of Rush Creek. The sunset was killer. With the day was winding down, our couple could finally relax a little more. They shared a couple of twirls and their favorite parts of the wedding day. Chris’s favorite part was the vows (and the dinner steak I know he was thinking about).
Special Moments through the day - Kate’s something blue was a flower in her hair made from the same fabric as her grandmother’s wedding dress, during family formals dad getting teary eyed looking down at his little girl getting married, and a sunset of my dreams with an amazing couple.

I am thankful I was able to celebrate with Kate & Chris all day. Please enjoy rush creek wedding photography photos form their amazing wedding day.

Love what you see?! Here are all the people that made this amazing wedding happen!

Invitations: Julie Hanan Design

Wedding Dress: Colby John Bridal

Groom’s Suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Rings: Costco

Shoes: Kelly & Kate

Cake: Hyvee

Photography: MW Photography

Florist: Lily of the Lakes

Venue: Rush Creek Golf Club

Dj: Downtown Sound Entertainment

Videographer: Kitzman Creations

Hair: Dani Sawinshi

Makeup: Sandy Xiong

Kate + Chris Minnesota Arboretum Engagement Session

Couldn’t get enough of Kate and Chris?! I don’t blame you!! You can check out their Arboretum Engagement Photography Session!

Molly Sanchez

July 15, 2021

Wedding

Quincy Hall Wedding Photography | Anna & Alex | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Molly Sanchez

July 15, 2021

Wedding

Anna & Alex Got Married at Epiphany Church in Coon Rapids & Celebrated at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis!

Anna and Alex are officially married! They threw a big celebration to document their marriage this past Saturday!
In the morning the girls got ready at Anna’s childhood home, before making our way to Church of Epiphany to see Alex for their first look. Her sisters and Mama Cindy helped get her perfect before seeing her groom.

Alex waited in the gardens in the back of the church and seeing each other was magic. Anna’s dress was something that checked all her boxes. She wanted something with sleeves, and open back and lace. It was a little more boho than she thought she would fall for but she loved it all just the same! Her bouquet (done by Apricot Florals) had beautiful floral that also included raspberry flowers and even had some raspberries growing in it! All genuine smiles all day, Anna & Alex were just soaking up the happiness and excitement. I was loving it all day!
The Ceremony was a classic Catholic Ceremony where they asked for God’s blessing on their marriage and their future. Their ceremony treated their union as the sacred act that marriage is.
After their I do’s and becoming officially husband and wife, the wedding party hopped on the Gray Lines Trolley and headed over to an additional photo spot near their reception venue to snap a couple of extra photos.

After making our way to Quincy Hall to party the rest of the night away, we got to see the amazing work that Apricot Florals and Fab Designs put in to make their reception stunning! With Covid restrictions lifted, these two were really able to have the reception they wanted and celebrate the way they wanted.

The night continued with speeches (some times a little embarrassing & others all love), dinner, and dancing! Now when you have been cooped up for a year and a half, it makes for a FIRE of a dance floor. It was hopping in the best way. Before dancing we went out for some last rays of golden sun for portraits!
The whole day was positively beautiful, but what shined the most was the gentle kindness of Anna & Alex. Their joyful spirits really made the day what it was - Amazing. I am SO thankful to have been a part of capturing their day and I really hope you enjoy their photos as much as I do.