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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!
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!
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!!
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.
Do you LOVE what you see?! I don’t blame you!! Here are the vendors that made it happen!!
Photography: MW Photography
Wedding Planner: Fab Event Design
Florist: Apricot Floral
Hair & Makeup: Spa Beauty Agency
Ceremony: Church of the Epiphany
Reception: Quincy Hall
DJ Music: Instant Request
Photobooth: Studio Veil
Dress Designer: Angelique's
Alterations: Amazing Alterations
Groom Suits: Savvi Formal wear
Trolley: Gray Line
Can’t get enough of Anna & Alex?! You can enjoy their Anoka engagement session HERE!
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.
