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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!
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!
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.
> View Blog Post from at this venue http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/minikahda-club-wedding-mac-mel-second-shooter
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.
> View Blog Post from at this venue http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/st-paul-college-club-mitch-shelby-second-shooter
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.
> View Blog Post from at this venue http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/villa-bellezza-winery-vinerd-brandon-wedding
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.
> View Blog Post from at this venue http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/studio-514-wedding-lindsey-peter-second-shooter
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.
> View Blog Post from at this venue http://www.mwphotographymn.com/blog/first-baptist-church-boyer-wedding
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.
