Villa Bellezza

Top 5 St. Paul/ Minneapolis Wedding Venues I loved shooting in 2016

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

Villa Bellezza Wedding Photography | Callie & Jordan

What a beautiful wedding! 

Callie has been one of my best friend for years!  Callie and Jordan invited all their close friends to stay at a house they rented out in Stockholm, WI. It was a fun evening hanging out with a close group of friends with the excitement of wedding the next day. The morning of the wedding we quickly inhaled food and a bit of strong coffee (I think there was about 7 scoops on recommendation of Tabetha) and started the day!This house had so much natural light and a wide space it was any photographer's dream for a getting ready space.
Their first look was the sweetest moment at the top of the tower at the Villa Bellezza! Both were glowing the first time they saw each other in their ful wedding attire! The whole wedding was in one word classy! From long gowns to tux with bow ties, everyone was dressed to the nines!
Callie made great care to add beautiful flower details all throughout the venue. Watching Jordan's dad marry them brought tears not only to his eyes but also to many others in the audience including my own. My second shooter, which is also my husband, looked at me and smiled shaking his head while i basically cried tears of joy the whole ceremony.
It was such an honor and a blessing to see to friends find one another, fall in love, and decided to spend together forever.  I love you both and wish you love and joy for the rest of your married life! 

Enjoy this small Highlight video of the Brandon's Wedding day!