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Lake City Marina Engagement Pictures

Erica and Chris are such a sweet couple.  After a first attempt to take their engagement pictures at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, I went out to Lake City, Minnesota for a second photo session.  Why, you ask?  Because Minnesota summers are just too darn fun! That’s why.   Really…. Due to live music and an outdoor movie at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, I couldn’t find a place to park for over a half hour!  Which cut into our photography time immensely… SO we scheduled a round two in Erica and Chris’ hometown!  This, of course, turned out to be a blessing in disguise, because it gave me an opportunity to take some engagement pictures at the Lake City Marina, which made for an awesome backdrop!  These pictures are fun and summery.  Enjoy!














Erica and Chris are such a sweet couple.  After a first attempt to take their engagement pictures at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, I went out to Lake City, Minnesota for a second photo session.  Why, you ask?  Because Minnesota summers are just too darn fun! That’s why.   Really…. Due to live music and an outdoor...

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Brittney & John’s Minneapolis Wedding

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I’ve known Brittney’s family for years.  Her sister Christal’s wedding was one of the first I ever photographed professionally.  These girls have been like family to me, and I am truly honored to have been such a big part of each of their wedding days as their wedding photographer.

For Brittney and John, it was love at first sight. When Brittney’s family brought John to meet her, Brittney remembers laying eyes on him and immediately looking at the floor.  Later, she admitted that it was because she found him incredibly handsome, and she realized she wasn’t wearing any makeup!  It didn’t matter to John, because makeup or not, he was smitten at first glance as well.  Two years later, the couple held their wedding ceremony and reception at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis, and it was a grand family affair.  Brittney had always loved the elegance of the historic site, and chose white, gold and silver wedding themes to match the venue.  Her favorite part of the day was the intimacy of John’s “first look” at her wearing her wedding gown.  They chose to do it on the main stairway of the mansion, and when John saw her, he couldn’t help but shed some tears as he took her into his arms.  The ceremony and reception flowed smoothly, at least after the part where someone forgot to get Brittney from the bridal suite when it was her turn to walk down the aisle!  But it’s the little things like that that lend some comic relief to a wedding day, and Brittney and John could not have asked for a better one.

For some fun at the reception, Brittney and John booked our ANTIBOOTH photo station!  Scroll to the bottom to see guests having fun with props for these souvenir pictures.  Each guest gets to take home 4×6″ archive quality prints from the wedding.  The Antibooth is always a hit!

Check out Brittney and John’s feature on MN Bride

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Ceremony and Reception venue – Semple Mansion
Videographer – Brovado Weddings
Officiant – Pastor Londa Lundstrom Ramsey
Hair & Makeup – MN Bridal Hair & Makeup Artistry
Caterer – Common Roots
Cake designer – Edelweiss Bakery
Florist – Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling
Dress shop – Wedding Shoppe
Bridesmaids dresses – Effie’s Bridal Trunk
Grooms custom made tuxedo – Hammer Made
Groomsmen’s tuxedos – Men’s Wearhouse
Limo – MIK Limo
Music –Bellagala DJs & Event Lighting
Linen rentals – Linen Effects
Jeweler – Wixon Jewelers

I’ve known Brittney’s family for years.  Her sister Christal’s wedding was one of the first I ever photographed professionally.  These girls have been like family to me, and I am truly honored to have been such a big part of each of their wedding days as their wedding photographer. For Brittney and John, it was...

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Paparazzi Proposal at Lake Minnetonka

I had the unique opportunity to play paparazzi this week when I was commissioned by Paparazzi Proposals to photograph Eric as he popped the question to Allison on a dock in Wayzata, MN.  After a nice dinner at Gianni’s Steakhouse, the couple went for a stroll around Lake Minnetonka, where, after some canoodling, Eric suddenly dropped to one knee and asked Allison to marry him.  Paparazzi Proposals is a photography and proposal planning service marketed to men like Eric who want to capture this special moment, and the priceless look on their love’s face, without spoiling the surprise.  I had a lot of fun sneaking around to get these shots, and Eric and Allison could not have been happier!

**If you would like to book one of these proposal photo sessions, please contact Paparazzi Proposals at 1-888-287-5120, ask for James, and tell him you want me (Preston Palmer with Brovado Weddings) as your photographer.














I had the unique opportunity to play paparazzi this week when I was commissioned by Paparazzi Proposals to photograph Eric as he popped the question to Allison on a dock in Wayzata, MN.  After a nice dinner at Gianni’s Steakhouse, the couple went for a stroll around Lake Minnetonka, where, after some canoodling, Eric suddenly...

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Kaitlin & Jeff’s Calhoun Beach Club Wedding

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One of the greatest things about choosing the Calhoun Beach Club as a wedding venue is that your entire wedding day can happen seamlessly in one location.  A wedding ceremony takes place in the Boulevard, a spacious room that boasts an elegant curved staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies that look down from the second floor library.  From there, guests head just down the hall to the beautiful Solarium, where the reception will commence.  This historic building was started in 1928, completed in 1946, restored in 1977 and renovated in 2001, when it was turned into a luxury apartment complex and event venue.  It’s one of the best places in Minneapolis for wedding photography, as the tall windows provide ample natural light, and the interior layout and design make for remarkable backdrops.

Kaitlin and Jeff looked beautiful on their wedding day, and they were just SO excited.  We took their wedding photographs near downtown Minneapolis at Loring Park.  We got a little rain, but I know for a fact that it’s a good omen to have rain on your wedding day!  Kaitlin and Jeff didn’t even seem to notice the drizzle – they were too giddy, and didn’t seem to notice much besides one another… which is just as it should be.  🙂

Congratulations, you two.  Your happiness is contagious!  I wish you much more joy for many years to come!

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Wedding planner – Sarah Trotter, Lasting Impressions
Ceremony & Reception venue – Calhoun Beach Club – Minneapolis
Hair stylist – Wendy Carlson
Makeup artist – Michelle Sachs – Minneapolis
Caterer – D’Amico – Minneapolis
Cake designer – Sweet Retreats – Minneapolis
Florist – Sadie’s Floral – Minneapolis
Dress – Rafael Cennamo
Tuxedos – Black by Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaid Dresses – Bella Bridesmaid – Minneapolis
Limo company – Eclipse Limo
Music – Synergy, Baroque Trio, Joy Schwarz
Stationer – Paper Rock Scissor – Minneapolis
Table & linen rentals – Apres – Edina
Lighting – Instant Request – Minneapolis

One of the greatest things about choosing the Calhoun Beach Club as a wedding venue is that your entire wedding day can happen seamlessly in one location.  A wedding ceremony takes place in the Boulevard, a spacious room that boasts an elegant curved staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies that look down from the second floor...

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Minneapolis MN, 55405

 

612.242.8655
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