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An Autumn “I Do” | Megan and Ben’s Fall Wedding in St. Paul

Megan and Ben kissing on fall leavesMegan and Ben’s wedding day fell just before Halloween, so of course Megan had to break out a scary mask for her and Ben’s first look! The laughs the two shared during their first look was a glimpse into the rest of their day, and the rest of their lives, together. Megan and Ben have the immersive, can’t-stop-smiling, wouldn’t-rather-be-anywhere-else kind of love that everyone hopes to find. They are so joyful in each other’s company that what is supposed to be the biggest, and potentially most stressful, day of your life was a breeze for them. Being so wholeheartedly happy in each other’s company, Megan and Ben navigated their wedding with smiles and grace, and everyone in attendance followed suit.

Weddings are ceremonies based on tradition, and each wedding comes with its own family history. In the case of Megan and Ben’s ceremony, this meant the handing down of “Grandma’s hankie,” which was created in 1906 and has been passed down through the McGill family. Through adding her name to the list of brides who had previously carried the hankie on their wedding day, Megan and Ben’s wedding found its place in history.

This was such a beautiful and lively wedding to end the year on, we’re already waiting for weddings to pick back up next year! Megan and Ben, thank you for including us in your excitement! Couples like you two are the reason that we love our jobs.

Closeup bouquet and wedding shoes at st paul hotel
Megan posing with her wedding dress
Megan's mom and mother in law helping her put on her wedding dress
Megan getting ready for her wedding at St Paul Hotel
MEgan and her father's first look
Portraits of groom Ben in the St Paul Hotel
Halloween themed first look at fall wedding
Megan and Ben's halloween first look with a scary mask
Ben crying after first look
Megan and Ben in front of St Paul Hotel
University of St Thomas chapel
Moody bridal portraits of Megan at st thomas aquinas chapel
Wedding at the Chapel of St. Thomas
Closeup of chalices at church
Flower girl and ringbearer walking down the aisle
Ben's parents walking him down the aisle
Megan hugging her father
Priest holding up communion wafer at st thomas
Best man passing wedding rings to priest at Megan and Ben's wedding
Megan and Ben's first kiss
Megan and Ben cheering on their way out of st thomas chapel
Megan and Ben posing with their parents
Megan's family passing down a wedding handkerchief
Megan and Ben's wedding party cheering outside of st thomas
Ben individually with his groomsmen
Megan and Ben with their respective wedding parties
Megan goofing around with each of her wedding party members
Detail of Megan's bouquet and pearl necklace
Newlyweds embracing on yellow fall leaves
Megan twirling in her wedding dress on st thomas lawn
Halloween themed lunch details
Wedding party member in purple pouring wine
Megan and Ben sharing a moment during post-wedding lunch
Portrait of bridesmaid in purple lace dress
Megan and Ben laughing
Megan and Ben posing at St Thomas
Orange and purple wedding reception details at St Paul Hotel
Detail of purple floral cake
Megan and Ben cutting their cake
Ben feeding chocolate cake to bride Megan
Wedding party dancing into reception during grand entrance
Grand entrance at St Paul Hotel
Groomsmen playing leapfrog during grand entrance
Ben twirling bride Megan for grand entrance
Father of the bride giving a toast
Father of the groom giving a speech
Couple at wedding reception
Groomsmen giving goofy wedding speech
Megan and Ben's first dance
Bride and groom during first dance
Megan laughing during first dance
Megan and her dad's first dance
Ben dancing with his mother
Ben dancing with his grandmother
Guests dancing at st paul hotel reception
Guests dancing at wedding reception
Guests singing along during Megan and Ben's receptionVendor List
Wedding planner — Christina Crow (UST Chapel), Mary Jo Maloney (St. Paul Hotel) — St. Paul, MN
Ceremony venue — University of St. Thomas, Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas — St. Paul, MN
Reception venue — The Saint Paul Hotel — St. Paul, MN
Officiant —  Fr. Cory Rohlfing — Mahtomedi, MN
Hair stylist — Mane Tease — White Bear Lake, MN
Makeup artist — Mane Tease — White Bear Lake, MN
Cake designer — Keys Café — White Bear Lake, MN
Florist — Wisteria Design Studio — Minneapolis, MN
Dress shop/designer — The Wedding Shoppe — St Paul, MN
Tuxedos — Men’s Warehouse
Limo/party bus company — Renee’s Royal Valet — Minneapolis, MN
DJ/Band/musicians — COMPLETE weddings + events — Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler —  Gold’n Treasures, and Apple Valley Diamonds — St Paul, MN

Megan and Ben’s wedding day fell just before Halloween, so of course Megan had to break out a scary mask for her and Ben’s first look! The laughs the two shared during their first look was a glimpse into the rest of their day, and the rest of their lives, together. Megan and Ben have...

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Puppy Love | Stephanie & Loren

Stephanie and Loren's fall engagement at boom island parkFor Stephanie and Loren’s engagement shoot, they decided to do one of their favorite things: take their dog Reba to the park! Reba is a character, smiling along with her parents and getting in on the kisses. She seems to love Boom Island Park as much as we do, even a dog can appreciate those gorgeous fall leaves!

Stephanie and Loren are people who care deeply about their passions, and each other’s passions! And rightfully so, these two have awesome, unique interests. Stephanie’s love for the environment brought her back to school to pursue a degree in graphic design with the intent of visually encouraging others to take steps to protect the planet. Loren is a basketball coach who spends his time learning about early humans and catching matinee superhero movies on their opening weekend.

Stephanie and Loren (and Reba!), we are so excited to capture the rest of your story. You two are a perfect match!

Stephanie and Loren with their dog Reba
Puppy Reba smiling for the camera
Stephanie and Loren kissing with their dog reba
Northeast Minneapolis engagement for Stephanie and Loren
Fall engagement on north minneapolis bridge
Stephanie and Loren posing on fall leaf covered stairs
Closeup of Stephanie and Loren's hiking shoes
Stephanie and Loren kissing on railroad tracks
Stephanie and Loren posing on railroad tracks in northeast minneapolis
Stephanie leaning against her fiance Loren's chest
Stephanie and Loren walking down northeast minneapolis railroad tracks
Stephanie and Loren laughing in front of fall leaves
Stephanie and Loren's lakeside boom island engagement
Stephanie and Loren kissing in front of minneapolis skyline

For Stephanie and Loren’s engagement shoot, they decided to do one of their favorite things: take their dog Reba to the park! Reba is a character, smiling along with her parents and getting in on the kisses. She seems to love Boom Island Park as much as we do, even a dog can appreciate those...

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Love That Pops | Hannah & Jason’s Machine Shop Wedding

Hannah & Jason posing in front of Minneapolis parking garageHannah and Jason’s wedding day had all the elements of a gorgeous day: a unique dress, a historic venue, and TONS of balloons! All of their special moments throughout the day, the first look, ceremony, and first dance, all had their own accompanying balloon installation, supplied by Girl Friday Creative! Hannah’s favorite part of the day, besides getting married to the love of her life of course, was the balloons that brought her vision alive.

Hannah was not only the bride at her wedding, but the wedding planner, meaning she got to see her dream come to life in more ways than one. Their venue, Machine Shop, is a super open, spacious venue, giving clients lots of room to play with the setup! In addition to the aforementioned balloons, the venue was full of glowing candles, enormous floral arrangements, and tons of sparkle. The venue’s simple structure adorned with glitz and glamour mirrored Hannah’s look for the day, who wore a simple by elegant dress amped up by bejeweled accessories! Her dress was a fun departure from the lace wedding dresses that seem to be having a moment right now and seemed oh-so-Hannah.

Hannah and Jason’s entire day was marked by tears, laughter, and lots of smiles. If we had to pick one highlight of the day, it would be their first dance. There is nothing more magical than balloons cascading over you and the love of your life as you share your first dance as husband and wife! We know that once all the balloons have deflated and the candles have been blown out, these two will continue to find magic in their everyday. Congrats you two!

Check out Hannah & Jason’s feature on MN Bride

Bride Hannah at wow blowdry bar
Closeup of wedding day drinks
Bride Hannah posing with dress in front of her house
Closeup of Hannah's bridal jewelry and badgley mischka wedding shoes
Hannah's wedding dress hanging up at machine shop
Bridesmaid fixing her wedding day hair
Bridesmaids helping Hannah put on her wedding dress
Bride hannah putting on her wedding day necklace
Bridal portrait of Hannah at Machine Shop
Closeup of Hannah's wedding day makeup and jewelry
Hannah posing in window of Minneapolis Machine Shop
Bride Hannah in elegant white wedding dress
Hannah holding her off white bouquet
Groom Jason in blue suit with green plaid tie
Hannah walking to st anthony main first look
Hannah and Jason's first look with gold and white balloons
Jason hugging Hannah during first look
Videographer showing bridesmaids first look footage
Hannah and Jason kissing on St Anthony Main
Moody black and white wedding portrait
Hannah and Jason walking through window northeast minneapolis
Hannah's wedding veil flying in the wind
Jason and Hannah kissing against industrial backdrop
Hannah and Jason's wedding party
Bridesmaids popping champagne while Hannah pets a dog
Bride posing with a dog and champagne
Hannah and her bridesmaids drinking champagne
Hannah with each of her bridesmaids
Hannah & Jason with their respective wedding parties
Goofy black and white pose of Jason and his groomsmen
Jason posing with each of his groomsmen
Bride and groom posing with family in front of girl friday balloon installation
Jason and Hannah with their family in front of girl friday balloons

Balloon installation by girl friday at machine shop
Jason's mother hugging him at front of the aisle
Wedding party walking down the aisle
Hannah and her parents laughing while walking down the aisle
Hannah's mother kissing her on the cheek
Bride Hannah wiping away a tear during wedding ceremony
Hannah & Jason's first kiss as a married couple
Hannah holding her husband's face after their first kiss
Hannah & Jason kissing among balloon installation from girl friday creative
Newlyweds kissing outside of machine shop in northeast minneapolis
Jason kissing Hannah's forehead outside of wedding venue
Hannah & Jason on northeast Minneapolis rooftop
Gold and white wedding details at machine shop Minneapolis
Gold wedding reception with white balloon installation by girl friday creative
Detail of gold sequin tablecloths and industrial wedding venue details at machine shop
Machine shop wedding reception setup with white balloon installation by girl friday
Closeup of gold and blue menu and candle holders
Hannah & Jason's ombre and marble cake
Groom Jason giving a speech during wedding reception
Bridesmaid taking a photo of the bride and groom at wedding reception
Father of the bride giving a toast
Hannah toasting with champagne
Bride Hannah hugging her father
Speech by the best man
Hannah and Jason dancing in front of girl friday balloons
First dance balloon drop by girl friday creative
Hannah & Jason kissing surrounded by balloons
Hannah and her father's first dance
Jason dancing with his mother at machine shop
Bridesmaid dancing at wedding reception
Hannah dancing with a wedding guest
Wedding guests goofing around on the dance floor
Wedding party throwing girl friday balloons in the airVendor List
Wedding planner — H Blaire Events — Minneapolis, MN
Day of Coordinator — Josey Stafford, Sixpence Events — Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony venue — Machine Shop — Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue — Machine Shop — Minneapolis, MN
Videographer — Jud Nichols — Minneapolis, MN
Officiant — Jeff Tenney
Hair stylist — WOW Dry Bar, Edina — Edina, MN
Makeup artist — WOW Dry Bar, Edina — Edina, MN
Caterer — Surdyk’s Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Cake designer — Queen of Cakes — Edina, MN
Decorator — Linen Effects
Balloons — Girl Friday Creative
Florist — Studio C Floral — Minneapolis, MN
Dress shop/designer — Ceremony gown, customed designed. Reception — BHLDN
Tuxedos — Savvi Formalware — Minnesota
DJ — Lance Conrad, Humans Win! Studio — Minneapolis, MN
Stationer — Minted.com
Jeweler — RF Moeller — Edina, MN

 

Hannah and Jason’s wedding day had all the elements of a gorgeous day: a unique dress, a historic venue, and TONS of balloons! All of their special moments throughout the day, the first look, ceremony, and first dance, all had their own accompanying balloon installation, supplied by Girl Friday Creative! Hannah’s favorite part of the...

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The World Is Yours | Rachel & Joe

Rachel and Joe kissing and dipping in the rain on stone arch bridgeRachel and Joe’s wedding day was full of special moments, but one that stands out is directly after their first look, when both were fighting back happy tears and sharing smiles. Joe has the cheesiest smile, and can’t keep it to himself when Rachel is present. Him and Rachel were unbothered by the drizzle that threatened their wedding day, not letting it literally or metaphorically rain on their parade! They got engaged moments before a downpour, so if anything it was perfect that mother nature threw some rain their way.

Looking at the attire of the wedding party and the bride and groom themselves, it makes perfect sense that Rachel is a fashion blogger! Their day was the ideal mix of classic and glamorous, their looks all white and silver with pops of red. Their bright red bridesmaids dresses were super unique and complimented their bouquets.

The bride and groom’s stylish attire was matched by equally as elegant venues. The morning kicked off at the AC Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, and the evening ended at Aria, just a few blocks down the road.  Aria is a dream reception venue, with high ceilings, exposed brick, and a plethora of glistening chandeliers. This spacious, multi-roomed venue is gorgeous from top to bottom, with a beautiful hangout for the wedding party before their grand entrance, awesome arches to pose under, and the ability to have a private cake cutting while the reception took place! The cake cutting is always a sweet moment (pun intended) but Rachel and Joe’s was especially comical.  An uneven cake stand and a maze of dowels propping up the cake itself made for a tricky cut, and the newlyweds ended up with more cake than they bargained for, not that anyone’s complaining!

Rachel and Joe, we know you two will always take the time to dance in the rain. Your ability to be positive and joyful in any situation is everything. Congrats!

Wedding dress and invitation details
Rachel and bridesmaids in coordinating robes
Hannah's bridesmaids and mother helping her get dressed
Hannah in her wedding dress at AC Hotel in Minneapolis
Closeup of Hannah's brown gold and black wedding eye makeup
Rachel and Joe's first look outside of their church
Groom Joe reacting to Rachel during their first look
Rachel and Joe smiling at each other after first look
Rachel and Joe posing with their dog in a flower wreath
Detail of Rachel and Joe's wedding shoes on church steps
Joe laughing while bride Rachel whispers in his ear
Rachel and Joe against yellow fall trees
Joe dipping Rachel in downtown Minneapolis
Detail of our lady of lourdes wedding program
Rachel and Joe posing with their family at the front of Minneapolis church
Rachel and Joe joined by bride's family
Wedding party walking down the aisle
Rachel's father walking her down the aisle
Nun giving a reading at minneapolis church
Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding
Communion at wedding ceremony
Rachel and Joe smiling from their pew in black and white
Rachel and Joe's firs kiss as a married couple
Rachel and Joe's wedding party posing with umbrellas on the stone arch bridge
Rachel and Joe posing with their wedding party in the rain on the stone arch bridge
Rachel and her bridesmaids in red dresses on the stone arch bridge
Joe and his groomsmen in a serious pose on the stone arch bridge
Joe and his wedding party skipping towards the camera
Rachel and Joe's standing under clear umbrellas in the Minneapolis rain
Rachel and Joe on saint anthony main
Moody, rainy black and white bride and groom portraits
Rachel and Joe's rainy minneapolis wedding
Rachel laughing while wearing Joe's coat and holding a beer
Joe and the bridesmaids taking a goofy photo together
Groomsman drinking wine from a bag on party bus
Rachel and Joe enjoying beer on their party bus
The world is yours neon sign at aria in downtown minneapolis
gold details at rachel and joe's wedding reception
Gold wedding details at Aria Minneapolis receptionDetail of namecards and flowers on wedding cake
Rachel and Joe's grand entrance
Bustling wedding reception at aria minneapolis
Rachel and Joe kissing at the head table
Rachel and Joe making a mess while cutting the cake
Rachel and Joe's cake cutting and feeding
Rachel hugging her bridesmaid after a speech
Wedding party cheering during speech
Groomsman laughing during wedding toast
Rachel hugging the father of the groom
Bridesmaids laughing together
Rachel and Joe sitting at Mr and Mrs chairs
Rachel and Joe kissing during toast
Rachel and Joe's first kiss
Rachel and Joe's first dance at Aria
Rachel's first dance with her fatherRachel and Joe kissing in an Aria brick windowVendor List
Ceremony Venue — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — Minneapolis, MN
Reception Venue — Aria — Minneapolis, MN
Officiant — Father Daniel Griffith — Minneapolis, MN
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist — Sara Capers with On-Site Muse — Minneapolis, MN
Caterer — CRAVE Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Cake Designer — CRAVE Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Florist — Florals by Claire — Eagan, MN
Dress Shop — Diamond Bride & Tux — Plymouth, MN
Dress Designer — Jasmine Bridal — Hanover Park, IL
Bridesmaid Dresses — Diamond Bride & Tux — Plymouth, MN
Tuxedos — Men’s Warehouse — Minneapolis, MN
Party Bus Company — RentMyPartyBus, Inc. — Minneapolis, MN
DJ — Northern Lights DJ — Spring Lake Park, MN
Stationer — Minted
Hotel — AC Hotel Minneapolis — Minneapolis, MN

Rachel and Joe’s wedding day was full of special moments, but one that stands out is directly after their first look, when both were fighting back happy tears and sharing smiles. Joe has the cheesiest smile, and can’t keep it to himself when Rachel is present. Him and Rachel were unbothered by the drizzle that...

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Fall-ing For You | Yevgenia & Eugene

Yevgenia and Eugene standing in front of Stillwater lift bridgeYevgenia and Eugene love to travel, and made the short trip to downtown Stillwater for their engagement photos. Stillwater is always a gorgeous location, and it was even more so with the leaves starting to turn to autumnal hues and just enough crispness to call for a sweater.  One of Eugene’s favorite things about his bride-to-be is that she shares his adventurous nature, so of course these two were willing to brave the winds of the river and to wade into the St. Croix for some stunning golden hours photos!

These two have been together just short of 15 years, and became engaged while on vacation in Hawaii! They’re planning to have a second proposal once they have rings, because would it really be an epic love story without two proposals? In all seriousness, these two are meant to be together. The way that they speak about each other and the qualities that they share are proof that they’re the type of couple that will keep falling in love all over again.

Yevgenia and Eugene, we are so honored to capture your bond, and can’t wait for more!

Yevgenia and Eugene's fall stillwater engagement
Yevgenia and Eugene laughing in front of stillwater lift bridge
Diptych of Yevgenia and Eugene kissing in front of st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene's on the St. Croix River
Yevgenia and Eugene hugging in front of st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene walking through downtown stillwater
Silhouette of Yevgenia and Eugene in front of St Croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene Engagement on the st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene's Engagement closeup
Yevgenia and Eugene standing by trees on st croix
Yevgenia and Eugene on the bank of the st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene kissing on a log
Engaged couple Geni and Eugene standing in st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene smiling and standing in the st croix river
Knee deep engagement in st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene walking through the st croix river

Yevgenia and Eugene love to travel, and made the short trip to downtown Stillwater for their engagement photos. Stillwater is always a gorgeous location, and it was even more so with the leaves starting to turn to autumnal hues and just enough crispness to call for a sweater.  One of Eugene’s favorite things about his...

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