Monthly Archives: October 2018

Autumn Love | Emily and Dan

October 16, 2018

golden hour engagement photo in field

Emily and Dan’s engagement shoot fell on the most picturesque fall day, and we had the chance to capture some awesome sunset photos of them in their fall attire. There’s something about warm light on the changing leaves that is just so magical! I know, I know, we always talk about the weather, but we’re Minnesotans, what do you expect?

Emily and Dan are both nature lovers, so the choice to take their engagement photos at Lebanon Hills Regional Park is great reflection of these two and the time that they spend together. Dan enjoys fishing, and Emily is more than happy to tag along and fish for a bit, and then read, relax, and take in the scenery while they’re on the water. Everything is better when you’re with the trees and the one that you love!

These two have so many awesome connections to Brovado, and we are beyond excited to continue to work with a group of people that we have grown to know and love! Not only was Emily a bridesmaid at Jacquelyn and Brian’s recent wedding, but she’s also sister to Anna, who had one of our all time favorite weddings in Montana. Emily and Dan, we are so looking forward to your wedding next year!

Lebanon Hills engagement

romantic engagement photography in field
lakeside engagement photographs at lebanon hills

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A Perfect Day | Karen & Matthew’s St. Paul Wedding

October 5, 2018

Karen and Matthew’s wedding featured some of our favorite St. Paul spots. After a ceremony at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, their guests headed to the Promenade Ballroom at the St. Paul Hotel for dinner and dancing! In between, we were able to explore downtown St. Paul, wandering past the James J. Hill Center and Rice Park to some awesome, urban areas that perfectly contrasted their classic wedding attire.

Right on the cusp of fall, their wedding day was the perfect temperature for Karen’s gorgeous lace off-the-shoulder gown. We honestly could not have asked for a more beautiful day, or a more kind, easy-going couple. These two were so happy to be in the company of each other and their families that it made their wedding day a breeze.

Family played a major role in their reception. Aside from the regular speeches and dances, the two brought out a unicorn cake to celebrate their flower girl’s birthday! It made for such a sweet moment, literally and figuratively. Their family dog even made an appearance at their reception in the form of a fondant-covered cake! Their cake designer, Something Sweet by Maddie Lu, really knocked it out of the park with the resemblance.

Karen and Matthew, thank you for having us capture your wedding day. Not only that, but thank you for being the compassionate duo that you are. It means so much to have clients that are out making a difference in the world. Wishing you two a lifetime of love!

Ceremony Venue – Chapel of Saint Thomas Aquinas – St. Paul, MN
Reception Venue – The Saint Paul Hotel – St. Paul, MN
Hair and Makeup – Primped
Wedding Site Coordinator – Mary Jo Maloney, The Saint Paul Hotel – St. Paul, MN
Officiant – Father Robert Hawkins
Caterer – The Saint Paul Hotel – St. Paul, MN
Cake Designer – Something Sweet by Maddie Lu – Coon Rapids, MN
Florist – Johnson & Sons Florist – St. Paul, MN
Dress Shop– Posh Bridal – Wayzata, MN
Tuxedos – Men’s Warehouse
DJ – Instant Request – Bloomington, MN
Matt’s Jeweler – Arthur’s Jewelers – Roseville, MN
Karen’s Jeweler – Shane Co.