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Depot Devotion | Brian & Kelsey

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Brian and Kelsey are one of those couples who can’t help but smile when they are in each other’s company, and it makes it a really sweet experience to scroll through their wedding photos. They were joined by all of their loved ones at one of our favorite locations, on what happened to be the last warm weekend before Minnesota turned into a winter tundra. 

Downtown Minneapolis has such a great combination of urban and natural sights, making it the perfect spot to wander around to shake off some pre-wedding jitters. The Depot is one of our favorite wedding venues, and we were so excited to be back here. Not only is it so close to picturesque downtown spots, it has great spaces for getting ready, a wedding ceremony, and a reception hall all under one roof.

Brian and Kelsey’s wedding day was a combination of all of our favorite things; a so-in-love couple, a favored location, and smiles to spare. We are so grateful to have been a part of their big day, and we are ecstatic to share these photos. Be sure to make it to the end of the post, that photo is our favorite!

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Wedding planner — HappiLily Events — St. Paul, MN
Ceremony venue — Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot — Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue — Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot — Minneapolis, MN
Videographer — Jacob Lane Productions — Minneapolis, MN
Hair stylist — Plush Beauty Lounge — Angela Richmond — St. Paul, MN
Makeup artist — Plush Beauty Lounge — Angela Richmond — St. Paul, MN
Caterer — Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot — Minneapolis, MN
Cake designer — Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar — St. Louis Park, MN
Decorator — Linen Effects, Inc. — Minneapolis, MN
Floris — Soderberg’s Floral & Gift — Minneapolis, MN
Dress shop/designer — Allure Bridals from Effie’s Bridal Trunk — Burnsville, MN
Tuxedos — Men’s Wearhouse
DJ/Band/musicians — Instant Request DJ Entertainment — DJ Eric F — Bloomington, MN
Statione — Shutterfly
Chair/table/tent rentals — The Seatery — Lakeville, MN
Late Night Snack — Uncle Franky’s — Minneapolis, MN

Brian and Kelsey are one of those couples who can’t help but smile when they are in each other’s company, and it makes it a really sweet experience to scroll through their wedding photos. They were joined by all of their loved ones at one of our favorite locations, on what happened to be the...

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It Came to Fruen-ition | Jaime & Aaron

Bride and groom kissing on Stillwater river
Having worked in the wedding industry as long as I have, you meet a lot of people. Aaron is one of those people who sticks with you. Having worked alongside Brovado as a wedding DJ, we were beyond thrilled to photograph his wedding. Him and Jaime are the sweetest couple, these two are the type of easygoing and fun-loving couple that makes my job so easy. You know when you can look at a photo and tell that the subjects are truly happy and comfortable with one another? Jaime and Aaron are exactly that.

In addition to being the wedding of a cherished couple, it happened to be in one of my favorite spots, downtown Stillwater! Despite the rainy streak that Minnesota has been having this spring, we were able to get outdoors for all of their wedding photos and enjoy the riverside views.

We started the day off at Hotel Crosby before heading over to Lowell Inn for the ceremony and the rest of the evening’s festivities. Forgo-ing a first dance (I love when couples pick and choose what wedding traditions work for them!) Jaime and Aaron got right into celebrating with all of their loved ones.

Aaron and Jaime, congratulations from all of us at Brovado!

Hotel Crosby exterior
Wedding details
Bridal party prep
Wedding rings and dress
Jaime getting her hair done
Bride getting ready
Jaime with wedding bouquet
Groom outside hotel crosby
First look
Groom kissing bride on the forehead
Bride and groom in front of hotel crosby
Bride and groom kissing
Bride and groom in downtown stillwater
Aaron and Jaime laughing by st croix river
Groom helping bride walk down stairs
Riverside walk in wedding gown and suit
Aaron and Jaime laughing along st croix river
Bride and groom kissing
Groom looking lovingly at bride
Bridal party laughing together
Bride posing with bridesmaids and man of honor
Groomsmen with ring bearers
Groom with individual groomsmen
Wedding party cheering while bride and groom kiss
Bride and groom with their parents
Wedding arch with yellow flowers
Groom walking mothers down the aisle
Groom greeting ring bearers
Bride and her father walking down the aisle
Aaron and Jaime at alter
Groomsman giving a speech during wedding ceremony
Wedding guests praying
Bride and groom smiling at altar
Bride and groom share first kiss
Bride and groom cheering
Wedding party posing outside
Donut board reading "holy matrimony"
Fisheye angle of wedding reception setup
Sunflower table decoration
Bride and groom's grand entrance
Bride and groom giving a toast
Bride and groom toasting their drinks
Groom dancing with his mother
Bride and groom dancing together
Bride and groom outdoors and backlit in black and white

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Hotel – Hotel Crosby – Stillwater, MN
Ceremony and reception venue – Lowell Inn – Stillwater, MN

Having worked in the wedding industry as long as I have, you meet a lot of people. Aaron is one of those people who sticks with you. Having worked alongside Brovado as a wedding DJ, we were beyond thrilled to photograph his wedding. Him and Jaime are the sweetest couple, these two are the type...

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Stillwater Serenity | Michelle & Alex

Downtown Stillwater wedding

Downtown Stillwater has such beauty to it. The old buildings, the lift bridge, the river, they’re all gorgeous. It’s no surprise that the spot attracts so many weddings, and I am ecstatic every time I am invited to cover a wedding in Stillwater.

Michelle and Alex’s riverboat wedding was vibrant while still feeling intimate. Something about being secluded on the water with a hundred of your closest friends makes it feel like you are the only people in the world.

Their whole day was family-focused, with their wedding party being made up of their children and siblings. Their ceremony was tightly packed into the sunny deck of the boat, with the wedding party closely gathered at the bow. Their relatively brief ceremony was sweet, full of laughter and embraces.

When the sun went down is when the celebrations really started. After a series of heartwarming speeches by the family of the newlyweds below deck, the top deck of the boat transformed into a bustling dance floor. One of the most fun moments of any wedding day is bobbing my way through the dance floor, catching everyone having a blast in each other’s company. The white claws were flowing and you could feel the love!

Michelle and Alex, thank you for welcoming me into your family for the day!

Wedding dress and fun neon sign
Close up of bridesmaid in makeup
Bride smiling behind mirror
Wedding makeup selfie of bride and daughter
Detail of lightbulbs at wedding venue
Bridal and bridesmaid dresses hanging up in hotel
Bridesmaids and flower girl laughing together
Bridal party taking photos of bride
Stunning bride smiling over her shoulder
Bride smiling from above
Bride walking down stairs during first look
Groom smiling during first look
First look
Couple embracing after first look
Bride and groom kissing at Stillwater hotel
Closeup of bride and groom
Alex kissing bride Michelle on the forehead
Black and white smiling portrait
Individual portraits of Michelle and Alex
Bride and groom kissing outside of hotel crosby
Sweet diptych of bride and groom in garden
Bride posing with bridesmaids and flower girl
Michelle letting the flower girl smell her flowers
Groom Alex and his son
Bridesmaids walking to riverboat
Andiamo Showboat on St Croix River in Stillwater
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Ceremony/Reception venue — Andiamo Showboat — Stillwater, MN
Officiant — Rev. Jack Fortin
Hair stylist —Mandy Bauster — Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist — Mindie Streich — Stillwater, MN
Florist — Studio Louise Flowers — Stillwater, MN
Caterer — The Grand Caterers — Stillwater, MN
Cake Design — Bread Art —   Bayport, MN
Dress shop — The Wedding Shoppe — St. Paul, MN
Dress designer — Maggie Sottero
Jeweler — Monique of Switzerland — Wayzata, MN

Downtown Stillwater has such beauty to it. The old buildings, the lift bridge, the river, they’re all gorgeous. It’s no surprise that the spot attracts so many weddings, and I am ecstatic every time I am invited to cover a wedding in Stillwater. Michelle and Alex’s riverboat wedding was vibrant while still feeling intimate. Something...

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A Magical Couple | Jeanette & Kevin

Black and white wedding portrait on the St. Paul riverfront

Kevin and Jeanette met while in the University of Minnesota marching band, as a trumpet player and color guard member, respectively. These two first bonded over their shared love of Harry Potter. Fast forward to Kevin proposing to Jeanette six years later in front of Hogwart’s Castle in Orlando, FL. This initial point of connection was visible on their wedding day, with Harry Potter references popping up in their wedding accessories, reception decor, and photobooth props.

For their wedding day, we got to return to the InterContinental Hotel of St. Paul, which we love for its showstopping ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, access to pristine nearby parks, and views of the St. Paul skyline. The streets of St. Paul provide so many great photo spots, and we had the opportunity to explore the riverfront before their ceremony at Guardian Angels Church in Oakdale, MN.

Jeanette and Kevin’s wedding day felt so in line with the interests and values of them, their friends, and their families. It’s always special to witness a wedding where everyone there is so in sync. And we love a wedding where everyone ends up on the dance floor at the end of the night! Thanks so much for a blast of a wedding day.

Wedding dress details
Bourbon being poured into a Harry Potter flask
Harry Potter themed bridal accessories
Groom portraits
Bride putting on her wedding dress and snitch necklace
Mother of the bride putting on her wedding dress
Closeup of bridal makeup
Bridal portrait
Black and white formal portrait of bridal party
First look in Intercontinental Riverfront hotel
Couple embraces after first look
Couple portraits
Bride and groom leaning in for a kiss
Smiling bride and groom running across the street in downtown St. Paul
Newlyweds kissing in St. Paul park
St. Paul riverfront wedding
Black and white embrace
Bright St. Paul wedding portraits
Groom kissing bride on the cheek
Wedding party running towards kissing couple
Individual portraits of the bride and bridesmaids
Wedding party in front of intercontinental hotel
Individual portraits of groom and groomsmen
Wedding party walking down street in front of mn capitol
Groom dipping the bride
Bride and groom kissing
Bride's first look with her father
Father of the bride first look
Wedding ceremony details
Groom walking his parents down the aisle
Wedding party walking down the aisle of guardian angels church
Bride walking down the aisle with her parents
Wedding ceremony at Guardian Angels Church
Bridesmaids bowing their heads in prayer
Bride crying of laughter during wedding ceremony
Bride and groom first kiss
Formal portrait of wedding party
Bride and groom posing with their parents
Howgwarts themed wedding reception
Close up of head table placards
Wide angle of intercontinental hotel ballroom
Grand entrance at wedding reception
wedding party during grand entrance
Bride and groom posing by wedding cake
Bride and groom cutting their cake
Father of the bride giving a toast
Bride laughing at wedding speech
Mother of the groom clapping at wedding reception
Wedding toast
Jeanette and Kevin's first dance
Wide angle of first dance
Bride and groom's first dance
Groom twirling the bride
Jeanette's first dance with her father
First dances with parents
Kevin's first dance with his mother
Bride and groom dancing
Bride dancing with a bridesmaid
Jeanette singing along to dance music

Wedding party in Harry Potter themed Photo Booth
Wedding guests dancing
Dancing wedding guests
Bride and groom kissing in front of full moon

Ceremony venue — Guardian Angels Church
Videographer — Adagio Djay Entertainment
Hair stylist — Glamour Beauty
Makeup artist — Glamour Beauty
Cake designer — Buttercream Wedding Cakes
Dress shop/designer — Raffiné Bridal
Tuxedos — Jos. A. Bank

Kevin and Jeanette met while in the University of Minnesota marching band, as a trumpet player and color guard member, respectively. These two first bonded over their shared love of Harry Potter. Fast forward to Kevin proposing to Jeanette six years later in front of Hogwart’s Castle in Orlando, FL. This initial point of connection...

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Beautifully Bright at The Hutton House | Shikha & Aman

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Shikha and Aman’s two-day wedding was such a joyful couple of days full of dancing, laughter, and love. 

Their first evening was spent at the Minneapolis Marriott West, and despite it drizzling outside, it was bright inside. The evening’s cheery and colorful program, full of performances by family and friends, was the perfect lead into day two of celebrations.

The second day took place at The Hutton House near Medicine Lake, a gorgeous spot with ample sunlight, expansive spaces for getting ready, and a tree-lined courtyard. Being able to spend the whole day in one place meant that we were able to take advantage of many spots throughout the property without feeling rushed. Their attire for both portions of the day was photogenic and popped alongside the greenery that surrounded the property.

While the weather in the morning was grey and dreary, the sun came out right as Shikha and Aman had their first look, which felt kismet. Their whole day was stunning, but their ceremony was a highlight. The ceremony space was so sunny, it’s hard to believe it was indoors! 

Shikha & Aman, thank you so much for the beautiful couple of days!

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2021-07-07_0071.jpgWedding planner and decorator — Bella Mystique — Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony and reception venue — The Hutton House — Medicine Lake, MN
Videographer — Hard Copy Film Co. — Minneapolis, MN
Caterer — D’Amico Catering — Minneapolis, MN
Florist — The Petal — Minneapolis, MN

Shikha and Aman’s two-day wedding was such a joyful couple of days full of dancing, laughter, and love.  Their first evening was spent at the Minneapolis Marriott West, and despite it drizzling outside, it was bright inside. The evening’s cheery and colorful program, full of performances by family and friends, was the perfect lead into...

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