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John and Fikeemah

September 30, 2012 By katrina Leave a Comment

John and Fikeemah were married today!

It was a lovely evening at the American Swedish Institute for an intimate wedding ceremony, and John and Fikeemah were sure excited to tie the knot! Since the couple work for the Navy, this was a very red, white and blue affair with a nautical twist….vintage sailor dresses and all!

As the sun was setting the couple exchanged vows in the Turnblad Mansion’s solarium. Many happy tears were shed, and Rev. Kenneth Beale even got a few Amens from family as he talked about the values of marriage. John was so excited to kiss his bride, and Fikeemah was dancing back down that aisle!

The reception took place at the Minnesota Valley Country Club. The navy touches were evident in all of the decor, and the guests enjoyed watching the couple jump the broom! Every tradition tonight was done with much enthusiasm. From the first dance, to cake cutting, to bouquet and garter toss, this warm group of friends and family lived it up!

I think I have about 200 pictures of these kids, they were a riot!

John and Fikeemah, thank you so much for having me be a part of your day! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Weston and Kelly

July 6, 2012 By katrina 19 Comments

Weston and Kelly were married today!

If you’re going to have your wedding on the 4th of July weekend, why not go all out, right? Weston and Kelly had a patriotic red, white and blue wedding and the hot weather went right with their theme “Sparks Will Fly”. Kelly was so prepared for her big day that we were ahead of schedule pretty much the entire time, which let us have some fun with pictures, especially with Mickey’s Diner right across the street.

The ladies wore navy blue and all carried darling parasols. I loved their ruffled shoes and Kelly’s ruffled dress…she is good at tying in those style themes!

Because of the severe heat, we went back and forth from outside to inside the gloriously air conditioned church. Weston and Kelly were fabulous with staying relaxed and going with the flow.

Church of the Assumption in St Paul is simply beautiful…add a beautiful bride, and you get this…

After the ceremony, the guests were led by the bridal party on a short walk to the Landmark Center. It was a patriotic parade!

Waiting inside The Landmark Center was air conditioning, cold drinks, and more of the 4th of July. Vibrant blue up lighting enhanced the columns of the atrium, and jars of homemade jam served as escort cards. More fun typography by the bride’s sister tied everything together. La Petite Fleur (as usual) created stunning, fun, and unique arrangements for the space, using a variety of heights and blooms. The bouquets were lovely, vibrant and fun, and got a ton of compliments! We are always excited when we get to work with Carra and Jessica!

The wedding party braved the heat one last time for a few more images during the cocktail hour…John and I were shooting lightning fast to try and keep them from melting!

The flowers provided the perfect pop of color and were so creative and fun!

And I just LOVED Kelly’s red parasol!

After cocktail hour, the wedding party had their grand march which was immediately followed by Weston and Kelly’s first dance. A wonderful dinner with BBQ inspired items from True Tastes Event Catering was followed by darling and delicious cupcakes from A Cupcake Social.

Weston and Kelly, thank you so much for having us tell the story of your day! You were fantastic and so fun to work with! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Bryan and Meghan

January 14, 2012 By katrina 5 Comments

Bryan and Meghan were married today!

This winter has been one of Minnesota’s most mild on record. As of two days ago, there was no snow on the ground and it was 50 degrees…we were out in short sleeves! All Meghan wanted was snow on her wedding day, and low and behold, beautiful white flakes started falling from the sky just as her ceremony began.

Bryan and Meghan had a true Nordeast wedding, which was fitting since they both grew up in the nearby neighborhoods. Their ceremony was at The Heights Theater, a beautiful art deco space that provided a unique venue. Meghan walked down the aisle to organ music and Grant, from Tie the Knot Wedding Ceremonies, officiated a sweet and meaningful ceremony. Not only did guests get to munch on popcorn, they got to sit and watch a short production of the couple’s lives.

As the snow really started falling, we headed to the St Anthony Main area for pictures. Star Limousine made sure we got there safely and in one piece as we traveled to a couple different locations. Just as we were taking our final pictures at the Stone Arch Bridge, the snow really started coming down in huge flakes and Meghan was able to get the pictures she was dreaming of. A short stop at Nyes to warm up, and then we were off to Jax Cafe for the reception.

I’ll just say off the bat that this family knows how to party. They also have good taste in DJs, and we were excited to get to work with one of our favorites, D’Angelo Sound and Light. Good food, good drink, good dancers, The Traveling Photo Booth…it was quite a party! We have a ton of hillarious and fun dance pictures, but decided to show a meaningful image of Meghan dancing with her mother and daughter. This was one of many tender moments that we loved being a part of.

Bryan and Meghan, it was such a pleasure to work with you and thank you for braving the cold to get these pictures! Here are my favorites, enjoy!

Eric and Chrissy

December 21, 2011 By katrina 7 Comments

Eric and Chrissy were married this weekend!

We were so excited to be asked to photograph a wedding in Orange County, California. The ironic thing? While we had no snow on the ground in Minnesota, it actually snowed in Aliso Viejo! It only briefly stuck around but it was pretty surreal. Anyway, getting off the plane into seventy degree weather was fabulous and we looked forward to a weekend of happy wedding events to cover.

We started off at Toni&Guy Salonin the Irvine Spectrum. Chrissy loves surprises, so she didn’t peek at her hair or makeup until after it was completed. The stylists did an amazing job with all of the ladies, creating a cohesive look while still letting each individual have the hairstyle that they love. The same thought went into the dress choices for the maids. Each bridesmaid was allowed to choose a dress with a look they wanted in the same plum color. Melinda Keane, the floral designer, tied it all together with fabulous arrangements of purple, red, and white with hints of gold that gave everything a sophisticated winter look without being too Christmassy.

Chrissy loves all things Disney and occasionally bursts into song. So she channelled her inner Cinderella for the look of her wedding. Chrissy’s Maggie Soterro gown was simply gorgeous and she added some bling with a belt full of sparkles. Add a sophisticated up do with curls, a tiara and a sixpence in her shoe, and this princess was ready to get married!

The ceremony took place at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Laguna Woods. There was an audible “ooh and ahhh” when Chrissy walked down the aisle, and such a sweet moment when her dad lifted her blusher and kissed her on the cheek. Between Chrissy’s students, church members and friends and family, the sanctuary was full and got rowdy at the end when Eric gave Chrissy a very enthusiastic first kiss. There were many happy cheers and much laughter under the roof that afternoon.

After a cake reception at the church, a dinner reception followed at The Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. This venue is simply breathtaking. Gorgeous mission architecture surrounded little grottoes, fountains and palms. The outdoor courtyards were perfectly lit under the night sky and everywhere you turned there were terra cotta staircases and little vignettes. It definitely felt like a Disney set. Cinderella and Prince Charming toppped the Creative Cakesdesign (with a second topper from the Nightmare Before Christmas…just as romantic…for Eric). White gloved butlers passed creative hors d’oeuvres including mini grilled cheese sandwiches in shot glasses of tomato soup. Later that night, a full coffee bar allowed guests to truly customize their drink and a variety of chocolate covered strawberries were laid out with the guests’ choice of liquor filling. The service was over the top amazing here and from start to finish the guests were pampered.

The couple was announced at the grand march and went right into their first dance. When the lights were lowered, the ceiling above the dance floor lit up like a starry sky! As Eric spun Chrissy around it was easy to see her fairy tale vision come to life. After speeches and a delicious dinner, DJ Bruce Battleson gathered the entire group onto the dance floor to start the party. And party they did! It was like a club in there and Chrissy was on cloud nine dancing with all her friends. At the end of the night, Chrissy was whisked off for the surprise honeymoon…Eric is one fantastic guy =)

Eric and Chrissy, thank you so much for having us be a part of your day. We loved every moment of it! Here are our favorites, enjoy!

Chris and Kelly

November 6, 2011 By katrina 4 Comments

Chris and Kelly were married today!

When Kelly said yes to Chris, she was blessed to not only start a new life with a fabulous man, but with his three kids as well. They were excited while planning the wedding to join as a family, but got a surprise they didn’t expect…a new little one! When Kelly and Chris found out they were pregnant, they decided to scale back the wedding and have things be more intimate. Kelly, however, did not scale back on her dress, having her gloriously textured Enzoani gown from Bridal Accents Couture altered to fit her baby bump.

By choosing Calhoun Beach Club for their ceremony and reception, Kelly and Chris embraced an elegant, modern wedding. Kelly took this even further by designing the entire wedding around a black and white damask pattern. The bridesmaids wore lovely Jim Hjelm gowns from Rush’s Bridal and the guys looked spiffy in their suits. The one punch of color, deep red, was left in the capable hands of Violet’s Flowers. Jean created gorgeous bouquets that brought Kelly to tears. I loved how she used anemone, tulips, and ranunculus…the combination was stunning. When photographing against the gray walls of the Beach Club, the red really popped!

Reverend Tomkin Coleman officiated the ceremony in the Boulevard Room. He did a great job tying in the story of how they met with the journey they will now take together as a family. I can’t decide on the highlight of the ceremony, the five-way lighting of the unity candle, or Kelly’s dad reading an Irish Blessing…both made me mist up. This is truly a family that enjoys each other and cherishes their time together. And this feeling was emphasised even more at the reception dinner.

The entire guest list sat at one family style dining table, with arrangements of red blooms down the middle. Each place setting had a small jar of honey that was harvested by Kelly’s sister. D’Amico brought their A game with the food, amazing appetizers, endless wine pours, and beautiful entrees. Kelly was very excited for her red velvet wedding cake as well, and by the end of the night, I think everyone was ready for sweatpants and sleep.

Chris and Kelly, thank you so much for having me photograph your wedding. I had a wonderful time getting to know your friends and family and can’t wait to meet your little girl in a few months! Here are my favorite images, enjoy!