Lasting Impressions Weddings

Previews.....

I will be blogging about each of these weddings..but I wanted to do a preview of what we have been up to all summer! I am getting all of the images in from the fabulous photographers!
Photos below credit to Happily Ever After Photo

The rest of these were taken by me or my wonderful assistant Andrea! More Professional Ones soon.. Its been a GREAT Fall!!!

Phone Number Change!!

Since we are moving this week... Our office number is down.. please call my cell: 612-245-4791! I will be out of the office Monday and Tuesday!

Thanks

Big Changes....

As you have noticed I have been not blogging much...I am excited to show you all of our summer work! We have had the most amazing year so far!! The Big Change is that we are in the middle of moving. I am excited to have a wonderful new office to share with my clients! I will have all of our new addresses and information posted soon! Move Date is a week away!!

Kristen and Alex

It was a rainy day this past Friday.. but that did not stop Kristen and Alex from having a wonderful wedding! The Holiday Inn-Lakeville looked amazing all lit up with orange uplighting, black branches, orange flowers and tons and tons of candles. This wedding was a lot of fun to plan from the start to the end. I loved the decor (this actually inspired me to turn a room of my house into a damask design!) I had a lot of fun creating the menu cards, table numbers, table runners and every decor piece to really pull it all together! Thanks to Kristen, Alex and Diane (Kristen's wonderful mom) for letting me help with your big day!!!
And a wonderful thank you and kudos to Graddy Photography for their great photos.. the photos below were taken by us, except the ones that are noted.. they are by Graddy!!

Wedding Coordinator- Lasting Impressions
Reception Venue Holiday Inn - Lakeville
Ceremony Location United Church of Christ
Photographer- Graddy Photography
Florist- Sadies Floral Design
Chair Covers and Table Runners - Lasting Impressions
DJ - Sound Wave DJ Service
Photobooth - Traveling Photobooth
Cake - Queen of Cakes
Ceiling Draping - Sitting Pretty

Michelle and Jon - September 18th

Michelle and Jon were referred to me by Sarah and Jon.. my wonderful May 23rd couple! I love referrals.. because you instantly know you will "click".
In addition to these photos check out these great photos from Paige Dewess Photography.

We had a great day, the weather was perfect and the always amazing Nicollet Island Pavillion was a great backdrop for the reception. Jon's mother and sister did all of the flowers and did a fantastic job!!! I hope you are having fun in Italy Jon and Michelle... I am excited to hear about all of your stories!

Vera and Jon- August 22nd

Vera and Jon were married on a beautiful summer day in St. Paul!! Vera is from Russia so planning this wedding was a wonderful learning experience for me. I loved learning of all of the traditions and it was especially touching listening to the speeches in Russian and interacting with her friends and families from afar. The Always wonderful staff at the St. Paul Hotel made the day great and the decor really worked in the M Street Cafe! Thanks to Lisa at Happily Ever After for these Great Images! The whole wedding party and family were amazing and it made it a very fun experience! Thanks Vera and Jon for letting me be a part of your day and your life! I wish you all of the best!!

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator Lasting Impressions Weddings
Reception Venue St. Paul Hotel
Florist Sadies Floral Design
Photographer Happily Ever After
Ceremony Venue St. Stanislaus
DJ Bellagala
Rentals Lasting Impressions Weddings
Cake Buttercream
Hair and Makeup MN Bridal Hair and Makeup

Annie and Eric- September 5th

Annie and Eric were married last Saturday in Eric's Families backyard in Inver Grove Heights. I began working with them over a year ago and it was a lot of fun. Eric and Annie live in Washington DC. So I was lucky enough to work with their 2 great mothers! Thanks to all of the wonderful vendors that made this day a wonderful day.. and the weather was amazing too!! Congratulations Eric and Annie! Wedding Coordinator - <a href="http://www.lastingimpressionsweddings.com">Lasting Impressions Weddings</a> Photographer - <a href="http://www.photogen-inc.com/">Photogen Inc</a> Videographer - <a href="http://www.northernlightsvideo.com/">Northern Lights Videography</a> Caterer - <a href="http://www.promcatering.com">Prom Catering</a> Beverage Caterer- <a href="http://www.completebeverage.com">Complete Beverage</a> Transportation - <a href="www.valleylimoandcoach.com/">Valley Limo</a> Florist - <a href="www.appleblossom-flowers.com">Appleblossom Flowers</a> Band - Musicians Unlimited - The Modd Squad Chair Cover Sashes and Table Runners - <a href="http://www.lastingimpressionsweddings.com">Lasting Impressions</a> Officiant - <a href="http://www.affordableidos.com/">Affordable I Do's</a> Cake - <a href="http://www.buttercream.info">Buttercream</a> Tent, Table, Chair, Lounge Furniture Rental... and Lots more - <a href="http://www.aprespartyrental.com">Apres Party and Tent</a> The first 6 photos are taken by the amazing Eliesa from Photogen Inc. 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Great Job Jeff!!

Happy Anniversary.....

I write and think about other peoples weddings and perfect day.... all of the time.. but rarely do I write about mine!! I do get asked alot about our big day... well today is our anniversary! Happy Anniversary Andy!!
Andy and I have been together for about 7 years and now married for 3! It feels like it was just yesterday! We have had 3 years worth of fun adventures and I can not wait to see what the future holds! Andy is truly my better half.. and it is proven more and more everyday. After all, he is married to a gal that works every weekend!!

When asked about my own wedding.. The main question is... what would have you done differently knowing what you know now. That is tough.. because EVERY DAY I find new ideas that I love and different things I would have done. But the good news is that I get to plan a wedding everyday and use all of those ideas!

Here are some fun facts about our wedding (I am a little more unconventional than I ever thought)
1. We got married in Okoboji, Iowa - Its a "beach" town and 30 minutes from where Andy and I grew up
2. I had 2 "bridemen" stand up on my side of the wedding... Quentin and Bryan, they have been some of my best friends since I was in 3rd grade.
3. I was walked down the aisle by my step dad and my dad.
4. I had a pink ribbon sewn into the back of my dress... because It was before color in dresses and I am not really an "all white" kind of gal!
5. My "specialty drink" was Margaritas! We had 2 Margarita Machines... mmmmmm
6. I planned the whole wedding in 5 months... and never even thought that was fast at the time... oh, all of the things you learn! HAHA

I love you Andy.. thanks for being my rock, my best friend and my husband!

New Chair Covers!!

We now have Bag Style Chair Covers!! We are excited to offer White and Black Bag Style Satin Covers! Take a look at our "Chair Cover Tab" to learn more!!

Tanya an Alan

Tanya and Alan were married on June 27. Andrea and Meghan had a great time setting up all of Tanyas Wonderful creations and finds. I have a lot of DIY brides but Tanya was one of the best! I really loved the decor, mainly because I LOVE Pink and really felt that this was a look I would have picked for my own wedding! These are not the professional pics yet, but we are excited to see them when Meghan Doll Gets them done. Not only was the decor wonderful but Tanya had a ton of Wonderful vendors as well! Thanks to everyone who pulled off this 400 person wedding!

Reception Site: Crowne Plaza
Ceremony Site: Hamline United Methodist Church
Photographer: Meghan Doll Photography
Videography: HD Push
DJ: Instant Request
Draping: Apres - Ask For Katiee!
Florist: Floral Logic
Transportation: Sonic Limo
Cake: Gateaux

Soooooo Exciting!!!!!

For all of you who get the Star Tribune.. We have a wedding featured in it today!! Katie and Jims Awesome Wake Boarding wedding was featured and they have an awesome picture up that Kelly Brown Weddings took!! So check it out!! Here is the online article, although it is much cooler to see in person with the large photo!!
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/faith/52268802.html?page=3&c=y

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