Emily and Brian

This is a really fun post for me to write!! I LOVE Emily and Brian (I love all of my couples!!) and I love their family! I truly feel like I was welcomed into the family with open arms, and that is one of my favorite parts of my job! I remember the first time that I met Emily, Brian and Emily’s family - It was in the middle of winter and we were standing in their living room pointing out in the backyard to where the tent would go (and having to use a lot of imagination) and starting our vision!!

Emily’s parents have a wonderful home in Deephaven, and that was the backdrop for their nautical themed wedding day! There were so many fun elements that were brought into the design…. Lots of rope, sailboats as place cards, lanterns, a program chalkboard… and I could go on and on…

After the ceremony the wedding party all got onto a boat for a perfect send off!

Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your planning process, your wedding day and most of all.. Your Family!!!!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordination: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Private Residence

Caterer: Damico Catering

Photographer: Ruth from Happily Ever After

Tent and Rental Items: Apres Party and Tent Rental

Floral: Sadie’s Floral

Cake: Cocoa and Fig

Videography: United Video

Transportation: MN Coaches

Ceremony and Reception Music: Instant Request

Sara-Jo and Paul - June 26th

When I met Sara Jo and Paul over a year before their June 26th, 2010 wedding I knew that we had a connection. They had such an infectious energy and such a positive attitude I was so exited to help them in their journey. We started to plan a Duluth Wedding because of their love for the north shore. After a few weeks of hunting it was clear that we were not going to find a venue that they loved. So we shifted out direction back to planning their dream wedding in the Minneapolis area. Not only was I able to spend a lot of time with Sara-Jo and Paul, but Sara-Jo’s wonderful mother was involved as well. I love NOTHING more than the relationships I form with my clients and their parents.... It becomes such a wonderful experience and I always feel like I am part of the family by the end of the planning process!!
Sara-Jo and Paul.. I hope you are enjoying married life! I feel like I have life long friends in both of you and I know that your love will stand the test of time. You are truly soulmates and I felt so loved just being able to share this process and your day with you!!!

Vendors::
Wedding Coordination:: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Reception Venue:: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Ceremony Venue:: Accentrum Church
Chair Covers and Runner:: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Florist:: Sadies Floral
Photography::LaVie Photography
Cake:: Queen of Cakes
Limo:: Renees Royal Valet
Rehearsal Dinner:: Jake O’Connors

Beverly and Joe - November 14

Beverly and Joe called me about a year ago from Texas. They were living there, but going to move to MN this past June. So the majority of the planning was done via email and there few trips up North. We had so much fun and it was great to have them actually in the state. It was fun to host a destination wedding for about 75% of the weddings guests... Beverly and Joe were only here in MN so that Joe could attend Dental School, so most of the guests were from all over the country!
It was wonderful to help them plan their intimate wedding as well as learn more about the different cultural traditions such as the Korean Ceremony that took place at the reception.
I hope that you both have a wonderful time during your stay in Minnesota and Thanks for including me in your celebration and planning!

Wonderful Vendors:
Wedding Coordination: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Florist: Molly’s Flower Studio
Reception Site: Millenium Hotel
Ceremony Site: Basilica of St. Mary
Chair Covers: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Photography: Happily Ever After Photography
Photobooth: Traveling Photobooth
Transportation: Renees Royal Valet

August Day At The Lake

On 08/08/08 we had a great wedding at a lake home in Prior Lake. We do a lot of backyard weddings every year. And although they are difficult (Port a Potties, Transportation, Bugs... etc) They are some of my favorite weddings!

They are so personal and everyone has such a great time! Here are pictures from Billy and Amber's wedding!














Thank You to Happily Ever After Photography For the Wonderful Photos and Appleblossom Flowers for the Flowers