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Like Most girls out there.. I have long watched The Golden Globes…. and I care less about the winners and losers and more about the clothes. I would say for my personal prefereance I did not see a lot of dresses that were amazing.. but the one think that I noticed that stood out was the general styles… one shoulder dresses and ruffles. These 2 trends were everywhere and sometimes even combined. I have noticed that a lot in the wedding market as well! I think that a lot of these dresses could be doubled as a wedding dress in the right color as well!!

I can’t wait and see what the SAG Awards and the Oscars fashion brings!!!!

Is it ever going to get nice here in Minnesota? I sure hope so!!!! But until then, I will continue to blog about weddings that remind me of warmth and better Minnesota weather!!! Here is a beautiful wedding photographed by LaVie Photography from last fall!!
It was so much fun to get to work with Erin, Mike and their families! They were really sweet and Erin really knew what she wanted when it came to incorporating details about her and Mike’s relationship. I don’t think that it is more apparent then in the cake… designed by the always amazing Robin at Gatueax.. the cake was a reflection of Erin and Mike’s study abroad in Australia. It was full of details about their trip and it was the focal point of the cocktail hour!!!

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Reception Site: Calhoun Beach Club
Ceremony Site: Mt. Olivet- West
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Photography: LaVie Photography
Transportation: Renees Royal Valet
Cake: Gateaux
Band: MetroJam – Macken Music
Flowers: Molly’s Flower Studio
Rental Items: Linen Effects
Reception Musicians: Bella Nota
Invitations: Watermark Stationary
Hair and Makeup: Creative Beaute Agency

I got an email this morning telling me we are featured in Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine! Of course, I was dying to see.. and now with their wonderful Digital Magazine I can virtually flip through the pages!
They had added some photos from Danielle and Leifs July 8th wedding… Thanks Minnesota Meetings and Events!

Michelle and John’s wedding was not only a fun one for me to plan.. but a personal one too. Michelle is my sister in law (Andy’s Sister). John and her were together for many years before the engagement and we were all very happy to have him “officially” join the family. They were engaged last December while Michelle was doing an internship in Montana… so last Christmas break for her she came back and we looked at reception sites! It was so much fun working with someone so close to me. The day of course was wonderful, we had fantastic weather and everything turned out great. Thanks to my fantastic assistant Meghan I was really able to sit back and enjoy the time with family!

Wonderful Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions
Reception Site: Nicollet Island Pavillion
Florist: Molly’s Flower Studio
Ceremony Venue: Plymouth Congregational
DJ: Instant Request
Makeup: Smart and Chic Bride

Congrats Michelle and John and thanks for including me in your planning!

This Fall Lasting Impressions and I went through some exciting changes…

The first things that are noticeable is our new Blog, Website, Logo, Address and Phone Number! I am constantly seeking perfection my web materials and print products…. I feel like I am always “Tinkering” with them. And with the slow down for the season it has been a good excuse to focus on them. I hope that you like them!! We have had a FANTASTIC Season with Wonderful Clients.. so I like to showcase their great Days! So if you have not.. take a look!!

In addition to the Web materials… I moved and we got a new office! I am so happy to be a bit more centrally located and to have a great office! I love my decor and my new Chandelier… Here is a sneak peak.. you will have to com and take a visit to see the rest 🙂

I had the Pleasure to work with Anna and Mark Last September. It is such a Small World… Anna is my best friend’s College Roomate. Obviously over 4 years of college I became good friends with her as well. Anna grew up in Benson, MN.. so when I found out she was getting married in my hometown I just had to laugh!! I am from a small town and there are not a lot of venues there, so very rarely does it draw in people from out of town…

Anna was married at Willow Lake Farm. A local farm that Anna helped out with environmental projects through the University of MN. So needless to say, its a small world and it was a lot of fun to “Go Home” and plan this AMAZING wedding on the farm! Anna and Mark worked for months to get this farm ready to go, and they did a fantastic job. I am so happy I was able to share in their special day!!!

Thanks to Federer Photgraphy for these wonderful Images!