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I met Greta the same way I have met dozens of my brides… when she was a bridesmaid in a wedding that I was hired to be the wedding coordinator. Its one of my favorite ways to meet my brides because by the time we start to plan their wedding day we already have a connection! A few years after that fate meeting, I got a call that Greta and Greg were engaged!

When we first started planning the wedding Greta knew she wanted to include some element of her home into her wedding. We traveled over to Wisconsin to survey her family cabin property and ultimately ended up deciding that a backyard ceremony in her parents backyard. It was a perfect way to tie in Greta’s dream for her wedding and convenience for the wedding guests. After deciding on the ceremony location, we choose Loring Social for the reception. It’s location was perfect for their guests to be able to enjoy all the city had to offer.

The color pallette that was chosen for Greta and Greg’s wedding was the perfect tone’s for a September wedding. The mixes of blush, Burgandy, and mint green was one of my favorite color combinations I have seen!! And the flowers were stunning. Greta’s parents spent most of their summer getting the backyard all prepared for the celebration and it showed! Sadie’s Floral added cut flowers that complimented the already stunning decor!

Vendors

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Backyard Ceremony Site- Private Residence

Reception Site – Loring Social

Photography- Lauren Kirkbride

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental 

Band – Blue Water Kings

Hair and Makeup: Emily J

Floral- Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Transportation Renee’s Royal Valet.                                      

Lauren and John… a classic and timeless couple for a classic wedding and venue!! Lauren and John quickly picked Minikahda Club for their wedding reception after they were engaged. It was the perfect spot for their 120 guest wedding reception on a chilly November day! Lauren loved flowers and had an eye for detail. Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events transformed the ballroom with tons of textured florals in unique lilac and greenery hues. Printerette Press tied everything together with the simple and classic wedding invitation and the whismy and unique illustration they drew for the save the date and day of stationery! One of the final details we put on decor was ordering Macaroon Favors.  LADURÉE was a favorite of the bride and grooms and the color of the macaroon perfectly matched Minikahda Club’s charger plates!

Congratulations John and Lauren and thank you for letting me be apart of your big day!!!!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Cake –  Farina

Ceremony and Cocktail Music-Lake String Quartet

Rental Items  – Linen Effects

Ceremony  – OUR LADY OF GRACE

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

DJ Instant Request

Ceremony Music – Lake Strings Quartet

Photography – Amanda Marie Studio

Reception Venue – Minikahda Club

Stationery – Printerette Press

Macaroon Favors – LADURÉE

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Jamie and Tim’s wedding was the perfect kick-off to fall!!! This Fall wedding color palette was full of burgandys, greens, Navy and all of the colors that make me want to cuddle up with a blanket and a book!! The only thing that did not feel like fall was the actual weather!!! This October wedding was the first snowfall of the year and we all had a big laugh! Jamie is from Texas and a large part of our wedding guests had traveled in from all over the world… and Minnesota greeted them with the first snowfall of the year!!!

Luckily Jamie and Tim embraced the weather and were able to snag a few beautiful photos in the fresh snow! Guests warmed up quickly during the reception with signature cocktails that featured the Minnesota Mule (In Honor of Tim), the Texas Mule (In honor of Jamie) and the Irish Mule (a nod to Jamie and Tim’s Norte Dame Roots 🙂 We tried to incorporate as many personal elements as we could into the celebration. Dance Floor props featuring numerous Norte Dame elements, Minnesota Apple Pies for the place cards and Personally embroidered napkins for each guest. YES, you heard me right!!! Jamie’s mother embroidered every guests initials on their own keepsake napkin!!

Vendors:

Reception – Nicollet Island Pavillion

Ceremony  – OUR LADY OF GRACE    

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings 

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental 

Cake – Buttercream

Cake: Cocoa and Fig

DJ  – Instant Request DJ

Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Photography- Laura Ivanova

             

 

I had the privilege of working with Emily and Andrew on their beautiful fall wedding at Hope Glen Farm. It was a venue that we had never worked at before and was always on my “list” of top venues I wanted to work at. They did not disappoint; Everyone from the owners of Hope Glen Farm to the event planner onsite were so gracious in answering questions and making sure that Emily and Andrew’s wedding went perfectly!

The wedding was full of details and perfectly picked vendors to pull the day together!! Camrose Hill Flowers transformed the already beautiful venue with TONS of flowers and greenery!! Farina made sweet treats for all of the guests to ensure they would dance the night away!!!! It was also my first time working with the CUTE Photobooth company – Northerly. It was the perfect compliment to Hope Glen Farm’s setting.

2019 was an amazing year for Lasting Impressions.. Thank you to all of our couples and families that we were able to assist this year!!! I am excited for all 2020 has to offer!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Cake –  Farina

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

DJ Instant Request

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental 

Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors

Photography – Janelle Elise Photography

Videography – Josh Flom

Ceremony Venue – Guardian Angels

Reception Venue – Historic Hope Glen Farm & Vineyard

Caterer- A’BriTin Catering

Cocktail Musicians – Dave Hudson

Floral – Camrose Hill Flowers

Photobooth- Northerly

From my first meeting with Erin and Cole I instantly knew that I wanted to work with them and plan their wedding. They were decisive, fun and had some great ideas for what they wanted in a wedding!!! I left the initial meeting and we we started to look for a venue right away!!! We knew we needed to be quick to secure a venue because they really wanted a Fall wedding for 300 guests. One of the first venues  that we spoke about was Bavaria Downs, a new venue that was just opening. Bavaria Downs was the perfect fit for Erin and Cole with its outdoor ceremony site, breathtaking views and a beautiful ballroom for over 300 guests!!

After securing Bavaria Downs we dove right into the rest of the planning. Erin’s mom Lisa was an amazing part of our planning team as well attending all of the meetings and giving Erin and Cole tons of support throughout the process!! We choose a neutral pallette for the floral and decor;  Incorporating gold, champagne and some accents of Dusty Rose into the floral and centerpieces.

The September day was filled with threats of rain in the forecast… but thankfully the weather was perfect and the ceremony was filled with some of the best lighting I have ever seen!!

Have a wonderful first Christmas as a married couple Erin and Cole!!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

DJ Instant Request

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Caterer Damico Catering

Ceremony Musicians Lake String Quartet

Photography – Rachel Lynn Photography

Videography – Voyaguer

Ceremony and Reception Site – Bavaria Downs

Forever I Am Yours – Erin & Cole, Bavaria Downs from Voyageur Motion Pictures on Vimeo.

Hannah and Ryan’s wedding day was nothing short of spectacular! The Machine Shop in Northeast Minneapolis provided the stunning setting for their September celebration. Hannah looked FLAWLESS in her Hayley Paige wedding dress complete with the most stunning sleeves I have ever seen! All of the vendors pulled together to make this wedding a memorable day! From hanging greenery and lights by PHOS, to Hanging Swings for our photobooth (Yes, swings!!) there were a lot of classic and unique elements incorporated into their celebration! Sadie’s Floral created the perfect mix of light and summery floral with little touches of burnt orange to give the wedding a fall feel. Damico Catering once again provided a wonderful meal complete with an ice cream sundae bar!

Its couples like Hannah and Ryan that really make my job so much fun! I enjoyed every meeting with them and Hannah and I often found ourselves talking for hours and losing track of time and the tasks at hand!! I am so thankful for social media these days.. It makes me still feel connected to all of my past couples long after their wedding days!!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Machine Shop

Caterer – Damico Catering

Photography – Janelle Elise Photography

Videography – Landon Oldenburger

DJ-  Instant Request

Ceremony Musicians – Michael Shynes

Floral – Sadie’s Floral

Rental Items – PHOS

Rental Items – Linen Effects

Photobooth –Selfe and Co.

Hair and Makeup – Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios

Stationery – Paper Rock Scissors

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