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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

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

Kayla and Kyle were married over Memorial Day weekend with picture perfect weather right on the banks of the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Kayla and Kyle planned the whole wedding remotely while living in Texas, but that did not let that stop Kayla from putting her impeccable style on this wedding (seriously, I wish she was my stylist!). With bright summer colors, her wonderful florist (and neighbor) transformed the space into the perfect spot to celebrate Kayla and Kyle and to kick of summer!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator –  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Nicollet Island Pavilion

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Photography – Lauren B Photography

Videography – Make Your Memory

Floral – Flowers by Claire

DJ Adagio Day Entertainment

Rental Items – Apres

Hair and Makeup – Nicole Fae Makeup Artists

Stationery – Paper Rock Scissors

Photobooth – Traveling Photo Booth

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Lexie and JT were married at the historic Mill City Museum on a beautiful August Summer Day!

The couple chose the industrial Mill City Museum for their wedding because they loved the location and the history of the venue. They had guests flying in from all over the country to attend their wedding and they wanted to make the whole day easy for their wedding guests.

Blush floral and navy sequence linens helped soften the look of the very industrial wedding venue. The couples love for animals was apparent throughout the whole planning process so it was only right to include them in the design with custom dog cocktail napkins and a guest book sign!

The Sunsets at Mill City are some of the best in Minnesota and I am glad that Lucas was able to capture so many beautiful photos at the end of the day!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Officiant- Perfect Day Ceremonies

Ceremony and Reception Site – Mill City Museum

Caterer – Damico Catering

Photography and Photobooth- Lucas Botz

Ceremony and Reception DJ – Instant Request DJ

String Quartet – Lake String Quartet

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items- Linen Effects

Hair – Melissa A Cable

Makeup – Primped

Invitations –A Milestone Paper

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Like so many other Minnesotan’s “Going Up North” is not just a fun summer vacation, but it is really an escape from the hustle and bustle of life. That is exactly what Erin and Ross’s wedding felt like to me! Even though out of town weddings pose a lot of additional challenges for wedding vendors, I jumped at the chance to be apart of Erin and Ross’s intimate wedding celebration at Madden’s on Gull Lake.

Erin’s family has had a cabin on Gull Lake all of her life and she really wanted to share the love of the lake with all of her guests. Erin and Ross were also traveling for this destination wedding from Texas, so most of our planning was done in marathon planning sessions and lots and lots of emails 🙂

Their wedding day was one of the most beautiful days of the summer and with the help of all of our amazing vendors that traveled many miles to help with this wedding…It was a picture perfect day on the lake!!!!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator Lasting Impressions Weddings

Venue  – Madden’s on Gull Lake

Photography- Graddy Photography

Videography – Landon Oldenburger

DJ – Instant Request DJ

Ceremony Musicians – Billy Mclauglin

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items – Apres Party and Tent Rental

Photobooth – The Traveling Photobooth

Hair and Makeup – Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios

Stationery  – Paper Rock Scissors

Dress- l’atelier couture

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Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator – Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Site – Nicollet Island Pavillion

Officiant – Perfect Day Ceremonies

Photography and Videography – Idea Tap Studios

Band – Sabby white

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items – Apres

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Working with Emily and Josh on their Minnesota Boat Club wedding last June was on a perfect summer day surrounded by water and family! The small wedding of 150 guests was perfect for Raspberry Island! Everytime I am at the Boat club I feel like we are in a personal backyard with our own big house for the reception! When I was developing the theme with Emily we wanted something bright, full of fun elements and playful!! Molly Hiller from Mollys Flower Studio knocked it out of the park with BIG BRIGHT PEONIES that really lit up the space! The stationery tied well into our chevron and bright floral theme and the photography by Melissa Oholendt captured everything perfectly!

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Site: MN Boat Club
Photography: Melissa Oholendt Photography
Chair Covers: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Flowers: Molly’s Flower Studio
Invitations: A Milestone Paper
Hair and Makeup: Juut- Uptown
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