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Lauren and Dillon – Aria at Jeune Lune Wedding

On this dreary winter day I thought that we could all use a little pink and a lot of pretty!! Lauren and Dillon came to me in early 2013 wanting to get married in Fall of 2013.. so quickly we started to plan their September 13th wedding at Aria at Jeune Lune and Our Lady of Victory Chapel!! Lauren has impeccable taste… she works at a fashion PR agency in Chicago and she is always very put together to say the least!!! Her vision for the wedding was clear and with the help of Apres and Martha’s Garden’s one of my favorite weddings came together!!

Thank you Lauren and Dillon for letting me be apart of your big day!!!!

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony Site: Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Reception Site: Aria
Stationery: Magnicent Milestones
Guest Transportation: MN Coaches
Ceremony Musicians: Lake string Quartet
Photography: Laura Ivanova Photography
Bride’s Jewlery: Jenny B Designs (The talented mother of the bride’s company!)
Caterer: Déco Catering
Floral: Marthas Gardens
Band : Synergy
Rental Items: Apres Party and Tent
Wedding Party Transportation: Twin Cities Trolley
Hair and Makeup: Emily J and Blowdry Bar
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Vintage Pink Minnesota Wedding

What a fun post to write for me!!! I met Amanda and Josh MANY years ago when I planned Josh’s Sister, Shelby’s wedding. It was apparent even back then that Amanda and Josh were something really special, so I was ecstatic when Shelby and her mom Deb called me and asked if I could help plan Amanda and Josh’s big day!!!!
They were engaged over Halloween and we planned a Valentine’s day weekend wedding and no detail was overlooked!!!!

Thank you to the team of vendors that pulled off this touching and beautiful wedding in such a short period of time!! And an EXTRA special Thank you to Despres Photography for not only capturing the day so wonderfully but for also being a great new resource for brides in the central Minnesota Area (seriously.. if you are getting married, call them!!!)

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Reception Site: Jackpot Junction Casino
Ceremony Site : St. Catherine’s
Photography: DESPRES Photography
Grooms Cake: Gateaux inc
Dessert: Coldstone Creamery
DJ: ST. CLOUD DJ
Personal FLowers: Springfield Floral
Chargers: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Chair Covers and Draping: Lauries Design
Linens:Linen Effects
Photobooth: Traveling Photobooth
BACKDROP and Poms for Ceiling: Italy Ava
Reception Flowers: Sadies Floral

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Heather and Joe- Nicollet Island Pavillion Wedding

Details, Details, Details.. that is all I can say about this wedding!! Heather did an GREAT job on coming up with ideas that were meaningful to her and Joe and that went so well together!! You have probably seen this wedding around a few times on our blog/website because this was featured on Style Me Pretty earlier this year.. but I still needed to blog these images and share them with you!!!
I had the pleasure of helping with the rehearsal that was located at Joe’s family lake home, The fun run that was held the morning of the wedding and then of course the wonderful wedding day!! Thank you SO much to the The McCartney’s for their fantastic photography skills!!

Vendors:
Event Design + Planning: Sarah Trotter of Lasting Impressions Weddings & Event Coordination
Wedding Photography: The McCartneys Photography
Wedding Venue: Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Floral Design: Violet’s Flowers
Wedding Cinematography: Viking Videos
Wedding Invitations: Bella Figura
Programs, Place Cards + Table Names: Sarah Glad of A Milestone Paper Co.
Wedding Signs: Our Hobby to Your Home
Band: PopLuxe
Drink Stirrers: Beau Chic Prints
Chalkboard: Carole Bersin
Makeup: Emily J. Hair + Makeup

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Paige and Nolan’s Wedding Video

We had the GREAT pleasure of working with Paige and Nolan on their September 17th wedding! Not only was the wedding amazingly beautiful, held at one of our favorite venues – Graves Hotel, but it was also special because it was the second time we were able to work with the Giblin Family! We helped coordinate Paige’s sister’s wedding in 2008. So needless to say I was over joyed when I got the call from the Mother of the Bride letting me know that her other daughter was getting married!!!! I LOVE pink… and I love that this wedding was blinded out with crystals, feathers, lots of pink roses and a classic wedding touch!!!

Below are some amazing pictures from the always wonderful Jessica from JM Photo.. When I get the rest from her I will make sure and feature them in their own blog post (this wedding is too pretty for just one blog post!!). I LOVE how John Hoel from Vibrant Film really captures not only the day, but the love that Paige and Nolan have for each other!