Published Weddings

All of the wedding magazines are coming out with their latest issues and we are so happy to be a part of them! It is part of our workflow to submit weddings to be published, but there is never a guarantee of getting a wedding picked by editors. We are very lucky to have such amazing clients who also plan gorgeous weddings - and go along with our crazy ideas (see Katharine & Ryan's photo in the rain!)

We had not one, not two, not three, but FOUR weddings featured from our companies this year - three being from my clients here at Photogen Inc. and one wedding by Thea Volk of our Rivets and Roses team! Below are some of the spreads, but make sure to check out the following issues on newsstands - they are so gorgeous in print: Minnesota Bride, MPLS / St Paul Weddings, The Knot Minnesota. Congratulations to Anna & Chris, Ali & Willie, Jessica & Elroy and Katharine & Ryan!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Umhoefer

After meeting them only once, Maddie and Ben are a couple who leave you inspired through their energy and true joy for life. For example, at their wedding, Maddie's sister gave a speech about how Maddie ends up being best friends with everyone she meets. I remember the first time I met Maddie and Ben - I definitely wanted to be friends with them and was SO looking forward to their wedding. I knew it was going to be incredible.

Maddie and Ben are my first 'Tinder Couple' and their story is filled with so many wonderful moments. After going through the photos from the wedding day, that was the theme that I kept thinking; so many great moments everywhere I looked.

The couple had an all-star list of wedding vendors and their event was stunning. Absolutely stunning.

Cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs. Umhoefer! We are so happy for you!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Photography:

Photogen Inc. 

Venue:

ARIA Mpls.

Full Service Planning and Design: Rachelle from  

Style-Architects Weddings

Bride's Dress:

Posh Bridal Couture

Hair and Makeup:

Julie Swenson Beauty

Video:

Snowshoe Productions

Flowers:

Sadie's Floral

Calligraphy: 

Rosann Konieczny

Vintage Rentals:

Rudy's Event Rentals

Catering:

D'Amico

Desserts:

Cocoa and Fig

Photo Booth:

The Traveling Photo Booth

DJ:

Prime Time DJ with Adam Welz

Band:

Johnny Holm Band

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Maas

Adam and Katherine are simply a joy to every single person they meet. I imagine that they make everyone's day - whether that be the person checking them out at the grocery store or their closest friends. Both Adam and Katherine are so positive that it is absolutely contagious. When you leave their presence, the world suddenly seems like a happier place and I think that is a gift. Here's the deal - this couple adores each other. I mean truly, deeply ADORES one another, without hesitation. I think this is also a gift to witness. Adam and Katherine had a lovely, romantic Saint Paul wedding and the day was absolutely perfect for these two.

A major highlight to everyone in attendance was during the ceremony when Adam surprised his bride - and every family member and friend with a song. It. Was. Stunning. I don't know that there was a dry eye in the church after that moment. The entire day was a true celebration of this couple's love and I know I am not along when I say that I am lucky to know this couple and to see how they love one another. Congratulations to Adam and Katherine on making it official!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Getting Ready Location // The Saint Paul Hotel

Ceremony Venue // Unity Christ Church

Reception Venue // Town & Country Club

Band // Power of 10

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Davydov

When it came to planning a wedding, Alex and Libby wanted a small ceremony followed by a big party with their closest family and friends. This is definitely a trend we are seeing more and more with couples this season. Libby and Alex chose to have an intimate courthouse wedding on a Friday and celebrated at the American Swedish Institute on Saturday. It was simply the perfect late-summer-night, complete with lawn games, drinks, a fabulous crowd - and one gorgeous couple! The day was relaxed and absolutely perfect for Alex and Libby! Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Ravich

About 4 years ago, a mutual friend set up Ilyne and Mark on a date. Ever since then these two have been together and a few weeks ago, the couple officially tied the knot! It's easy to see that both Ilyne and Mark are die-hard romantics. Mark proposed on top of a mountain in Aspen and he described having an 'instant connection' with Ilyne when he first met her. One of the things they share in common is their love for Jazz music and when it came time to plan their wedding, they knew they wanted to throw a big party. The couple opted for a private ceremony at Temple of Israel and a full on celebration at the Dakota Jazz Club! I couldn't be happier for these two and their families as they become the new Mr. and Mrs.!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney

For Mary and Nick's engagement session, we went to the Walker Art Museum, which is super modern and clean. The couple kept this trend alive when planning their wedding, which was at the Guthrie Theater, in the Dowling Studio, which is also known as 'The Yellow Room". It has some of the best views of Minneapolis, along with a very modern edge to it. The couple waited to see one another on their wedding day, until the ceremony! Nick's face was priceless when she walked down the aisle and the rest of the night was a true celebration! Rachelle from Style Architects designed a magical reception space for the event and everything was stunning! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney!

LOVEe

VENDORS//

Full Service Planning + Design // Rachelle from Style Architects Weddings

Ceremony + Reception // The Dowling Studio at the Guthrie

Bride's Dress // Posh Bridal Couture

Catering // Culinaire

Custom Cakes // Sweet Retreat

Strings // Terzetto String Trio

Reception Decor // Linen Effects

Flowers // Sadies Floral

Invitations // Katie Murphy Stationary

DJ // Flow Event Group

Married! // Billy and Tenzin

Billy and Tenzin are a very special couple! They met years ago while shopping for a Halloween costume and the rest is history! In some ways, these two couldn't be more opposite as individuals, but they also compliment one another so so well! Billy is the owner of the AMAZING restaurant Sushi Fix and he is the wild and crazy side. Tenzin is a a nurse and fulfills that caring and loving side of their relationship. I really got to know Billy when we traveled, along with our friend Steph, to Japan to photograph a story all about Japanese whisky! I kept  hearing so many lovely stories about Tenzin and when we came back home, it was shortly after that when I had the privilege of meeting her and was invited to photograph their wedding! Billy's family is from Mongolia and Tenzin's family is from Tibet, so the couple chose to combine modern American and traditional ceremonies for their wedding! The event took place at the Wayzata Country Club and the evening was filled with lots of family, friends and of course - sushi! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Pitzl

From the moment that Andrea and Dan walked into my studio we had an instant connection! However, when I heard the story of how they met, I was so intrigued by their relationship! I wrote a little bit about this in their engagement session post, but Dan and Andrea had known one another their entire lives thru school (she was the hot-girl-in-the-upperclass) and it wasn't until their sibling's wedding that sparks flew. Yes, that's correct - Dan and Andrea's siblings are married, so officially, sisters have married brothers! There were a lot of familiar moments between the Shamp / Pitzl families, but it was especially cool to see the connection and camaraderie that has developed between these families over the years. Dan and Andrea are a solid, fun couple who are always up for an adventure. I just adore these two and know that they will live a very full life. LOVEe

VENDORS//

Ceremony // Church of St Charles Borromeo

Reception // Crowne Plaza, Riverfront St Paul

Bride's Dress // Macys

Florist // Colleen's Flower Cellar

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Stieglbauer

Sue and Kevin are a powerhouse couple. Their energy is contagious and their adoration for one another is inspiring! To say that we had a blast photographing their wedding is an understatement, because I think everyone who was in attendance left feeling excited about all that life has to offer! The two wed on the Majestic Star along the St. Croix River and the day was a true celebration of love.  Friends and family boarded the boat and there was an afternoon full of dancing, lovely moments and all of the fist pumps. I loved everything about this day - it was serious, and sweet, casual and formal. But most of all, it was totally perfect for Sue and Kevin! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!

LOVEe

Venue // The Majestic Star

Day of Planning // Amy Zaroff Events

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Zisko

I am not even sure where to begin with Ashley and Patrick's wedding, because there are so many wonderful things I could say. The couple was married a couple of weeks ago at the Minneapolis Event Center and the entire event was absolutely stunning! Ashley knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding day and I must say, I left the day feeling like, "That was perfect for them." One of my favorite observations of the day was just how truly excited Patrick was to marry Ashley and JUST how excited Ashley was to marry Patrick. Their energy for the day was a match and even despite rain clouds threatening in the skies all morning, the sunshine came out and stayed out for the Zisko ceremony! Everything from the details to the couple to their incredible families - and one AMAZING wedding band - made for an incredible day! We are so so so happy for Ashley and Patrick! LOVEe

Venue // Minneapolis Event Center

Design + Planning // Rachelle from Style Architects Weddings

Printed Pieces + Stationary // Spark Letterpress

Hair + Makeup // Haus Salon

Early Morning Food // Patisserie 46

Florals // Martha's Gardens

Linens // Linen Effects

Band // Pete Saunders Band / Hank Lane Music

Strings // Lake Minnetonka String Quartet

Videographer // Sky Focus Films

Dessert Bar // Cocoa and Fig

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Holthaus

Brittney and Pete's wedding was a day filled with family, tradition and a hell of a lot of fun! The bride wore a soft blush wedding dress that fit in perfectly with her romantic backyard wedding! The couple chose to have a traditional church ceremony and then brought everyone back home to the property where Brittney grew up for the reception! Now, this backyard is nothing small - the property is stunning! Rolling hills, landscaped areas with ponds and forests - it was a gorgeous backdrop for the occasion! Brittney and Pete brought the party with custom cocktails, a kettle corn station, bonfires and even a confetti blast on the dance floor! I couldn't be happier for these two and I absolutely adored their day!

LOVEe

Reception: Private Property

Bride's Dress: Posh Bridal Couture

Wedding Coordination: Ambiente

Tent Rental: Apres Party

Catering: Three Sons

Florals: Arts & Flowers

Cake: Cakes by Jan

DJ: Flow Event Group

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Peterson

There is so much I love about Jackie and Derek's wedding day. However, as I have been processing their photos, I just love how classic their wedding looks and just how many great moments were captured. A lot of wedding photography we see these days is pretty stylized and posed to give it a more editorial look. I totally do this as well, but I love to take the photojournalism approach to document the day as well - catching expression and moments that will create images that maybe aren't technically perfect, but carry an essence and energy about them. This couple's wedding took place at the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth, Minnesota, where the bride's family has some deep roots. The setting alone is pretty timeless and it provided the perfect backdrop for this event! Jackie was a stunning bride and I love that the guys wore classic black tie suits! I chose to show some of my favorite moments from Jackie and Derek's wedding in this post, it was truly such an awesome day!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Peterson!

LOVEe

Ceremony Venue: St Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth, MN

Reception Venue: Kitchi Gammi Club, Duluth, MN

Bride's Dress: Londyn Dress by Hayley Paige, Bella Bianca, Chicago, IL

Flowers: Angela's Bella Flora

Cake: The Exchange

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Barragry

Ellie and John's wedding can only be described as a timeless, elegant St. Paul wedding...with a lot of fun! On one hand, the couple chose classic looks - with the groomsmen in black tie and the bride in a stunning dress from L'atelier Couture. On the other hand, there were pops of color and fun - with the bridesmaids all in different colored dresses and yellow sunglasses for the entire party! 317 on Rice Park was the perfect venue for this couple's wedding - with the rich wood and big windows - it complimented the enchanted theme quite perfectly! I first met this couple a few years ago, when Ellie was a guest at Alex + Brian's wedding. Being invited to photograph her own wedding day is truly an honor! We couldn't be happier for John and Ellie on tying the knot and officially becoming Mr. and Mrs. Barragry! LOVEe

Venue // 317 on Rice Park

Hair // Swept Up

Makeup // Megan Skendaj

Bride's Dress // L'atelier Couture

Videographer // Clarity Films

Flowers // Colleen's Flower Cellar

Mr. and Mrs. Feldbaum // Walker Art Center Reception // Part 2!

A couple of months after Maggie and Mike tied the knot at a private ceremony in Palm Springs, the couple threw a spectacular party back home in Minneapolis for their extended group of loved ones! And when I say spectacular, I mean it! This event was full of awe-inspiring details and some of the greatest vendors that the Minneapolis industry has to offer! The inspiration behind the design, that the ladies of Mimi Design dreamed up, was to bring the feel of Palm Springs back to Minnesota. There was a slideshow, cactus, lots of modern design, a live painter and even a projection of a pool! How cool is that?! Aprés Party also built a stunning tent structure - complete with a glass roof! Our team really came together to document the Walker Event for Maggie and Mike! I had another wedding booked this day, so Thea Volk and Jackson Faith of our Rivets and Roses team were the photographers for this special night! It was so fun to see the evening thru their images! Congratulations to Maggie and Mike on all of the celebrations, but mostly on getting married! What a party it has been!

LOVEe

Photography: Jackson Faith and Thea Volk of Rivets and Roses

Rentals: Aprés Party & Tent Rental

Event Planning & Design: Mimi Design, Bungalow 6 Design, Aprés Party & Tent Rental

Floral Design: Mimi Design

Invitations: Mimi Design

Calligraphy: Athena Pelton

Light and Sound: EMI Audio

Catering: D'amico

Photo Booth: Big Red Photo Button

Brides Dress: a&bé Bridal Shop, Minneapolis

Groom's Suit: Ash Custom Tailor

Makeup: Kumi Goaneh

Hair: Tien Makinen of José Eber Salon

Live Art Performance: Jake Herrick

Mr. and Mrs. Feldbaum // Married in Palm Springs // Part 1

Maggie and Mike are in every way a power couple. They are smart, driven and successful. At the same time, this couple is up for a trip across the world or a walk around their neighborhood with their dogs. They have created a relationship on an incredible friendship and because of this, they are really a team-for-life and I greatly admire that! The groom, Mike, just so happens to work in the wedding industry, so when it came to planning their big day, it was important for the couple to create a special space for a private ceremony...and then have a party. Palm Springs is a place that Maggie and Mike travel to often and in March, the couple invited their immediate family to a private property for their wedding ceremony. I was lucky enough to document this event and the day was truly stunning! We spent the day going thru the city, adventuring into the desert and hitting up some of the hot spots in Palm Springs for their photos. When it came to the ceremony, Maggie and Mike passed around their wedding rings to each family member to bless - and I don't think there was a dry eye in the group. It was such a special moment! A couple of months later, Maggie and Mike hosted a wedding party at the Walker Art Museum, back in Minneapolis, to celebrate the marriage! That is coming soon in Part 2 of their blog feature!

LOVEe

Photography: Photogen Inc.

Flowers: Lotus Garden

Invitations: Mimi Design

Linens: Aprés Party and Tent Rental

Rentals: Signature Party Rental

Catering: Arturo Montes, The Art of Catering

Cake: Exquisite Desserts

Makeup: Makeup by Keturah

Hair: Tien Makinen of José Eber Salon

Bride's Dress: a&bé Bridal Shop, Minneapolis

Groom's Suit: Ash Custom Tailor

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Hillerson

Katharine and Ryan are a couple who chose Minneapolis as a destination location for their wedding! Their family and friends traveled from across the country to experience the Twin Cities and it was so fun to hear how much they loved our city! The couple chose one of the most scenic venues, the Mill City Museum, for their event and though the day brought a lot of rain, Katharine and Ryan braved the weather and still got married outside! I absolutely LOVED that they chose to carry on with having their ceremony and photos outdoors. Our team was talking after we left for the night and we all felt like the day offered a little more adventure than usual - and we loooooved the umbrellas! Congratulations to Katharine and Ryan on tying the knot!

LOVEe

Venue: Mill City Museum

Event Design + Week of Coordination: Style-Architects

Hair + Makeup: Julie Swenson Beauty

Floral: Le Petite Fleur

Catering: D'amico

Linens: Linen Effects

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Sequeira

Jessica + Elroy's wedding officially kicked off the busy start to our 2015 wedding season and it was a gorgeous start. Their wedding weekend started with a traditional Catholic Indian ceremony called the Roce, where the couple is blessed by their guests. The next day, the festivities continued with their American ceremony + reception at the new Solar Arts Building. The bride is a familiar face for us here in the Minneapolis wedding scene, as she is one of the designers for Munster Rose, so it was only fitting that she had a great lineup of vendors (you can see who below!). My favorite moment of the day was after the ceremony, the couple took a moment to themselves. It was then that I overheard Elroy whisper to Jessica, "You were totally worth the wait." I think everyone who is a witness to this couple's love is inspired. Congratulations to Jessica and Elroy on their marriage! We are so happy for you guys!

Venue: Solar Arts Building 

Day of Planner: Bash Collective

Floral: Munster Rose

Invitations: Paper Rock Scissor

Catering: Chowgirls

Beer + Cask Tap: Bent Paddle Brewing

Dessert Bar: Patisserie 46

Hair + Makeup: Castor + Pollux 

Engaged! // Libby + Alex

I first met Libby when her sister was getting married back in 2010. Then, one of Libby's best friends was also one of our wedding clients in 2011 and I had the pleasure of photographing her again in a wedding party! I was THRILLED to get a phone call from her a couple of months ago, asking me to photograph her wedding! Alex and Libby have known one another for years and it was in their college years that they started dating! They have supported each other thru their careers, traveled to many lovely places and now they are about to embark on their latest adventure - getting married! This couple is a part of the crowd that I call the 'original North Loopers'. You know, the people who just KNEW it would be cool and moved there years ago, which is where we went for their session. Congratulations to Libby and Alex on their engagement! I can't wait for the wedding day and to see the whole crew again!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Murphy

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Laura and Nick's wedding technically kicked off our 2015 wedding season, but it also felt like it closed out the year 2014 for us...and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding for this! I know this is a long post, because I simply had too many favorite images I wanted to share. This couple choose to have a classic St. Paul wedding, filled with family and tradition. The entire day, I kept thinking to myself, "I feel like we are living in a movie right now, everything is so perfect." Our Lady of Victory Chapel at St Kate's was the ceremony location, followed by a gorgeous reception at the St Paul Athletic Club. Martha's Gardens arranged all of the beautiful florals and can we all agree that Nick and Laura looked absolutely stunning together on their wedding day?

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Murphy!

LOVEe

Married! // Mr. and Mrs. Larsen

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As our couples book for the 2015 season, I'm beginning to see a trend. More and more couples are having more small, intimate and family-based wedding ceremonies, at a cool destination location! It's almost a fusion of an elopement, in which the couple takes some time for just the two of them during the day, while joining the immediate families for a very tiny reception. I love to travel for weddings, I mean, what wedding photographer doesn't, but I find that I am incredibly inspired with new locations and when Corinne and Josh asked me to travel to Colorado for their winter wedding, I was totally on board. This couple spent the first half of their day taking time just for pictures and we even found a *quite* epic backdrop for them to say their vows to one another, just the two of them. We later ventured to some family property up in the mountains where a small ceremony and the celebration continued. So, Corinne and Josh - you are totally trendsetters with your outlook on your wedding!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Larsen!