Glensheen Mansion Wedding
Congratulations to Michelle and Geoff! They had a beautiful, intimate wedding at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, MN. The couple chose to have their wedding there because it was one of their favorite stops on their very first vacation together. They wanted to have just their closest friends and family to join in on the celebration. To personalize the wedding, these two named the guest tables after their favorite vacations and used wine corks from bottles that they drank for place card holders. Michelle and Geoff love having memories associated with every aspect of their wedding, but what they are looking forward to the most is: “We’re most excited just to start our lives together. For the day of the ceremony, we mostly want to see laughing, smiling, happy people. People on the dance floor enjoying themselves. People having good conversations in corners, enjoying each other. People taking a moment away from their every day lives to live in a moment, and be happy. If our wedding can provide that moment, we will have had a successful day.”
These two met through work back in 2006. At first, these two did not like each other, although Geoff admits he thought Michelle was cute. As time went on, they ended up working side by side on a team together. Casual exchanges turned into flirtations which became shared lunches. This led to Geoff “borrowing” Michelle’s phone to discretely call himself so he would have her number. That number exchange led to their first date which eventually led to a trip to San Diego in 2012. Michelle was recognized as a top salesperson in her company and was awarded with an all expenses paid trip to San Diego for a company celebration. Geoff planned a day for just the two of them in San Diego. Michelle is obsessed with panda bears so Geoff brought her to the San Diego Zoo (one of only two places in the United States where you can see panda bears). While Michelle was distracted by the panda bears, Geoff handed the camera to a stranger to capture the completely unexpected proposal!
Vendors
Venue: Glensheen Mansion
Photographer: Jeannine Marie Photography
Florist: Saffron and Grey
Caterer: Black Woods Catering
Hair/Make-Up: On the Canal
Cake: How Sweet It Is Cakes
Ceremony Musicians: Hamlin Music
DJ: Sounds Unlimited
Stationery: Magnetstreet
Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse
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Summer Engagement Session
Congrats to Laura and Ben! Laura was the maid of honor at Valerie + John’s 2014 backyard wedding. I’m so honored that Laura and Ben asked me to be their photographer! It was great catching up with these two lovebirds at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul, MN for their engagement session. Check out that gorgeous sunlight! I am so excited for their wedding in February of 2016 at the Saint Paul Hotel!
Carlson Center Wedding
Congratulations, Crystal and Jake! These two had a beautiful wedding at the Carlson Center! This venue had beautiful pillars and a fountain in the middle of the reception! A few unique aspects include a handfasting ceremony instead of the traditional unity candle, a wishing tree instead of a guestbook, and a professional fresh cigar roller from International Cigars during the reception.
Vendors
Venue: Carlson Center
Florist and Decorators: Whimsy Events and Designs
Caterer: Bon Appetit
Coordinator: Simply Elegant
Videographer: J Walter Anderson Photo and Video
Cake: Queen of Cakes
Officiant: Grand Ave Officiants
Photo Booth: The Photo Booth Group
Cigar Roller: International Cigars
Hair/Makeup: Sanctuary Salonspa
Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas
Bridal Gown: Stella York from Charlotte’s Bridal and Formalwear
Groom’s Attire: Savvi Formalwear
Brackett’s Crossing Country Club
Congratulations, Amanda and Jason! Their wedding ceremony and reception was at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville, MN. This blue and orange summer wedding was full of DIY ideas for centerpieces and decor!
Vendors
Venue: Brackett’s Crossing Country Club
Florist: Judy’s Flower Market
Hair/Make-Up: Salon FX
Cake: Farmington Bakery
DJ: Karaoke Dave
Bridal Shop: Bella Bridal Boutique
Bridal Gown: Allure
Groom’s Attire: Savvi Formalwear
Bemidji Wedding
Congratulations, Christy and Richie! These two had a church ceremony at Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji and their reception at Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN. One of the highlights of the night was having the Dueces Wild! Dueling Pianos entertain guests during the reception! So much fun!
Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji
Reception Venue/Caterer: Sanford Center
Cake: Lueken’s North Bakery
Reception Musicians: Dueces Wild! Dueling Pianos
Bridesmaids’ Hair: Hair Teasers
Bridal Gown: Sophia Tolli from Bella Bridal Boutique
Groom’s Attire: Patterson’s Menswear
Stationery Printers: Ink Spot Press
Jeannine Marie Photography Published
I’m so excited to announce that two engagement sessions and one wedding were published today!
Jason + Tracey’s fall engagement session was published on On the Go Bride‘s website. Check out the feature here: http://onthegobride.com/2015/06/laid-back-big-city-inspired-engagement/
Crystal + Jake’s engagement session was featured on mywedding.com. Check out their feature here: http://www.mywedding.com/articles/crystal-jakes-sweet-st-paul-mn-engagement-session-by-jeannine-marie-photography/
Lindsay + Rusty’s church wedding was published in Borrowed & Blue. Check out their feature here: http://www.borrowedandblue.com/minneapolis-st-paul/weddings/lindsay-rusty
Majestic Oaks Golf Club Wedding
Congratulations to Gretchen and Rob! They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church in Ham Lake, MN and an indoor reception at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, MN.
Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church
Reception Venue: Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Florist: Addie Lane Floral
Hair/Make-Up: Ali at Style Retaliation
Cake: Cedar Creek Baking Co.
DJ: Midwest Sound
Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas
Bridal Gown: Galina Signature from David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Vera Wang from Men’s Wearhouse
Landmark Center Wedding
Congratulations to Margaret and Matt! This couple choose two amazing venues for their wedding day! Their wedding ceremony was at Church of the Assumption in St. Paul, MN and the reception was at the Landmark Center. Joanne, with Best Day Ever! Weddings, planned this beautiful wedding in three months while the couple was finished medical school in New Orleans!
Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Church of the Assumption
Reception Venue: Landmark Center
Getting Ready Hotel: Saint Paul Hotel
Photographer: Jeannine Marie Photography
Event Coordinator: Best Day Ever! Weddings
Floral: Sadie’s Couture Floral
Caterer: Three Sons Signature Cuisine (find more information on the food at Margaret and Matt’s wedding here)
Make Up: Sarah Elizabeth Artistry
DJ and Lighting: Adagio Djay Entertiainment
Cake: Lunds & Byerly’s
Custom Stationery: LMS Designs
Videographer: Princess Bride Cinematic Videography
Linens: Linen Effects
Equipment Rentals: Ultimate Events
Transportation: Renee’s Royal Valet
Wedding in the Woods Minnesota
Congratulations to my sister, Amy, and her now husband Josh! They rented a cabin at Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur, MN for their wedding in the woods. It ended up being a rainy day, but we made the most of it! Plus, there were delicious pies from Sara’s Tipsy Pies!
Vendors
Venue: Caribou Gun Club
Photographer: Jeannine Marie Photography
Pies: Sara’s Tipsy Pies
Published in Rustic Wedding Chic
I’m very excited to share that a styled shoot I was involved in got published in Rustic Wedding Chic, an online wedding blog dedicated to rustic wedding inspiration. This styled shoot was set in a backyard in Independence, MN. The property is owned by the lovely bride model in the shoot. They also let us use their horse, Parker, for a few photos! See the featured post on their website here.
Thanks to all vendors that were involved in this beautiful shoot:
Planner: Rustic Elegance
Photographer: Jeannine Marie Photography
Floral: Simply Stated Elegance
Linens: We’ve Got It Covered
Stationery: The Outer Envelope
Hair/Makeup: SM Makeup Inc.
Pies: Sara’s Tipsy Pies
Rentals: Midway Party Rental
Bridal Store: Inspire Bridal Boutique
Jewelry: Kisa Boutique
Catering: Chef’s Production
