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In the heart of Minnesota’s summer, Ryan and Lauren were married at Bavaria Downs, Edward Anne Estate, a beautiful venue right outside of the Minneapolis metro area.  Ryan, a professional hockey player for the Minnesota Wild, and Lauren, exchanged vows in front of 275 guests on a beautiful summer day.

I was so excited when I was hired to be Lauren and Ryan’s wedding planner and they were an absolute dream to work with. Having dated for years, Ryan and Lauren did a great job of knowing exactly what they wanted for their wedding and spent time thinking about what would make this celebration the best for their guests. Against the backdrop of Bavaria Downs the reception space looked stunning and it featured stunning floral arrangements by Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events. Light pink, ivory, and tan roses adorned the venue, creating a charming atmosphere.

Guests enjoyed music by Rock with U and delicious catering by Damico Catering. Alexis Chanel Photography and Josh Flom captured the day’s special moments, while Paper Rock Scissor provided elegant stationery.

adorned with stunning floral arrangements by Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events. The evening was made even more enchanting with a ceiling installation by PHOS, casting a soft glow over the festivities.

Vendors:

Wedding Planner : Lasting Impressions Weddings

Rentals – Apres Party Rental

Videography – Josh Flom

Photography – Alexis Chanel Photography

Band – Blue Water Kings

Floral- Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Caterer – Damico Catering

Invitations-  Paper Rock Scissors

Band – Rock with U

Venue- Baveria Downs

Hanging Installation –PHOS

Photobooth – Time into Pixels

Hair – BECK Beauty

Makeup- Maggie J Makeup

Bavaria Downs Wedding Planner

It’s hard to believe that this winter wedding was already just about a year ago… and It was the last wedding that we did before COVID took over!! But enough about that, lets talk all about Marlee and Todd’s beautiful wedding! Minnesota in February can be unpredictable, but luckily for us the weather was cooperating very well and created the perfect backdrop for this Leap Day Winter Wedding! With most of their guests flying in from the East Coast Marlee and Todd wanted to make everything easy for their guests and wanted to have a really fun party.

We started planning this wedding just 7 months before the big day and the top priorities were booking our amazing Photographer, Laura Rae Photography and booking a band that would keep everyone on the dance floor all night.. and that was Elan Artists!! The rest of the plans came together through numerous emails and a few trips back to Minnesota for planning meetings! The decor was modern mixed with a classic and traditional element. Round and Long guest tables created a unique atmosphere and also created a large dance floor for our HORA!! The room looked warm and inviting and all of the guests did dance all night long!

Vendors:

Videography – Sunset Blue Productions

Ceremony and Reception Site – Aria

Caterer – Damico Catering

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Rental Items  – Linen Effects

Floral- Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Transportation – Renees Royal Valet

Photography- Laura Rae Photography

Reception Music- Elan Artists

Hanging Greenery and White floral at the Machine Shop in Minneapolis… A classic combination you can never go wrong with!! Brittany and Tom were married last November and from the minute I met them I knew that they were my type of couple. Brittany brought a PowerPoint print off of her design ideas and had perfectly honed in on the vision she wanted for the wedding day!! Both Brittany and Tom’s Type A personalities paired with their classic style made planning their wedding a fantastic experience.

The focal point of the Machine Shop is the Truss that runs down the middle of the space; you often see this truss decorated with Hanging Greenery, lights and flowers. Its a statement that really can be customized for any vision. For Brittany and Tom’s wedding they choose to bring in Grey linens that matched their Letterpress Invitations. White Floral and bright greenery made a pop in all of the centerpieces and My favorite element was the heart shaped Minnesota Cookies that was set in the middle of the charger plate as the favor!

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items – PHOS

Hair and Makeup-Primped

Caterer – Deco Catering

Ceremony and Reception Site – Machine Shop

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental 

Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors

Band – Blue Water Kings

Cake –  Farina

Ceremony Musicians- Birchwood String Quartet

Photography – Amanda Nippoldt

Transportation – Voigt Motorcoach Travel

 

Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator-  Lasting Impressions Weddings

Ceremony And Reception Site – Calhoun Beach Club

Officiant – Father John Peters

Trolley – Gray Line

Ceremony Musicians – Bella Nota

Photography – Melissa Oholendt Photography

Floral-  Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Rental Items – Linen Effects

Videography –  Sunset Blue Productions

DJ and Lighting –  Instant Request

Photobooth – Traveling Photobooth

Makeup – Creative Beauty Agency

Hair – Maddie Johnson

Stationery  – Paper Rock Scissors

Contagious… That is what I think of when I think of Meghan, AJ and the whole McNamara Family.. That may seem like a funny word to think of, but when you look at these photos how can you not smile? The love and the infectious smiles are so contagious when you meet this wonderful couple and family!!!!!

The first time I met with Meghan and her wonderful mom, Amy.. We talked.. and talked.. and talked about life, the engagement and about the wedding. It became clear after that meeting that I met two people that have as much energy as me and can talk as much as I can 🙂 I felt an immediate connection with them and throughout the whole planning process we just had a lot of fun!! I loved that Meghan had such a clear idea of what she wanted for her wedding day.. but at the same time.. she went along with lots of my crazy ideas!!  Thank you for trusting me and seeing the vision in my little sketches I would send you.. Blondes must think alike 🙂

 

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

             

 

Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception Site – Loring Social Hair and Makeup-Primped

Videography – Sunset Blue Productions

Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings

Floral – Sadie’s Couture Flowers and Events

Invitations – Paper Rock Scissors

Photography – Geneoh

Ceremony and Reception Site – Loring Social

Rental Items: Apres Party Rental

Photobooth-Selfie and Co