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Annie and Michael- There is SO much to love about this wedding! AMAZING Floral, a Bride in one of the prettiest dresses ever, heartfelt vows and of course Lyla, their Frenchie!!! I met Annie’s mom Donna last summer when I was working a wedding on Bay Lake and she was doing the floral. I was in awe of how beautiful her floral was and I instantly fell in love with Donna!! When we were done setting up she told me that her daughter was getting married at the Semple Mansion next summer and then she asked if I was available to help.. I was so excited that the date was still open and that I could be of assistance on the big day!!!

When Donna and Annie hired me I knew that the decor was going to be amazing because Donna was doing the floral, but I really had no idea that it was going to look as great as it did! The bright colors really complimented the Semple Mansion and Annie’s eclectic California style was brought to life in the stationary, the “seed packet” escort cards and in the floral. Annie has an infectious smile and as you can tell from these fantastic photos from Laura Ivanova I don’t think Annie will ever stop smiling at Michael!!

Make sure you also check out Annie and Michael’s Wedding Video on Vibrant Film’s Website

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony  and Reception Venue: Semple Mansion
Photography: Laura Ivanova
Videography: Vibrant Film
Flowers: Celebrations Floral – Call Donna for all of your floral needs.. she is wonderful!!!!
Rental Items: We’ve got it covered
Stationery: Annie Ulku
Caterer: Lettuce Caterer
Beverage Caterer: Common Roots
Ceremony Musicians – Pianist: Jeremy Cohen
Transportation: Richfield Bus Service
Dessert: Cocoa and Fig
Band: Synergy
Hair and Makeup: Emily J

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Annie and Michael- There is SO much to love about this wedding! AMAZING Floral, a Bride in one of the prettiest dresses ever, heartfelt vows and of course Lyla, their Frenchie!!! I met Annie’s mom Donna last summer when I was working a wedding on Bay Lake and she was doing the floral. I was in awe of how beautiful her floral was and I instantly fell in love with Donna!! When we were done setting up she told me that her daughter was getting married at the Semple Mansion next summer and then she asked if I was available to help.. I was so excited that the date was still open and that I could be of assistance on the big day!!!

When Donna and Annie hired me I knew that the decor was going to be amazing because Donna was doing the floral, but I really had no idea that it was going to look as great as it did! The bright colors really complimented the Semple Mansion and Annie’s eclectic California style was brought to life in the stationary, the “seed packet” escort cards and in the floral. Annie has an infectious smile and as you can tell from these fantastic photos from Laura Ivanova I don’t think Annie will ever stop smiling at Michael!!

Make sure you also check out Annie and Michael’s Wedding Video on Vibrant Film’s Website

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony  and Reception Venue: Semple Mansion
Photography: Laura Ivanova
Videography: Vibrant Film
Flowers: Celebrations Floral – Call Donna for all of your floral needs.. she is wonderful!!!!
Rental Items: We’ve got it covered
Stationery: Annie Ulku
Caterer: Lettuce Caterer
Beverage Caterer: Common Roots
Ceremony Musicians – Pianist: Jeremy Cohen
Transportation: Richfield Bus Service
Dessert: Cocoa and Fig
Band: Synergy
Hair and Makeup: Emily J

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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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Melissa and Brian were another one of my “Dream Couples” (Can you tell that I have a lot of couples that I fall in love with… that is why I have the best job in the world!!) They knew exactly what they wanted and they were so trusting to me from the beginning and I think that it created a very fun and personalized wedding!!! One of my favorite trends of the year have been incorporating patterns as a “theme” for a wedding.. and I think this is a great example of how a subtle pattern can really tie together the whole look of the wedding without have TOO Much Theme!!

To see their fantastic wedding video by Northern Lights Videography- Click here

Vendors:
Wedding Coordination:Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Site:Town and Country Club
Photography: KB Too
Videography: Northern Lights Videography
Officiant: Affordable I Do’s
Cupcakes: Queen of Cakes
DJ: Instant Request
Ceremony Musicians: Ned Kantar – A Jazz Trio
Rental Items: Apres Party and Tent
Florist: Sadies Floral
Photobooth: The Traveling Photobooth
Invitations and all Stationary Items: A Milestone Paper Co.
Table Numbers: Lasting Impressions Weddings (If you are interested.. we do rent out unique table numbers, table top accessories!!)

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Angela was a DREAM bride (I miss you so much Angela!!) She was the type of bride that knew what she wanted and really hired great vendors to carry through her vision!! Angela and Phil planned their wedding from Texas and it was held on a gorgeous September day here in Minnesota!!
The wedding complete with food stations, acrylic menus and lots of blinged out decor was a lot of fun to be apart of!

Vendors:
Wedding Coordination: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Windows on MN
Transportation: Eclipse Transportation
Flowers: Sadies Floral
Cake: Buttercream
DJ: Instant Request
Photography: Photogen Inc
Photobooth: The Traveling Photobooth
Rental Items: Apres Party and Tent
Hair and Makeup:Smart and Chic
Stationary: A Milestone Paper

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Every year I create a book of all of the weddings that we have had the pleasure of working on and styling that year! This year, I decided to make a digital copy as well to show to clients who email us!

Please enjoy and I hope that it sparks some ideas!!