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Landmark Center Wedding – Nikki and Travis

I have to say.. this is one of my favorite weddings.. ever! Nikki and Travis were such a joy to work with and I just loved how much Nikki and her amazing mom, Jane trusted us throughout the whole process!! Nikki and I have very similar taste when it comes to decor, so I really got to plan my dream wedding… again 🙂 Nikki was a STUNNER in a Dress from l’atelier Couture and the backdrop of the Landmark Center was perfect for the white and silver decor!

I can not thank the vendors listed below enough… thank you for all of your work making Nikki and Travis’s dream wedding come true! And make sure you check out the Spring/Summer Issue of the Knot for a feature of their day!! Thanks to Graddy Photography for the wonderful images!!

Wedding Coordinator :Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Site: LandMark Center
Caterer: Deco Catering
Ceremony Musicians: Sharon Planer
Photography: Graddy Photography
Videography: Virtuoso Video
Dress: latelier couture bridal
Cake /Popcorn Bar and Invitations: Gateaux Inc
DJ:Instant Request
Rental Items and Linens:Linen Effects
Lighting: Instant Request
Floral: Sadies Floral
Transportation: Renees Royal Valet
Hair and Makeup: Emily J Hair and Makeup
Officiant: Pastor Richard Pfeffer

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Lindsay and Toby

This blog post seems VERY appropriate now that the weather is starting to get chilly!!! I was lucky enough to help Lindsay and Toby with their January wedding and it was chilly outside and warm and cozy inside the Landmark Center!! Andrew Vick of course did a fantastic job capturing the moments of the day (complete with the groomsmen playing baseball) and Jackie from Just Bloomed warmed up the white and sparkly decor inside the venue!!! Lindsay and Toby not only were fantastic to work with but it was fun getting to know their loving families throughout the process!!!!

Happy (Just About) Anniversary Toby and Lindsay! I hope that your first year has been as wonderful as your wedding!!!

Vendors:
Wedding Coordination: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Landmark Center
Caterer: True Taste Event Catering
Lighting and DJ: Instant Request
Flowers: Just Bloomed
Rental Items: Linen Effects
Photography: Vick Photography
Cake: Buttercream
Ice Sculpture: Metro Ice Sculptures

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Megan and Ben- Windows on Minnesota Wedding

When I start to talk about Megan and Ben I just get so excited. What a great pair and a fantastic family!! I started to work with them about 6 months before their big day. They had the location, the photographer and a few other vendors and then I jumped in. The relationship that I had with this couple and family was the reason I do this for a job. I love becoming “part of the family” and a big part of the special day. They made me feel so loved and I wanted nothing more than to make this day go perfect! In a month of bad weather we got really lucky and got some great sunshine!!

The pictures below were taken from the wonderful Erin Johnson. What a rockstar! She was at the reception until the very end trying to get a slideshow together for the morning after brunch, we were having some technical difficulties and she never one complained.. she just kept trying and wouldn’t you know it… we got a slideshow for the next day!!

To Megan, Ben, Lisa and Scott… I am truly honored to have worked with you and thank you for making me a part of your family! I loved every bit of it!!!

Here is a very special part of the many great notes I got from Lisa (The mother of the bride) I just about cried every time I got a great email!!

You are truly a beloved new member of our family Sarah.  We accept this generous gift with the caveat…. You will help us enjoy it!    Because, yes, we are not done with you.  NEVER.  You have won us over with your excellent job performance  working on an event that was surely the biggest thing in at least 4 lives. ( Megan, Ben, Lisa and Scott).  Scott’s and my wedding 27 years ago was lovely and very emotion filled.  And yet, the marriage of our beloved daughter was even more powerful in many ways.  Let’s just call it, the circle of life.  You will understand this with the marriage of YOUR own child someday….

But your real skill during this amazing process was to win our hearts.  ALL OF OUR HEARTS.  You are loved and revered more than many of our ( born into) family members.  Many times the best family is the one you create.  You fit that role to a T.  

All Images below are taken by Erin Johnson Photography:

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Megan and Ben- October 17th

When I start to talk about Megan and Ben I just get so excited. What a great pair and a fantastic family!! I started to work with them about 6 months before their big day. They had the location, the photographer and a few other vendors and then I jumped in. The relationship that I had with this couple and family was the reason I do this for a job. I love becoming “part of the family” and a big part of the special day. They made me feel so loved and I wanted nothing more than to make this day go perfect! In a month of bad weather we got really lucky and got some great sunshine!!

The pictures below were taken from the wonderful Erin Johnson. What a rockstar! She was at the reception until the very end trying to get a slideshow together for the morning after brunch, we were having some technical difficulties and she never one complained.. she just kept trying and wouldn’t you know it… we got a slideshow for the next day!!

To Megan, Ben, Lisa and Scott… I am truely honored to have worked with you and thank you for making me a part of your family! I loved every bit of it!!!

Here is a very special part of the many great notes I got from Lisa (The mother of the bride) I just about cried everytime I got a great email!!

You are truly a beloved new member of our family Sarah.  We accept this generous gift with the caveat…. You will help us enjoy it!    Because, yes, we are not done with you.  NEVER.  You have won us over with your excellent job performance  working on an event that was surely the biggest thing in at least 4 lives. ( Megan, Ben, Lisa and Scott).  Scott’s and my wedding 27 years ago was lovely and very emotion filled.  And yet, the marriage of our beloved daughter was even more powerful in many ways.  Let’s just call it, the circle of life.  You will understand this with the marriage of YOUR own child someday….

But your real skill during this amazing process was to win our hearts.  ALL OF OUR HEARTS.  You are loved and revered more than many of our ( born into) family members.  Many times the best family is the one you create.  You fit that role to a T.

All Images below are taken by Erin Johnson Photography:

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Annie and Eric- September 5th

Annie and Eric were married last Saturday in Eric’s Families backyard in Inver Grove Heights. I began working with them over a year ago and it was a lot of fun. Eric and Annie live in Washington DC. So I was lucky enough to work with their 2 great mothers! Thanks to all of the wonderful vendors that made this day a wonderful day.. and the weather was amazing too!! Congratulations Eric and Annie!Wedding Coordinator – Lasting Impressions WeddingsPhotographer – Photogen IncVideographer – Northern Lights VideographyCaterer – Prom CateringBeverage Caterer- Complete BeverageTransportation – Valley LimoFlorist – Appleblossom FlowersBand – Musicians Unlimited – The Modd SquadChair Cover Sashes and Table Runners – Lasting ImpressionsOfficiant – Affordable I Do’sCake – ButtercreamTent, Table, Chair, Lounge Furniture Rental… and Lots more – Apres Party and TentThe first 6 photos are taken by the amazing Eliesa from Photogen Inc. The rest are my snapshots….Enjoy this wonderful Video from Northern Lights Video as Well!!! Great Job Jeff!!