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Destination Wedding at Bluebelle Venue | Bemidji, MN

Becca and Chris headed north to Bemidji, Minnesota, where they hosted an intimate destination wedding at The Bluebelle Event Venue. The outdoor ceremony space tucked away in the trees was the main highlight when they toured the wedding venue, but unfortunately the rainy weather pushed them indoors. Surprisingly, the indoor space was equally as incredible....

Black Hills Elopement | Sylvan Lake, SD

Molly and Brandon had their eyes set on a Black Hills Elopement long before they were even engaged. The Black Hills holds a special place in their hearts. When they asked me what location I recommend, I immediately suggested Sylvan Lake. Eloping at Sylvan Lake Of all the destinations I assisted in planning, Sylvan Lake...

Minnesota Wedding at Crooked Willow | Abby + Logan

This blog features a gorgeous Central Minnesota wedding at Crooked Willow. Crooked Willow is a renovated farmstead turned into a premier wedding venue in Osakis. Abby and Logan embraced the rainy day and enjoyed outdoor photos with umbrellas in hand. But also took advantage of the fun indoor scenery Crooked Willow provides. They started their...

Family Adventure Session in Yosemite National Park

This engagement session turned into a family adventure session in Yosemite National Park. When Kiani and James asked if their girls could tag along, I of course said, YES!! After all, when you marry someone with children you are not just promising a future with that one person, you are promising to honor a future...

Church Blessing + Wedding Celebration | Wayzata, MN

Casi and Nathan eloped in January, but wanted to complete the wedding with a blessing in the Catholic Church/School that Casi works at in Wayzata. They began their morning at Hotel Landing with their small wedding party and immediate family members. We snapped a few portraits across the street before hopping in a Limo to...

Minnesota Micro-Wedding | Jay Cooke State Park & Juliane James Place

Bethany and Ryan decided an adventurous Micro Wedding in northern Minnesota was the perfect fit for them. They both love Jay Cooke State Park so they found an adorable cabin nearby, Juliane James Place. It is tucked away in the woods in the countryside of Finlayson and suitable to host micro-weddings. I would love to...

Destination Wedding | Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico

Holly and Tom’s destination wedding at Barcelo Maya Palace in Riviera Maya, Mexico was one for the books! They kept it intimate with just 28 of their closest friends and family members. Even though it was small, this group knew how to party! The day started off with a relaxing morning at the spa, followed...

Winter Wedding at Rolling Ridge in St. Joseph, Mn | Erica and Chris

Erica and Chris were married on a brisk Minnesota winter day at Rolling Ridge in St. Joseph, Minnesota. They were surrounded by their friends and family as they said “I do” under a hand-made wooden arch inside the Rolling Ridge wedding venue barn. The arch was made from wood from the family farm, and was...

Jake & Jordan’s Winter Wedding Celebration at Grand View Lodge

Our wedding day was truly magical, but the most cherished part was our intimate ceremony at the chapel located on the property of Grand View Lodge. Faith has always been the cornerstone of our relationship, and we wanted our ceremony to reflect that. Surrounded by the people who mean the most to us, we experienced...

Winter Cabin Elopement on a Lake in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Casi and Nathan decided a simple winter elopement at a small cabin on a lake in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin was the perfect fit for them. They were joined only by their adorable pups, and us lucky few vendors from the Elope West team. It was a very brisk January day, but luckily their enduring love, warm...

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