We love it when grooms wear their hearts on their sleeves. As Matt waited for the first look at The River Golf Course in International Falls, he could barely fight back the excitement of seeing his bride. When he turned and saw Mel, tears just flowed.
And we have never met a ham for the camera like Mel’s daughter! Every time a lens was pointing at her, she was all smiles and poses.
It is always a huge honor when a family asks us to film multiple weddings. We had so much fun with the oldest Nelson sister, Megan, a few years ago, and we were excited to catch up with the family and see how they have grown. Younger sister Paige is the creative type, and had some unique ideas that we had never seen before, including her son walking down the aisle with Pizza the calf.
The Maidenwood Lodge was the perfect backdrop for Paige & Josh, providing a rustic backdrop with amazing views of Wisconsin. And as the sun set in the distance, we were whisked away to capture the most stunning valley we have seen in Wisconsin.
Rae & Shane immediately intrigued us by their contact form. For their favorite movie, they put “The Fast and Furious” series. When we chatted, they agreed that the series was not a cinematic masterpiece by any means, but was a fun and silly way to be entertained.
They had a beautiful wedding day at 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood, Minnesota. It was a perfect fit for the small, elegant reception they had with close friends and family. And, of course, being at a vineyard, they incorporated the wine into the ceremony under the pergola. We felt honored to produce their wedding video!
A crisp December wedding full of love and memories. It was such an honor to capture Taylor & Phil's wedding day. To think that their romance started on a safari! :)
Venue: Wayzata Country Club
Band: The Riverside Swing Band
A beautiful fall wedding day for bad pick lines and secret hand shakes in Hudson, Wisconsin and Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Throw in a heated Packers/Vikings rivalry and you have the perfect team and an amazing couple.
Bridal Prep: Viva Voce Salon
Ceremony: St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls
Reception: Royal Golf Club
Photo: Shane Long Photography
James J. Hill Center provided the perfect setting for Beth and Will to celebrate their wedding day. You Oughta Know lit up the dance floor with nostalgic vibes all night long.
Amazing wedding day in Lake Elmo! Royal Golf Club provided a great backdrop for Kyle and Kelsey to celebrate their special day.
Photo: Mallory Kiesow
Music: Bluewater Kings Band
Coordinator: Megan Mary Events
Beautiful September wedding day in Minneapolis, Minnesota for Michael and Crystal. The Millennium Hotel's dome provided the perfect spot not only for the first look, but for the dance during the reception, overlooking Nicollet Mall during the sunset. The Lyndale Park Peace Gardens provided the perfect touch of fall colors, and Bellagala brought the funk to the dance floor.
From the sweltering heat to the torrential downpours, nothing could stop Bryan and Kayti from having an amazing wedding day in Pepin, Wisconsin!
Venue: The Hidden Meadow and Barn
High school sweethearts Justin and Mackenzie had a beautiful Stillwater ceremony and reception lakeside in Hugo. So many amazing little details to their day, many hand crafted by Justin himself!
Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN
Catering: K & J Catering
We had so much fun being part of Luke and Erin's day in Red Wing, Minnesota. UFO's, late 90's/ early 00's playlist, and a picture perfect barn for a wedding day!
Venues: Bullard Creek Barn, Red Wing Church House
Photo: Stacy Bengs Photography
Trolly: Renee's Royal Valet - Limos, Coaches & Trolleys
Photobooth: The Lime Booth
h and Julie were such a chill and fun couple to be around, it was an honor to capture their wedding day! From the emotional first look to the bouquet flying a little higher than expected, this was truly an amazing wedding from beginning to end.
Venue: Minneapolis Event Centers
DJ: DJ Michael Grey
Photobooth: KaiserClix
Destination weddings are always so much fun, especially with an amazing couple like Jeff and Tamra! We had a blast covering their Madison wedding and spending some time on the infamous State Street.
Ceremony: Pres House
Reception: Sheraton Madison
Photographer: Ben Baeb
Photo DJ: Thehitmandj.com
Nina & Stefan have one of the funniest first meetings we have heard during our time in weddings. They met in a parking lot in Houston and immediately hit it off. There was just one little thing that bothered Nina, however: that Stefan’s name was the same as her brother’s!
Needless to say they overcame the name and are truly an amazing couple. Working with them throughout the day you could just see the passion and love in their eyes every time they looked at each other.
Ceremony Venue: St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral
Reception Venue: Nicollet Island Pavilion
Catering: Mintahoe Catering & Events
Was it “I like your shiny belt” or “Hey, nice belt”? No matter what Ben’s pickup line was, it worked like a charm on Sara during their college days. They both exude confidence and love meeting people and new experiences, which was evident in their eclectic decor and the wide variety of friends that attended. We absolutely loved Sara’s wedding dress with its elegance, and Ben looked like he born to play James Bond.
Ceremony: St. John's University
Reception: Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict
DJ: Instant Request
Zac and Megan had such an amazing day, and the rain brought out the perfect sunset on the Wisconsin beach!
Venue: Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards
Musician: Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos
Photographer: Jaimie Lauren Photo
Dellwood Barn Weddings is an absolute gorgeous venue and the perfect backdrop for Camille & Daniel. Their ceremony was high atop the fields overlooking the farm, with a cross that they had made for the ceremony representing not only their commitment to themselves, but to God. The suspense was almost too much for Daniel as he waited for Camille and her father to walk up to the ceremony site and down the aisle.
From the Minneapolis Gun Club Inc to the Radisson Blu Mall Of America (and Church of St. Edward in between), we had a blast filming Jake & Kelsey's wedding day! And a special shout out to Graddy Photography, Wuollet Bakery and Tim Sigler!
“When you say Tim & Callie, you’ve said it all!”
It would be hard to make a better statement that sums up this amazing couple. Tim and Callie just had so much joy throughout their day, but they also did everything they could to make sure everyone shared in the fun. Grace Trinity Community Church provided an historic touch to the ceremony while Rev. Daniel Vigilante offered great words of wisdom, along with a few well-timed jokes for the couple.
After the champagne was popped outside the Uptown Minneapolis bar Lake & Irving, Tim & Callie met up with their friends and family at the Five Event Center.
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The energy from Kasey throughout the day kept it hard for us to keep up with this amazing couple! It’s easy to see why Ashley has so much fun with Kasey, as the two laughed and danced the entire day.
The couple got ready at the Minneapolis Marriott West hotel on a rainy spring day and had their first look in the hotel lobby. After the ceremony we were off to Excelsior Brewing company for polka music and a beautiful view of Lake Minnetonka.
The Lafayette Club provided a stunning backdrop for the reception, with an amazing dessert spread and plenty of room for Kasey and Ashley to dance the night away.
Monroe Film and Photo is based in Stillwater, Minnesota. We produce wedding videos and photographs for couples in Stillwater, St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as the general Twin Cities metropolitan area and Western Wisconsin. Fill out our contact form or call us at 651-300-4935 to learn more about our wedding packages.