Long time sweethearts Kelly and Joseph had a small and intimate wedding day with family and friends. We loved spending time with them and getting some amazing shots under the colorful fall trees!
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Ceremony: Crossroads Church - Cottage Grove Campus
Reception: Oak Marsh Golf Course
Photo: Monroe Film and Photo
What happens when you kinda like a co-worker? You get a new job so you can date them! It was an amazing day with Mandy and Grant for their private ceremony in Alexandria. I don’t know if we have ever met a couple who were so eager to marry each other. As their friends and family mentioned throughout the day, there was no question these two were meant to be one.
yPhotography: Super Cooper Media
It was a blast bringing our photo booth to Bloom Lake Barn for Kierstyn & Ryan’s wedding reception! Guest lined up before we even finished setting up, and it only got crazier as the night progressed.
Kaitlin is a self described Sour Patch Kid. Luckily, Ricky has a sweet tooth 🙂. It was gorgeous on the banks of Lake Superior to celebrate their wedding day in Duluth, Minnesota. After having some fun along the shore line, they said their "I do's" at the Greysolon Plaza Ballroom.
Photography: Maggie G Photography
DJ: Pro Light & Sound
For our latest episode of How to Wedding, we interview Jamie Spellerberg, owner of Wilderland Floral. Jamie has several great ideas and tricks for holding the wedding bouquet throughout the wedding day to keep it looking amazing.
In the latest installment of How to Wedding, our video series featuring tips and tricks from wedding experts, we interview Simeon Priest, owner of Equal Parts Cocktail Company. Simeon sits down with Travis to discuss elevating your beverage experience and the art of creating a signature cocktail for the bride and groom to share on their wedding day.
Aly & Kevin were the cat’s meow for their wedding day! Not only did their cat play the part of the ring bearer, but they even tried to have her wear her own flower tiara (though she wasn’t haven’t any part of it.)
Aly & Kevin really enjoy hiking and being outside, which was a big reason why they selected Silverwood Park. And despite the weather not wanting to cooperate with them, they still were troopers in having all their photos and ceremony outside. They were so prepared for cold weather, they had blankets for everyone at the ceremony! For a parting gift for guests, Aly & Kevin had small plants for everyone to take home.
Ashleigh & Jacob were such a joy to be around on their wedding day. We all met up at Clifford E French Park for their first look. Then we strolled around the park’s grounds getting some amazing fall shots of the wedding couple and family. We found a great rock that all the guys insisted on getting their “boy band” shot.
Then we were off to the ceremony and reception, being held at Golden Valley Country Club. During the cocktail hour, we had an amazing sunset that we had to get Ashleigh & Jacob out to enjoy.
In the latest installment of How to Wedding, our video series featuring tips and tricks from wedding experts, we interview DJ Anthony Dubose, aka DJ A-Quil and owner of ASCEND Entertainment. Anthony discusses his tips and tricks to getting the audience and the bridal participants ready for a memorable first dance.
It was clear from the start of the day that Juan and Francis’ faith is an important aspect of their relationship. With the ceremony taking place at the Cathedral of St. Paul, the first thing Juan said he wanted to do was capture photos in front of all the statues of religious figures in the church. There was so much joy in both of their faces when they finally got to see each other down the aisle!
After the ceremony, we whisked them away to North Oaks Golf Club for the reception and photos. We jumped on some golf carts and drove around the course, finding an awesome walking path by the lake. Juan & Francis were so much fun to work with, playing around with all the different poses we were throwing at them!
Vale and Amber wanted a small and intimate wedding day, and it also happened to be a destination wedding. Their day kicked off at an AirBnB overlooking Fish Lake, just north of the Twin Cities. Both parties got ready at the residence, and we started their photo session with a first look overlooking the lake. The property had some great forest trees, with the ground loaded with the fall leaves and just a hint of winter making an appearance throughout with a very light snowfall.
The ceremony took place at Fish Lake Chapel, where Amber and her dad did a celebratory shot of tequila moments before the ceremony. Amber’s uncle served as the officiant, with just over a hundred friends and family in attendance. After the ceremony, things shifted just down the street for the reception at Fish Lake Resort. There Vale had to marvel at his favorite piece in the hand-crafted sweets bar, the towering donut wall.
Sarah & Creighton were so brave! It was one of the coldest days in February, and they really wanted photos outside. We found a nice little park near the Banquets of Minnesota that had some protection from the wind and lots of sunshine. Once we jumped out of the car we went to work getting some amazing shots. We kept offering to them to warm up in the car, but they insisted it wasn’t so bad. Finally after some really rosie cheeks they jumped into the car. We got some amazing shots thanks to their thick Minnesota skin!
In the latest installment of How to Wedding, our series featuring tips and tricks from wedding industry pros, we speak with event planner Meghan Rodgers of Masterpeace Events. Meghan shares her top 5 tips for picking a wedding venue, including a budget consideration that's easily overlooked.
Such a fun and brisk leap year wedding day! Karen and Nicholas were so much fun to work with, and how about that dog!
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Venue: St. Paul College Club
Photo: Monroe Film and Photo
David was so much fun to work with — it’s not too often to come across a groom who loves the camera! Just before the first look he admitted he used to be a model. And while he was a natural, it was hard to compare to his beautiful bride. Their backdrop of the river was breathtaking for their ceremony at Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens.
In the latest installment of How to Wedding, our video series featuring tips and tricks from wedding experts, we interview wedding makeup artist Amy Rastetter. Amy shares her best advice for keeping makeup dry on the big day, even when the tears are flowing. From ultra-waterproof makeup to one surprising, silly trick (that works!), learn what you should do from the start of the day to keep wedding makeup flawless.
Over the years, we have heard countless questions from our couples on how to do things for the wedding day, from “how do I tie a tie?” to “what is a dinner welcome?” So we decided to answer all your questions in a new video series!
In “How to Wedding,” we interview experts from the wedding industry to learn their best tips and tricks for the wedding day. In our first episode, Steven Pinex of Behind the Board DJ Entertainment shares how to do The Table Race, a fun activity that calls for participation from everyone during the reception.
After an amazing 2019 wedding season, we are excited to announce that we have been selected by WeddingWire as a Couples’ Choice Award Winner in Videography! A special thank you to all of our couples who took the time to leave a review. We are grateful for all the fantastic 5-star reviews we have received, and look forward to another great wedding season.
Andrew has one of the most infectious laughs you will ever hear! He filled the lower levels of the JX Event Venue while getting ready with his groomsmen. It got even louder when his best man surprised him during the first look. However, the laughing stopped when he was left speechless as he finally saw his beautiful bride. These high school sweethearts had the perfect Stillwater winter wedding!
Videography: Monroe Film & Photo
Photography: Madeline Lizotte
Officiant: Bishop Marty Shanahan
DJ: GenerationNOW Entertainment
Catering: Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center
Wedding Planning: Availed Wedding & Event Planning
"This one's different...she can really drink some beer."
When Andrew wasn't pretending to be a dapper super spy with a license to kill in the mirror, he was eagerly awaiting to see Samantha for the first time when she walked down the aisle. The doors swung open at The Church of St. Mary - St. Paul, Andrew's jaw dropped, and he whispered to himself in amazement as his beautiful bride walked down the aisle.
Reception: Earl & Wilson Event Center
Videographer: Monroe Film & Photo
Photographer: Mataya Creations
Day-of Coordinator: Carlos Aguilera
Catering: Marna's Catering LLC
Dessert: Farina Bakery
Bartending: Liquidmotion
DJ: Instant Request DJ Entertainment
Hair and Makeup: The Blushing Room LLC
Transportation: Renee's Limousines
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.
