"A Midsummer Night's Dream"-Inspired Wedding at the Saint Paul Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota

Drawing inspiration from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the wedding of Jennifer Stoltenberg (33 and a psychology doctoral intern) and Piran Farhadieh (37 and a lawyer) evoked the  magic of summer and romance, with sophisticated touches weaved throughout. The day started in St. Paul, Minnesota, at S...

An Elegant, Modern Wedding at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

When Katherin Yotter (27 and a business analyst) experienced some car trouble in 2012, a friend offered to introduce her to her "car guy." "I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I got an attractive, kindhearted goofball who swept me off my feet," she says. When it came time...

An Elegant Rooftop Wedding at Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Melissa Orluck (26 and an accountant) and Peter Hagerty (26 and a systems engineer) fell in love with the rooftop garden at Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. "The garden was what drew us in, and we decided to complement the space with simple, classic colors—blush, c...

A Pink Shabby-Chic Wedding at a Private Residence in Forest Lake, Minnesota

Everything about Hannah Taylor (25 and a teacher) and Caleb Wedger's (26 and in the US Air Force) shabby-chic wedding was inspired by Hannah's pink Vera Wang ball gown. She found the stunning couture gown at David's Bridal and thought it was too eccentric, but then quickly decided she didn't care...

A Rustic Wedding at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

With leafy branch motifs on the stationery and gorgeously textured florals, Tessa Somermeyer (32 and a nurse) and Brendan McCaffrey (29 and a bakery manager) brought the outside in for their rustic wedding. Tessa even added a little foliage to her look with a Habutai silk rose crown, cut, dyed an...

An Urban Wedding at Clubhouse Jager in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stacey Palmer (35 and a server) and Bryan Gerrard (39 and a bar manager) wanted their nuptials to be more than a wedding. They wanted it to be a funky and fun party, and they totally nailed it. The day started on the rooftop of ElseWar...

A Funky Wedding at Aria in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Let's get funky! Molly McMillan (25 and a real estate agent) and Boston Cardinal (27 and a finance manager) definitely showed their personalities and had the ultimate fun, quirky wedding. Aria in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently transformed from a theater to an event venue, and Molly and Boston d...

A Traditional Indian Wedding at A'Bulae in St. Paul, Minnesota

Planning one gorgeous celebration isn't easy, but Vineeta Lall (Registered Nurse) and Neil Ramdhan (Geotechnical Engineer) did it right and partied for five days. One day included a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony at Sri Venkateswar...

A Green Wedding at 514 Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Talk about being green! Emily Haines (31 and an artist) and Parker Haines (41 and a customer-service supervisor for Whole Foods) filled their wedding with shades of green and gold and made sure everything was eco-friendly. They shopped at Bride to Be Consignment, a resale store in Minneapolis, Mi...

A Nautical Wedding at Woodhill Country Club in Wayzata, Minnesota

For avid sailors, Betsy Bryant (28 and works in the Secretary of Defense's office) and Charley Struse (29 and a real estate developer at Miller), having a nautical wedding was a no-brainer. They both sailed in college and even met through a common sailing friend. The day started in a traditional ...

An Enchanted Garden-Inspired Wedding at a Private Residence in Corcoran, Minnesota

This wedding looks like a garden we want to visit every day! Elizabeth Nissen (25 and works for the veterinary medical center) and Michael Hauge (26 and works for Target), with the help of wedding planner Kismet Weddings and Events and florist Zinnia Design Florals, covered everything in leafy ga...

A Mint Wedding at Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pastel and metallic never looked better than it did for this wedding. Ali Kuhlman (30 and a service manager) and Willie Clay III (28 and a producer) filled their day with mint and gold everything and used shades of pink and orange for a bold pop of color. Among our favorite details were the stunn...

A Classic Wedding at Presidents Hall in Bloomington, Indiana

Everything from the timeless invitations to the reception tables was decorated in navy and gold for Paige Wood (24 and a grad student) and Colt Wetzel's (25 and a real estate appraiser) classic wedding. Shades of white balanced the dark color scheme with neutral-colored florals and even romantic ...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Hope Glen Farm in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Anne Olson (34 and an environmental compliance manager) and Willie Beattie (31 and an account operations manager) held their wedding on Hope Glen Farm, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The palette of vivid poppy (an orange/red), coral and peach set the tone for the bright, colorful look of the rustic...

A Country Wedding at Rum River Vineyard in Hillman, Minnesota

Inspired by the 400 acres of lush vineyards, open fields and rustic barns of Rum River Vineyard in Hillman, Minnesota, Katie Knutson (25 and an insurance agent) and Jon Hein (29 and a maintenance mechanic) had an ultimate country wedding. Wood details, mason jars and texture...

A Classic Wedding at Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Using a navy, gray and peach palette, Nicole Olson (24 and a personal banker) and Mike Olson (24 and an account manager) really pulled off their classic and elegant soiree. Since they’re both Catholic, they knew they wanted to have a traditional religious ceremony. Our Lady ...

A Retro Homespun Wedding at Red Barn Farm in Northfield, Minnesota

After Katie Windschitl (25 and works in technology implementation) and Matt Brolsma (26 and works in technology sales) looked at over 100 locations and toured 10 wedding sites, they heard about a farm in Katie’s hometown that makes wood-fired pizza on Wednesday nights. After Katie reached out, th...

A Rustic Vintage Wedding at Day Block Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

With oversize windows, exposed brick and unfinished ceilings of the warehouse turned event space, its no wonder Anna Serpette (31 and a bookkeeper) and Brandon Serpette (28 and a landscaper) chose Day Block Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for their wedding. The coupl...

A Rustic, Casual Wedding at a Private Residence in Cushing, Wisconsin

Everything about Zoey Carney (a field technician) and Justin McKenzie's (a mechanic) outdoor celebration was completely rustic casual, from the burlap and lace table runners to the hay bales that served as seating during their backyard ceremony. "We wanted rustic, that's for sure," Zoey says of t...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Berry Hill Farm in Anoka, Minnesota

Wanting their wedding to be organic and airy, Heather Douglas (24 and a graphic designer) and Brian Douglas (24 and a project manager) chose Berry Hill Farm in Anoka, Minnesota, for their nuptials. They loved the open, yellow fields and lush trees that were changing in the s...

An Elegant Wedding at Tyreso Bygdegard in Stockholm, Sweden

Stephanie Ammerman (22 and a student) and Ben Ammerman (24 and an operations analyst) met in college in Minnesota, but they got married in Stephanie's hometown, Stockholm, Sweden. The ceremony took place in Tyreso church, a gorgeous old church by Stephanie's family home. Afterward, the couple cel...

A Rustic DIY Wedding at Dellwood Barn in St. Paul, Minnesota

This wedding celebrated the best of country style. The sprawling Dellwood Barn surrounded by the rolling hills of St. Paul, Minnesota, created a rustic space for Brittany Gruidl's (24 and a hairstylist) and Tyler Kari's (23 and a diesel mechanic) wedding. "The venue was absolutely perfect," Britt...

A Modern, Elegant Wedding at Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota

A true modern romance, Megan Bailey (32 and in marketing) and James O’Grady (36 and a law firm counsel member) met on Match.com and quickly bonded when they realized they have as much fun together at a dive bar as at a fancy cocktail den. Prior to the ceremony at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in...