Unveiled Wedding Fair on Super Bowl Sunday

It's here, it's here!  The UNVEILED Wedding Fair - The Ultimate Wedding Planning Event will take place this Sunday...(yes, it's scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday) February 5, 2012 from 11am - 4pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Avenue South, Mpls, MN 55403).  We are excited to report that we are a vendor at the event, and we will be representing our wedding photography. 

We are ready to meet all the excited, engaged couples (and their family and friends) and look forward to showing you that we've got what you want for for your wedding photography!  Plus we've just gotten in some great wedding album samples and have a terrific wedding reception idea you won't want to miss.  We are also super excited about something new we'll be incorporating at the event and we hope you'll stop by our booth (#113) to see what we're so excited about!

Tickets are just $10 at the door ($15 if you want access to one of four fashion shows scheduled for  12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.  The Wedding TrendSpot Fashion Show will unveil the latest trends directly from the runways of New York's Couture Bridal Market.).  The event is also having a Honeymoon Giveaway .  Simply click on the link and complete the form on the UNVEILED website to enter to win a $4,000 Honeymoon including air and hotel for 7 nights to any Mexico or Caribbean destination offered by Delta Vacations. 


We hope you'll visit us on Sunday at the Mpls. Convention Center.  You'll have plenty of time to peruse the fabulous vendors and displays before your Superbowl party even begins!  Oh and in the meantime we hope you enjoy some more of our wedding work.  (To see more of our wedding and engagement images, visit our website and/or browse through our Jan. 28th, 2012 blog entry).

WBL Wedding Expo Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow (Jan. 29, 2012) at the 27th Annual Press Publications Wedding Expo at the Best Western Country Inn (4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110).  We would love the opportunity to meet you and talk about your wedding photography hopes and dreams.  We are looking forward to answering your questions as well as discussing our wedding packages, engagement sessions and custom albums and other fabulous products.   (You may pre-register online at http://www.presspubs.com/, or purchase your $5 ticket at the door.)  For more information please call 651-407-1200.

We can't wait to meet you tomorrow and in the meantime we hope you enjoy some of our wedding work! 

Wedding Expo in White Bear Lake!

Are you currently planning the wedding of your dreams?  Or, do you know someone who is?  On Sunday January 29th, 2012 we will be participating in the 27th Annual Press Publications Wedding Expo at the Best Western Country Inn (4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110).  We invite you, your family, and your friends to come out from 11am to 3pm to connect with local wedding professionals.  This event will be a great opportunity for you to peek at "hot" wedding trends, as well as talk in person to various vendors and make personal contacts, and pick up lots of ideas to assist you in your wedding planning.

Tickets are available for just $5 per person at Press Publications (4779 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110).  Or you may pre-register online at http://www.presspubs.com/, or purchase them at the door on the day of the event.  For more information please call 651-407-1200.  We hope to see you there!

Here's just a sneak peek at some of the vendors participating if you want to get a jump start!

Beauty & Bridal Wear

Mary Kay by Lori Kukuska ~ 651-407-6204

Raffine Bridal Boutique ~ 651-430-0990

Wedding Connection ~ 651-982-4722


Cakes & Catering

Grandma's Bakery ~ 651-762-2900

Rudy's Red Eye Grill ~ 651-429-5393

Lake Elmo Inn ~ 651-777-8495


Event Planning, Favors & Floral

Candy Creations ~ 651-442-3005

Couture Fleur ~ 651-788-9711

FUSSBUDGET ~ 651-472-1148

Reception & Banquet Facilities

Best Western-White Bear Country Inn ~ White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-5393

Dellwood Golf Club ~ Dellwood, MN 651-426-4155

North Oaks Golf Course ~ North Oaks, MN 651-484-6311

Tanner's Brook Golf Club ~ Forest Lake, MN 651-464-2300

Withrow Ballroom ~ Hugo, MN 651-439-5123

Twin Cities Wedding: Kathy & Jason

It's been awhile since I've posted a wedding so I thought I'd publish one of my favorite couples.  Working with them was a wonderful experience!  These two had a beautiful day and I feel lucky to have witnessed their sincere love for each other not only during their ceremony but also in our extended time together after the wedding taking photos.  I can't wait to get started on their custom album!

Stillwater Engagement: Kirsten & Danny

Don't those homemade malts look delicious?  During their session, Kirsten and Danny enjoyed sharing a malt at one of their favorite stops, Leo's Grill and Malt Shop on Main Street in downtown Stillwater, MN.  It was a great place to get some unique photos of the couple just being themselves. The aroma of fried hamburgers, french fries, soup and other yummy treats didn't disappoint either!  My favorite part of our time together was following the couple around as they walked through town enjoying the beautiful day.  We can't wait for their 2012 wedding! 

Minneapolis Engagement Session: Tracey & Dave

This engagement session was so much fun!  Tracey and Dave had their first date at Origami Restaurant (30 North First Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, (612)333-8430) and it was really unique to photograph them at the spot their relationship ignited!  As we continued to St. Anthony Main and the Stone Arch Bridge I couldn't help but notice that the weather was perfect and so was the couple.  It is obvious that they are both so happy...and so in LOVE.  We look forward to working with them at their 2012 wedding!   

 

Lake Elmo Event Center Wedding: Becky & Brandon

What a fun couple!  Becky and Brandon had a beautiful day together and it was such a pleasure to be a part of their fun-loving family and friends.  We couldn't have enjoyed capturing their special moments more.  They are both sweet, easy going and a riot to be around.  We look forward to creating their unique album that will not only tell the story of their day but how much they are in love!  

A Great Time at the Wedding Fair!

Thanks to all of you that visited our booth at the TCBA Wedding Fair yesterday.  Due to some luck, we were able to take advantage of a double-sized display booth.  It took a little bit of last minute design work by Tonya and Chrissy Miller of Christina Lynn Interiors, but we think you'll agree that the resulting booth had the desired impact.  For those of you that weren't able to make it, here's what you missed:

We wanted to get that homey feeling of being in your living room.  Well... we didn't invade your living room, but just pretend your relaxing at home, and your walls too are decorated with fabulous photos. 

Here are a couple more photos with a little closer look.  Those of you on Facebook might recognize the winner of our backdrop survey hanging in the middle.  That would be "Cellar Stairs Teal" though it looks more steel in the harsh convention center lighting.  And on the right, our handout card for this show starring Crystal and Aaron (thanks guys!) 

Next we see a couple of potential clients being very impressed by our 8"x20" coffee table album, which is always an eye-catcher and a crowd favorite.  On the right, Sabrina always delivers service with a smile; here she awaits the crowd after the fashion show.  The new booth floor plan was interesting because we split our samples between the 2 corner tables.  Because of this, I know that some of you out there didn't get to both tables, and thus didn't see all of our samples.  We'd love for you to come into our studio at any time and see what you missed.

Lastly, a couple more closeups of some of the details.  Our very popular boudoir sessions are featured on the left (yes, we ran out of brochures for these again!  Call for details.)  We also want to give a special thanks to Christina Lynn Interiors for not only helping with the staging but also lending us the lamp and candlestick, which were a great addition to our living room display.  Too bad they wouldn't let us have an open flame.  Thanks!

If you missed out on all the fun, don't forget to give us a call to set up a consultation.  We'd love to have you stop by the studio.