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Planning on having a Minnesota Courthouse Wedding? That’s awesome! You’re in the right spot. I’m here to guide you on planning the perfect courthouse wedding in Minnesota! Let’s dive right in!

Minnesota Courthouse Wedding: How to Guide

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Explore the Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs, featuring stunning indoor and outdoor spaces for your dream wedding. Learn about amenities, location, and more.

Experience Luxury at the Edward Anne Estate in Minnesota

Read all about The Machine Shop in Minneapolis, a historical venue with a modern touch! Book Heidi as your documentary wedding photographer!

The Machine Shop in Minneapolis

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North Shore Engagement Locations If you’re considering capturing engagement photos with your significant other, Minnesota’s stunning North Shore is the perfect backdrop! Whether you’re seeking cliffs, beaches, or forests, the North Shore has it all. In this blog, I’ll review the best North Shore engagement locations!

Best North Shore Engagement Locations

A man holding his girl in his arms, dipping her as they kiss with a beautiful snow covered back drop on the North Shore of Minnesota

Finding the perfect wedding dress is an essential part of planning the big day but with so many options where do you start? Fortunately, Minneapolis has a range of wedding dress shops that offer their own unique selection and experience. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top 8 wedding dress shops in Minneapolis, MN, from Ivory Bridal Co to Grace Loves Lace, to help you find the dress of your dreams!

Top 8 Wedding Dress Shops in Minneapolis MN

Stunning bride with an open back wedding dress dancing with her bridesmaids in front of the Minneapolis skyline at Boom island park

When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the most important factors is your wedding venue. Additionally, your wedding venue brings your entire wedding look together so it’s important you choose a a venue that matches your wedding vision and style. So today, I’m talking all about the Top 8 Modern Wedding Venues in Minnesota. Let’s dive in and find the perfect spot for your modern wedding!

Top 10 Modern Wedding Venues in Minnesota

Beautiful white barn wedding venue in Minnesota

If you’re looking for a complete wedding day shot list to ensure you capture every single beautiful moment- then this is for you! Say goodbye to missed moments! This comprehensive wedding day shot list covers it all. Create memories that last a lifetime, a long with some bonus tips for the best wedding day ever. Let’s dive right in!

A Complete Minnesota Wedding Day Shot List | 2025

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If you’re looking for a wedding day timeline example, this blog is for you! Finding a wedding day timeline for your big day can be so intimidating and stressful! As a professional wedding and elopement photographer with countless weddings under my belt, I can assure you that I have the perfect schedule for your wedding day! Below you will find two different wedding day timeline examples depending on whether you’re doing a first look or not.

Wedding Day Timeline Example

Bride and Groom dip kissing at the end of the aisle while guests throw eucalyptus confetti at them

Many couples have been on the fence lately trying to decide between having a Wedding vs an Elopement. For some couples it’s a no brainer- whereas others have some questions…What is the difference? Which one is better to do? Which one is more affordable? How does one decide, etc. While both have pro’s and cons, I’m here to help you decide which one is a better fit for YOU! Let’s dive in!

Wedding vs Elopement

Stunning pearl veil shot of wedding couple during sunset in Minneapolis

The term “Elopement” has become extremely popular since covid. What is an elopement? Why do people do it? What are some of the best places to elope and how do you even pack for it? These are only some of the many questions that come up when you mention the term elopement! I’m Heidi and I’m a destination wedding and elopement photographer based in Minnesota. I am passionate about elopements and documenting love stories all over the world! I’ve created this post to help answer some of these questions. So let’s dive right in!

Elopement

Elopement couple standing on a cliff on top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park