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Minneapolis Wedding Photographer :: It’s a Surprise Wedding in St. Paul!

Weddings

You have to meet Alex and Jessica. Let me tell you, they had a super awesome wedding! First awesome part is that it was a SURPRISE wedding! That’s right! The guests thought they were attending a surprise birthday party for Jessica. When Jessica arrived to the “party”, Alex got down on one knee to propose (this was all part of the plan!). Of course Jessica accepted but rushed away. She returned moments later and  passed out invitations to their wedding which was happening 30 minutes later at nearby Indian Mound Park in St. Paul, Mn.

Every detail of their wedding day was unique, custom and genuine. Jessica handmade her wedding dress. I still can’t get over how fabulous the green tulle is. Alex’s suit was also custom from Heimie’s Haberdashery and was topped of by Alex’s trademark bowler hat. The wedding guests walked to the park where Alex’s grandfather proceeded over the ceremony. It was so incredible to be a part of this fun wedding and I got to pull out some of my best James Bond moves to not blow the cover. The evening wrapped up at Obbs Bar with the best prime rib dinner and bars from Bars Bakery.

Congratulations Jessica and Alex. You guys ROCKED your wedding. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

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Bride Jessica and Groom Alex pose at Indian Mounds Park
Custom Attire for Groom
Custom Grooms wear created by Heimies Haberdshery
Custom designed wedding dress
Jessica handmade her totally awesome wedding dress!
Bridal Bouquet
Colleen's Flower Cellar created this amazing bouquet
Wedding Party Formal Photographs
Two very cool people...one totally awesome couple
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The details of Jessica's wedding dress are stunning
Custom Wedding Dessert
Bars Bakery made the best dessert bars I have ever tasted

Florist: Colleen’s Flower Cellar
Grooms Attire: Heimie’s Haberdashery
Ceremony Location: Indian Mounds Park, St. Paul
Reception Location: Obbs
Celebration Desserts: Bars Bakery

The groom, Alex, is an attorney that helps couples start their married life off on the right foot with packages for wills, estate planning, power of attorney and more. Check out his website (www.Weddinglaw.us) for more information!

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Meet Michelle

“I’m not sure which is harder,” says Michelle Tanner. “Going to the dentist or talking about oneself.”

Luckily, Michelle’s work does much of her talking for her: fresh, clean, modern. “I work actively to stay up on modern photography trends, but ultimately want to create a timeless product. I love the storytelling aspect of photography. I want you to look back on your images and be taken back to that moment, feeling the same feelings you did when the picture was captured.”

Michelle also understands it can be overwhelming for couples and families to pick a photographer who best complements their personalities. “There are numerous photographers in the Twin Cities area, and we all have tons of passion for what we do,” she says. As to Michelle, her emphasis is on great composition, without forced posing. She possesses a real knack for being in the right place at the right time, capturing natural moments as they happen. Her eye is quick and the shots are crisp, meaning images stand on their own without need for extreme editing or re-touching.

On the professional side, she aims for best possible communication – both timely and clear – before, during and after the wedding or session. She strives for optimism, honesty, organization, flexibility and – as much as possible – a stress-free day for you! Ever-calm amid the storm, Michelle remains “invisible” as needed, but can easily step up to guided directing at a moment’s notice.

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