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James J. Hill Library Wedding St Paul, MN

Weddings

Yesterday I had the honor to photograph one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to! Jenna and Patrick were married at Rice Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. They must have brought good weather with them from New York because the heat wave ended just in time for their outdoor wedding. They started the day by getting ready at the St. Paul Hotel and made their way to the ceremony location in the center of Rice Park in front of the Landmark Center. Jenna’s brother-in-law, Rep. John Lesch, married them while the ceremony music was provided by Ali and Patrik. Their song selection couldn’t have been more perfect.

After the ceremony we headed over to the James. J. Hill Reference Library for mingling during the cocktail hour. Once inside the gorgeous library, guests were treated to dinner by Common Roots Catering and cake pops and desserts by Buttercream in St. Paul. After the speeches and everyone was ready to dance, Mish Mash rocked the reception! Having a live band at the wedding kept everyone on the dance floor until the last note of the evening was played! Sarah from Lasting Impressions was invaluable! She made the whole day run smoothly and was so helpful to the wedding vendors.

Today I’m off to the last day of the Minnesota State Fair with Jenna and Patrick! I can’t wait to blog the awesome images I’m sure we will capture! Stay Posted and leave a note below to congratulate Jenna and Patrick! Seriously. The MOST fun couple. Ever.

Click on the name to visit these amazing vendors:

Gown: Priscilla of Boston
Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew
Ceremony Venue: Rice Park, St. Paul
Reception Venue: James J. Hill Reference Library, St. Paul
Caterer: Common Roots Catering
Ceremony Music: Ali & Patrik
Flowers: Sadie’s Floral
Cake Pops: Buttercream
Wedding Band: Mish Mash
Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions
Officiant: Rep. John Lesch
Hair/Makeup: Julie Swenson

Michelle Tanner is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She is available for local and destination wedding photography
and on-location portrait sessions throughout the United States.
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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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