Unique, Natural MN Wedding Photography (and More) by Denise Mack Photography: 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

Minnesota Brides - This One's for YOU!

Brides… Are You Too Busy for YOU?

Reduce Your Wedding Planning stress – and Rejuvenate your skin at the same time!

Yesterday was my Mom-Me Day for the week, and the first in a series of weeks in which I was ‘caught up’ enough to venture out on a TRUE day-to-self. It began with some much needed and much enjoyed pampering – in the form of a facial – by a talented and super cool gal by the name of Angie! I have to say – my face felt (and looked) AMAZING (so soft & naturally glowing!) after my treatment, and it was fab to have an opportunity (er, MAKE an opportunity) to relax & re-energize! The women at the salon were so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding me in ways in which to manage my skin at home as well.

I also came away from the experience with some new comrades in the wedding biz. This is an ideal way to ensure that your skin is looking and feeling its best for wedding-day photos, as well as a means for pampering yourself. It’ll help you truly RELAX during that all-consuming planning process.

Now, I’m saving the best news for last! Let’s savor it together…

I valued the service with Angie so much that I decided to provide some of my lucky brides with a complimentary 30-minute facial at the Lifespa and Medispa of Minnetonka with Angie!! This is a place of pure luxury and you and your girls could make a day of it before the BIG day! Experience the way you’ll look and feel after even just one of these indulgent services. Now imagine a series of pre-wedding treatments that will help you look & feel your best! How do you want to feel on your wedding day? Rejuvenated, refreshed, and glowing – right?! Of course! I received a facial as a gift from my bridesmaids prior to my own wedding – and it was one of the best experiences I could have had before my big day! (Honestly – my wedding day was the first day I could recall not having even one single blemish, blackhead, or skin that was too dry or too oily.)

I want to help you put your best face forward for your wedding day! Maybe you will be my next lucky recipient! Contact me today about your wedding date!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

MN History Center Wedding - Laura & Matt

Laura and the girls started out at the ultra-chic Phresh Spa & Salon on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. We then made our way to the Minnesota History Center, where variety-laden hot-spots offered many a fun photo-opp! From pops of color in nooks & crannies, grand architectural eye-candy among the rotundas, and a gorgeous sunset aglow from behind the St. Paul cathedral visible from the balcony - to the bright lights of the Capitol Building beaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the ceremony and dancing hall - there was quite an array of vivid artistic memories to be captured! Thank you to Matt & Laura for asking me to create these memories for you and your families! Enjoy the sneak-peek; There are many more where these came from!

Love how the bride's gorgeous red hair compliments the Fall colors this time of year

Bridesmaids up-dos at Phresh Salon, St. Paul

Halloween Wedding Decor!

Bridal Beauty!

Dress details from a unique perspective

Proud & Happy mother of the bride

The girls getting ready before the wedding

LOVE the color in this bridal photo at the MN History Center!

Fab shot of the groom & groomsment outside the MN History Center

Bride and Bridesmaids - photography at sunset

All suited up - from one generation to another!

FAB FALL COLORS - Fall weddings = love!

Abstract Bride

Wedding Ceremony complimented by stunning views

Wedding details - centerpieces aglow highlighting the engraving on their champagne flutes

Fall Colors adorn the wedding cake

Decorations and seating, MN History Center Wedding

Overhead view of the wedding party, the MN History Center!

Glowing ambiance "decorating" the view from the reception at the MN History Center - along with "glowing" guests having a blast!

State Capitol view outside of the MN History Center windows at the wedding reception - gorgeous bonus!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Denise Mack Photography's Fave Wedding Vendors!

I've spent some time updating my website & blog - and now I must reinstate my updated preferred vendors list! Below you'll find a smattering of wedding vendors that have stood out to me for their products, services, and/ or their approach to customer satisfaction - and with whom I'll gladly network to promote their unique offerings. You know me - I like it very personalized & 'outside-of-the-box'!

Wedding Officiant:
Celebrations by Jul
http://www.celebrationsbyjul.com/default.html

She's fun to work with and she creates a personalized & meaningful ceremony!

- Minnesota Officiants
http://www.minnesotaofficiants.com/
*I have worked specifically with Jill Englund at the MN History Center; She was bubbly and fun!

Wedding Make Up:

- Make Up by Marwa
http://makeupbymarwa.com/
A-MAZ-ING

Carrie Swearingen - Freelance Make Up Artist with a natural niche for make up
Clswearingen@hotmail.com
612-968-5533

Hair:

- *Brandi Hinrichs of Hair by Hughes & Crew
http://www.hairbyhughesandcrew.com
VERY impressed with her talent - a real natural!

Salons:
Phresh Spa & Salon in St. Paul

http://www.phreshspasalon.com/index.php

Fab atmosphere and enormous talent in the way of hair and makeup!

Allure Salon & Spa

http://www.alluresalon.org/

*I have worked specifically with Stephanie T. in Lino Lakes

Beautiful shop and gifted hair designers!

Wedding Musicians & DJ’s:

- Bill Herman, Entertainer Extraordinaire!

http://www.billhermann.com/

A DJ can make or break your celebration. Bill is not only a DJ, but also your MC, your Wedding Entertainment Director, and your reception-planner! He’ll work with you to make sure your celebratory memories are beyond amazing!

- Dick Rueter, Square Dance Caller

For something ultra-fun & unique! I’ve seen this in action and anyone can do it with his guidance; He is fantastic!

952-423-7748

The Wedding Dress:

- Rush’s Bridal – for a GRAND variety of extraordinary styles & design

http://rushs.com/

Simply Bridal - UNIQUE gowns, including those that feature couture-inspired styles, at incredibly reasonable prices! A FABULOUS way to express your individual style without the 'couture' price. Bonus: They have a nice variety of veils, as well as stylish hair pieces and jewelry that speak to a plethora of personalities!

simplybridal.com

Wedding Catering:

- Fabulous Catering

http://www.fabulouscatering.com/

They truly live up to their name! Outstanding would be another fitting adjective.

Wedding-worthy Sweet Treats:

- Muddy Paws Cheesecake

http://www.muddypawscheesecake.com/

*I have a gluten allergy – so I haven’t tried many wedding cakes since learning about my condition. But – I can eat cheesecake (without the crust) – and theirs is outstanding!

Flowers:
Luna Vinca
http://www.lunavinca.com/index.html
I've witnessed the amazing arrangements of bouquets & centerpieces, as well as boutonnieres, corsages, and cake flowers first-hand. GORGEOUS! The couple received compliments to their flowers throughout the day. Happy to be networking with this fab florist.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

A MN Garden Wedding, Panola Valley Gardens - Amanda & Matt

I had an absolute blast following my sweetheart of a cousin, Amanda, and her husband Matt, through the amazing scenery at Panola Valley Gardens on their wedding day. It was the longest and most picturesque stretch of "aisle" I've had the privilege of traversing - remaining just steps ahead of the couple while capturing all of the changing variety in the gorgeous surround! I'm thrilled with the resulting photos, and I hope that you and the family will enjoy these as much as I have been. Thank you again for hiring me to cover this unique and memorable day - and congratulations once again!

Enjoy this sneak-peek of of my top-favorites; (I've reserved a few more for the Website!) Many more to come your way soon!