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!

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.