As Vera Anna Katherine Koch prepared to marry her sweetheart, Harold E. Schaefer, on October 20, 1935, the day was clear and sunny. Her soft velvet...
Weddings
A Love Story Starts Its Next Chapter Back Where It All Began
When Brooke (née Rogers) and Nick Vogt traveled across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis on March 9, 2024, their path echoed that of their first...
Picture Perfect With Taylor Marie Beauty
The term “airbrushed makeup” can be daunting to brides and members of the wedding party, but Taylor McKinney of Maple Grove’s Taylor Marie Beauty is...
Gold Over the Greens
When stormy August skies gave way to a radiant sunset scene at their reception, Mariah and Tom Arko took to the rolling greens of Rush Creek Golf...
Aperitivo Designs Crowd-Pleasing Platters
Mobile charcuterie cart offers customized delectables. For Ashley Daniel, it’s been a long love affair with charcuterie. “My family lives in Europe,...
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners Shares How To Preserve Memories
Discover how to care for your wedding dress before, during and after the big day. A wedding dress will see brides through one of the most...
Discover Elevated Wedding Inspo
Jaw-dropping photography makes this a fun-to-flip-through lookbook, but the pages of Gorgeous Gatherings: Designing Unforgettable Weddings and...
To Have and To Hold
A bridal couple gets their wedding wish. “It was a dark and stormy morning.” It isn’t a great start to a story, much less a wedding day, but it was...
How J’Aime Events Brings Meaning To Vow Renewals
A marriage is a lifelong commitment that deepens throughout the years, and a vow renewal is a meaningful way for couples to celebrate their journey...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
Preferred Vendor: Painted Turtle Chocolatier
Bring something delightful to the wedding reception dessert table. Painted Turtle Chocolatier offers delicious handmade custom chocolates, wedding...
Editors Share the Details Behind Their Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, editors offer us a look at their unique and intimate weddings. The celebration of love and unity and the start of...
Maple Grove’s First Recorded Wedding
What comes to mind when you think of weddings? An elegant resort, an azure-blue ocean, a garden event or perhaps a warm afternoon with marshmallow...
Wedding Dessert Ideas Around the Twin Cities
Bakers and makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The...
A Fresh Perspective on Wedding Florals
Discover how florals are becoming the life of the (wedding) party. From dahlias to delphiniums, lilacs to lilies, ranunculus to roses, there is a...
Wedded Bliss in the Woods
Surrounded by towering trees and family memories, a couple says, “I do” at the place where love feels most like home. For Erik and Monica Goetzke...
Editor Shares Her Experience at Cleo Skin + Laser
Accessibility, efficacy and transparency are at the forefront of Cleo Skin + Laser. Editor Hailey Almsted shares her experience at Cleo Skin +...
Knights Chamber Outfits Grooms in Suits To Last a Lifetime
Mens’ wedding fashion has evolved—look toward uniquely you suits for your big day, or perhaps a navy or black suit for a classic option. Choosing...
Design a Stylish Celebration
As we step into 2025, weddings are set to sparkle with fresh trends that blend tradition with modern flair. One standout color that is making waves...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
