Minneapolis Wedding by Matt Blum Photography
Let me preface this by saying outright that I have a complete couple-crush on this pair. The bride is hopelessly gorgeous with a killer sense of style and the groom is just ALL cuteness. So although I might be a bit biased, I am going to put it all out there and say that this wedding is a total keeper. From the stunning letterpress stationery to the gown whose gorgeousness literally makes me blush, captured all to utter perfection by Matt Blum, well…I heart you lovely wedding, I heart you. Click here to see even more.
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And a beautiful film by Capture Studios to wrap up the day…
From the bride… I have to admit that I imagined our wedding day long before we were actually engaged. I wasn’t exactly the little girl planning her wedding at 10 years old, but I do professionally plan events for a bridal magazine, so ever since I began working for the magazine, I paged through issue after issue of Minnesota Bride, collected pages of inspiration and naturally envisioned what my wedding day would look like. I’m somewhat of a perfectionist, so I like to think that a good amount of thought and planning went into every single detail. As most brides do, I spent countless hours online looking at wedding blogs for inspiration and ideas that would really wow guests, but also reflect David and I as a couple. Although we didn’t really have a wedding theme in mind, the decor and overall design elements had sort of a vintage-glamour look, from the lace, linen and vintage vanity mirrors used for table numbers to the all white floral and candlelight. In terms of colors we went with timeless classics: black, white, silver and gray. We knew we wanted a formal wedding, but what we didn’t want our guests to think it was going to be so formal that it wasn’t going to be a good time. So in order to set a fun tone for the event, we worked with the amazing Gretchen Berry of Watermark Stationery to create the perfect wedding suite, which added a whimsical element with an accordion fold-out invitation placed in a mini envelope and custom calligraphy from a local talent, Crystal Kluge.
David and I were married at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota on a beautiful, sunny, 75 degree day. Our 215 guests filled the small, 75-year-old church perfectly. And, as I had heard from several brides before me, the whole ceremony was a blur, but a perfect blur. I wore the wedding dress of my dreams, an ivory Vera Wang gown made with layers of silk organza and tulle. Following the ceremony, David and I drove around the Minneapolis uptown lakes area in a vintage white Bentley and upon arriving at the reception, were greeted by our closest family and friends who had started the party for us. From the food, lighting, decor, floral and music to our amazing family and friends who have loved and supported us from day 1, it was truly a dream come true. I can’t thank our incredible wedding vendors enough for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. Matt Blum Photography and Matt Brue of Capture Studios, you documented our wedding day perfectly.
The most important piece of advice I would give to any brides-to-be is to hire a day-of coordinator. We worked with an absolutely wonderful wedding planner, Mi Mi Design, run by the talented Amy Red and Amy Blonde. David and I were able to enjoy every moment of the day and didn’t worry about a thing. Everything came together perfectly and I have all of our vendors to thank for that.
Wedding Photography: Matt Blum Photography / Videographer: Capture Studios / Floral: Floral Logic / Wedding Coordination: Mi Mi Design / Ceremony: Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church / Reception: Calhoun Beach Club / Wedding Gown & Veil: Vera Wang “Diana” via L’atelier Couture / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Bridesmaid Dresses: Melissa Sweet via Priscilla of Boston / Groom’s Tuxedo: Hugo Boss / Groomsmen Apparel: JoS. A. Bank / Hair: Smart & Chic Bride / Makeup: Jamie Holly of Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios / Ceremony Quartet: Alpine String Quartet / Ceremony Soloist: Angela Bobick / Cocktail Hour Band: Café Accordion Orchestra / Reception Band: Synergy / Lighting & DJ: Instant Request / Linen & Décor: Linen Effects / Rentals: Après + Ultimate Events / Wedding Invitations + Printed Pieces: Watermark Stationery / Calligraphy: Crystal Kluge / Catering, Dessert Table + Wedding Cake: D’Amico Catering / French Macaron + Sugar Peony Favors: Cocoa & Fig / 1951 Bentley Getaway Car: Twin City Trolleys & Classic Cars / Transportation: Star Transportation
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What a beautiful wedding!! I absolutely her dress!
I love the vintage mirrors!! So a gorgeous wedding. :)
What a beautiful couple! They look so happy and in love! I love her dress!
Gorgeous! I love the disheveled photo of the groom...classic, fun and hot!
Check out their video as well: http://vimeo.com/30051989
What a great couple!
- The Capture Crew
The couple looks so happy : D
How beautiful! The dress is to die for. I love the pic of it hanging, with the skirt just billowing and fluttering down. Great photography!
Stunning Wedding, love the simple tones of it and the photography is superb. The cake looks really good!
Beautiful wedding! Can you tell me where you got the glass photo frame? Thanks!
I love everything about this wedding! Does anyone know where the napkins are from?
I LOVE the table numbers and the gorgeous table linens. Def one of my favorite weddings. Stealing lots of ideas!
What a gorgeous couple!! Such a tasteful wedding as well.. I would LOVE to find out what kind of ribbon that is on the stationary?! any ideas?!
What a beautiful couple! Love all the bridal portraits!!Great work!
Thank you for all of the comments! The acrylic bar menu frames are from Crate & Barrel. The vintage vanity mirrors, used as table numbers, are from various antique shops, etsy and ebay. The ribbon on the stationery is 1.25" white silk ribbon is from MayArts, ordered through Watermark Stationery. The napkins were also ordered through Watermark Stationery. :)
Gorgeous Bride and lovely details. Really such great photography too. Really a stunner.
What beautiful details ! They are both gorgeous ..
Such a beautiful wedding! We had a great time helping Amanda pick out her linens and other tabletop decor. If anyone is looking for something similiar, give us a call - 612-355-2500.
Congratulations Amanda & David!
OMG! This is the most stylish wedding ever :-) Congratulations, Amanda & David! Amanda, you look gorgeous and your gown is to die for, I have booked an appointment at my local Vera Wang dealer to try it on :-)
Just one quick question: which flowers did you use in the tall centrepieces?
Thank you, Amanda, and Matt Blum, for sharing the photos, it is wonderful to see how this gorgeous wedding all came together. I want to congratulate you, Amanda, not just on the nuptuals but you did spend so much time working on so many things, like you said, as the perfectionist you are! Very impressive. Down to the details like your initials on the lounge tables, it is brilliant!
@fiorediloto80: I've just sent an email to Amanda and asked. Hopefully we hear back soon. I think I see some orchids, roses and hydrangeas, but it looks like there are some other types too and I can't make it out for sure. Thanks for reading!
Our florist used white hydrangeas, roses, lisianthus, hawaiian dendrobium orchids and then some stock floral and greenery to fill for the centerpieces.
OMGOSH THAT DRESS!!! Soo so beautiful. It's just perfection. Wow!
Hi Amanda! Gorgeous wedding! Did you find all silver vanity mirrors or did you spray paint some of them? If you spray painted, any recommendations on brand or color to use? Thanks!
I love the vintage mirrors - I would love to buy them from you if they are available!!
Hey Amanda,
I love the mirrors, any chance that they are up for sale now? I am getting married in June & would love to buy them! my email address is miogie@yahoo.com, please email me if you are interested.
What a beautiful wedding, probably the best I've ever seen... Love everything about it!
Thanks AMANDA for giving us brides-to-be so much inspiration and useful tips :) May I ask what you gave to guests as favors in those little beautiful boxes? I would like to have a candy buffet in our wedding, so I don't want to give candies as a favour, but I would like to thank guests bu giving them something to go with. Do you have any ideas what would be a nice little gift? I would appreciate your opinion :)
Noelle and Amanda, thanks for your reply. I'll show them to my florist, they are effortlessly chic ;-)