What do you get when you have a fun-loving couple + a swanky venue + a solid crew of friends + a skateboard? Most certainly a day to remember! The adorable Heidi + Jake hosted their posh wedding at Muse Event Center in downtown Minneapolis, with a sophisticated gold and purple theme. From portraits and skating on the Stone Arch Bridge, to a romantic ceremony under a chandelier, with a stroll through downtown, and dancing with family -- this duo has started their marriage off right. Congratulations, Heidi + Jake, and thanks for allowing us to spend the day with you!
Read moreEditing - "Before + After" // Wedding Photography MN
Clients often ask me how much time and effort goes into editing their wedding photos and the answer is... many, many more hours than you would even believe! Due to this, lots of wedding photographers choose to outsource their editing to a 3rd party (which I can totally understand). But, for me, the "edit" of the image is nearly just as important as the picture-taking itself. And it's because of this that I personally touch every single one of my client's images during the editing process.
Read moreBrittany + Blake // Juliane James Place
These sweethearts tied the knot up north at Juliane James Place in Finlayson, Minnesota. It's a little off the beaten path and an idyllic nature setting for a wedding celebration -- married at the edge of the woods, portraits in the garden and cocktails by the pond. Surrounded by a group of super fun-loving friends and family, the party then noshed on family-style BBQ and gourmet donuts from Glam Doll! The evening also included impromptu dance-off with the parents. A lovely MN Summer wedding not to be forgotten -- congrats Brit + Blake!
Read moreAlexia + Jeremy // Peace Garden + Five Event Center
Talk about perfection! Alexia + Jeremy's celebration was everything that a Minnesota Summer wedding should be... a gorgeous venue, fun-loving friends, oodles of style and great local beer :) These two are such a dynamic duo - Lexie, a very talented stylist and Jeremy, a professional brewer - they certainly knew how to put together a truly amazing party.
Read moreKelly + Brent // Stout's Island Lodge
Every once in a while, I get to have the pleasure of documenting another wedding photographer's own wedding celebration. And it's most certainly the ultimate honor. In addition to being one of the loveliest persons ever, the extremely talented Kelly of Black Walnut Photography also chose my very favorite destination (the magical Stout's Island Lodge in Bicchwood, WI) as her venue.
Read moreMissy + Mark // Wayzata Country Club
Missy + Mark's classic, gorgeous and fun-filled wedding was an absolute blast to be a part of! The day started with a simple "First Look" by the lake and a traditional ceremony at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Mound. From there the wedding party was whisked away to the Bride's family home for champagne and portraits by the water.
Read moreEngaged // Shaya + Brad - MPLS Engagement Pictures
Shaya + Brad brought a ton of style and contagious laughter to their wonderful Summer engagement session in Minneapolis! We started with natural portraits around Boom Island Park, grabbed a few shots on the 1st Avenue Bridge and then finished with some climbing around at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. These two were adventurous, full of great ideas and so very at ease with each other that it made my job easy -- congrats Shaya + Brad!
Read moreClient Review // Diana + Bill - Varsity Theater
"We loved working with Bernadette for our wedding. She replied promptly to my inquiry, and was so enthusiastic about meeting with us! We immediately felt very welcome and at ease, and got super excited about working with her. She answered all our questions (note: raw files and substantial back ups!). Like all brides, I was surprised how much photography would cost; BUT upon meeting with her, I immediately felt that This. Was. Worth. It. (Spoiler alert, it totally was.)
Leading up to the big day, she worked with me to come up with the day-of timeline, and asked thoughtful questions about our party to figure out how to make everyone comfortable and looking their best. On the day of the wedding, B. and her assistant were so fun to work with. I secretly want to hang out with her IRL. This is extremely important, brides - you will be with them all day. She kept things moving without rushing. When I had an escort card snafu 15 mins before the ceremony, B calmly offered to call her dad who she assured me would be more than happy to help out. I mean...adorable. And so nice and helpful!
She made sure we snuck out of the reception to get some pictures at sunset quick - which were beautiful. On top of that, B. & her assistant were both so kind to our littlest guests - we have a pack of somewhat highly strung relatives who happened to be seated at the table next to theirs (whoops), and they were so sweet with the kids - during probably the only 20 minutes they sat down all day. We got tons of compliments on our photogs & pictures!
The pictures themselves are amazing. Everyone looks great, and there are so many fun, candid moments caught on film. We got them in a very timely manner, especially considering how beautiful the images are and the post-prod work that must have gone into them. If you want to have gorgeous pictures, an effortless vendor experience, and a super fun day, hire Bernadette now!
P.S. Seriously, Bernadette, if you ever want to hang...let me know."
- Diana and Bil (married October 4, 2014) The Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
You can also view more of my wedding client feedback in my official WeddingWire Reviews.
Jillian + AJ // Big Sandy Lake, MN - Outdoor Wedding
I don't even know where to begin with describing the perfection that is Jill + AJ's wedding! Every detail was absolutely flawless (thanks to the talented designers/coordinators at Mi Mi Weddings). From the Bride's stunning family home on the lake, to the hand-made wood signage, an artist-designed map of the area and the charming blue/white nautical theme -- their guests certainly experienced a celebration to remember.
Read moreClient Review // Patricia + Chris - Minneapolis Wedding Venue
"Bernadette was an amazing choice for our wedding photographer! We knew she was the perfect fit for us from the minute we met her and had our initial consultation. She made us feel at ease right away, she walked us through the entire process leading up to the wedding, and on the wedding day she was professional, prompt, but also lots of fun! She shoots with another photographer, so she was able to capture multiple images that really highlighted those fabulous candid moments.
I would recommend Bernadette to anyone seeking a highly skilled photographer with a great personality that captures absolutely beautiful images!"
- Patricia and Chris (married August 16, 2015) Cafe Lurcat, downtown Minneapolis
You can also view more of my wedding client feedback in my official WeddingWire Reviews.