I’ve always wanted to witness one of these spectacular parades with In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, and finally had a chance to do so this Spring. I simply adore that we have this super quirky, creative and fun-loving community in the Twin Cities!
“Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us” – John N. Mitchell
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© 2013 Bernadette Pollard | Dette Snaps | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding and Event Photographer
Sometimes I’m a bit nervous to meet a couple for the first time, especially when the first time is the Engagement Session! But, once I heard that Tina + Brad wanted to shoot at the Mall of America – ‘because it’s such great people watching’ – I knew that they would be awesome. We’ve got ice cream, rides, sweet treats and lots and LOTS of color! But, the BEST moment?? Discovering that the fabulous Bride-t0-be is a JUGGLING expert!! :)
“Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” – Jack Kerouac
© 2013 Bernadette Pollard | Dette Snaps | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographer
Love it, every time I look at the photos I just get happy. Thank you for taking such amazing photos and letting us have such a great day with you. I’m excited for you to shoot our wedding in all of 17 days!
I just love you guys!
These two… so adventurous and fun together. They were game for anything {even venturing on to the rooftop}. And they were really great at forgetting I was even there – resulting in lots of tender moments – in between trying to hit each other with snow balls of course!
“It’s the little moments that make life big.”
© 2013 Bernadette Pollard | Dette Snaps | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographer
A little unexpected Spring snow didn’t even phase this couple… they put on their cowboys boots and were ready to play at Le Meridien Chambers Hotel Minneapolis to Aloft Hotel, The Guthrie Theater and The Day Block Event Center. A romantic ‘First Look’ followed by a gorgeous ceremony, yummy desserts and some serious dancing – with a 13-piece live band – made for an incredible day! Big congrats to the happily hitched couple…
See more images here for the Minneapolis Wedding Celebration of Jill + Ben.
See more images here for the Minneapolis Wedding Celebration of Jill + Ben.
{Partners}
Photography :: Bernadette at Dette Snaps {BernadettePollard.com}
Bride Prep Venue :: Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis {LeMeridienChambers.com}
Groom Prep Venue :: Aloft Hotel Minneapolis {StarwoodHotels.com}
Portrait Venue :: Guthrie Theater {GuthrieTheater.org}
Wedding/Reception Venue :: The Day Block Event Center {DayBlock.com}
Catering :: Fabulous Catering {FabulousCatering.com}
Hair :: Jen Hughes @ Juut Salon at Gavidae {Juut.com}
Make Up :: Sal Rodriguez, Nars Cosmetics
Dresses :: J.Crew {JCrew.com}
Music :: Steeling Dan {SteelingDan.com}
Officiant :: Michael Petersen
Second Photographer :: Kimberly Niedenfuer
Third Shooter/Photography Assistant :: Anthony Acosta
© 2013 Bernadette Pollard | Dette Snaps | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographer
Nice!
I LOVE the candids included here. Those, I feel, are the photos that are fun and interesting to bring back memories as people look back through them in the future! Great captures and memories for the couple (and their families and friends).
Wow, I love those! Do you know the photographer?
Beautiful! These turned out fantastic! It makes me soooo excited for our wedding…especially since their colors were Navy as well :) Lovely work and beautiful bride and groom!
Nope, @[1801057717:2048:Anthony Acosta], worked for (with?) her on this shoot and mentioned that I should take a look….I did….I liked :)
What a nice, unique, and creative collection of great photos.
Thanks Molly and Mark – You can Like http://www.fb.com/DetteSnaps :)
Love the photos.Great work Anthony Acosta.
OMG are you getting married at the Guthrie? That would be amazing!
No we are getting Married at Como Zoo :) But Bernadette is our photographer and I’m so excited to have her share my wedding day with us! :)
Looks lovely!
Very nice!!!
Beautiful phots
Day Block Event Center is where my son Kyle had his wedding reception too!
Gorgeous. What an amazing day.
First of all… congratulations on your Engagement! This is sure to be a very exciting time in your lives and it’s great fun to document your love and anticipation of marriage with Engagement photos.
But the big question, as always, is – WHAT TO WEAR?!??
As a photographer {who has seen many hits and misses}, here are some of my personal tips for you… plus – scroll to the bottom for Pinterest Boards!
1} BE COMFORTABLE :: It’s important that you both feel comfortable in whatever outfits you choose. If you’re uncomfortable or fidgety, it will show in the final images. So, select items that you can easily move in, clothing that fits well and that you feel confident + pretty in! The better you feel in your clothes, the more relaxed you will be during your shoot.
2} FEEL LIKE YOURSELF :: These photos should represent who you two are in your everyday love + life. Consider what you might typically wear on a Friday night date with your honey, or going out for brunch with the girls. Don’t over think it. If your wardrobe is completely different that your normal look, no one will recognize you :) But seriously – we want to see your personality and what you love about your personal, daily style. You should feel happy in your outfit!
3} OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS! :: I can’t stress this one enough – bring options; a variety of items {more than you think you’ll need}. Especially if you are shooting in multiple locations. Layout at least 3 options in advance and pack them in a small rolling suitcase. These could be: nice jeans, casual top, jacket, and flats; a summer dress, blazer and wedges; colored leggings, sweater and boots. Think in layers. Don’t forget about playful accessories to help show off your personalities – jewelry, hats, a clutch, scarves, etc. Once you arrive, your photographer can help you select which of your options will read best on camera.
4} COLOR / PRINTS :: Don’t be afraid to add a signature pop of color or play with patterns. They can look great and bright hues really stand-out on camera! Color blocking is visually interesting as well. To balance a print, have your fiance wear a solid color. Also, stay clear of logos and designs on shirts, etc. and avoid anything too trendy.
5} MAKE UP / HAIR :: Your engagement session is a great time to try out your wedding make-up artist; see if you can coordinate a trial on the day of your Engagement Session. If not, you can always style your hair and make-up per usual – remember your lipstick/lip gloss to refresh during the shoot!
And – here are some fun, inspirational wardrobe links!
© 2013 Bernadette Pollard | Dette Snaps | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographer
