Paige and Bob were married in White Bear Lake at Kellerman's Even Center back in 2016. They now come to us for family photos at the studio! Since I just scheduled their daughters 6 month photo session for late August, I figured I would put some of their wedding photos back up on the blog! Love this couple!
Flawless | Lafayette Club Wedding Photographer
This past June Graddy Photography covered Ashley + Tommy's wedding at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota. This was the perfect summer wedding with some less than desirable weather followed up by a great Minnesota sunset. It has been such a great pleasure getting to know these guys better as a power couple and we look forward to years of friendship with them. It was such a delight to work with such great families once again seeing as we photographed Tommy's sister's wedding six years ago at the Calhoun Beach Club. So this is the first installment of the wedding post, don't worry, there is much much more to come! You guys are the best!
April | Solar Arts Wedding Photographer
This past Friday Laura and Fred got hitched at the Solar Art Building in northeast Minneapolis. Finally the weather has given way to spring and what a perfect day for a wedding. It'a hard to believe it's our first time shooting at Solar Arts but sure it won't be our last...such a great venue and staff! Thanks Fred and Laura for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer....wishing you both the very best!
Classic | Semple Mansion Wedding Photographer
Thad and Barusca were married this past Thursday at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis. They had a small, intimate ceremony alongside close friends. Our good friend Leslie was the wedding officiant, which works out nicely because she office's out of the Semple Mansion. After the ceremony the newly married couple and friends made it out to the Loring Park area to celebrate at Cafe Lurcat, one of our personal fav's. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer!
Eternal | Minneapolis Vow Renewal Photographer
This past Saturday Barb & Joe renewed their wedding vows in front of their closest family and friends. Barb and Joe have been married for 36 years and share an incredible story. Only the story was just unfolding a few short years ago. Barb, unbeknownst to her for mostly all of her adult life, never knew her her real father actually was. She did some investigating and DNA tests to confirm that her father was living here in Minnesota. So enter an entire new side of the family with sisters and a brother that have welcomed her with open arms and huge hearts. This was certainly a touching wedding and a fabulous celebration of life, love, and family. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnesota vow renewal photographer!
Historic | Cathedral of St. Paul Wedding Photographer
Well that was fun! What an amazing wedding to end the year, our last big one I should say. Steph and Court tied the knot this past Saturday at The Cathedral of St. Paul with their reception to follow at the historic James J. Hill Library in downtown St. Paul. We started the day with getting ready photos at The Saint Paul Hotel and then onto Rice Park for the couple's first glimpse. A few quick photos in front of James J. Hill Library then off to the church to get married. After the ceremony the couple rented a trolley and hit up a couple local watering holes, namely the Happy Gnome and The Bulldog in Mears Park. Finally, it was back to the reception at the library. Great speeches and toasts were given. Why one of the groomsmen took it upon himself to grab the mic and tell the entire audience that he peed his pants at an Air B & B at the bachelor party is beyond me.....good stuff. Steph and Court, you guys simply rock and loved working with you both. I really enjoyed meeting both you families as well. Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans. We wish you both the absolute best and a happy life in Chicago!
April + Greg | James J Hill Library Wedding Photos
This past November 4th, April and Greg tied the knot in downtown St. Paul at the James J. Hill Library. The year is coming close to an end and it was so great to work at a familiar venue with the amazing staff. Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans, we are very thankful and have had a great time working with you both. We wish you both the very best!
Pinstripes | Edina Wedding Photographer
This past October 14th Amy and Tom tied the knot! The day started off with some getting ready photos and then onto Centennial Lakes for some wedding party shots. The colors were peaking and make for a picturesque backdrop. From there we headed to their church in Rogers for the ceremony and then finally back to Edina for their reception at Pinstripes. It was a perfect fall wedding! Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography Amy and Tom!
Tender | University Club Wedding Photographer
This past October 7th, Abigail and Jake tied the knot on Summit Ave. at the University Club. What an amazing and historic venue and area to get married at. Abigail honored her grandmother and mother by wearing the same dress as they were married in....unreal right? The setting couldn't be anymore picturesque and the coordination, flawless thanks to the ever so talented Joan Nilsen with Ambiente Wedding and Event Planning. Everything went fabulous and we thank you so very much for choosing Graddy Photography as your St. Paul wedding photographer!
Ceremony : University Club in St. Paul
Reception :University Club in St. Paul
Wedding Coordinator : Ambiente Wedding & Event Planning, Joan Nilsen
Photography : Graddy Photography
Floral : Martha's Garden
Rental Decor : Linen Effects
Cake : Piece of Cake
String Quartet : Sunbird Musicians
Cocktail/Dinner Music : Metro Retro
DJ : Instant Request
Chateaux | Villa Bellezza Wedding Photos
This past September 30th, Graddy Photography covered Jessica and Josh's wedding at the amazing Villa Bellezza in Pepin, Wisconsin. What a treat this was to work with such a great couple at a beautiful venue, especially in the fall. The drive in trough Red Wing and on down to Pepin is sooooo scenic! Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Villa Bellezza wedding photographer. It has been so great working with you both!
Goldie | McNamara Alumni Center Wedding Photos
This past September 23rd, Nick and Amanda tied the knot at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Amanda and Nick are both U of M alumni so this was the perfect venue for them. We of course ventured around campus to get some landmark shots especially Goldie as you can see. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Twin Cities wedding photographer. It was a pleasure working with you both!
Glory | Machine Shop Minneapolis Wedding Photos
This past Friday Conor and Coleen tied the knot at the Machine Shop in downtown Minneapolis. It was the first official day of fall but it was hot....94 degrees to be exact. We ventured out into the heat for a bit to get some shots on the Stone Arch Bridge but for the most part we stayed pretty cool inside the air-conditioned Machine Shop. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer! It has been a pleasure working with you both!
Homecoming | Semple Mansion Wedding Photos
This past Saturday Graddy Photography captured Krysta and David's wedding at the Semple Mansion in downtown Minneapolis. It has been three whole years since I shot at the Semple Mansion but I felt right at home once I walked through the doors. I have shot this venue a ton of times in my 12 year career but this is one of the coolest lit one's I have seen in recent years. Krysta and David currently live in Denver but wanted to have their family back home close to friends and family. But they will soon be moving back this January. Thanks so much for having us document your wedding day.....it was so great getting to know you both and of course we wish you the absolute best!
Shine | Bearpath Golf Club Wedding Photos
This past Saturday Jessie and Aaron tied the knot at Bearpath Golf & Country Club in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It was such a perfect late summer evening for a wedding. These two went all out and did such an amazing job with all the details and made it such a memorable experience for all their family and friends to share in their love. Thanks so much Jessie and Aaron, it was truly an honor and wish you both the best in life and happiness!
Ripple | Maddens Resort Wedding Photographer
This past August 12th Graddy Photography was on-location in Brainerd, Minnesota for Erin and Ross's big day! The ceremony took place at the bride's private residence on East Gull Lake with the reception to follow at Madden's Resort. It was a star-studded cast of A-list vendors that made it up to play their part in the wedding. Sarah Trotter with lasting Impressions Wedding & Event Planning was at the helm to coordinate and align this fabulous team that has worked so many amazing weddings together in the past. We are incredibly thankful to have played a small role in Erin and Ross's wedding day. You guys had a perfect summer wedding and we wish you both all the absolute best!
Ceremony : Private Residence
Reception : Madden's Resort
Wedding Coordinator : Lasting Impressions, Sarah Trotter
Videography : Landon Oldenburger Videography
Photography : Graddy Photography
Floral : Sadie’s Couture
Rental Decor : Apres
Hair + Makeup : Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios
Lighting : Instant Request
Celebrate | Best Wedding Photographer in Minnesota
Lucky number seven! This year we were given the award for “Best Photography” for our seventh consecutive year! We are so incredibly honored and still excited from finding out the news back in July! The Minnesota Bride magazine awards are hosted every year and out of the hundreds of vendors in each category, three are nominated for each award as voted by past wedding couples and vendors in the industry. Thousands of votes are tallied and the nominees are announced in the spring……..its such an exciting time and just being nominated is really such an amazing honor. We have so many clients, friends, family, and peer vendors to thank. We owe these awards to you…….those of you who have trusted us over the years with your wedding photos and those of you in the industry who we have worked along side of every weekend. Thank you so much for your support! We are incredibly blessed and thankful for all of the relationships we have made with each and every one of you! THANK YOU! Chrissy & Justin
To view the list of 2017 winners click HERE
River | Nicollet Island Pavilion Wedding Photos
This past Sunday Brooke and Sean were married at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in downtown Minneapolis. The couple flew home from Manhattan to celebrate their union with all their family and friends. This was actually my first time meeting Brooke and Sean and we hot it off right away....pretty easy with such nice people and great family! We started with some of the guys getting ready at the Depot and then onto the girls over at the Nicollet Island Inn. From there, we did all the family and wedding party pictures around the area. After the ceremony, which the rain luckily held off, the couple joined their guests for their social hour and then it was non-stop entertainment to say the least! Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer....super great working with you both!
Unending | Marriott Southwest Minneapolis Wedding Photos
This past Saturday Greg and Brittany tied the knot at Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. They made the drive up from Indianapolis, Indiana to have their ceremony with all their family and friends present. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer! You guys were a blast to work with and made my job very easy! We wish you guys all the best!
Everafter | Radisson Blu Mall of America Wedding Photos
This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Matt and Becky's wedding at the Radisson Blu Mall of America. The couple decided to get some photos off-site at Minnehaha Falls. From there, it was back to Radisson Blu for the ceremony and reception. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer! We wish you both the absolute best!
Evergreen | Grand View Lodge Wedding Photos
Graddy Photography covered Steve and Brynn's amazing summer wedding this past July 22nd at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota. As many of our fans know, Grand View Lodge is pretty much our home away from home with the commercial photography we provide for Grand View Lodge and weddings we cover for our clients. Of course the weather was a perfect 82 degrees and sunny which made for a comfortable ceremony at the Grand Staircase. Brynn and Steve currently reside in Manhattan but flew home to celebrate their union with all their family and friends and what better place to do that than at Grand View Lodge. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnesota destination wedding photographer!
