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!
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!
Grove | Calhoun Beach Club Wedding Photographer
This past Friday Stephanie and Josh tied the knot at the Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis. It was yet another cool but nice Minnesota summer day and we were able to get in all the photos we needed without the weather interfering. Stephanie and Josh, it was so great to work with you two and your amazing families. For many, I'm sure they really got a kick out of the grandmothers' as flower girls and I just thought it was very neat that Josh had his father as his best man! Thanks once again and best of luck in life and your upcoming move to Chicago!
Cruise | Best Minneapolis Wedding Photographer
Jared and Stephanie tied the knot last Saturday here in Minneapolis, Minnesota surrounded by many of their close family and friends. We started the day at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Minneapolis and then headed over to Bohemian Flats for the ceremony and boat cruise with Paradise Charters. The ceremony took place at the outdoor pavilion and shortly thereafter the guests loaded the charter cruise on the Mississippi River. What a great way for family and friends to celebrate their union. Thanks guys, it was a true pleasure working with both of you!
Cherish | Best Minnesota Wedding Photographer
Wow! Summer is flying by! Its been over a month but we are still glowing from such an amazing evening at the Minnesota Bride magazine awards party back in July! This year we were given the award for “Best Photography” for our sixth consecutive year and we were also given the “Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor” in the entire wedding industry award for the third year in a row! We are so incredibly honored! 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
Intertwine | Carlos Creek Winery Wedding Photos
This past Friday Graddy Photography made our way up to Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota to cover Justin and Katie's wedding! We had some pretty muggy, hot summer weather but it was great shooting. Katie actually contacted us shortly after we shot a wedding up there in the fall of 2014. She knew exactly what she wanted in her wedding photos and we are happy to have obliged in offering our services. Many thanks to you two, it has been such a great time working with you and getting to know you guys! We wish you both the very best and hope to reconnect sometime in the future! Cheers guys!
Rachel & Ryan | Carlson Center Events Wedding
This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Rachel & Ryan's wedding at the Carlson Towers in Minnetonka. We absolutely love shooting at the Carlson Rotunda and this was no different. We had some questionable weather leading up to the ceremony but the weather cleared and the couple was able to tie the knot under a clear blue sky. This was a hugely successful wedding with a cast of all-star vendors which we are so very thankful to work with throughout the busy wedding season. Thanks so much Rachel & Ryan for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer!
Ceremony : Carlson Center
Reception :Carlson Center
Gown : Posh
Floral : Sadies Floral Couture
Wedding Planner : Lasting Impressions (Sarah Trotter)
Linens : Apres
Video : Virtuoso Video
DJ : Instant Request
Togetherness | Mayowood Stone Barn Wedding Photos
Last Saturday Graddy Photography covered David and Amanda's wedding at the Mayowood Stone barn in Rochester, Minnesota. Perfect summer wedding and we are so thankful to have offered our services to such a great couple! Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as you MN wedding photographer...cheers!
Destiny | Carlson Center Wedding Photos
This past Sunday Graddy Photography covered Danielle & David's wedding at Nazareth Chapel at Northwestern College with the reception following at Carlson Center. We were so thrilled to have played a small role in their wedding day and are thankful the weather held up so we could get everything in. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer and we wish you the very best in California!
Arbor | Oak Ridge Conference Center Wedding
Nicole & Matt were married this past Saturday at Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska, Minnesota. We had a few sprinkles early in the day but lucky for them, the rain held off and they had an amazing outdoor ceremony. We started at Oak Ridge with getting ready photos and then headed over to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for the first look and some creative photos with the couple. After that, it was back to Oak Ridge for the ceremony and reception. Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography, we feel so honored! We wish you both nothing but the very best!
Revealed | Best Wedding Photographer Minnesota
Well the results are in and.....we are NOMINATED!!! We are so absolutely thrilled to be nominated for "Best Photography" by Minnesota Bride magazine! This is our fourth nomination for Best Photography in as many years and we feel so humbled and blessed to have been a top three finalist! Of course all this would never be possible without all the support from our family, friends, peers, and past & present clients......we love you all and your kindness continues to amaze us! Graddy Photography is an award-winning photography studio based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota specializing in wedding and commercial photography. Graddy Photography has documented over 400+ weddings and has been awarded many coveted awards in their career most notably “Best Photography” in 2011, 2012, & 2013 by Minnesota Bride magazine. Graddy Photography is a Hall Of Fame recipient by The Knot magazine for being recognized as a Knot Top Pick for four consecutive years (2011,2012,2013, 2014). Graddy Photography has been published in Minnesota Bride magazine, The Knot magazine, Central Minnesota Brides magazine, Mpls/St Paul Weddings magazine, Minnesota Lawyer magazine, and Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine. Graddy Photography is also a member of numerous prestigious organizations including the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP), Best of Wedding Photography (BOWP), and Fearless Photographers.
Consecutive | Minnesota Award Winning Photography
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Graddy Photography has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2014 for Photography in Minneapolis, MN!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Graddy Photography’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2014 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews. While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Graddy Photography.
The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013 are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients. As a Bride’s Choice Awards winner, Graddy Photography is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.
“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize Graddy Photography for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”
Graddy Photography is thrilled to be one of the top photographers in Minneapolis, MN in the WeddingWire Network of sites, which include leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2013.
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Yours | Minnesota Award Winning Photographer
This past week Graddy Photography scored a FEARLESS award which is a rare accomplishment given the ultra competitive photographers in this group. Graddy Photography has been a member of Fearless Photographers going on three years now and it continues to set the standard in contemporary wedding photojournalism. We are proud to be members and to compete on a regular basis! Our FEARLESS listing can be found here!
Unfold | The Woods Chapel Wedding Pictures
This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Jenna & Aaron's amazing fall wedding at The Woods Chapel in Long Lake, MN. It was a perfect venue for a fall outdoor wedding. We love shooting at The Woods Chapel especially in the fall. After the ceremony, the couple headed over to Lord Fletchers for a couple drinks and then onto Rush Creek for their reception. Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography, we had a really great time getting to know you both! Congrats once again! Thanks for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnetonka wedding photographer!
Enchanted | The Woods Chapel Wedding Photos
This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Chantal & Kris's wedding at The Woods Chapel in Orono, MN. We were so very thrilled to cover this wedding seeing as Chantal was a bridesmaid in my sister-in-laws wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico a couple years back. We had a great time with them in Mexico and about a year later they were contacting us to cover their wedding. Chantal & Kris planned the perfect wedding and we were just thankful to play a small part in it! The ceremony took place outdoors at The Woods Chapel with the reception to take place at Bayview Event Center in Excelsior, Minnesota. This was actually our third time at Bayview Event Center since May......never a bad thing! Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography, we wish you both the very best!
Crisp | Bracketts Crossing Wedding Photographer
This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Eric & Angie's wedding at Bracketts Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. It was a perfect fall afternoon for an outdoor ceremony. Angie is actually a friend of mine from high school so it was great to work with her and see some of our mutual friends as well. Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your wedding photographer. We wish you both the very best!
Historic | Minneapolis City Hall Wedding Photos
What an amazing Graddy Photography covered last Saturday at the Historic Minneapolis City Hall & Courthouse. Scott is an old friend from high school and we had just met Courtney through the wedding consults. The wedding took place at the historic Minneapolis City Hall & Courthouse right in downtown Minneapolis. It was a great location for a wedding and the interior was stunning. Thanks so much for everything guys and thank you for choosing Graddy Photography as your wedding photographer! Have a great honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica!
Eternal | Mississippi Dunes Wedding Photos
This past Sunday Graddy Photography covered Noelle & Luke's wedding at Mississippi Dunes Golf Links in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Once again, HOT! What a summer it has been for hot & humid weather. It didn't deter us from getting some great shots. The outdoor ceremony setting at Mississippi Dunes, along the Mississippi River, is very picturesque. Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans and we wish you guys the very best! Jeff Fuchs of Northern Lights Video provided video coverage which I'm sure will be amazing as well!
Lowertown | The Great Hall Wedding Photos
This past Saturday Graddy Photography had the privilege of photographing Katie & Andrew's wedding at The Great Hall in St. Paul. The spring weather couldn't be any better, which made it perfect shooting weather. It has been a few years since we have shot at The Great Hall so it felt good to be back. The Great Hall offers so really great opportunities for photos and I can't wait to shoot there again. The staff at The Great Hall was amazing not to mention the food! A+ all the way around. Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans and we wish you two the very best! Graddy Photography has recently been nominated for Best Photography in 2012 & Best Overall Vendor in 2012 by Minnesota Bride magazine. Graddy Photography was voted Best Photography in 2011 by Minnesota Bride magazine. Dates are filling fast for 2013 so be sure to check with Graddy Photography for availability.
