Forest | Grand View Lodge Wedding Photographer

Back in the saddle again!!!  Hey why not when it's 80 degrees and sunny at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  This couldn't have worked out any better, two wonderful weddings at Minnesota's best resort!  Today Kristina and Cory tied the knot and Graddy Photography was on hand to capture all the great emotion of the day.  The day started off with getting ready photos at Roy Lake Cottages (Grand View property) right across the street from the main lodge.  After the couple's first sight, we headed back over to the main lodge to get some creative couples shots and wedding party photos.  The ceremony was held on the main pathway directly in front of the amazing grand staircase which gives Grand View such a unique wedding experience.  After the ceremony the guests made their way up to the Gull Lake Center for the wedding reception.  The rest of evening was great, be sure to check out the mother & son dance.....good stuff!  Thanks so much Kristina & Cory, you guys seriously rock and it was an absolute pleasure working with you both and getting to know you two.  Congrats once again and best in marriage and success!

Pinecones | Grand View Lodge Wedding Pictures

Well this past week Graddy Photography made the trek uo to Grand View Lodge to photography Sandra & Matt's Minnesota destination wedding.  We couldn't think of a better place to have an authentic Northwoods wedding.  The weather was a perfect 75 degrees and sunny, not bad considering the kind of early summer we have had.  The ceremony took place right on the grounds with a full service and the couple giving and receiving communion.  After the ceremony it was onto the Norway Center for the reception.  Plenty of good speeches, dancing , & drinking entailed!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography to cover your wedding at Grand View Lodge.  It was great working with the both of you and wish you the very best in the future!

Mystical | Round Barn Farm Wedding Pictures

Once again WOW!!!  Another fantastic wedding with an amazing couple and amazing group of vendors...just glad we could be a part!  Stephanie and Daniel planned an absolutely perfect wedding to a "T".  If you want to see what all the elements of a perfect wedding then look below at these 80 images.  The day started off with getting ready photos at the main house at the Round Barn Farm in Red Wing, Minnesota.  Obviously Red Wing is steeped in Minnesota history, so it was great to shoot a wedding there.  The day went so smooth and carefree and the rain held off just exactly long enough for Stephanie and Daniel to make it down the outdoor isle before the rain started to come down.  An amazing celebration was set in place inside the comforts of the Round Barn with an epic dance party to follow after dinner.  Thanks so much guys for including Graddy Photography in you wedding day plans....it was simply amazing!

Clyde | Duluth Wedding Photographer

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Anne & Matt's wedding in Duluth.  The weather was fairly nice for spring in Duluth and we took full advantage by getting some great outdoor shots of the couple and bridal party.  The reception was held at the Clyde Iron Works facility next to downtown Duluth.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  We had a great time working with the both of you and wish you both the very best!

Laura & Eric | Twin Cities Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Laura & Eric's wedding in Minneapolis.  This was such a nice, small wedding with their closet family & friends but with an amazing reception at Saffron in Minneapolis.  We did a little stop off at one of their personal favorites, La Belle Vie in Minneapolis.  Must say, it is for us as well!  It was great working with you both and we wish you both the very best.  Have an excellent time in Paris & Rome....totally jealous!

Port | Bayview Event Center Wedding

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Ashley & Tyler's wedding at Bayview Event Center in Excelsior, Minnesota.  We started the day with getting ready pictures with Virtuoso Video at Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chanhassen then onto Excelsior for some wedding party shots.  From there, we headed to Bayview Event Center for a quick rehearsal and then family formals.  The ceremony went great and the tent was decorated beautifully.  The reception was held in the main ballroom and was a great celebration with great toasts and speeches.  After dinner, we quick took the couple out on the docks for one final shot and as you can see.....it was well work it!  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day.  Have a great time in Sedona!

Forever | Saint Paul Hotel Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Sarah & Charles's wedding in St. Paul, MN.  The day started off with some getting ready pictures at The Saint Paul Hotel and shortly thereafter it was time for the couples first sight in Rice Park.  With rain in the forecast for much of the morning, it didn't look like things would clear up but low and behold, the clouds broke and the sun came out shining!  This wedding here had all the elements of a perfect wedding day with plenty of great photo opportunities and lots of emotion and love.  It was a real pleasure to work alongside the amazing John Hoel of Vibrant Film who single-handedly, in my opinion, is one of the most talented professionals in the business.  The ceremony was held at Church of St. Louis, King of France off Cedar Street in St. Paul.  After the ceremony, the couple rented a trolley from Renee's Royal Valet for the afternoon to hit up some bars and photo locations.  We first headed down to Mears Park and then onto Rice Park.  We had a great time working with the amazing wedding party!  Finally, the reception was held in the main ballroom of The Saint Paul Hotel.  With Instant Request covering the music, you know it was going to be a great time.  What can I say, this was a rockstar wedding and I was very proud to be a part of it.  It was an absolute blast working with you guys, Sarah & Charles.  We wish you both the very best and look forward to seeing you guys again!

Lights | Profile Event Center Wedding

Last Saturday Graddy Photography covered Heather & Marc's wedding at the Profile Event Center on the University of Minnesota Campus.  The Profile Event Center offers a lot of creative indoor photo ops and crazy lighting so it was kinda cool finding the right places to shoot.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer and wish you both nothing but the best!

Soul | St Paul Wedding Photographer

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Princessita & Casey's wedding in St. Paul.  What a perfect spring day for a wedding.  We can't thank you guys enough for choosing Graddy Photography.  We had a great time working with you and getting to know you both.  Have a fantastic honeymoon and we'll be in touch here in the next month....congrats!

Dance | McNamara Center Wedding Pictures

This past Sunday Graddy Photography covered Lauren & Daniel's wedding at the amazing McNamara Alumni Center of the University of Minnesota campus.  This place has it all and makes for one of our favorite places to shoot.  The weather was perfect....finally spring!  We started the day with getting ready photos and family formals then onto the ceremony.  After the ceremony, the wedding party headed to downtown Minneapolis for some photos at the Stone Arch Bridge.  From there, it was back to get announced in and seated for dinner.  Be sure to check out some of the dance reception shots to get a real idea of this amazing venue.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography, we had such a great time working with you both.  We wish you both the very best!  Check out this link I discovered the other day.....pretty cool! http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/coolest-places-to-get-married-in-america

Knot | St Paul Hotel Wedding Photos

This past Saturday was Andrea & Matt's big wedding day!  We started the day off shooting alongside the ever so talented Virtuoso Video at St. Ambrose Church in Woodbury.  After the cermony it was off to downtown St. Paul for some wedding party pictures and couples photos.  We made a couple different stops around town before heading back to The Saint Paul Hotel.  We absolutely love shooting at The Saint Paul Hotel and lover working with the staff there as well.  Thanks so much Andrea and Matt, it was a sincere pleasure to work with the both of you and we wish you both the very best!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography!

Rain | Semple Mansion Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Amy & Kevin's wedding at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis.  The couple was in good spirits despite the early snowfall.....yep snow in May.  The Semple Mansion provided a safe refuge from the weather and we absolutely lover shooting inside the Semple Mansion.  It was great to see some familiar faces in the audience from some former wedding clients from 2007 and 2008.  The setting was perfect thanks to the likes of Ashley Fox Designs providing the elegant flowers and Victorian Party Rentals showcasing their table centerpieces.  All in all it was a major success and we are extremely thankful that you guys chose Graddy Photography.  Have a great honeymoon in Turks & Caicos!

Ruffles | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Graddy Photography covered Jessica & Adam's wedding this past Saturday at the historic Mill City Museum in downtown Minneapolis.  Well luckily we caught a break in the weather and were able to get out and enjoy the warm sun for a brief period.  The wedding went amazing and we are so very thankful to have played a small role in Jessica & Adam's Big Day!  Thanks so much once again and congrats!!!

Finalist | Best Twin Cities Wedding Photographer

 

Wow! We are feeling so incredibly blessed and honored to be named a finalist again this year! Three years in a row is crazy!  Thank you to all of our amazing clients, friends, family, and fellow vendors who support what we do and who nominated us this year.  We love you all! A huge congrats to all of the fabulous nominees.... there is some serious talent on this list! Thank you again!  

Chrissy & Justin 

Graddy Photography has once again been nominated and listed as a top photographer and finalist in the "Best Photography" category as well as "Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor" category for the 2013 Minnesota Bride magazine awards which celebrates the top talent in the Twin Cities and Minneapolis / St. Paul,  Minnesota wedding industry each year.  The award ceremony takes place and winners will be revealed in July.  To view the list of finalists please visit: 

http://mnbride.com/best/minnesota-brides-best-2013-finalists

Graddy Photography's past Minnesota Bride magazine awards:

2011- awarded "Best Photography" in MN

2012- awarded "Best Photography" in MN

2012- finalist in the "Top of the Tiara" category

To view Graddy's wedding portfolio and other awards, please visit the main wedding website at:  http://www.graddyphotography.com

Grain | Mill City Museum Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Erica & Greg's wedding at the amazing Mill City Museum in downtown Minneapolis.  The weather was actually fairly decent which made for some great outdoor shots with the couple and the wedding party.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your wedding photographer.  We wish you guys the very best....have a great honeymoon!

Equal | St Thomas Wedding Photographer

Joe & Amy were married this past February in St. Paul, MN.  We have been looking forward to shooting Joe & Amy's wedding for quite some time.  We just love their personalities and their love for one another.  They are a perfect match and we feel very fortunate to have played a small role in their wedding day.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography.....we really enjoyed working with you both.  We wish you both the very best in life!

Historic | Landmark Center Wedding Photography

This past Saturday Graddy Photography kicked off our 2013 year shooting Anne & Paul's winter wedding at The Landmark Center in St. Paul.  The Landmark Center never gets old, we LOVE shooting there.  It's nice that Rice Park is right out the front door too for wedding party pictures.  Of course we took advantage of doing some night shots in Rice Park with all the holiday lights.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography guys, we had a great time and wish you both the best!  Have fun in Ocho Rios, Jamaica!

Snow | Nicollet Island Inn Wedding Photos

This past Sunday Graddy Photography covered Ashlee & Brandon's wedding at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis.  This was our final wedding for 2012 and no better way to close out the year with such an amazing couple.  We had an absolute blast working with you both.  You guys are such a great couple and have been so great to us.  We appreciate your friendship and kindness in all respects and we look forward to seeing you guys again here soon.  Have a great time in Maui & Kauai.  Bring back some warm weather!

Companion | Park Plaza Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Lee & Alyssa's wedding in Excelsior, Minnesota.  The weather was decent for December so it was nice to get outside and take a couple indecent photos of the guys.  From there it was off to the Park Plaza in Bloomington for the reception.  The main ballroom at Park Plaza looked amazing.  They did an excellent job uplighting it and adding all the decor.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and it was an honor to cover your wedding day.  You guys are very genuine, heartfelt people and I respect and admire you both......congrats!

Icicles | Brackett's Crossing Wedding Pictures

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Jessie & Tim's wedding at the amazing Brackett's Crossing in Lakeville.  Jessie & Tim planned their perfect winter wedding to a T.  It was nice to be back at Brackett's Crossing Country Club once again.  It had only been since October seeing all the staff (some of the very best in the business we think).  Thanks so much Jess & Tim and congratulations once again, I had an awesome time working with you two!