Homeland | Northfield Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Michaella & Matt's amazing wedding in Northfield.  This wedding was close to home so that was a nice change of pace.  The ceremony was held at First Untied Church of Christ in downtown Northfield, which was Michaella's church growing up.  Michaella is actually out in New York City for her career as is Matt.  So this was a fun, fly back home and get married at the old homestead wedding!  Rich in emotion and detail, this wedding was a real joy to cover.  The reception was held on the outskirts of Northfield on the bride's parents property.  The overall event design was actually orchestrated by the bride herself who is an event planner for SEBC in New York City.  I was personally impressed by the event coordination on this one...excellent job Michaella and all those involved!  Great job to Simply Elegant who provided day-of support....nice work ladies.  Thanks so much to Michaella's parents for being so Minnesota nice and making me feel very welcome and thanks so much Matt and Michaella for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans, it was a real pleasure!  Have a safe trip home to New York!

Unite | The Saint Paul Hotel Weddings

This past Friday Graddy Photography photographed Meghann and Chris's wedding at the St. Thomas Chapel with their reception taking place at The Saint Paul Hotel in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.  The weather was perfect for late spring and we had such a great time working with Meghann & Chris.  Once again, I was shooting alongside the likes of Jeff Fuchs of Northern Lights Video.  Just so happens this was our third consecutive wedding shooting together.  We started the day with getting ready photos at The Saint Paul Hotel.  From there, it was off to the chapel for the ceremony and fianlly back to Rice Park and The Saint Paul Hotel for the reception.  Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer!  We wish you both the very best...congrats!

Angels | Graves 601 Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday was a busy one but we had fun doing it!  Jen & Sean tied the knot this past Saturday at The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis with the reception following at Graves 601.  We started the day with some getting ready photos at Graves 601 and then headed over to the church for the ceremony.  Once again, we were working alongside the likes of Jeff Fuchs of Northern Lights Videography, who is as good as it gets when documenting weddings.  After the ceremony it was off to the reception and of course Graves 601 is a great hotspot for an awesome celebration.  Thanks so much Jen & Sean for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer.  Enjoy your amazing honeymoon in Paris!

Infinity | The Wilds Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography had the honor of covering Kyle & Alyssa's wedding.  What a great time we had working with this couple.  We have been looking forward to covering their wedding ever since we met with them last year.  We started the day at Alyssa's parent's home (her childhood home) for some getting ready shots and then headed over to their church in Marystown, on the outskirts of Shakopee.  Once again, we were paired up with Jeff from Northern Lights Video who is an amazing artist and professional in every sense of the word.  We highly recommend him if you are thinking of hiring wedding videography.     After the ceremony we headed over to Prior Lake for some wedding party photos and then onto The Wilds for the reception.  Thanks so incredibly much for choosing Graddy Photography guys, we are so humbled! Have an amazing honeymoon!

Garden | Grand View Lodge Wedding Pictures

Well here we are, Meredith and James epic Grand View Lodge wedding!  Meredith & James tied the knot this past Sunday at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  The weather for late May was perfect, 82 degrees with a slight breeze.  The couple had their wedding in the vineyard with the reception following at the newly remodeled Norway Room.  This was such a sweet ceremony full of plenty of laughs and tears.  Thanks so much Meredith & James for your amazing hospitality and friendship, your were so great to work with, your families too :)  We wish you both the very best...cheers!

Rite | TCF Bank Stadium Wedding

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Shauna & Zach's wedding at Nazareth Chapel in St. Paul with the reception following at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus.  We started the day out with getting ready photos at The Saint Paul Hotel and then onto Rice Park for a few with just the girls.  Next, off to Nazareth Chapel in St. Paul which is easily one of our favorite ceremony venues to shoot.  After the ceremony, we then headed to the reception which was held at TCF Bank Stadium.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans and we wish you guys an excellent honeymoon in Aruba!

Mutual | Grand View Lodge Weddings

This past weekend Graddy Photography made the trip up to the Brainerd area to cover Kelli & Jack's wedding at Grand View Lodge.  Needless to say it was familiar territory for us to shoot!  We had such a great time working with Kelli & Jack who are both employees at Grand View Lodge, different departments of course!  The weather was absolutely amazing....should have been golfing instead of getting married right Jack!  Thanks so much for letting be a part of your big day, we look forward to seeing you guys agin in the future and congrats once again, you guys are the best!  Graddy Photography is a Minneapolis/St.Paul based wedding photography studio available for travel to the Brainerd lakes resort area.  

Spring | Millennium Hotel Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered this fabulous wedding at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis with the reception at the Millennium Hotel.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Twin Cities wedding photographer!

Blessed | Christos Union Depot Wedding Photos

Well well this was a fun one!  Janeva & Columbus were an absolute blast to work with and we feel very privileged to have played a small role in their wedding day!  We started the day off with getting ready photos at Janeva's apartment in the North Loop then headed over to St. Olaf Church in Minneapolis for the ceremony.  From there, it was off to Bar Lurcat for some Prosecco and toasting!  Finally, off to the grand reception at the one and only Christos Union Depot in downtown St. Paul.  Thanks so much from the bottom of our hearts for choosing Graddy Photography....we wish you both nothing but the very best!

Maze | James J Hill Library Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Erin & Nick's wedding at the James J. Hill Library in downtown St. Paul.  It was fairly decent weather and always nice to be in the Rice Park area in the spring.  This is our first time this year shooting at the James J. Hill Library.  Thanks so much guys, it was so great to work with you both.  Have a wonderful honeymoon in San Francisco and wine country.  Excellent job by Bee The Buzz event planning for making the event such a flawless success!

Union | McNamara Alumni Center Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography photographed Christine & Matt's wedding at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.  The couple started their day off with getting ready at The Commons Hotel on the University of Minnesota campus.  From there, we did some wedding party and couple's shots in the main lobby of The Commons Hotel and then onto the McNamara Alumni Center for the ceremony and reception.  We had a great time working with you guys, thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer!  Enjoy Costa Rica!

Future | Carlson Center Events Weddings

Well we did it....it's officially done!  This I have to say is simply amazing and we are so indebted to the entire Carlson team particularly Dawn Crawford for placing your trust in us here at Graddy Photography with this huge overhaul.  We couldn't be any happier with the final result and are humbled to have been a part of this successful project.  Your team continues to shine and we are so glad to be a part of all the success.  We wish you all continued success in the years to come!  Your hard work and determination is contagious.  We look forward to many great years of friendship and continued success.  Cheers to you guys!!!  Graddy Photography has been a Minneapolis wedding photographer going on nine years now and has covered many weddings at the Carlson Rotunda.  Be sure to pick up a copy and see some of the real wedding we have covered at The Carlson Towers!

Crown | Top Photographer Minneapolis

Well the nominations are in and we are extremely happy to announce that Graddy Photography is once again nominated for Top of the Tiara (Best Overall vendor) for the third consecutive year by Minnesota Bride magazine!!!  We are deeply honored to be selected amongst so many amazing talents here in the Minneapolis wedding market.  We will keep our fingers crossed and we wish all the best to the other finalists as well.  We can't wait for the awards show in July!

Cowgirls | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Well we finally got around to blogging this one.  This is from Mpls/StPaul magazine of some "bridal party" shots.  Thanks so much guys for including our photo and we hope to see more of our work in your future publications!

Yellow | Central Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Here's Courtney & John's amazing wedding we covered this past July at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota recently featured in Central Minnesota Brides magazine.  Thanks so much for including this wedding, we LOVE the layout and write up.  We hope to see our photography in your publication again in the future!  Graddy Photography is a wedding photography studio servicing the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro areas and is available for Minnesota destination weddings.

Posh | Van Dusen Mansion Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Alexandra & Stefan's wedding at th Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  What an amazing venue this is...I can't believe in the nine years we have been in business that we have never shot here.  Needless to say, there was so many great places to shoot and it doesn't hurt when you have such a great couple such as these two.  Alexandra looked stunning in her dress by Posh and the event went off amazing with all the hard work, planning, & preparation from Vanessa Sexton from Vanessa Sexton Events.  Well we had an amazing time working with you both, thanks so much for including us in your wedding day plans.  Have an amazing honeymoon in Amsterdam & Paris!

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.

Golden | St Paul Wedding Photogrpaher

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Pat & Deb's amazing wedding.  The ceremony took place at Nativity of Our Lord in Saint Paul with the reception taking place at the Pool & Yacht Club in Lilydale.  We actually covered the Groom's son wedding this past July at the same church so that is pretty neat!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and we wish you both the very best for many years to come!

Luxury | L'etoile Saint Paul Hotel photos

This past week Graddy Photography teamed up with Bridal Accents Couture and Julie Swenson Beauty to get some new promo material.  Thankfully, the wonderful staff at The Saint Paul Hotel was more than accommodating.  For starters, we did some shots in the new L'etoile room at the Saint Paul Hotel.  This room is simply stunning!  From there, we headed to the grand staircase at The Saint Paul Hotel for some more exquisite shots.  After that, it was off to brave the cold of February in Minnesota.  We did some shots in front of the hotel then on the steps of the James J. Hill Library.  Finally, we concluded the shoot at Irvine Park in St. Paul.  Our model, Mindy, who some of you might recognize, was former Mrs. Minnesota and was an amazing model.  A huge thanks to all those involved...way to go team!

Woven | Depot Minneapolis Wedding Photos

This past week Graddy Photography covered Jane & Chas's wedding at Church of the Assumption in St. Paul with the reception to follow at The Depot Minneapolis.  We made a little stop off at the Stoen Arch Bridge as well as the Guthrie Theatre.  What an amazing first wedding of the year this was for us and such a great couple to work with.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and have an amazing honeymoon in the Caribbean!