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

Score | Loews Minneapolis Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Maggie & Troy's wedding in downtown Minneapolis.  The day started off with getting ready photos in the penthouse suites of Loews.  From there, we made our way to the Stone Arch Bridge for some wedding party shots.  After that it was over to the Basilica of Saint Mary for the ceremony.  Finally, it was back to Loews with a short stop off at Loring Park.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer and we wish you both the very best!  Go SHARKS!

Ceremony : Basilica of Saint Mary

Reception : Loews Minneapolis

Gown : Vera Wang

Floral : Sadies Floral Couture

Wedding Planner : Lasting Impressions (Sarah Trotter)

Bridal Make Up : Brett Dorrian Artistry

Video : Sunset Blue Productions

DJ : Instant Request

Bliss | Grand View Lodge Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography made it up to our favorite venue Grand View Lodge to cover Mollie & Steven's wedding.  It was a perfect summer wedding in the north woods of Minnesota....weather in the 80's during the day and cool 60's at night.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your central Minnesota wedding photographers!  We wish you both nothing but the best!

Splendid | Town & Country Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Patty & Adam tied the knot in downtown St. Paul at the Cathedral of St. Paul.  Hard to believe that is only our second time ever shooting there and it has been four whole years since the last time we were there.  Well as you can see it was an amazing wedding.  After the ceremony, the couple and their wedding party headed to downtown St. Paul for some wedding party pictures.  From there, over to Minneapolis to Town & Country.  We had such a great time working with you guys and wish you both the very best!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Twin Cities wedding photographer.

Crowned I Best Wedding Photographer in Minnesota

Its been over a week but we are still glowing from such an amazing evening at the Minnesota Bride magazine awards party on July 15th. This year we were given the award for “Best Photography” for our fifth consecutive year and we were also given the “Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor” in the entire wedding industry award for the second year in a row! Crazy! 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 an amazing honor. We have so many clients and peer vendors to thank.  We owe these awards to you…….those of you who have trusted us over the past ten 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 as always 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

Candle | American Swedish Institute Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Annamarie & Michael tied the knot at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  What an amazing venue for their wedding reception!  We started with getting ready photos at the institute then it was onto the ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.  After the ceremony it was back to the American Swedish Institute for cocktails and lawn games.  Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis wedding photographer and have a safe trip back to Seattle!

Miranda + Nick | Crystal Lake Golf Club Wedding Photos

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!

Core | Eden Prairie Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Beth & Nick's wedding.  It was an honor to work with the bride and her family yet once again.  We have known the family for many years now and have always been thankful of their support in what we do.  The wedding day started off at Most Holy Trinity church in Vesili with a stop across the street at Brewster's after the ceremony.  From there it was off to Jordan to the MN Harvest grounds.  Thanks so much guys for choosing Graddy Photography once again as your Minneapolis wedding photographer and we wish you both the very best!

Finalist I Top Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

We are super excited to be a top 3 finalist for our 5th year in a row for the "Best Photography" award and for our 4th year for "Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor in the MN Wedding Industry" award! One winner from each category will be announced in July at the annual Minnesota Bride magazine party which celebrates all of the top talent in the Minnesota wedding industry.  We have been honored to have been given the award for "Best Photography" in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 as well as the award for "Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor in the Industry" in 2014 and are looking forward to seeing what 2015 might bring in a few months! A big thanks to each and every one of you who voted and nominated us again this year! We appreciate your support so very much and are beyond thrilled! Thank you!!!! Congrats to all of our vendor friends and colleagues on their nominations as well!

See all of the 2015 finalists here: http://mnbride.com/minnesota-brides-best-2015-finalists

View other awards received by Graddy Photography here: http://graddyphotography.com/index2.php#!/AWARDS

Tiara I Top Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

July 9th, 2014 is a date that we will definitely NEVER forget! Not only were we given the one and only coveted award for "Best Photography" at the Minnesota Bride magazine awards, but we were given the "Top of the Tiara/Best Overall Vendor" in the entire wedding industry award! 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. The winner in each category is announced the night of the awards and we seriously could not believe it when our name was called twice and especially for the highest honor in the industry. We have so many clients and peer vendors to thank.  We owe these awards to you.......those of you who have trusted us over the past ten years with your wedding photos and those of you who we have worked along side of.  Thank you! Really.....THANK YOU! Your support means the world! Cheers! Chrissy & Justin  

Luminary | Bearpath Country Club Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Brigid & Matt's wedding at Bearpath Country Club.  This was our final wedding of the year and a great one!  The weather for December was unsually warm reaching almost 50 degrees.  The couple had a small ceremony with close family and then had a large reception with all their other family & friends arriving later in the evening.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnesota wedding photographer!

Strength | Carlson Center Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Chuck & Natasha's wedding at the Carlson Center in Minnetonka.  This was such a beautiful venue all decorated for the holiday season.  Thank you so much Chuck & Natasha for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans....we are thankful to have played a small part!  We wish you both the very best....CONGRATS!!!

Golden | 317 on Rice Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Lisa & Greg's amazing fall wedding at 317 on Rice in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.  The day started with getting ready photos at The Saint Paul Hotel and then the couples first sight in Rice Park.  From there, we did some wedding parry shots and then headed back to 317 on Rice for the ceremony.  After the ceremony we headed down to Irvine Park in St. Paul for some additional photos and then a stop off at the Happy Gnome for a quick cheers!  Finally, back to 317 for an amazing celebration.  Thanks so much Lisa & Greg for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans, it was a great time!

Beloved | Calhoun Beach Club Wedding Photos

Well this wedding had it all!  Amazing couple, warm fall weather, peak colors.....no more needs to be said!  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.....it was perfect!  Wishing you guys nothing but the very best!  Thanks Mike & Erin, now enjoy your honeymoon!

Thunderbird | International Falls Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday was Colette & Ryan's amazing fall wedding at Thunderbird Lodge in International Falls. Minnesota.  International Falls is located about 7 hours directly north next to the U.S.-Canadian border.  It was so great traveling and seeing parts of Minnesota that we have never seen and to see it in peak color was a treat.  The ceremony was held in town with the reception taking place at Thunderbird Lodge on Rainy Lake.  The bride and I actually have teamed up on many projects over the past few years as she was an employee for Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Well thanks so so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans and wish you both the absolute best!

Cork | Carlos Creek Winery Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Bethany & Barrett's amazing wedding at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota.  The weather was pretty good for October in Minnesota and the sun made it out just in time for the ceremony.  This was Graddy Photography's first time photographing a wedding at Carlos Creek Winery and we can't wait to shoot here again....very neat place!  It was very cool to see our good friend Heidi with Flashback Productions who was shooting video....been a few years since we have shot together.  Thanks so much Bethany & Barrett for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnesota destination wedding photographer and we wish you both the very best in the years to come.  You guys are so great together and we are so thankful to have shared the experience with you!

Everlasting | Loews Hotel Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

WOW...what an amazing day to have a wedding in this last weekend of September.  Katie & Marc were married this past Saturday at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi with the reception following at Loews Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.  We of course had to do a little stop off at the Stone Arch Bridge.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Twin Cities wedding photographer.  Have an amazing time in Costa Rica!

Rewind | Lakeville Wedding Photographer

Well this is something I normally don't do which is over post on details but I feel this one was worth noting.  I can only imagine how much work goes into planning a wedding let alone all the DIY decor so this one is for you Stacy, just want you to see that all your very hard work wasn't unnoticed and was very much appreciated by all your guests!  Fabulous job!  BTW my girls loved the donut treats I brought home.  Olivia(my 3 year old) saw me prepping this and said, " Were those the yummy doughnuts you brought home from that pretty brides wedding?"  So Cute!

Beginnings | Mill City Museum Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography met up with Jenna & David at the Mill City Museum in downtown Minneapolis for their wedding.  It was a small, intimate gathering of family & friends and was really beautiful!  The couple quickly eloped for they were moving to Mississippi the following day.  Thank you guys so much for being so gracious and welcoming and we wish you both the very best with your next chapter!