Happy 100th Anniversary! Congratulations to Grand View Lodge on their 100th Anniversary! In 2016, Grand View Lodge will be celebrating 100 years of creating memories. Grand View Lodge is celebrating this incredible milestone with a year long celebration of events that will provide guests with an experience filled with nostalgia as well as excitement and anticipation for the new year. In 1916, Marvin V. Baker, and his wife, Harriett, bought the property we now know and love as Grand View […]
Happy Mother’s Day
This year for Mother's Day we wanted to say thank you. Thank you for helping us get ready. Thank you for teaching us how to tie our shoes and packing our lunches. Thank you for tying our dresses and adjusting our veils. Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally. Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for walking with us. Thank you for holding our hands as we take our first steps and catching us when we fall. Thank you for being there when we need you. Thank you for walking us […]
Planning an Eco-friendly Wedding
Earth Day. Founded in 1970, Earth Day is keeping this green planet--well, green, for generations to come. When marrying the person you love its important to show the Earth a little love as well. We've gathered some great ways to reduce the foot print of your nuptials! Choose a site that can: Benefit from your event; such as Munsinger Clemens Gardens. The money used for the rentals of the gardens goes back into the upkeep of the gardens, which is run by an all-volunteer organization. Gardens […]
April Showers: Our Favorite Rainy Day Weddings
April Showers Rain, rain go away come again on our wedding day. Most couples wish for sunshine on their wedding day and although Minnesota sunshine is one of the best parts of living in this beautiful state, we can not control the weather. We love when couples embrace the unpredictable weather and still have their ceremonies outside under the pitter-patter of rain drops. These are our favorite rainy day weddings! When it Rains it Pours Maria and Edward Shelley Paulson Photography Romance […]
Heavy Metal
Silver and Gold are no stranger to the wedding industry. These precious metals are nearly synonymous with wedding rings, but now they are taking center stage in many couples color pallets. We wanted to give you a preview of some of the gorgeous ways couples in our newest issue of Central Minnesota Brides had heavy metal incorporated into their day, along with a sneak preview of our decor shoots featured in the latest issue! Sonja and Christopher >> Photo Gallery Yuppy Photo With […]