Gorgeous Green Wedding in Minneapolis with a Travel Theme

I adore the bright, bold green hues used throughout this wedding! Captured by Erin Johnson Photography, Hallie and Kirby were married on a stunning May day in a Lutheran church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests headed to the unique alumni center at the University of Minnesota for a fun, travel themed reception. I especially love the guest seating map!

A few words from the bride:

Kirby and I met in college at College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University in Minnesota. We were organic chemistry lab partners (insert joke about us having chemistry here). While in college we both studied abroad and fell in love with traveling, which inspired the theme of our wedding.

The focus of our wedding was our family and friends that were joining us to celebrate the start of our married life together. We are blessed to have so many amazing people in our life and we really wanted to have a fun party with all of them and so we focused a lot on our “guest experience”. I wanted the wedding to feel classic, comfortable, and personalized. We tried to incorporate a lot about us through our travel theme. Our wedding was a great day/night, the highlights were our venue, our photographer, and DJ, the dance floor was packed all night!

Photographer: Erin Johnson Photography
Ceremony Venue: First Lutheran Church of Crystal
Reception Venue: McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota
Catering, Cake Designer: D’Amico and Sons
Rentals: Linen Effects
Bridal Gown Designer: Allure
Bridal Gown Store: Rush’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Nina
Bridal Veil/Headpiece: Metanoia Couture
Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Alfred Sung
Bridesmaid Dress Store: Rush’s Bridal
Tuxedo + Mens Attire, Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Floral Designer: Lake Harriet Florist
Makeup Artist: Bride’s personal attendant
Invitation Designer: Paper Depot
DJ: Instant Request

All images by Erin Johnson Photography
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Bright Pink + Lime Wedding in Hawaii

This is another wedding filled with happy, bright colors! Captured by Rachel Robertson Photography, Erica and Hans were married on a beautiful August day in an outdoor ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii. The couple used a bold color palette of coral pink and lime green throughout the wedding attire and decor. I love the whimsical, brightly colored wedding cake and macarons!

A few words from the bride:

We met in June, 2008 in Seattle, WA. Hans moved to Seattle from Minnesota and I moved there from Hawaii, and we began a medical/surgical internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center. We started as friends, exploring a new city together while we had free time away from the hospital, and then we started dating 3 months into our year in Seattle. When the year ended, Hans had to return to Minnesota for his Ophthalmology residency, and I had to move to New Mexico for my dermatology residency. We kept our relationship growing while long distance, and Hans proposed to me while visiting me in Albuquerque in July 2010. We were long distance for 3 years, and then I moved to MN to join Hans after we both finished residency training. We were then married in Hawaii on August 16th, 2012.

The theme of our wedding was elegant yet whimsical.

Photographer: Rachel Robertson Photography
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Lanikuhonua
Catering: Ginniberries
Rentals: Pacific Party Rentals
Bridal Gown Designer: Alvina Valenta
Bridal Gown Store: Che Bella
Bridal Shoes: Grace Footwear
Bridal Veil/Headpiece + Jewelry: Che Bella
Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Ann Taylor
Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss
Groomsmen’s Suits: Calvin Klein
Groom’s Shoes: To Boot New York
Cake Designer: A Baked Romance
Wedding Designer: Yvonne Design
Decor + Lighting: Mood Event
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist: Leslie Fair
Invitation Designer: The Happy Envelope
Wedding Planner: Michelle Garibay Events
DJ: Troy Michael
Photobooth Rental: Troy Michael
Officiant: Rick Wood

All images by Rachel Robertson Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Modern Lime Green Wedding in Seattle

I adore the simple, modern details in today’s feature wedding! Captured by Jenny GG Photography, Tara and Jeff were married last May in a beautiful ceremony in a unique, industrial venue in Seattle, Washington. The couple wanted a wedding with a fresh, modern style. They accomplished this through their use of simple decor and a bold, lime green color palette. The flowing white curtains flanking the ceremony space were the perfect compliment to the rustic wood and windows lining the room. Also, you must check out Tara’s shoes; stunning glittery silver heels!

A few words from the bride:

If I were to describe my wedding style in a few words it would be: modern, simple, Seattle, and fun. Not only did I achieve this style with my dress, hair, and makeup, but each one of my wedding vendors and venue fit into this style as well. I gathered my inspiration for the “look and feel” of my wedding through Pinterest.com, Stylemepretty.com, the Seattle Wedding Expo, and browsing through my photographer, Jenny GG’s, website of past weddings. From the wonderful earthy Seattle-like catering of Herban Feast to the purple and lime green wedding colors my bridal party rocked, I am thrilled to say I accomplished my style and inspiration flawlessly!

Jeff and I met the summer before our last year of college in Seattle. Oddly enough, at that party we started talking because I had met him 3 years prior and he didn’t recognize me at all. I asked him “Don’t I know you?” and he stared at me blindly and responded with “Uh, no?” After that funny introduction, we spent the entire summer together. We tried new restaurants, went boating, and simply enjoyed one another’s company. In the fall, when Jeff had to go back to school in Atlanta, and I in Seattle, we decided we would give “long distance” a go. While it was tough, we grew closer from our distance, and after graduation we were back together living in Seattle. It’s been more than 5 years since we first met and we’re best friends because we share similar passions such as humor, staying active, food, and video games.

Photographer: Jenny GG Photography
Ceremony + Reception Venue, Catering: Sodo Park by Herban Feast
Bridal Gown Designer: Mikaella Bridal
Bridal Gown Store: Calla Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridal Veil/Headpiece: Jennifer Leigh
Jewelry Designer: Nadri
Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Andrew Adela
Bridesmaid Dress Store: I Do Bridal
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist: Sonda Steinaway
Floral Designer: Contemporary Floral
Cake Designer: Honey Crumb Cake Studio
Invitation Designer: Costco Wholesale
Paper Products: Sweet Whimsy Designs
Wedding Planner: Bride, Tara Burton
DJ: Bamboo Beats
Photobooth Rental: Jenny GG Photography
Officiant: Julie Cooper
Day of Coordinator: Barbara McBride

All images by Jenny GG Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights