As we celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary, I started reflecting on what my favorite memories were from our own wedding day that I still appreciate years later. Adoration before our wedding rehearsal We asked our parish priest to host Eucharist Adoration and confession for the thirty minutes prior to our actual wedding rehearsal beginning. Our […]

The mission of The Catholic Bridal Collective (TCBC) is to foster connections within the Catholic wedding industry. They strive to support engaged couples and vendors alike, all while remaining faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. TLDR: If someone you know is looking for a catholic wedding vendor, this is going to become an […]

One of the things we’ve noticed after photographing more than 100 weddings is the difference having a wedding coordinator makes when it comes to the bride, groom, and their parents being able to relax and enjoy the day! Having a coordinator in your corner means you don’t have to worry about how anything is going […]

Our goal is to ensure that every couple has the most enjoyable day possible! That’s why we work one-on-one with each couple to discuss their timeline and vision for the day. Since photography is a significant investment, we also want you to make the most of our time together. A tight timeline that rushes through […]

We have really grown to love when couples choose to do a private first look together before the ceremony. Not only is it sweet and meaningful, it also opens up possibilities for you when it comes to your wedding day. One of those benefits is that you can complete all of your family pictures prior […]

Our favorite piece of advice for couples who want to do engagement pictures between November and April in Minnesota is to choose a location that has beautiful architecture. You can’t go wrong! Since weather can be hit or miss from one week to the next, choosing a place with gorgeous architecture ensures you’ll have fabulous […]

Let’s admit it, it is fun to receive Christmas cards. There is something thrilling about seeing a letter awaiting you in the mailbox and the feeling you get when you open it to see a Christmas card inside. It really makes us feel loved knowing that someone took the time to think of us and […]

So much joy! These two just radiate it. Tom and Allison braved the cold with us for their winter engagement session ❄️ They chose to go to a park in the town square of Chaska, MN that is sentimental for them for it. It was decked out in charming Christmas garlands and bows. We love […]

Making sure that you and your wedding party arrive at each location on time is a must! A good transportation plan helps avoid confusion and keep everyone where they need to be. Plan for how you (and your wedding party) will navigate: Buffer Extra Time Between Locations (At least 10 Minutes) One of the mistakes […]

As much as you plan for everything to go perfectly on your wedding day, accidents happen. Whether they are health or fashion emergencies. It’s helpful to have the right tools and supplies on hand to quickly fix any issues and keep everyone comfortable. Below is our extensive list of items you may want to have […]

This fall we had a fun experience working Mary Kiser of MK Design Studio to do a visual refresh for our brand. There was a lot that we already liked about our website and brand, but wanted to give it a little “zhuzh.” Enter Mary. We asked for her expertise to help us strategically incorporate […]

A gorgeous summer catholic wedding at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hamel, Minnesota with their reception in the Lake Minnetonka ballroom at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest