Rivets and Roses team member Ryan Stadler had the great pleasure of photographing the L'atelier Couture Bridal, and Tara Latour runway show this past weekend. This event had so many fantastic vendors on board, and they all did such a great job putting on this event! Haus Salon, Ashley Fox Designs, On Solid Ground Vintage Rentals, Architectural Antiques, Johnny and Dottie, Patisserie 46, Paperista, Sky Focus Films, Essie Nail, Flow Event Group, Velvet Raptor, White Peacock Style, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Gateaux Inc.
Corporate Party// Twirl Events // Post by Thea Volk
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Local event planner Gretchen, from Twirl Events, created a jazzy Speakeasy-esque fete for a local capital management company looking to treat their employees. The Nicolette Island Pavilion was transformed into a dark and spotlit club, fit with a cocktail bar, wine and beer tastings, and a build-your-own mashed potato buffet.
Sneak Peek L'Atelier Couture Bridal // Tara LaTour Runway Show 2015
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L'Atelier Courture Bridal, Tara LaTour, Mpls. St.Paul Magazine, and many other incredible artists put together a fantastic runway show this past weekend. Rivets and Roses photographer Ryan Stadler was there to capture all of the beautiful dresses, and moments that unfolded.
Rivets & Roses Happy Hour
Our Rivets and Roses team hosted a little happy hour in our studio, and we were lucky enough to have cocktails made by Easy & Oskey. The amazing drinks, and company of other wedding vendors in town made it a great night! These are some behind the scenes taken by our wonderful boss lady Eliesa Johnson.
Minnesota Wedding Locations // Team Post
Our team is honored every year to photograph in the best wedding venues. These Minnesota wedding locations sculpt our city, and attract bride and grooms to have their weddings at these venues to embrace the style of their wedding. With all the options that our state offers, these are a few of our favorite wedding locations that we have been to.
Mill City Museum Photo by Ryan Stadler
St. Mary's Greek Orthodox ChurchPhoto by Jackson Faith
Walker Art CenterPhoto's by Bryan Blumenschein
Guthrie Theatre Photo by Thea Volk
Camrose Hill FlowersPhoto by Ryan Stadler
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Photo by Melissa Hesse
Getting Into The Dress // Team Post
Photo by Maggie Witter
That moment when a bride gets into the dress is a significant part of the wedding day coverage that our team photographs. These photos show the intimate moments between the bride and all the people who are there to help them get into the dress, and how important it is to have them there to help.
Photo by Ryan Stadler
Photo by Melissa Hesse
Photo by Thea Volk
Photo by Bryan Blumenschein
Alternative Wedding Registry Ideas
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Photo by Rivets and Roses photographer Thea Volk Modern weddings are shifting when it comes to registering for wedding gifts. We are beginning to see many couples have a guest book signing table with no place for gifts since many are registering online these days. Although having older relatives figure out an online registry leaves them confused, so if you are going to have an online registry make sure it is easy to use! We have researched some of the best alternative online registries to hopefully help you find the perfect one for you and your wedding guests. Deciding where to register online can be tricky, especially if you want to have multiple registries. You first have to figure out what you’re most interested in before deciding which of these online wedding registries will work best for you.
1. Zola Zola is an online registry that allows you to personalize your page, and register from any store. They always have someone who is ready to help you and your guests with any questions that come up. They also offer group gifting to make any item a group gift, and let guests contribute as they wish. Zola is great because everything is all in one place!
2. Honeyfund Honeyfund is a free online registry that lets your wedding guests contribute to your dream honey moon. You can customize gifts specifically for your trip, like a cocktail or upgrading to first class, or let them contribute as they wish! With Honeyfund you can customize your page specifically to your location. Browse through their ready made registries based on your honey moon location, or customize your own registry! Honeyfund is great if you already have everything you need in your home and don't plan on shopping around.
3. My Registry.com My Registry.com allows you to add gifts from any online store, and allows you to sync store registries to make it easy by having everything all in one place for your guests to browse through. With this alternative online registration option you can also create inspiration boards to discover gifts that you may be missing in your search. My Registry.com is great for finding new gifts, and stores that fit your taste!
4. Thankful Thankful is a beautiful, open platform registry for all the best events in life. Thankful is an all inclusive registry that keeps everything on a simple list for your guests to browse through, and allows them to pick the perfect gift for them to give to you on your special day. Your guests have so much flexibility on your Thankful registry because it allows them to pay in any currency, and they can choose gift cards or an actual item from your registration.
Elegant Weddings // Team Post
Photos by Maggie Witter
Photos by Jackson Faith
Photos by Thea Volk
Photos by Melissa Hesse
Photos by Bryan Blumenschein
Photos by Ryan Stadler
Engagement Session Details // Post by Ryan
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Pepin Wisconsin // Post by Maggie
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Studio Portraits // Post by Bryan
Baby Photos // Post by Thea
About Jackson Faith
Jackson enjoys capturing life with his camera, and it makes him very happy. Italian food is his guilty pleasure, and he is a Minnesotan to the core. Cars and yoga are his addiction. He loves great design, and his photos reflect his love for technical details. He is secretly a big softie, and lives in his aviators. If you love Jackson's work connect with him here: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/jackson/
About Ryan Stadler
Think of an important moment in your life. One you would like to remember forever. Take some time...Do you have it? Now imagine there are photographs taken of this moment. Would you be smiling, looking at the camera? Probably not.Would you be fully engaged with friends or loved ones? Most certainly. You would be holding raw, unscripted photographs that bring you back. Photographs artfully documenting your story. I am this photographer at heart. Hiding in the shadows. Observing everything from mundane to magnificent. If this description and my work excites you, let’s connect and get to know each other: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/ryan/
About Melissa Hesse
Melissa enjoys the entire process of taking photos, from the moment the photo is taken to adding the final touches. She loves a good pair of glasses, and enjoys the simple things in life. Melissa loves a good laugh, and wants to visit all 50 states.
If you like Melissa's work please contact Melissa here: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/melissa/
About Maggie Witter
Maggie's favorite photographs are the candid shots that show genuine moments. Lipstick and scarves are her go to’s, all of her favorite music is from the 90's, and her favorite exercise is Zumba. She is recently married to her best friend, and loving every minute of it. She has a long list of places she would love to travel to, and she has an unusual fondness of Family Feud.
If you like Maggie's work please connect with her here: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/maggie/
About Bryan Blumenschein
Bryan loves life adventures, and traveling. He enjoys being outdoors, staying up late, and eating candy. He is also a huge photography nerd who loves to share his big day with his clients, and they also love spending their day with him. His favorite color is green, and can never say no to pizza or ice cream.
If you like Bryan’s work please connect with Bryan here: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/bryan/
About Thea Volk
Thea Volk thinks there can never be too many details in a wedding, she loves the details! Her first job out of college was being an assistant photographer, and she was a staff photographer at an auction house for 7 years in Chicago. Her favorite color is green, she has two daughters, and drinks iced tea every day in the summer. She also hopes to one day shoot a wedding in France. If you like Thea's work please connect with Thea here: http://rivetsandroses.com/meet-the-team/thea/
5 Tips to Find Your Perfect Wedding Photographer
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Picking a wedding photographer can be difficult when there are many options. There are many types of photographers, and styles. We understand it can be hard to know if you are reaching out to the right one for you.
Here are a few tips that can hopefully help you find your perfect Rivets and Roses wedding photographer:
1.CONNECTION
Of course you must love the work of the wedding photographer, but most importantly you must connect with them! Your wedding photographer is going to be with you the entire day, and having someone you don't truly connect is a huge deal breaker. Whoever makes you feel the most comfortable, and understands you as a couple is going to bring that energy around you on your wedding day. Make sure you feel that connection!
2.PRODUCT
When it comes down to the final product you receive from the coverage of your wedding day choosing the right package is important. Many people assume getting digital files from their wedding photographer is good enough. However, depending solely on digital files is risky since they may not last forever. We offer high quality prints and albums which we believe is the surest way to preserve those timeless moments on your wedding day, and our team offers a variety of packages that include digital and print options to meet all the needs of showing off your wedding photos! Make sure you always ask about additional prints and products.
3.PRICE
We understand that weddings are expensive, and everyone is in a budget. Our Rivets and Roses team is specifically made to have the perfect price point with each photographer. Choosing a photographer that you love in your price point will help you break through the clutter!
4. QUALITY
Your entire experience is everything. From the first meeting, to booking, to the wedding day, and to finally receiving your images, only the highest quality of service and skill should run through your complete process with us. Our Rivets and Roses team has a wonderful studio that allows each photographer to create high quality experience and products that are truly going to last a lifetime.
5. NARROW DOWN
After doing your homework, and meeting with potential wedding photographers, narrow down your choices. Do your pros and cons, and then hopefully you can find your perfect Rivets and Roses wedding photographer!
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