Northfield Wedding Guide - May 2018

Wedding NORTHFIELD AREA

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May 2018

Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair Tips for Hiring a Caterer Responsibly Sourcing Your Wedding Rings Wedding Lighting Guide Wedding Timeline & Budget Planner Index of Resources

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CONTENTS Northfield Area Wedding Vendors Fair.......................................4-5 Tips for Hiring a Caterer................ 6-7 Custom Wedding Crafts...............8-9 Wedding Photo Booth..................... 10 Wedding Flowers........................... 12-13 Wedding Photo Shoot...............14-15 Responsibly Sourcing Your Wedding Ring...............16-18 Wedding Plan Timeline...................22 Budget Planner......................................23 Courtney June Photography................................ 24-25 Wedding Lighting Guide........ 28-29 Before Your Big Day Hiring a Photographer.................30 A Northfield Experience.................. 31 Wedding Resources................... 32-37

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE Earlier this year, while visiting Gardens of Castle Rock, it was suggested that By All Means Graphics, publisher of The Entertainment Guide and full-service print shop, consider publishing a Northfield Area Wedding Guide. The folks at the Gardens get it. They passionately believe that Northfield provides wedding planners with an amazing stage. We have a historic downtown with a river running through it, framed by the natural beauty of the Cannon Valley. Northfield is a vibrant community that offers an array of just the sort of services a wedding could benefit from: caterers, wedding planners, photographers, venues, entertainment, jewelers – the list goes on (see our index of service providers starting on page 32).

Our community needed a way to connect all these great service providers with you – the people getting married! To that end Gardens of Castle Rock began hosting a Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair every May, linking area service providers with couples anxious to start pulling the players together for their special day. We recognized that this would be a perfect time and place to debut this publication – a publication that captures some of that day’s energy and information, adds to it, and preserves it as a resource for couples and families long after the fair has ended.

Several wedding professionals – including some who couldn’t make it to the fair – immediately got on board supporting the publication with advertising, articles, photography and encouragement. To all of them we say THANK YOU! And we hope readers of this publication pull from it as they consider services for their special day.

As you flip through these pages, know that nearly every player in every picture, in every article, can be found at the end of the magazine in our index of Wedding Resources.

Follow us on Facebook and be sure to visit our up-and-coming web site, www.NorthfieldWeddingGuide.com, where we’ll continue to build this index of wedding resources and post more contributions from wedding service providers in the Northfield area.

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Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair Wedding season is right around the corner and that means it’s time for us at Gardens of Castle Rock to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Northfield Wedding Vendor Fair!

Whether you’re thinking about getting engaged, already engaged or months away from your big day, this is the place to be. This annual gathering is free to the public, but those who pre-register through Eventbrite have increased chances of winning cash and prizes.

You can sample some of the wonderful wedding-related offerings the Northfield area provides. These top-notch v­ endors are friendly, helpful and eager to answer any questions you may have.

If you’re not in the market this year, you or your friends may be in the future. Let them know and bring them along, The more, the merrier!

We always welcome feedback to improve this vendor fair experience. Feel free to email ­input to deb@thegardensofcastlerock.com. And be sure to like us on Facebook to get updates on the 3rd Annual Northfield Wedding Vendor Fair in 2019!

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OFFICIANTS Perfect Day Ceremonies & Affordable I Do’s affordableidos.com 612.272.9436 Susan@affordableidos.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS/ PHOTO BOOTH Anthologie Photography theanthologie.com 612.419.7009 dan@theanthologie.com A.R.T. Photography artphotographymn.com amyruana@me.com Behind the Lens Photography behindthelensonline.com 507.382.2028 katieengelmann@gmail.com Charnell Timms Photography charnelltimms photography.com 763.447.7883 charnellphotography @gmail.com Courtney June Photography courtneyjunephotography.com courtneyjunephotography @live.com Jeannine Marie Photography jeanninemarie.com 651.434.1578 info@jeanninemarie.com

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Tips for Hiring a

CATERER

By Julie Buchwald Haley

Your wedding reception is as much a reflection of you and your spouse-to-be as the wedding. It is likely to be the largest portion of the budget, especially when a lot of guests are coming. There are some important things to keep in mind when planning to and working with the caterer.

As you start to plan the food and budget for your reception, think about your favorite restaurant, the foods they serve and the prices of their dishes. If that restaurant you like offers a pasta made with fresh basil pesto, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese sautéed with peppers, onions and fresh fettuccine with a grilled chicken breast for $16.75, and you like the idea of serving it at your reception, then use that number as a starting point for your per-person budget. Your caterer has very similar costs to the restaurant including ingredients, dishes, equipment, staff, rent and other overhead, but delivery and off-site setup by the caterer are line items that are not included in restaurant pricing. Once you have determined the overall catering budget using a restaurant price guide, you’ll be in a much stronger position to talk with caterers about the food choices and pricing for your wedding reception.

Per-person pricing may include just the meal and exclude fees for linens, tableware, space rental or delivery charges, cleanup and gratuities. Be sure to ask how your caterer figures the total cost so there aren’t any surprises when the invoice arrives. It’s also important to understand these charges if you need to lower the overall catering bill. Understanding that 30 percent of a per-person price is not food related may help you figure out that changing from 150 people at the reception to 100 or changing from a dinner to a brunch is more affordable.

Top to bottom: Parmesan Chicken with Peppers over Savory Pastry, Swedish Meatballs on Mashed Potatoes with Glazed Carrots and a Mediterranean Salad by Ruth’s On Stafford.

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Casual doesn’t mean Many couples today pay Casual doesn’t mean less expensive less expensive since for the rehearsal dinner the same costs, like and wedding reception since the same costs, like the the tableware and themselves rather than tableware and space rentals, apply. space rentals, apply. the more traditional While a buffet-style meal tends to be more casual, route of the groom’s family paying for the dinner and they also tend to be more expensive since caterers the bride’s family paying for the reception. If you are must make more food to accommodate the larger porpaying for both, don’t forget to make the rehearsal tions and multiple servings associated with a buffet. dinner a separate budget item. These meals are genA plated meal where the caterer controls the portion erally less expensive than the reception because they size is less expensive. Limiting the number of courses include a smaller guest list – often just the wedding will make a difference, too, so stick with a salad, enparty and any out-of-town friends and family. Since trée and the cake for dessert. Depending on the time the guest list is smaller, this is an opportunity to of day, you could skip the traditional meal altogether choose a more complex menu. This is also the perfect and simply serve appetizers and cake. chance to set the tone for the wedding and reception by introducing the spirit of the couple to the events.

The rehearsal dinner is the perfect chance to set the tone for the wedding and reception by introducing the spirit of the couple to the events.

Whatever you decide about the caterer, venue, menu and wedding, be sure it suits you, your spouse-to-be, and the budget. ­Congratulations!

Any menu, including this pig roast buffet by Divine Swine Catering, can be dressed up and appeal to the tastes of the couple – from casual to formal, inside to outside, barn to fancy hall – a pig roast can be tailored to whatever style and budget best fits the couple.

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This mother/daughter team designs and sources customized products for special occasions...

B&D Custom Crafts bdcustomcrafts.com: Bridal suite champagne set Wood cutouts • Ring dishes • Gift sets Monogram makeup bags for bridal shower Find them at the Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair

Makeup: Jillian Maria Makeup • Makeup Assist: Makeup By Pa Da • Hair: Makeup And Hair By Heidi

Photos: Tonyah Hjort Photo / Noukee Fleisch • Florals: Cutting Garden DP

Gown: Mara Maire Bridal • Veil: Forget me Not Heirlooms • Tux: Savvi Formal Wear • Jeweler: The Jeweler Ryan

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creators of unforgettable floral experiences.

studiobfloral.com: flowers • day of assistance complete line of rentals & décor Find them at the Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair

Downtown Northfield • Eric Vest Photography • 2nd Photographer: Nikole Heikes Dress: Allure Bridal – Allure Romance • Bouquet: Cascade Garden Style Bouquet of bright summer blooms including Peonies, Sweetheart Roses, Garden Roses, Lisianthus, Astilbe and Veronica

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Long after your dress is put away, the flowers faded, the cake a delicious memory and the tears of joy dried; photos from your wedding day will be the only tangible memory you'll have to relive the moment and share with generations to come.

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Responsible Sourcing

METALS

By Susan Crow

What are responsibly sourced precious metals?

Northfield-based sustainable jeweler, East Fourth Street, uses Fairmined or recycled gold, silver or palladium because it is important to us that we source precious metals from trusted suppliers to ensure that it is as non-impactful, both environmentally and ethically, as possible and benefits artisanal and smallscale mining communities.

Fairmined is a globally recognized certification assurance for gold mined from empowered, responsible, small-scale and artisanal mining communities around the world. It creates positive change in mining by implementing and supporting social development and environmental protection.

East Fourth Street is one of 36 U.S. jewelers licensed by The Alliance for Responsible Mining to sell Fairmined Gold. The Fairmined label is backed by a 3rd-party certification system that rigorously ensures that the artisanal mining communities are meeting standards set forth for safe and responsible practices. The extra monetary premium that is collected for Fairmined Gold is then paid directly to the mining communities. They use it for improving their mining work conditions and social development for their local communities. The Fairmined certification has routine assessments that ensure miners maintain their certification and are consistent with their social improvement.

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– Susan Crow, East Fourth Street Jewelry

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There are now 10 different mines in four different countries, including Mongolia, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia, which is pretty cool considering that when East Fourth Street was a first adopter in 2012, The Alliance for Responsible Mining started with just one mine in Peru.

What is a reclaimed or ethically sourced diamond?

Most of our diamonds are sourced from certified reclaimed diamond vendors. These diamonds have been resold and certified by GIA to assure that they are of the graded quality that you want. By using reclaimed, we eliminate the additional environmental and possible ethical problems surrounding newly mined diamonds.

For our newly mined diamonds, we don’t just rely on the Kimberly Process Certification because we believe that more due diligence has to be done to ensure that our diamonds did not come from a conflict region. The Kimberly Process certifies diamonds as non-conflict if they are not coming from rebel conflict nations. Unfortunately they cannot control the smuggling of conflict diamonds into non-rebel

environmentally conscious studio

East Fourth Street jewelry is designed and made in Minnesota. Tracing their raw materials and producing with minimal environment impacts is the backbone of the East Fourth Street label. That means they strive for mine-to-market sourcing, zero waste, low-energy use and responsible chemical use. Owner Susan Crow is on the board of Ethical Metalsmiths and chairs their Ethical Sourcing Consortium. They encourage partnerships with other local organizations that support the empowerment of the people, many of them women, that work and live in the mines.

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conflict nations, mixing them with Kimberly Process certified diamonds and being sold to the public as non-conflict diamonds. They also do not address ethical abuse or child labor at the mines. Because of this, the newly mined white diamonds we carry come with the additional Jeweltree Certification.

We try to do our due diligence and only offer diamonds from trusted suppliers so that our stones don’t come from a conflict region of the world or involve forced or child labor. Our white diamonds are GIA certified and are within 0.05ct of the listed size.

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What is an ethically sourced gemstone?

What is an ethically sourced gemstone? Gemstones are very difficult to trace from mine to market to ensure that they have not been mined illegally or come from conflict situations. It is very important to us to know for a fact that no children have been used in the mining or cutting of our gemstones.

Our colored gemstones are sourced from some of the most reliable ethical dealers in the country.

Many of our gemstones are Fair Trade and help support the mining and cutting communities where they have come from. We believe that it is important to support ethical treatment of workers and to involve them in the mining business to ensure that they are receiving a fair market price for their valuable natural resources.

Engagement and Wedding Rings 14kt recycled & Fairmined yellow gold with an oval green sapphire 18kt recycled & Fairmined gold with an oval green sapphire 14kt recycled rose gold with a round brilliant cut reclaimed diamond

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Offering expert fitting and convenient service 507.664.3890 | 507 Water Street South | Northfield

Photo courtesy Jim’s Formal Wear

A perfect wedding setting woodsy ceremony sites 100-year old barn reception area villa that sleeps 14

Webster, Minnesota 612.804.7696 claire@thegoldenoakfarm.com

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Tucked away in the countryside, our farm is 12 miles west of Northfield and just 30 miles south of the Twin Cities.

Nestled in our 100 acres, you’ll find several spaces for your event, all surrounded by the beauty and sounds of nature.

Stargazer Designs Decorating for all of life’s events!

• Fresh flowers • Linens • Wedding décor • Rentals

A Creative and Classic Experience Restored 1920s atmospheric opera house

Full service set up & tear down to make your special day stress-free.

Michelle Pittman, Owner/Designer 507-475-1639 • stargazerdesigns.com

Designed in the Moroccan Courtyard style Located in Historic Downtown Faribault Available for private rentals Beautiful 278-seat auditorium • Catering kitchen Onsite bar – beer, wine and light snacks

Beauty and creativity to inspire your special event

Information and Booking: www.paradisecenterforthearts.org info@paradisecenterforthearts.org 507-332-7372

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9-12 MONTHS BEFORE

Wedding Plan Timeline WEDDING DATE:_____________________ DATES:_____________ TO______________

q COMPILE YOUR GUEST LIST q SET A BUDGET

q PLAN CEREMONY AND RECEPTION DÉCOR

q PICK A DATE

q SET UP GIFT REGISTRIES

q RESEARCH VENUES q CREATE A WEDDING WEBSITE q HIRE A PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER/BAND q SHOP FOR A DRESS q CHOOSE BRIDAL PARTY AND ATTENDANTS

6-9 MONTHS BEFORE

q CHOOSE AN OFFICIANT q CHOOSE MUSIC q OTHER ________________________________________ q OTHER _________________________________________

DATES:_____________ TO______________

q BOOK A CATERER

q ARRANGE FOR RENTAL ITEMS: TABLES, CHAIRS, LINENS, ETC.

q MEET WITH FLORIST q PLAN HONEYMOON IF INTERNATIONAL q ORDER GOWN AND ANY NECESSARY ALTERATIONS q CHOOSE BRIDESMAID’S ATTIRE q ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION

4-6 MONTHS BEFORE

q BOOK A BLOCK OF HOTEL ROOMS FOR OUT-OF-STATE GUESTS

q ARRANGE SOUND EQUIPMENT q PRINT BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATIONS q OTHER ________________________________________ q OTHER _________________________________________

DATES:_____________ TO______________

q FINALIZE GUEST LIST

q CHOOSE GROOM’S ATTIRE

q EDIT, PROOF & PRINT YOUR SAVE THE DATE CARDS, WEDDING INVITATIONS, RSVP CARDS AND ENVELOPES

q PLAN HONEYMOON IF LOCAL

q SEND SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

q CHOOSE CEREMONY READINGS AND REACH OUT TO READERS

q FINALIZE DATE/TIME/LOCATION FOR REHEARSAL

q OTHER ________________________________________

q MEET WITH OFFICIANT

q OTHER _________________________________________

2-4 MONTHS BEFORE

DATES:_____________ TO______________

q BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS FOR WEDDING NIGHT

q ORDER CAKE

q BUY BRIDAL ACCESSORIES: SHOES, LINGERIE, GARTER

q BOOK MAKEUP/HAIR DAY-OF & TRIAL-RUN APPTS

q ADDRESS, STAMP AND MAIL INVITATIONS

q PRINT REHEARSAL DINNER INVITATIONS

q SHOP FOR WEDDING RINGS

q OTHER _________________________________________

WEEKS 6-8 BEFORE

DATES:__________TO__________

q SEND REHEARSAL DINNER INVITATIONS q RESERVE TUXEDOS FOR GROOMSMEN

WEEKS 2-6 BEFORE

DATES:__________TO__________

q PRINT SEATING CARDS AND PROGRAMS q MAKE SEATING PLAN AND WEEKEND TIMELINE

q FINALIZE MENU WITH CATERER

q FINAL DRESS FITTING

q PURCHASE FAVORS AND GIFTS

q WRITE VOWS

q OBTAIN MARRIAGE LICENSE

q OTHER ________________________________________

WEEKS 1-2 BEFORE

DATES:_____________ TO______________

q GIVE FINAL HEAD COUNT TO CATERER

q PICK UP DRESS OR HAVE IT DELIVERED

q CONFIRM ALL VENDOR’S ARRIVAL & DELIVERY TIMES

q PRINT THANK YOU CARDS

q SET ASIDE CHECKS/TIPS TO DISTRIBUTE TO VENDORS

q OTHER ________________________________________

Budget Planner CEREMONY & RECEPTION:

FLOWERS:

________________________ CEREMONY VENUE FEE

________________________ CEREMONY DECORATIONS

________________________ OFFICIANT’S FEE

________________________ BRIDE’S BOUQUET

________________________ MARRIAGE LICENSE

________________________ MAID OF HONOR’S BOUQUET ________________________ BRIDESMAID’S BOUQUET

________________________ RECEPTION VENUE FEE ________________________ FOOD

________________________ FLOWER GIRL’S ACCESSORIES

________________________ CAKE

________________________ RECEPTION CENTERPIECES ________________________ AND DECORATIONS

________________________ BAR

________________________ CORSAGES

________________________ RENTALS

________________________ BOUTONNIERES

________________________ COUPLE’S TRANSPORTATION

SUBTOTAL_______________

________________________ GUEST’S TRANSPORTATION ________________________ TIPS AND COAT CHECK

ATTIRE: ________________________ BRIDE’S DRESS

SUBTOTAL_______________

________________________ HEADPIECE AND VEIL

PHOTOGRAPHY:

________________________ BRIDE’S SHOES

________________________ PHOTOGRAPHER’S FEE

________________________ LINGERIE

________________________ ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT

________________________ JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES

________________________ WEDDING ALBUM

________________________ HAIR AND MAKEUP

________________________ PARENTS’ ALBUM

________________________ GROOM’S TUXEDO OR SUIT

________________________ ADDITIONAL PRINTS

________________________ GROOM’S SHOES

________________________ VIDEOGRAPHY

________________________ GROOM’S ACCESSORIES

SUBTOTAL_______________

________________________ WEDDING RINGS

MUSIC:

SUBTOTAL_______________

________________________ CEREMONY MUSIC ________________________ COCKTAIL-HOUR MUSIC ________________________ RECEPTION MUSIC SUBTOTAL_______________

GIFTS/FAVORS/EXTRAS: ________________________ MAID OF HONOR’S GIFT ________________________ BRIDESMAIDS’ GIFTS ________________________ BEST MAN’S GIFT

PRINTED PIECES:

________________________ GROOMSMEN’S GIFTS

________________________ SAVE-THE-DATE CARDS

________________________ CHILD ATTENDANTS’ GIFTS

________________________ INVITATIONS & ENVELOPES

________________________ BRIDE’S PARENTS’ GIFT

________________________ RSVP AND INFO CARDS

________________________ GROOM’S PARENTS’ GIFT

________________________ PROGRAMS

________________________ GUEST-ROOM GIFTS

________________________ SEATING CARDS, PLACE CARDS, _________________________ AND MENU CARDS

________________________ FAVORS

________________________ THANK YOU NOTES ________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ________________________ POSTAGE SUBTOTAL_______________

________________________ RING PILLOW ________________________ GUEST BOOK SUBTOTAL_______________

TOTAL__________________________________________

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DakotaPinesEventCenter HASTINGS’ PREMIER WEDDING VENUE AND GOLF COURSE

Dakota Pines offers outdoor ceremonies and a beautiful reception space sure to please any engaged couple. We offer delicious on-site catering from Rudy’s at the Pines.

Dakota Pines Event Center is sure to keep guests raving for years to come.

Dakota Pines Events 2015 Westview Dr • Hastings MN 55033 Events@dakotapinesgolfclub.com • 651 437 4210

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320 Division St. S. | Downtown Northfield Specializing in personal attention for your entire wedding party • wedding dresses, bridesmaids, flower girls & moms.

Tuxedos by Savvi Formal Wear for the guys! Also see us for Prom and other special occasions!

Weddings

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Visit us at weddingsbydeb.com or Facebook to book an online session (appointment).

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Wedding Lighting Guide

By Bryce and Leah Graf

When well designed and with the right equipment, lighting can make everything look better. Proper illumination will showcase details you have spent so many hours perfecting; and it makes for amazing pictures! Lighting is the final touch that can pull all of your planning together to create an elegant and memorable atmosphere for you and your guests.

The following are some things to consider when planning lighting for your wedding.

Find a Professional Planning a wedding may seem overwhelming, but lighting doesn’t have to be complicated.

Lighting takes a lot of design work and forethought for aesthetics as well as safety. Lighting professionals are familiar with how to highlight a venue’s positive features and properly utilize power capabilities. Many professionals are able to offer higher-quality lights that are safer than the consumer has access to. Experienced lighting designers know what lighting options work best in unique situations.

Indoors vs. Outdoors The location of your wedding reception will impact the kind of lighting you will need. Visit your venue at the time of day your event will be taking place so you can see how the natural lighting looks. This helps in determining which areas could benefit from additional illumination. Even in a space that seems to have sufficient built-in lighting, there are options that can personalize and elevate your wedding to the next level. If your event is being held outdoors at night, it is important to see the location after dark.

This will help identify areas that need to be illuminated for safety, as well as to determine the mood you want to set for your guests.

Common Wedding Lighting Options Up-lighting: These lights are the hottest trend for

weddings. Uplights are small lights placed on the perimeter of your venue that illuminate walls from floor to ceiling with colored light.

Pin spot: A focused beam of light that shines directly

onto an object. These are typically used to highlight centerpieces or wedding cakes.

Venue: Golden Oak Farm 28

Venue: Carpenter Nature Center

Custom designed and installed LED bistro lighting creates an elegant and illuminated atmosphere showcasing the romance of your wedding and leaving a lasting impression on your guests!

facebook.com/allisbrightlighting Find them at the Northfield Area Wedding Vendor Fair Bistro lighting: These cafĂŠ-style lights add elegance and character to any space including tents, backyards and

large venue halls.

String lighting: A strand of mini lights that can be used to create many different effects. There are a variety of

colors and strands depending on the look you are going for.

Bryce and Leah Graf started All is Bright Lighting in 2012 with a goal of providing the best lighting and service available. They use only professional quality LED lights and are always adding the newest and best lighting options to their constantly growing selection. Bryce is passionate about lighting and strives to provide the best lighting experience for his clients. When not working, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family.

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BEFORE YOUR BIG DAY

By Lacy Wallin

Congratulations, love birds! You are excited, you are here and considering a photographer to capture your big day, but beware, photographers tend to book up quickly in the summer and fall so contact them right away to ensure they have your date available. They will schedule a meeting or phone conference to discuss your vision for your wedding, and to make sure they can perfectly fit your vision and style. When you decide on a photographer, a deposit is usually required to secure your date. Once booked, the photographer will probably discuss the best package for you and develop a solid timeline for the day to ensure all your “must haves� are taken care of. The week before the wedding they may visit your venues to refine the timeline. They should communicate with you on any and all changes and details. Your photographer can be an amazing resource to answer questions on timeline, help structure your day or refer preferred vendors.

WEDDING DAY

Your day has arrived, and you want to be able to take it all in. The photographer will help drive the timeline and keep things on schedule. A good photographer will make adjustments where needed and let you and your wedding party just enjoy the day. They will likely have an assistant, or second shooter (depending on the package selected), to help execute the coverage smoothly. A good photographer always brings backup equipment and is prepared for any technical issues. So you can just breathe....

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MR. & MRS.

After your wedding the photographer may post a sneak peek for you to see and share on social media. Your complete fully edited images will usually be ready approximately 6-8 weeks after your big day. Ask your photographer if your package will include a print release to order your images wherever you wish. Photographers can professionally print the images for you, but they can also usually provide printing recommendations.

MEET MATT & HEATHER Locations: The Archer House & Contented Cow Pub Alley Downtown Northfield • East Oaks Photography

My dream was always to have my wedding in the beautiful and historic town of Northfield. The town has so many scenic spaces around the downtown area which makes for an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

I contacted East Oaks Photography to capture our wedding day in the Northfield style – simple, elegant and charming. My husband and I married at Northfield’s Church of St. Dominic and celebrated our reception at the Northfield Ballroom, which is just up the road, making easy travel for our guests. The bridal party reserved a stay at the historic Archer House River Inn. The staff was so accommodating and ensured our stay was nothing less than great. There was a lot of space to get ready for the ceremony at the Inn, and it provided unique photo opportunities that showed the wonderful architecture of the building. Northfield is the perfect place to have a wedding day!

– Heather Suemnick

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Wedding Resources

CONTACT

CAPACITY RENTAL CATERING FEE

VENUES

Archer House River Inn 212 Division St S, Northfield archerhouse.com

507.645.5661 80 archerhouseinn@gmail.com See ad on page 3

Armory Square Event Center 519 Division St S, Northfield armorysquarenfld.com

507,366.4386 info@armorysquarenfld.com See ad on page 11

Dakota Pines Event Center 2015 Westview Dr, Hastings dakotapinesgolfclub.com

300+

651,470.6274 250 events@dakotapinesgolfclub.com See ad on page 24

The Gardens of Castle Rock 651.264.9510 300 26601 Chippendale Ave, Northfield deb@thegardensofcastlerock.com thegardensofcastlerock.com See ad on page 1

CEREMONY OUTDOOR LOCATION INDOOR

starting at $150

client provides

X

indoor

varies

client or venue

X

both

Fri $2,500 venue provides Sat $3,000 Sun $1,700

X

both

varies

client provides

X

both

$4,500+

client provides

X

both

X

both

The Grand Event Center 507.663.1773 300 varies venue provides 316 Washington St, Northfield info@thegrandnorthfield.com thegrandnorthfield.com

X

indoor

The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault theinnatssm.org

Golden Oak Farm 5275 Lonsdale Blvd W, Webster thegoldeoakfarm.com

612.804.7696 claire@thegoldenoakfarm.com See ad on page 20

Glenhaven Events 1595 220th St E, Farmington glenhavenevents.com

952.938.0778 400 varies venue provides contact@glenhavenevents.com client provides +$500

300

507.333.1920 inn@s-sm.org

200

$2,000

venue provides

X

indoor

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St, Northfield northfieldartsguild.org

507.645.8877 office@northfieldartsguild.org

100

varies

client provides

X

indoor

Northfield Golf Club 707 Prairie St, Northfield northfieldgolfclub.com

507.645.4026 beth@northfieldgolfclub.com

200

varies

venue provides

X

outdoor

Oak View Weddings & Events 507.456.4404 250 7921 County Rd 45 S, Owatonna dan@oakviewweddingsandevents.com oakviewweddingsandevents.com See ad on page 37

varies

client provides

X

both

Owatonna Country Club 1991 Lemond Rd, Owatonna owatonnacc.com

$1,500

venue provides

X

both

X

indoor

Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave N, Faribault paradisecenterforthearts.org Red Barn Farm 10063 110th St E, Northfield redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com Rosehenge Hall 20732 Holt Ave, Lakeville rosehenge.com Royal Cliff 2280 Cliff Rd, Eagan royalcliffineagan.com Weddings at the Broz 212 Main St W, New Prague brozweddings.com

507.451.6120 julias@owatonnacc.com

300

507.332.7372 300 varies client provides info@paradisecenterforthearts.org venue provides bar See ad on page 21 507.664.0304 200 varies farm-to-table redbarnfarm@northfieldwifi.com on-site

X

both

952.938.0778 220 varies venue provides contact@rosehenge.com client provides +$500

X

both

952.938.0778 350 varies venue provides contact@fabweddingsmn.com client provides +$100

X

indoor

X

both

612.339.0222 events@brozweddings.com

300

$1,995+

venue provides

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ACCOMMODATIONS America’s Best Value Inn - Northfield 1420 Riverview Dr, Northfield 507.663.0371

Golden Oak Farm 5275 Lonsdale Blvd W, Webster thegoldenoakfarm.com 612.804.7696 See ad on page 20

Mainstream Boutique 506 Division St S, Northfield, facebook/mainstreamboutiquenorthfield jthares@mainstreamboutique.com 507.366.6786

America’s Best Value Inn - Faribault 2509 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault redlion.com/faribault 507.334.1634

GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel 1500 20th St NW, Faribault grandstayhospitality.com 507.334.2888

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1320 Bollenbacher Dr, Northfield northfield.mn@americinn.com Reservations: 800.634.3334 Front Desk: 507.645.7761

Historic Hutchinson House B & B 305 2nd St NW, Faribault historichutchinsonhouse.com 507.384.3291

Weddings by Deb 213 Central Ave, Faribault weddingsbydeb.com weddingsbydebfbo@gmail.com 507.332.7171 See ad on page 27

Archer House River Inn

By Rebound Hospitality 212 Division St S, Northfield archerhouse.com archerhouseinn@gmail.com Reservations: 800.247.2235 Front Desk: 507.645.5661 See ad on page 3 Be My Guest Loft 112 3rd St NE, Faribault bemyguestloft.com bemyguestfbo@gmail.com 507.461.5171 Boarders Inn & Suites 1801 Lavender Dr, Faribault boardersinn-faribault.hotelsone.com faribault@stayboarders.com 507.334.9464

Holiday Inn Express – Lakeville 20800 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville gm@hilakeville.com Reservations: 888.HOLIDAY Front Desk: 952.469.1134 Hotel Broz 212 Main St W, New Prague 952.758.1800 The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault theinnatssm.org inn@s-sm.org 507.333.1920 Magic Door Bed & Breakfast 818 Division St S, Northfield magicdoorbb.com magicdoorbb@yahoo.com 507.581.0445

Candlewood Suites 21060 Keswick Lp, Lakeville candlewoodsuites.com 612.808.5580

Northfield Inn Bed & Breakfast 203 Maple St, Northfield northfieldinn.mn.com innkeeper@northfieldinnmn.com 507.664.1122 or 651.246.4000

Contented Cottage Bed & Breakfast 5 Walden Pl, Northfield contentedcottage.com lisa.bolduc@contentedcottage.com 507.301.3787 507.664.1122

Quality Inn & Suites 1200 1st St NE, New Prague qualityinnnewprague.com qualityinn188@gmail.com 952.758.7300

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 300 Hwy 3 S, Northfield countryinn.com cx_nort@countryinns.com Reservations: 800.830.5222 Front Desk: 507.645.2286 Days Inn Faribault 1920 Cardinal Ln, Faribault wyndhamhotels.com 507.334.6835 Fairfield by Marriott – Coming July 2018 Will be located on the north side of Northfield across Hwy 3 from the Holiday gas station/Tanzenwald Brewing Froggy Bottoms River Suites 309 Water St S, Northfield froggybottomriversuites.com frogsuites@gmail.com 507.650.0039

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Regency Inn & Suites 4040 MN-60, Faribault regencyinnmn.com regencyinnmn@comcast.net 507.334.2051 Saratoga Inn & Suites 31591 64th Ave, Cannon Falls saratoga-inn-suites.hotelsofminnesota.com 507.263.7272

APPAREL/ALTERATIONS Agnes & Dora by Lynn 1109 Peterson Dr, Northfield agnesanddorabylynn.com lynnmaeclothing@gmail.com 507.202.5166 Alterations by Lisa 507 Water St S, Northfield 507.664.3890 See ad on page 20

BEVERAGE/BAR Dakota Pines Event Center 2015 Westview Dr, Hastings dakotapinesgolfclub.com events@dakotapinesgolfclub.com 651.470.6274 See ad on page 24 Green Mill Catering 1342 Grand Ave, St. Paul greenmillcatering.com catering@greenmill.com 651.203.3100 Keepsake Cidery 4609 135th St E, Dundas keepsakecidery@gmail.com 413.552.8872 Liquid Motion 4liquidmotion.com bjzachau@gmail.com 612.293.5247 With A Twist Bartending withatwistbar@gmail.com 612.424.2868

CATERING Apples 2 Apples Catering 22280 Chippendale Ave W, Farmington apples2applescatering.com info@apples2applescatering.com 612.332.7571 Cannon River Catering 331 W Mills St, Cannon Falls cannonrivercatering.com c.r.cateringco@gmail.com 507.263.0003 Classic Catering 403 W 60th St, Minneapolis classiccateringmn.com info@classiccateringmn.com 612.869.0692 Dakota Pines Event Center 2015 Westview Dr, Hastings dakotapinesgolfclub.com events@dakotapinesgolfclub.com 651.470.6274 See ad on page 26

Distinctive Catering 22280 Chippendale Ave W, Farmington distinctivecateringandevents.com info@distinctivecateringandevents.com 612.339.0222 Divine Swine Catering 23840 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville divineswinecatering.com myevent@divineswinecatering.com 952.469.2635 See photos on page 7 Fork & Flair Catering and Events forkandflair.com info@forkandflair.com 763.230.7620 Green Mill Catering greenmillcatering.com catering@greenmill.com 651.203.3100 The Hideaway Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 421 Division St S, Northfield thehideawaynorthfield.com thehideawaynorthfield@gmail.com 507.664.0400

DESTINATIONS/TOURISM Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St S, Northfield northfieldartsguild.org office@northfieldartsguild.org 507.645.8877 Northfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 19 Bridge Square, Northfield visitingnorthfield.org lisa@visitingnorthfield.com 507.645.5604 See ad on back cover

FLOWERS Forget-Me-Not Florist 501 Water St S, Northfield forgetmenotnorthfield.com forgetmenotnorthfield@gmail.com 507.645.4956 Judy’s Floral Design 1951 Division St, Northfield judysfreshfloraldesign.com 507.645.0008

Mainstream Boutique 506 Division St S, Northfield facebook/mainstreamboutiquenorthfield jthares@mainstreamboutique.com 507.366.6786 The Measuring Cup 320 Division St S, Northfield measuringcupofnorthfield.com info@measuringcupofnorthfield.com 507.664.9152 See ad on page 27 Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St S, Northfield northfieldartsguild.org office@northfieldartsguild.org 507.645.8877

HEALTH & BEAUTY A-List Bridal Hair & Makeup a-listbridal.com alistbridal@aol.com

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES

The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault theinnatssm.org inn@s-sm.org 507.333.1920

Rison Design 1130 Bent Tree Hills Dr, New Brighton risondesign.com designs@risondesign.com 651.246.7378

East Fourth Street Jewelry Northfield eastfourthstreet.com info@eastfourthstreet.com 612.351.1712 See feature on pages 16-18

Quarterback Club 116 3rd St W, Northfield quarterbackclubrestaurant.com dalefinger@gmail.com 507.645.7886 See ad on page 11

Stargazer Designs 134 W Rice St, Owatonna stargazerdesigns.com stargazerdesigns2@yahoo.com 507.475.1639 See ad on page 21

Kottke Jewelers 115 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna kottkejewelers.com kottkejewelers@gmail.com 507.451.6644

Rudy’s Redeye Catering 14845 S Robert Tr, Rosemount rudysrosemount.com rudysredeyecatering@outlook.com 651.470.6274

Studio B Floral Designs studiobfloral.com tami@studiobfloral.com 612.788.7575 See feature on page 12

Ruth’s On Stafford 410 Stafford Ln S, Dundas ruthsonstafford.com info@ruthsonstafford.com 507.581.7410 See ad on page 21 & photos on page 6

GIFTS/FAVORS/REGISTRIES

Scheel’s Catering Stillwater scheelscatering.com contact@scheelscatering.com 612.281.5695 This Little Piggy Catering 22280 Chippendale Ave W, Farmington thislittlepiggycatering.com info@thislittlepiggy.com 612.332.7571 Vivo Kitchen vivomn.com stephanie@vivomn.com 763.370.5582

Mainstream Boutique 506 Division St S, Northfield facebook/mainstreamboutiquenorthfield jthares@mainstreamboutique.com 507.366.6786

LIGHTING & SOUND

Agnes & Dora by Lynn 1109 Peterson Dr, Northfield agnesanddorabylynn.com lynnmaeclothing@gmail.com 507.202.5166

All is Bright Lighting 519 Miller Ln, Dundas allisbrightlighting.com allisbrightlighting@gmail.com 612.910.4355 See feature on page 28

B+D Custom Crafts 3049 Fairway Dr, Chaska bdcustomcrafts.com brittany@bdcustomcrafts.com 612.208.5999 See feature on page 8

Premier Sound & Lights, DJ 18872 Iden Ave, Lakeville psldj.com nate@psldj.com 952.200.3157

Just Me Geralyn and Glass 2001 Lincoln St S, Northfield justmegeralynglass.com info@justmegeralynandglass.com 507.581.1239

Shirts & Skins Band, DJ, MC, Light Show shirtsandskinsband.com booking@shirtsandskinsband.com 952.484.1574

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MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT Acts-treme Talent N4495 385th St, Menomonie, WI acts-tremetalent.com loren@acts-tremetalent.com 715.235.4168 Adagio Djay Entertainment 413 Wacouta St, Ste 100, St. Paul adagiodj.com jay@adagiodjentertainment.com 651.319.5153 • 651.437.3344 Complete Weddings and Events completemn.com info@completemn.com 612.414.5640 Hot Spot Music, LLC 801 Division St S, Northfield hotspotmusic.org info@hotspotmusic.org 312.543.3451 Midwest Sound 1900 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 6, Roseville midwestsound.com venues@midwestsound.com 651.644.4111 Shirts & Skins Band shirtsandskinsband.com booking@shirtsandskinsband.com 952.484.1574 Trustworthy Music trustworthymusic.com dj@trustworthymusic.com 612.987.2608

OFFICIANT Heidi Nelson heidiannenelson.com heidiannenelson@gmail.com 507.461.5171 Affordable I Do’s/ Perfect Day Ceremonies 4820 W Upland Crest, Minneapolis affordableidos.com susan@affordableidos.com 612.272.9436

Royal Cliff 2280 Cliff Rd, Eagan royalcliffineagan.com contact@fabweddingsmn.com 952.938.0778

PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY Anthologie theanthologie.com dan@theanthologie.com 612.419.7009 See photo on front cover A.R.T. Photography artphotographymn.com amyruana@me.com Behind the Lens Photography behindthelensonline.com katieenglemann@gmail.com 507.382.2028 Charnell Timms Photography charnelltimmsphotography.com charnellphotography@gmail.com 763.447.7883 Courtney June Photography courtneyjunephotography.com courtneyjunephotography@live.com 952.393.6509 See feature on page 24 East Oaks Photography Farmington eastoaksphotography.com lacy@eastoaksphotography.com 621.325.7688 See feature on page 30 Glenhaven Events 1595 220th St E, Farmington contact@glenhavenevents.com glenhavenevents.com 952.938.0778 Jeannine Marie Photography jeanninemarie.com info@jeanninemarie.com 651.434.1578 See feature on page 13

Glenhaven Events 1595 220th St E, Farmington contact@glenhavenevents.com glenhavenevents.com 952.938.0778

Liz Marie Photography, LLC lizmariephotographyllc.com lizmariephotographyllc@gmail.com 612.750.8158 See ad on page 19

Rosehenge Hall 20732 Holt Ave, Lakeville rosehenge.com contact@rosehenge.com 952.938.0778

Lumos Images lumosimages.com laura@lumosimages.com 952.215.4258 See feature on page 20 Lynne Halterman Images, LLC lynnehaltermanimages.com lynnehalterman.images@gmail.com 651.366.7637 See feature on page 14

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Mirror Me Perfect Selfie Photobooth PO Box 189, Farmington mirrormeperfect.com mirrormeperfect1@gmail.com 612.221.2600 See feature on page 10 Paper Lemon Photography paperlemonphoto.com molly@paperlemonphoto.com 612.868.2506 Perfect Reflections Photography PO Box 189, Farmington perfectreflectionsphotographymn.com perfectreflectionsmn@gmail.com 612.221.2600 Rosehenge Hall 20732 Holt Ave, Lakeville rosehenge.com contact@rosehenge.com 952.938.0778 Royal Cliff 2280 Cliff Rd, Eagan royalcliffineagan.com contact@fabweddingsmn.com 952.938.0778 Shane Long Photography 2644 159th Ave NE, Ham Lake shanelongphotography.com shanelongphotography@outlook.com 651.402.1151 See feature on page 13 We Do Wedding Videography wedoweddingvideography.com wedoweddingvideography@gmail.com 218.640.5238

HAIR & MAKEUP A-List Bridal Hair & Makeup a-listbridalhair.com alistbridal@aol.com

INVITATIONS & MORE

By All Means Graphics 17 Bridge Square, Northfield byallmeansgraphics.com 507.663.7937 See ad on IFC

RENTALS/DÉCOR/ PARTY SUPPLIES B&D Custom Crafts bdcustomcrafts.com brittany@bdcustomcrafts.com 612.208.5999 See feature on page 8

Rison Design 1130 Bent Tree Hills Dr, New Brighton risondesign.com designs@risondesign.com 651.246.7378 The Seatery 21725 Hamburg Ave, Lakeville theseaterymn.com info@theseaterymn.com 612.200.0737 J. Scott Furniture Co. 310 Division St S, Northfield jscottfurnitureco.com jeff@jscottfurnitureco.com 507.301.3019 Stargazer Designs 134 W Rice St, Owatonna stargazerdesigns.webs.com stargazerdesigns2@yahoo.com 507.475.1639 See ad on page 21 We’ve Got it Covered wevegotitcovered.net erin@wevegotitcovered.net 651.214.6673

TRANSPORTATION Carlson Lines, LLC Farmington carlsonlines.com carlsonlines@gmail.com 952.452.3636 Northfield Lines northfieldlines.com annalee@northfieldlines.com 651.203.8884

WEDDING CAKES & SWEETS Blue Bird Cakery bluebirdcakerymn.com bluebirdcakerykato@gmail.com 507.351.1552 Cake Walk 303 Division St S, Northfield cakewalknorthfield.com info@cakewalknorthfield.com 507.786.9255 See ad on page 11

Pristine Venue Under Majestic Oaks Private Custom Bride & Groom Suites with Air Conditioning Stunning Ceremony Stage Under Shaded Canopy of Oaks with Wooded Backdrop Beautifully Lit Yard, Walkways, Entertainment Spaces, & Photo Vignettes

Green Mill Catering 1342 Grand Ave, St. Paul greenmillcatering.com catering@greenmill.com 651.203.3100 North Mallow northmallow.com hello@northmallow.com 612.414.5640

WEDDING PLANNING Events by Melody eventsbymelodymn.com info@eventsbymelodymn.com 952.388.3622 Keyed Up Events keyedupevents.com dana@keyedupevents.com 612.548.4539 Opulent Events opulenteventsplanning.com lindsay@opulenteventsplanning.com 507.475.2031 Studio B Floral Designs studiobfloral.com tami@studiobfloral.com 612.788.7575 See feature on page 12

Playground with Shaded Yard Game Area Swings, Benches, Custom Porch, Gazebo, Pavilion, & more Tables & White Chairs seating for 250 (extra options available)

Multiple Gas & Wood-Burning Fireplace Areas Custom Outdoor Bar Area with Lighted Pergola & Tables Indoor & Outdoor Dance Areas

507-456-4404 • oakviewweddingsandevents.com • dan@oakviewweddingsandevents.com 7921 County Rd 45 S • Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 37

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Your Destination Wedding is just South of the Twin Cities!

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Along the scenic banks of the Cannon River, lies charming Northfield.

Conveniently located just 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities, it’s the perfect blend of charm and sophistication with historic character, a beautiful river and interesting attractions, making it a destination location for your special day. Northfield’s many wedding venues, hotels and restaurants make it the ideal place for you to begin your lives together.

Northfield Convention & Visitors Bureau | 19 Bridge Sq. Northfield, MN 55057 | 507.645.5604 | www.visitingnorthfield.org