Minneapolis Wedding Photographer Becca Dilley Photography » minneapolis wedding photography http://beccadilley.com/blog Creative and fun wedding photojournalism photography serving Minneapolis, St Paul, Minnesota and Wisconsin Mon, 21 May 2012 16:02:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Some of my favorite wedding ideas http://beccadilley.com/blog/2011/02/01/some-of-my-favorite-wedding-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-of-my-favorite-wedding-ideas http://beccadilley.com/blog/2011/02/01/some-of-my-favorite-wedding-ideas/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:53 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=1374 You Might Like to See these: ]]> I love all kinds of weddings – in barns on the prairie, in beautiful hotel ballrooms, in the bride’s family home – so I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to plan a wedding. That said, there have been a few ideas that have struck me as particularly fun this past year.

1. Unconventional wedding locations – Using a location like a restaurant or a field can have its own challenges, but it also can create a vibe like no other.

2. Pockets in wedding dresses – true, you shouldn’t keep your makeup or phone in your pockets, but having a place to actually keep a Kleenex can make you feel a lot less dependent on your wedding day.

3. Taking photos at your home – there is no better way to have your photos reflect who you are then to take some of your photos at your own house.

4. Inspiration from Etsy for hair & jewelry – need I say more?

5. Engagement photos as guest signature book – great way to use your engagement photos and get your guests to write a little more than just their names!

6. Personalizing your wedding accessories – embroider, engrave, or monogram something specifically for your wedding day!

7. Live entertainment – having a live band, chinese lion dancers, or a string quartet brings a lot of life to the party.

8. Signature Drinks – create a signature cocktail or bring  in home brew.

9. Individual cakes – having friends bake cakes for each table can bring a personalized and delicious touch to a wedding reception.

10. Bringing in another language – when you have family that speaks another language, add it to the mix of things!

11. Using vegetables for wedding bouquets – like this one with baby artichokes.

12. Playing board games at wedding receptions (who doesn’t love a great game of Jenga or Settlers of Catan while taking a break from the dance floor?)

13. Not for everyone, but this cat has a bowtie. Enough said.

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2011/02/01/some-of-my-favorite-wedding-ideas/feed/ 2 Luxurious Varsity theater & Loring Pasta Bar wedding {Amy & Jeff} Minneapolis wedding http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/09/03/luxurious-varsity-theater-loring-pasta-bar-wedding-amy-jeff-minneapolis-wedding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luxurious-varsity-theater-loring-pasta-bar-wedding-amy-jeff-minneapolis-wedding http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/09/03/luxurious-varsity-theater-loring-pasta-bar-wedding-amy-jeff-minneapolis-wedding/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:34 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=734 You Might Like to See these: ]]> Amy told me they wanted to find someplace a little different for their wedding, and they settled on the lavish Loring Pasta Bar. I think some of the friends and family might have thought it odd that the ceremony was going to be in a restaurant when they got the invitation: but by the time the day arrived, no one could deny it was a  totally classic wedding (with a little pop of style!). Wow, Amy and Jeff were so happy on their wedding day- I think it really comes through in the photos, since Amy couldn’t stop smiling the whole day, and Jeff just had a spring in his step.  We took photo all over before going to the wedding ceremony and then the Varsity theater for their reception. I am just so happy for these two – congrats!

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Ceremony: Loring Pasta Bar
Reception: Varsity Theater

Other Links you might enjoy
Amy & Jeff’s Engagement Photos
Amy & Jeff’s Wedding Portable Photo Studio
Contact Becca Dilley

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/09/03/luxurious-varsity-theater-loring-pasta-bar-wedding-amy-jeff-minneapolis-wedding/feed/ 14 Loring Pasta Bar Wedding Preview {Amy & Jeff} http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/08/09/loring-pasta-bar-wedding-preview-amy-jeff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loring-pasta-bar-wedding-preview-amy-jeff http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/08/09/loring-pasta-bar-wedding-preview-amy-jeff/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:52 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=631 You Might Like to See these: ]]> I have been excited for Amy & Jeff’s wedding for ages! They planned an amazing ceremony at the Loring Pasta Bar and reception at the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown. I can’t wait to finish editing their photos, but here is a little preview from the Loring’s new outdoor patio!

Other links you might enjoy:
Amy & Jeff’s Engagement Photos at Azia Restaurant
Contact Becca Dilley
Amy & Jeff’s Photobooth

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/08/09/loring-pasta-bar-wedding-preview-amy-jeff/feed/ 3 Minneapolis Summer Wedding {Jen & Zach} Interlachen Country Club wedding http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/07/16/minneapolis-summer-wedding-jen-zach-interlachen-country-club/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minneapolis-summer-wedding-jen-zach-interlachen-country-club http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/07/16/minneapolis-summer-wedding-jen-zach-interlachen-country-club/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:48 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=587 You Might Like to See these: ]]> I hadn’t met Zach before the wedding, but I knew from meeting Jen that he must be something pretty special! Their wedding outside Minneapolis was a wonderful day full of lots of smiles, dancing, cupcakes, and the cutest flower girl entrance ever (one was ringing a bell and announcing “the bride is coming” in a very courageous 7-year-old voice).

Ceremony: Wooddale Church in Edina
Reception: Interlachen Country Club in Hopkins
Band: The High and Mighty

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/07/16/minneapolis-summer-wedding-jen-zach-interlachen-country-club/feed/ 7 Fun and Elegant Edina Wedding preview {Jen & Zach} http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/06/14/fun-and-elegant-edina-wedding-preview-jen-zach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-and-elegant-edina-wedding-preview-jen-zach http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/06/14/fun-and-elegant-edina-wedding-preview-jen-zach/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:10 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=513 You Might Like to See these: ]]>

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/06/14/fun-and-elegant-edina-wedding-preview-jen-zach/feed/ 1 Guthrie theater wedding ceremony {Meghann & Matt} http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/04/13/guthrie-theater-wedding-ceremony-meghann-matt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guthrie-theater-wedding-ceremony-meghann-matt http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/04/13/guthrie-theater-wedding-ceremony-meghann-matt/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:52 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=370 You Might Like to See these: ]]> I first met Meghann a few weeks before her wedding to Matt when we talked about the details of her wedding ceremony at the Guthrie Theater. She also showed me an album of her years with Matt so far – the trips they took, the places they have lived, their celebrations and family. She wanted me to know a little about them before their wedding (which I loved) and when their wedding day came I felt like an old friend.

You Might Like to See these: ]]> http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/04/13/guthrie-theater-wedding-ceremony-meghann-matt/feed/ 0 Jamie & Dane – engagement photos in the Guthrie theater {preview} http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/03/29/jamie-dane-engagement-photos-in-the-guthrie-theater-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jamie-dane-engagement-photos-in-the-guthrie-theater-preview http://beccadilley.com/blog/2010/03/29/jamie-dane-engagement-photos-in-the-guthrie-theater-preview/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:00:02 +0000 Minneapolis Wedding Photographer | Becca Dilley http://beccadilley.com/blog/?p=273 You Might Like to See these: ]]> Jamie & Dane are having a whirlwind week – Dane is in town on leave, they bought a house, and they are finalizing the plans for their wedding later this fall! In the midst of all that, they also found time to take engagement photos in the Guthrie theater in downtown Minneapolis. Here is a little preview!

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