Photography Guide to Theodore Wirth Chalet Weddings

Theodore Wirth Regional Park is a gorgeous, wild, and large part of the Minneapolis park system. The 1920’s clubhouse Chalet (now called the Eddie Manderville Chalet) is a gorgeous space for old Minneapolis charm surrounded by established forest and rolling hills. It stands out in the park system, but is also stands out in greater Minneapolis for the charm, privacy, and features of this wedding venue. 

Hyland Hills wedding – Jill and Jamal’s adventure

COVID changed Jill and Jamal’s wedding plans, but they brought the joy to their Hyland Hills wedding nonetheless. I’ve been a Minneapolis wedding photographer for 15 years. I don’t have words for what its been like to run a small business during COVID, and I think that this experience will leave an indelible mark on us, like living through the great depression, or WWII. Yes, we are forever changed by 2020. And also yes, this gives us a new clarity – cherish your togetherness.

Small Minneapolis City Hall wedding and brewery reception – Marie and Andrew

Marie and Andrew’s City Hall wedding was pre-pandemic, so it was small but not socially distanced. What would the photos look like if I had shot it during restrictions? Definitely more masks during the cocktail hour and the ceremony. Otherwise, very similar – small group, outside photos when we can.

New Years Eve Wedding at Minneapolis Event Center

Merav and Ian’s celebration was equal parts ceremony and celebration, and that made for one amazing party!

Wedding at Solar Arts – Megan and James

I’m always psyched when a couple tells me they are planning their wedding at Solar Arts in NE Minneapolis because I know that we definitely share two things in common: we love food, and we value how your guests celebrate with you! So I was thrilled to meet with Megan and James for a beer on the first floor of Solar Arts at Indeed Brewing (their wooden soul barrel aged program remains a gem of brewing) to discuss their wedding plans. And that is also where we stopped for a drink right after their ceremony on the 3rd floor of…