Vanessa and Sharri are not only two of the most gifted photographers, they are also two of the…read morekindest people we have ever met. Planning a long distance wedding is never easy, but checking in with the girls was always fun and easy. There was not one interaction with them where we did not end up laughing for some reason, including on our wedding day! I appreciated their planning beforehand with a questionnaire outlining all the details and information of the day (that helped me get organized myself!) along with their constant professionalism. For two incredibly awkward photo people (my husband and I), Vanessa's infectuous laugh and upbeat personality combined with Sharri's calming and collected demeanor, were able to bring out the best photos of both of us. Our photos are amazing, there are so many great ones that it's hard to pick which ones to frame! We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have outstanding photos taken, and also have some fun in the process. We will be in touch with these girls in the future without question!

My wife and I were so impressed with the professionalism, service, and quality of photography at…read moreSatori. We were married in Zihuatanejo, Mexico over spring break and had an amazing destination wedding. Sharri and Vanessa immediately put our family and friends at ease with their friendly attitude and were able to capture the event in such a beautiful and authentic way. Everyone who we send pictures to has commented on the artistic quality of photographs. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Satori and highly recommend them!

Ask For the Moon Events is wonderful!! Maddie saved me after I had a crisis with my venue. She has…read morethe warmest, most calming personality, and even though I had only hired her for Day-Of Coordination, she was more than happy to take my calls and talk to me whenever I was feeling panicked or stressed, and even attend vendor meetings with me. She is just so fantastic, and such a godsend, I really can't say enough good things. She goes above and beyond, and is more than just a professional, she makes it feel like you are working with a friend. If you are even considering working with Maddie and Ask For the Moon Events, I highly recommend you do! One phone call with Maddie and you will be feeling calm and prepared- I promise it will be one of the best decisions you make!

Ask for the Moon Events is simply the best wedding planning company in the Twin Cities. We had the…read morepleasure of working with the queen bee herself, Maddie . A little bit about us , we are two gay men who have live in NYC for ten years , we have been to lots of parties , and had high expectations . Here is why we love Maddie Money - Maddy's price is very reasonable even for Minnesota standards- she pretty much paid for herself by saving us thousands of dollars with her long list of A list vendors. From linens , to desserts , to chandeliers. Maddie provided us with the best quality to price ratio. She attended every meeting, every tasting, and served as a liaison if we decided to make changes. Execution- Optimistic and fast, Maddie was sweet as sugar, but don't mistake that for weakness. Maddie has been in the business a long time, she made sure that the vendors were on point, modified timelines, and was prepared for the unexpected. She took the stress away and worked hard to make our wedding a success. Therapist - Maddie was personal and empathetic. She listened to every family drama, annoyance, or groomzilla crises that we went through. Professional yet approachable, Also she would respond to every email and phone call within an hour. Cutting edge As jaded New Yorkers , we had lots of fashion and PR industry patrons attend our reception. Our friends were blown away, by the execution creativity, and visual presentation of our wedding . This was because of Maddie . So in the end she is simply the best , she did exactly what we wanted , anticipated out needs, and kept us calm. If you want to plan a serious wedding that will impress your friends , hire this lady and her amazing team. She's the best in Minnesota and would kill it in NYC.

Angela was referred our way for newborn pictures and wow am I glad we followed through with the…read morereferral. Angela's communication skills are top notch. Each one of my 7 emails was replied to promptly and professionally. Her studio is beautiful and welcoming. She has snacks and beverages for families waiting as well. Most impressive were Angela's photography skills. She has clearly perfected her craft. She had the studio set to 85 degrees so that our newborn could be molded like jello into the many beautiful poses Angela had visioned. She had mini fans and sound machines strategically positioned around our baby to ensure she stayed sleeping throughout the shoot. I highly recommend Angela if you are looking for newborn pictures.

Great experience! Balloons not only matched the look I was going for, but exceeded my expectations…read more Professional and easy to work with, I highly recommend!

Corner Balloon Shoppe was a dream to work with for our agency holiday party!…read more Lynn is a kind and friendly partner who wanted our event to look as amazing as we did! She truly made our vision come to life with a smile on her face. We were able to send her photos of our space and what we were thinking of, and she was immediately able to tell us what she thought and an approximate cost. We also rented letters from Alphalit, who the balloon shoppe works with, to complete our space. They were here right on time to setup and were a joy to be with and talk with. You can truly see their creative minds flow as they set up the big balloons and add in tiny ones and novelty balloons. They were fast and efficient, and don't even have to come back to pick them up after the event (you can just pop them)! If you ever need a way to wow at an event, I recommend this business!

I was referred to JenMar Creations through the Bridal Aisle in Osseo, Minnesota, as they were…read morelisted as a provider offering alterations. My primary request was to have pockets added to my dress, which fitted perfectly. I contacted Mary and scheduled a meeting with her in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She was able to explain her process for creating the pockets and provided an estimated timeframe for completion. When I picked up my dress, I was impressed with the craftsmanship; the pockets looked seamless and appeared as if they had always been part of the dress. Her work is exceptional, and she demonstrates great skill. Additionally, she kindly loaned me her cape for the wedding, which complemented our outdoor New Year's Eve ceremony beautifully, providing both aesthetic charm and warmth. I am very grateful for Mary's expertise and assistance. I also appreciate how affordable the alterations were. I highly recommend JenMar Creations.

I was lucky enough to have seen a recommendation for JenMar Creations on the knot website, and I am…read moreso glad I did. My wedding dress is a simple, off the rack, style from Davids Bridal and it needed some work. Jenny and Mary met with my Dad and I in their studio this past Saturday and we so accomodating, sweet, and had excellent recommendations. Not to mention - they are taking my dress which, as many are, is desiged for a woman no taller than 5'4" and making it long enough for my lanky 5'9" + heels! MAGIC, I tell you! I cannot wait for my follow up fitting in June.

We (group of 4) called ahead to make sure we could learn how to arrange flowers with a florist. It…read morewas very lax, straightforward and pricing was based on the vase + flower selections. The owner was so kind, fun and helpful as we navigating building our first ever arrangements. We did this as a birthday outing and will definitely be doing it again!

Love Flower Bar! Inviting space. Beautiful flowers. Unique experience. Knowledgeable people. Fun…read morefinds.

Fifteen years from now, I want to look at my wedding pictures and remember how I felt that day…read more Michele's photography is unique. She is somehow able to capture the raw emotion. Her communication is excellent, she is thorough, extremely easy to work with and a really hard worker. She was actually eight months pregnant on my wedding day, and she didn't miss a beat. Everyone in our wedding party was impressed with Michele and beyond amazed with the results, which came less than two weeks after our wedding.

At the outset, I should disclose that Michele is a friend of mine. That said, when my partner and I…read moredecided to get married, we knew that we wanted to hire her as our photographer. I've followed and enjoyed Michele's work for many years, ever since she was a photographer for my hometown newspaper. Since then, I've watched her grow as a photojournalist and apply the talent she developed in that arena to her work as a wedding and family photographer. As a same-sex couple, shopping for wedding services can feel a little bit fraught. Thankfully, we didn't have any bad experiences, but along with all the other things to deal with while planning a wedding, there's also the worry that somebody will be weird about making you a cake with two grooms on top of it or something. Knowing Michele personally as we did, we knew that that wouldn't be a problem, but we were also impressed with her previous work as a photographer at a diverse variety of weddings, including same-sex weddings. It has been eight months since the wedding, and as I look back at the photos Michele took, I get a real sense of the story of the day. The staged portraits and photos of the ceremony are beautiful, but the thing that really sets Michele's work apart is the candid shots she took before the ceremony and during and after the reception. Together with the more formal shots, Michele's candid work really captured the personalities of the friends and family that made our day so special. I find that when wedding photography is merely competent, it can have a cookie-cutter quality about it. Michele's work, in addition to being formally excellent, also has an empathetic and perceptive quality that sets her apart. The wedding photos she takes for you won't just be pictures of a wedding, they will be pictures of YOUR wedding.

THREE CHEERS FOR AMY ZAROFF AND HER EXCEPTIONAL TEAM!…read more My younger sister got married last weekend and for the past 9 months or so the gals at Zaroff have taken care of her, and my family's, every need and executed a huge 400+ person wedding without a hitch and really added to the positive experience for the bridal party and my sister, the bride. These girls think of everything and they execute A+, 100%. From detailed hair and makeup schedules to the actual set up of an event, if you work with Zaroff you know that everything will be taken care of and you can really experience your event as a guest -- without worry. From small garden parties to bar/bat mitzvahs, individualized stationary and invitations or large scale events I wouldnt hesitate to strongly recommend Amy and her team for anyone throwing an event or needing design help in the MPLS/St Paul metro.

We cannot say enough about how amazing Allie was on our wedding day. She literally handled…read moreeverything. No task was too big or too small. From set-up, to the flow of the evening, she kept us on track and allowed us to enjoy ourselves at our own wedding. Thank you for everything!!