7 Vines Vineyard Wedding :: Dellwood, MN

While on deployment from the Air Force, Justine and Brandon met and quickly became friends. They both shared a love of video games, Star Wars, playing D&D (dungeons and dragons), and as Justine put it, being huge nerds together. Prior to Brandon‘s 2022 deployment, he proposed to Justine at home. She was packing to go to the airport and as she was doing so Brandon left the ring on top of her backpack. Confused, she turned to him and asked what the ring was all about. Smiling back, Brandon asked if she would marry him.

Their beautiful September day begin with hair and make up done by the talented team of Jamie Champion and continued as Justine slipped into her beautiful gown purchased from EDEL bridal boutique in Maryland where Justine grew up. The bridesmaids all wore a variety of mauve and burgundy dresses purchased from Birdy Gray which were paired with beautiful bouquets of dahlias and white roses created by Forever in Bloom. Their simple invitations from The Knot were the perfect touch to getting guests to the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood, Minnesota where the ceremony and reception both took place.

Friends and family traveled from all over the United States to celebrate with Justine and Brandon over the holiday weekend. There was not a dry eye in the place as Brandon’s daughter, followed by Justine, walked down the aisle. One of their dear friends officiated the ceremony as they exchanged rings from Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands. Friends and family cheered as they shared a kiss to end their ceremony.

Donatilli’s provided a tasty meal for guests to share and Rush City Bakery pulled together a dessert table full of sweet cupcakes and cakes. August of Studio Veil brought guests to the dance floor while light sticks. (Or sabers…) kept the dance lively and well lit! The couple spent time creating signs and decorations that showed their unique representation of Maryland and Minnesota coming together for their Photo Booth book that Studio Vail created for them.

The day ended with an exciting dance and exit into light sabers. Justine and Brandon, thank you for including me on your incredible day. May your yours together be richly blessed, congratulations!!

Ceremony and Reception:: 7 Vines Vineyard // Hair and Make-up:: Jamie Champion // Wedding dress:: EDEL bridal boutique // Baker:: Rush City Bakery // Rings:: Mueller Jewelers and Manly Bands// DJ:: August of Studio Veil // Caterer:: Donatilli’s // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Birdy Gray // Stationary:: The Knot // Florals:: Forever in Bloom // Photobooth:: Studio Veil //