Abella Farm Wedding :: Chisago City, MN

They met long ago. Tyler, a young engineer, trying to leave his mark on the industry crossed paths with Ashley, an ambitious analytical chemist, working to be a hero of science. There were meetings, emails, laughs, collaborations, and as Tyler likes to say, even hateful stares. Years passed and the two went their separate ways. During the pandemic, emails were exchanged and Ashley and Tyler caught up. Their lives continued to intertwine, and eventually the two moved in together, and began sharing their lives.

On Ashley’s birthday, Tyler arranged a series of stops in Northeast Minneapolis for dinner and drinks. One of the stops included Inbound Brewing, which is where the couple had gone on their first date. Tyler arranged to have friends and family there to meet them and upon her arrival, they each brought Ashley a purple rose. Finally, after Ashley’s sister and their two boys entered, Tyler came back while a song played in the background and in front of all, asked Ashley to be his wife.

The two chose to be wed at the beautiful French Country Abella Farm in Chisago City over Labor Day weekend. Ashley and her bridesmaids got ready in the beautiful bridal suite while Tyler and his groomsmen got dressed and hung out in the grooms granary area. Ashley‘s mother then helped get her into her elegant Made with Love dress purchased at A&Be bridal Boutique. Ashley‘s bridesmaids, all wearing different lavender Azazie gowns, then helped get her ready to see her father and then Tyler for their first looks. Their wedding party, then joined us for photos and fun on the patio. The men, all wearing suits from The Black Tux, looked dapper when paired with all the ladies and florals created by Bellagalla.

Ashley and Tyler were married in the Willows a perfect green space at the farm. Guests arrived to the site courtesy of the trolley, and then were seated to under a lush canopy of willow trees. Tyler‘s stepfather married the couple and the two exchanged rings from Wedding Day Diamonds. After the ceremony guests were brought back to the patio area where they were able to enjoy appetizers and drinks from Elmo catering. Local Surly beer was on tap and Northerly Photo Booth arrived for guests to be photographed in remembrance of Ashley and Tyler’s wedding day. Coasters with each guest’s name and state were placed at every setting and were created individually by Ashley and Tyler themselves. MN Nice Cream arrived in an ice cream truck at the end of the meal for guests to enjoy while Ashley and Tyler snuck away for some beautiful golden hour photos in front of the historic barn and wide open fields. The party got started after toasts and Ashley and Tyler kicked off the dance with first dances. It was truly an incredible day and I felt so honored to be a part of it. Ashley and Tyler, congratulations, and enjoy your incredible honeymoon to San Francisco and  St. Lucia.

Ceremony and Reception:: Abella Farm // Wedding dress:: Made with Love purchased at A&Be Bridal Boutique // Florals:: Bellagalla // Mensware:: The Black Tux // Rings:: Wedding day Diamonds // Bridesmaid dresses:: Azazie // DJ:: Bellagalla // Caterer:: Elmo Catering // Photobooth:: Northerly Photo Booth // Ice Cream:: MN Nice Cream //