Mellissa and Benjamin Nordsven were married July 31st, 2010. The couple said their vows at Grace Lutheran Church, and then made their way over to the Great Hall in St. Paul.


This was clearly a perfect weekend to celebrate the marriage of Mellissa and Benjamin. The weather was amazing and great for capturing pictures. Randi was the couple’s chosen photographer. She got some stunning shots of Mellissa and Benjamin downtown St. Paul.



Everything that was chosen for the day, from the dresses of the bridesmaids to the Great Hall, had an elegant and classy vibe to it. The purple hues of the flowers and the jeweled headband Mellissa wore were very sophisticated. She also wore pink satin heels; a trendy new way that brides are adding a pop of color to their white wedding dress. The cake, which was decorated in a romantic and classic design, could not have looked more elegant with the soft pink and purple lighting of the Great Hall.



In addition to the photographer, the DJ and live music at the reception were booked through Bellagala. From the candid shots of the dance that Randi photographed, it looked like Mellissa, Benjamin, and all their guests had a fun night celebrating.




Congratulations Melissa and Benjamin on your successful wedding! We hope you’re enjoying your new lives together.

On July 31st, 2010, Laura and Aaron Pratt tied the knot. It was a beautiful summer day; the weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding. They were married at the Woods Chapel (formerly the Weddings of Wayzata). The colors chosen for the wedding details were bright, clean, and fresh. The royal blue and canary yellow couldn’t have been a better choice for the sunny day.





The inside of the reception tent was adorned with vivid yellow paper lanterns. Tall and dramatic floral arrangements were additional bursts of yellow to go with the wedding theme. These cheerful and smart details made the reception tent unique and individualized.

Another unique detail the couple included in their day was a retro 442 Oldsmobile. Their photographer, Troy, got several amazing shots of the wedding party and the couple with the car.





With the black and white checkered dance floor and the music playing, everyone danced and celebrated well into the night. The wedding of Laura and Aaron turned out to be a beautiful day, and Bellagala wishes the couple the very best! Congratulations!

Kim has joined the Bellagala team as one of our Associate Lead Photographers. Her style is simple: capture the beauty of the day. From the wedding dress and flowers to the loving relationships between the bride, groom and their guests, Kim focuses on every detail. Her passion shines through her photography, and we’re thrilled to have her working with us.

Check out some of Kim’s latest work:

Imagine the beautiful high ceilings and majestic pillars of Christos Union Depot, all surrounding you on one of the most spectacular days of your life. The breathtaking skylight windows allow soft, natural light to shine down upon your friends and family as you walk down the marble floor aisle. If you’re searching for a venue that has a vintage feel, Christos Union Depot is reminiscent of the classy, elegant 1920’s era.





At Christos Union Depot, you won’t be forced to cut your guest list, since it can host 240-people ceremonies and 350-people receptions. Located on Fourth Street East in historic St. Paul, Christos Union Depot is nestled in a beautiful, central area of the Twin Cities.





Christos Greek Restaurant can provide delicious in-house catering, and your guests will rave about the unique dinner they ate at your wedding.





You can find out more about hosting your wedding at Christos Union Depot by visiting Bellagala’s vendor fetch site. Additionally, Bellagala can help answer any of your questions that may arise during your wedding planning. Visit our site to view Christos Union Depot or visit their site directly.

Ashley and Shardul met at Target, where they both work. This past February the couple was married in India. Three months later on May 29, 2010, the Srivastavas celebrated their marriage with another wedding ceremony and reception in Minnesota.



The ceremony was held at Lake Harriet Spiritual Community in Minneapolis.



Teal decorations matching the brilliant color of the bridesmaids’ dresses lined the aisle, and the bride looked beautiful as she was given away.



Bellagala Photographer: Jamie





After the ceremony, the couple gathered around a vintage car, demonstrating that they know how to ride in style. And when they put their sunglasses on, they looked extra cool!



Reception venue: St. Mary's Greek Orthodox

The reception had a ton of personal elements. Each table was lined with custom-wrapped chocolates that had images of the bride and groom, as well as fabulous displays that told a little fact about the couple.



After eating delicious cake courtesy of Buttercream, the bride, groom and all their guests put on their dancing shoes. Bellagala DJ, Troyana, played a multitude of genres for the celebration, including a few traditional Hindu songs.



Congratulations, Ashley and Shardul! May your life together be filled with much happiness and love!