Welcome to the Bellagala Blog2010-03-14T15:57:59ZBellagalaCopyright 2010, BellagalaSPHPBLOGReal Wedding | Emily & Scott | 09.10.09 and the Gale Mansion FeatureGale Mansion in St. Paul on September 10, 2009. Happy ½ year anniversary to Emily and Scott! Bellagala photographer, Angeli, was there to document every moment. Take a peek!
The Gale Mansion is located close to downtown Minneapolis and was built in 1912 in the style of Italian Renaissance Revival (ooh, ahh!)
The mansion is currently undergoing a major renovation, including the addition of an elevator, more restrooms, a brand new bar, a brand new kitchen and the most anticipated feature: a swanky NEW ballroom that seats up to 200 people! We’ve seen the Gale Mansion host weddings of 240 people, but guests have always been scattered throughout various rooms. We are thrilled for the mansion to be able to host 200 people in their brand new Ballroom, as the mansion expects renovations to be complete this coming May. (Keep your eye out for pictures of the finished remodel on the Bellagala blog.)
Bellagala tidbit: Our very own Post Production Specialist, Zoe (check out Zoe’s pick of the week on our Facebook page) and her fiancé, are getting married this coming June at Gale Mansion. We can’t wait to see the renovations firsthand!
Mansions offer a sophisticated backdrop for wedding day photos. Are you looking for a lavish outdoor wedding or an intimate indoor ceremony? Try using our Bellagala venue finder to find a perfect match for your wedding and/or reception location. ]]>http://blog.bellagala.com/index.php?entry=entry100310-1350392010-03-10T00:00:00Z2010-03-10T00:00:00ZReal Wedding | Kirsten & Kyle | 09.25.09Calhoun Beach Club on September 25, 2009. One of our fabulous Bellagala photographers, Molly, captured the elegance of the day.
We love the neutral color scheme with the soft pink and green accent colors. The wedding was classy and fresh and the soft palette allowed for the beauty of the bride to be center stage!
]]>http://blog.bellagala.com/index.php?entry=entry100308-1357572010-03-08T00:00:00Z2010-03-08T00:00:00ZFancy Footwear Check out these fun styles from recent Bellagala brides!
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These couples visited some of their favorite places and brought along their dogs, their football jerseys and…their tractors? Take a look!
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The Jan. 12 earthquake shook Haiti and destroyed much of Port Au Prince, and many families have yet to find consistent shelter and food. Kids Against Hunger is a national nonprofit with satellite locations in Minneapolis and New Hope, MN. The organization packs and sends meals to developing countries like Haiti. To date, the Minneapolis location as shipped over 800,000 meals to the people of Haiti.
The artists’ donations will go towards food and shipping costs for meals sent to Haiti in the next few months. The next shipment is unique because the container the food is shipped in will remain in Haiti to provide shelter for two families.
Interested in contributing? Contact Bellagala at 651.227.1202 to be paired with an artist donating a service.
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Cakes Buttercream ]]>http://blog.bellagala.com/index.php?entry=entry100222-1236502010-02-22T00:00:00Z2010-02-22T00:00:00ZLove at First Sightpictures are a great way to capture genuine smiles and true love on camera. Relive your wedding day feelings when you look back at these unique shots!
Check out these first sight pictures from our photographers:
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]]>http://blog.bellagala.com/index.php?entry=entry100201-0834242010-02-01T00:00:00Z2010-02-01T00:00:00ZThe Vintage Weddingcakes, and style. If everyone is into the latest and newest fads, then all this season's weddings will look the same! Why not surprise your friends with a refreshing, classic, vintage wedding? Adding a little nostalgic touch will give your guests a taste of a simpler time. The Traveling Photo Booth is an excellent way to take people back to their younger years. The Traveling Photo Booth automatically prints two copies, so your guests can keep a memory from your wedding, and you can keep a copy for your guest book!
Your transportation to and from your reception can also add that old time feel. Skip the stretch Hummer and travel in a 1937 Dodge or 1956 Bentley! These two-passenger beauties are stylish and will give you and your newlywed time to yourselves between events!
Don't forget about the finishing touches! Everything from inviations to hair and makeup can put your wedding on a different level. So why go with the fads when you can add a fabulous vintage flair?
Here are some vintage inspired photos:
Links: cakes The Traveling Photo Booth transportation inviations hair and makeup ]]>http://blog.bellagala.com/index.php?entry=entry100129-0848132010-01-29T00:00:00Z2010-01-29T00:00:00ZReal Wedding | Kaula & Adam | 01.13.2010Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center on January 13, 2010. Kaula and her bridesmaids captured the beauty of a Minnesota winter by one of our outstanding Bellagala photographers.
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