Poly Mendes Photography

07/06/2023

Going to have to duplicate myself so I have more time to post all the fabulous weddings I’ve been shooting 🙌!!! Steven & Caroline at Minikahda!

08/16/2022

Cuteness overload just hit the blog big time!!! Check it out: https://polymendes.com/2022/08/16/light-and-airy-baby-announcement/

08/05/2022

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Wedding trend || Wedding arches are popping back up at events! With the help of greenery and matte balloons, we’ve come a long way from traditional balloon arches and we love to see it!

Photographer || Poly Mendes Photography

Gown || Annika Bridal Boutique

Bride’s Accessories || olive + piper

Bridesmaids’ Dresses || Jenny Yoo

Hair & Makeup || WarPaint International

Groom’s Attire || Suitsupply

Catering & Bartending || Hotel Landing

Catering & Bartending || CôV

Desserts || Amy's Cupcake Shoppe

Florist || The Petal

Linens & Rentals || Après Event Decor & Tent Rental

Décor || Girl Friday

Favors || Linda Bakes

Invitations & Signage || Milestone Paper

Band || Bluewater Kings Band

Videographer || ENGLE OLSON

Wedding Planner || Pink Peony Weddings & Events

07/28/2022

Cole and Ysabelle's stunning wedding is fresh on the blog and you don't want to miss this one!

Ceremony & Reception: The Beach Club
Officiant: Positively Charmed, Leslie Johnson
Planner: Mother of the Bride Weddings, Nicolle Sellers
Photography: Poly Mendes Photography
Videography: Hard Copy Films
Florist: Christina Marie Floral
Ceremony Music: Four Voices
Cocktail/Dinner/Dance Music: Nora Events
Photobooth: Nora Events
Rentals: Apres
Boxwood Wall for Terrace: Girl Friday
Hair & Make-Up: LHN Beauty
Bride & Groom Transportation: Total Lux Transportation
Guest Transportation: Renee’s Limousine

07/07/2022

A backyard garden tented wedding has never looked this fabulous EVER! A couple of Saturdays ago my jaw dropped to the floor the moment I arrived at Allison's parents' house in St. Paul. Right on Summit Ave, they purchased the beautiful house over 36 years ago. According to her dad, he's been renovating since! And I believe it with how stunning it is! How fun to have a celebration in such a special place! This wedding is on the blog, and a must see: https://polymendes.com/2022/07/07/a-backyard-garden-tented-wedding/

Bride’s Dresses: Monique Lhuiller (Tuilieries) from Anna Be, Galia Lahav (Bella) from Annika Bridal,

Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo and Stuart Weitzman

Makeup: Jeanette

Hair: Drea

Groom’s Tux: Atmosphere

Floral: Martha’s Garden

Cake & Cupcakes: Wuollet’s Bakery

Catering: Deco Catering

Rentals: Apres

Band: Blue Water King’s

Day of Coordinator: Lisa Trnka (Trebuchet Communications)

06/28/2022

Three years of planning, and a date change due to COVID, but Chris and Courtney had the STUNNING wedding they always dreamed of! ALLLL the details are on the blog!

https://polymendes.com/2022/06/28/stunning_wedding_at_the_depot_at_minneapolis_renaissance_hotel/

Fabulous vendors who made this day possible:

PHOTOS: Poly Mendes
VENUE: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
PLANNING: Pink Peony Weddings & Events
VIDEO: Harvest Film Company
MUSIC: Uptown Music - Bluewater Kings Band
FLORAL: Kindred Blooms
LIGHTING: Phos
HMU: Primped
RENTALS: BBJ (linens), Apres Après Event Decor & Tent Rental(Chairs, chargers, settee, shelving units + easel)
DESSERT: Amy's Cupcake Shoppe, Honey & Milk Ice Cream sandwiches
PAPER GOODS: A Milestone Paper Co.
PHOTOBOOTH: Time into Pixels
TRANSPORTATION: Renee’s Limousines
RABBI: Justin
CHALLAH: Morgan’s Broth and Buns
OTHER: welcome drink cups hand made by the Groom’s mom and husband, Joey, of Pecantree Pottery

06/16/2022

I just renewed my photography permit, so I can continue to be a Landscape Arboretum Family Photographer! Because let's face it, I absolutely adore shooting there!!! And this session just hit the blog: https://polymendes.com/2022/06/16/landscape-arboretum-family-photographer/!

06/11/2022

Ragan and Josh's wedding is ON THE BLOG!!! But even better, there are a ton of photos that you can only see right here, on facebook, on the preview below! So check all the images here, then head on to the blog to see their beautiful, fairytale wedding!

This fairytale summer wedding at Camrose Hill will take your breath away!!!

https://polymendes.com/2022/06/11/fairytale-summer-wedding-at-camrose-hill/

06/10/2022

This stunning in-home newborn session is going down as one of my favorites ever! It could be that I just adore his mom, but River was also such a chill, adorable model for his favorite photographer! Happy Friday, and enjoy!

https://polymendes.com/2022/06/10/in-home-newborn-session-with-river/

06/07/2022

This mommy and me session is absolutely EVERYTHING!!! I've realized moms are normally the ones taking the pictures, so sessions like these are extra special to me now!

Check it out on the blog: https://polymendes.com/2022/06/06/light-and-airy-mommy-and-me-session/

06/03/2022

My very first photography client just recently posted photos of herself in a stunning emerald green dress. She was going to PROM! You guys, I started on this photography journey almost 18 years ago!!! And I don't feel old, I just feel like I've learned so much through the years. Today's blog comes with a HUGE reminder: STOP TELLING YOUR KIDS TO SAY CHEESE!!!! Here's why:

https://polymendes.com/2022/06/02/when-you-forget-the-cheese/

06/01/2022

Hard to believe, but this is my 11th time photographing this sweet girl! We did her first session when she was just 6 months old! So yeah, she and I are both 10 years older than when we met!!! Oh my goodness where does time go??? This year we went to Memorial Park in Shakopee and now I have a new favorite spot to shoot! Check out her blog post here:

https://polymendes.com/2022/05/31/11-and-counting/