Intimate Wedding Photographer in Minnesota
20–50 guest weddings across Minnesota — North Shore, Twin Cities, Stillwater, and lakeside. Coverage from $3,100.
Quick Answer
How much does an intimate wedding photographer cost in Minnesota?
Honey Deww Photography covers 20–50 guest intimate Minnesota weddings from $3,100 for four hours with one photographer (Emerald) or $4,200 for eight hours with two photographers (Pearl), with a 1-hour engagement session included in both. Travel is included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis and billed at cost beyond that. Owner Emma Ziegler leads a studio with 200+ weddings and a 5.0 Google rating across 49 reviews.
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5.0 ★ on Google
49 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ weddings
Minneapolis-based
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How is an intimate Minnesota wedding different?
An intimate Minnesota wedding sits between an elopement (often just the two of you and a few guests) and a traditional wedding with a full guest list: enough people that it feels celebratory, few enough that every guest is someone you actually love. That changes the coverage: more portraits per guest, more time with the couple, and full coverage of small moments like the dinner-table toast that a large reception would drown out.
For a very small day with just a few guests, the Minnesota elopement photographer page covers pricing and logistics. For a larger guest list, start on the Minnesota wedding photographer hub, and see every collection on the Honey Deww weddings page.
Not sure whether your day counts as micro, intimate or small? What is a micro wedding sets out the guest-count lines and how the labels differ.
Which collection fits an intimate wedding?
Most intimate days fit one of the two shorter collections:
- Emerald, $3,100: 4 hours with one photographer and about 75 photos per hour. Enough for getting ready, the ceremony, family photos, portraits and the start of dinner.
- Pearl, $4,200: 8 hours with two photographers, about 75 photos per hour and content creation. Suits a full day or a weekend-style celebration.
- Ruby ($4,800, 10 hours) and Sapphire ($5,300, 12 hours): for longer days, both with two photographers. Sapphire adds 100 photos per hour, a 1-year anniversary session, 10% off future sessions and a highlight video.
Every collection includes a 1-hour engagement session, timeline assistance and a private online gallery. You get a curated sneak peek within 1–2 weeks and the full gallery within 6–8 weeks. A 25% retainer holds the date, the balance can be paid in interest-free monthly payments, and December 15 – March 15 weddings get 10% off. To meet the studio first, visit the Honey Deww Minneapolis wedding photographer homepage.
Where can you hold an intimate wedding in Minnesota?
Minneapolis
Gale Mansion (main floor for 100), the Hewing Hotel in the North Loop, and Aster Café's Royal Court garden at St. Anthony Main.
St. Paul
Landmark Center's smaller rooms, and Sunken Garden ceremonies at Como Park Conservatory with up to 10 chairs.
Stillwater & St. Croix Valley
The Lowell Park gazebo on the riverfront, the Pioneer Park bandshell, and historic downtown venues.
Duluth & the North Shore
Glensheen (intimate weddings up to 60), the Leif Erikson Park rose garden, and Lake Superior weekends up the shore.
Planning a very small day up the shore? The North Shore elopement guide covers permits and timing. Public parks usually need a reservation or permit, so we check the rules for your site during timeline planning.
Intimate Wedding FAQs
What is an intimate wedding in Minnesota?
An intimate Minnesota wedding is usually around 20–50 guests: larger than an elopement, smaller than a traditional wedding. Common formats are a courthouse ceremony followed by a private dinner, a North Shore weekend with immediate family, or a backyard ceremony with everyone around one long dinner table.
How much does an intimate wedding photographer cost in Minnesota?
Honey Deww intimate wedding coverage starts at $3,100 for four hours with one photographer (Emerald) and $4,200 for eight hours with two photographers (Pearl). Every collection includes a 1-hour engagement session, timeline assistance and a private online gallery. For a very small ceremony, elopements start at $650.
Where are the best places for an intimate Minnesota wedding?
Good fits include Glensheen in Duluth, which hosts intimate weddings of up to 60 guests; the smaller rooms at Landmark Center in St. Paul, such as the Sanborn Room, which seats 20 for dinner; a Sunken Garden ceremony at Como Park Conservatory, which allows up to 10 chairs; the Lowell Park gazebo on the Stillwater riverfront; and Gale Mansion in Minneapolis, whose main floor holds 100. Private cabins and backyards work well too.
How is intimate wedding photography different from a full wedding?
The pace is slower, the coverage is deeper and the storytelling is more portrait-heavy. With a few dozen guests there is time to photograph every person in candid moments, cover longer ceremony readings and give couple portraits real time without missing anything at the reception.
Do you photograph intimate weddings across Minnesota, not just Minneapolis?
Yes. Honey Deww travels across Minnesota for intimate weddings, including the North Shore, Duluth, Brainerd and the St. Croix Valley. Travel is included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. Beyond that it is billed at cost with no markup, and quoted before you book.
Can we add a second photographer to a four-hour intimate wedding?
Yes, as a custom package. A second photographer can be added to the four-hour Emerald collection only as part of a custom package, and there is no fixed price, so ask for a quote. Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire already include two photographers.
Plan Your Intimate Minnesota Wedding
Send your date, guest count and location to honeydewwphotography@gmail.com or call (651) 829-5756. Honey Deww is booking 2026–2028 weddings.
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