The Best Wedding Vendors in Mankato, MN

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507 Wedding Vendors in Mankato, MN

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Hairstyles by Grissel 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
Mankato, MN
  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $150

On-site hair and makeup services. I have been in the industry for almost 12 years . I specialize on bridal , braids and blow outs. I am a licensed stylist. We love to be able to make your day as special and easy as it should be. We come to you to bring our services weather at a venue , home or hotel . We bring our tools and bring the salon to you. Let us help you embrace your beauty on your special event.

Grissel came out to my wedding venue to do onsite hairstyles for my bridesmaids and I. She is so personable and easy to work with! Extremely talented at what she does! Would highly recommend!
Barbara T., 2 years ago
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Good Times Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
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Mankato, MN
  • DJ
  • Starts at $150

Good Times Entertainment is a full-scale entertainment firm focused on providing entertainment for any type of event. Our knowledgeable staff will help make your event stress free and keep things running smoothly. Our services include DJs, Photo Booths, Event Lighting, Corporate Audio / Video production, Gameshows, and School and Prom Entertainment.

Good Times is exceptionally organized, professional, and customizable! They're great at maximizing client budgets to get a phenomenal DJ service that exceeds expectations. DJ Logan teaches dances, takes care of all the event organization, and plays songs whenever the couple wants to hear them, but transitions to it so the crowd doesn't miss a beat. 10/10 would recommend!
Peyton, 2 years ago
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MCDYphotography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Hi! I'm Cedric, the lead photographer behind MCDYphotography. What started as a creative outlet over a decade ago has grown into a full-blown passion for capturing life’s most meaningful moments. As someone who values genuine connection and storytelling, I approach every wedding with care, intention, and attention to detail. I believe photography should feel personal and timeless, something that brings you back to exactly how it felt in the moment. Based in Mankato, MN, I work closely with each couple to document their day in a way that reflects their story honestly and beautifully.

Cedric was seriously the best decision we made for our wedding. He made us feel super comfortable the whole time, like we weren’t even being photographed half the time (in a good way). He’s funny, laid-back, and somehow managed to capture all the little moments we didn’t even know were happening. The photos came out so good we’re obsessed. If you want photos that feel real and not stiff or awkward, book this guy!
Rachel & M., a year ago
DJ Ultralight Entertainment LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Mankato, MN
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400

DJ Ultralight is a Premier DJ company based out of Minnesota and established in 2015. We provide services for a variety of different events such as weddings, school events, and much more. We strive to provide custom-tailored DJ experience for all of our clients. We offer top-of-line professional lighting and audio equipment. Your event will have an of kind aesthetic when you go with DJ Ultralight.

DJ Danny and his husband did an outstanding job! We got so many compliments from our guests. They played perfect music and kept the dance floor packed all night! I definitely recommend DJ Ultralight so everyone! You will not regret it!
Sterling & K., 4 years ago
Blu Earth Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Mankato, MN
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

I'm Britt, and I'm here to show you what wedding photography truly is. You probably hate posed photos & feeling awkward, but I promise you there is none of that here. Take a look around; my goal is to capture this big adventure you've found yourself on. But in an honest, lowkey way. I focus on teasing out the emotional connection between you two and making you laugh your ass off. You deserve photos that feel full of emotion and love. I want to give you space to enjoy the little moments of your wedding day, while making sure they're documented forever.

If you're looking for an amazing photographer who genuinely cares about you and your big day, Blu Earth Productions is the way to go! We hired Brittany for our wedding (9/26/21) and working with her was beyond amazing! Shes so sweet and easy to work with, she made sure that everything was perfect, amazing communication, affordable packages, and she really caught all of the magic on our magical day. Everything turned out even better than I had planned because of her! I will forever recommend her to all of my friends and family. 100 out of 10, strongly recommend!
Anna + C., 5 years ago
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Budding Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Mankato, MN
  • Florist

Hi, I am Andrea, the owner and lead designer of Budding Creations. If I am not working with flowers, you can find me drinking coffee or wine on the couch while reading. I love all things that involve being creative wether that is baking and decorating cupcakes, practicing calligraphy, or decorating.

I have been lucky enough to work with Andrea and the team at Budding Creations on many occasions and the final product that they deliver is truly some of the most incredible floral design I have seen in over 7 years as a wedding planner. Recently I worked with Andrea to turn a client's whimsy garden wedding into something beyond what the bride could even dare to envision. The look on the Bride's face when she saw what Andrea had created for her wedding reception is something I will never forget! Attention to detail and thoughtful design as well as impeccable taste are all highlights of working with this team. I am confident that any couple's floral dreams are possible when working with Budding Creations.
Amber, 6 years ago
Courtyard by Marriott Mankato Hotel & Event Center 
Mankato, MN
  • Venue
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $400

Recently renovated, the Courtyard by Marriott Mankato Hotel & Event Center offers a modern and elegant setting for weddings and celebrations. The venue features beautiful indoor and outdoor event spaces, allowing couples to create the perfect backdrop for their special day. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners help guide every detail, while on-site catering led by the hotel’s Executive Chef provides a memorable dining experience for guests. With stylish accommodations and everything conveniently located in one place, it’s an ideal setting for a seamless wedding weekend.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Caters to out-of-town guests
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Classic elegance

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center 
Mankato, MN
  • Venue
  • Up to 700 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Located in the heart of Mankato’s vibrant city center, the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center is the ideal unique location for an all-encompassing wedding experience. With the versatility for groups of 50 to 650, the MCHS Event Center merges historic charm with modern elegance for an unforgettable venue experience. The historic Reception Hall and sophisticated Banquet Hall create a functional setting for a seamless shift between social hours, receptions, and ceremonies.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
Caricatures By Casey 
Mankato, MN
  • Event extras
  • Live painters & artists
  • +2 more
  • Starts at $400

Caricatures by Casey brings high quality award winning live Caricature entertainment to your next event, wedding or corporate party. We provide top-notch professional service and take pride in making sure clients are well taken care of. We can draw up 15-20 black and white faces an hour and 10-15 color faces an hour, making sure everyone who wants a caricature can get one. We pride ourselves in getting a great likeness while still creating a fun and playful caricature that will bring tons of laughs and lasting memories. Give your guests this unique one-of-a-kind gift and entertainment with Caricatures by Casey.

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Valerie Marie Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • Offer

I’m a certified photographer who specializes in lifestyle imagery, including engagements and weddings. There’s just something so special about capturing two people starting their lives together, and I truly love being part of those moments. Your wedding day isn’t just about the big things it’s the laughs, the happy tears, the little in-between moments that mean the most. My goal is to capture all of it in a way that feels real, natural, and true to you. My sessions are easygoing and fun. I’ll guide you when you need it, hype you up when you don’t know what to do and make sure you feel comfortable the whole time.

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From our first conversation with Valerie Marie Photography, we knew we'd found the right fit. She responded quickly to our questions and made the entire process feel straightforward and stress-free. On our wedding day, Valerie was kind and calming, which helped us relax and truly enjoy every moment while she captured unforgettable photos in the background. Her work is stunning—the images are bright, sharp, and full of life. What really impressed us was how hardworking and dedicated she was, going above and beyond to get the shots that mattered most. Best of all, her pricing is affordable without compromising on quality, making her an incredible value for couples looking for a talented, professional photographer.
Kendall O., 2 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)
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  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

Awarded Best of Zola
Something Borrowed Blooms was SO easy to work with for our wedding flowers. Their communication style was straightforward, helpful, quick, and efficient. The quality of their work was beautiful, and the faux flowers were incredibly easy to assemble. We used the Marlowe collection and it was EXACTLY what we were looking for! All of the collections & decor they offer are stunning! At a great price point, the flowers made the entire look of our wedding pop - nobody could even tell they were not real! I would use Something Borrowed Blooms over and over again for any event, as they truly contributed to making our special day unforgettable.
Tarra S., 2 years ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-PHOTO-VIDEO-BOOTHS 
Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Guaranteed Compatibility... We will create what you’ve envisioned for your BIG day! Interaction/energy level Tone/vibe to match your personalities Music requests- we honor your playlist/do not play list

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I used Direct Entertainment for our DJ and videographer for our wedding and we could not be more pleased!! The team was professional, great at communication, very kind and professional, and they helped make our day absolutely perfect! Jeff, our DJ kept the dance floor alive ALL NIGHT!! When the music had to stop at the end of the night, the dance floor was still completely full and no one wanted it to end. He did a great job announcing the events of the night, made sure that our ceremony music was perfect, and he stuck to our wedding playlist with the exception for a couple guest requests (which we were happy to allow). We were so happy and thankful to have Jeff there! Sie, our videographer also did a wonderful job! We have not yet received our video as our wedding was less than 2 weeks ago, but I already know it is going to be amazing. He was so great with communication, was prompt with his timing, and he even set up a second camera for guests to break away and give us well wishes for our marriage, which I'm so excited to watch back. He was very professional and wonderful to work with. We decided to add videography at the last minute because we thought we might regret not having it, and I am SO happy we asked Jim at Direct Entertainment if they had someone available for our day just a month before, and they did!! Jim, the coordinator at Direct Entertainment frequently checked in with us, asked us questions about ourselves, and genuinely made us feel like he cared about us and our special day. He was great to work with leading up to being assigned our designated DJ and videographer, and even after, he checked in to make sure we were happy and that all of the planning was going well. Overall, we would 1000% recommend Direct Entertainment for any wedding entertainment needs! I know they also offer several other services that we did not utilize, and I'm sure they are wonderful as well! Photos courtesy of Lang at Wandering Wolf Photography.
Bria S., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)
  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Mankato, MN

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
This is my second experience with Flower Moxie, and it was just as good if not better than the first time around. I did the flowers for my friends’ kids’ weddings and used Flower Moxie as our primary source, especially for the more unusual flowers. We used another source for some of the filler flowers that was very inexpensive (starts with a C and ends with an o…) and the flowers were inexpensive and plentiful, but not as exciting as the ones available here, the quality was not the same, but the biggest difference is the customer service. We had a few issues with the flowers (I think it would be surprising not to, based on how many and what kind we ordered), and Alexa, Luis, and Mariale were AMAZING with their immediate and helpful support. They rushed out replacements that were perfect, and worked with us to make sure we were 100% happy with everything. Huge shout out to their team - it is very stressful in the days leading up to the big event, and they took a big weight off. If you are unsure about what to get, I highly recommend going with their packages based on color — their recommendations for flowers and amounts are spot on. The videos showing you how to build everything are incredibly helpful and delightfully snarky. I highly recommend!!
MJ, a year ago
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Flower & Oak 
Rating: 5.0 (86 reviews)
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,749
  • Serves Mankato, MN

The excitement. The warm feelings. The quiet glances. The glow of newlywed love. As time passes, little details can slip away. That’s why we’re here: to help you preserve your memories, so that you can vividly recall life’s best moments for years to come. Founded by passionate creatives who have been obsessing over storytelling for decades, we are dedicated to providing an experience that combines creative artistry with personalized attention. From the first consultation to the final suite of content, our purpose is to bring your vision to life while providing unmatched value at every step.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such a great experience with the whole team at Flower & Oak. They filmed our wedding on 9/6/2025 and everything from start to finish was great. They were fast to communicate and answer any questions we had ahead of time and then we worked with Patrick day of. Patrick was wonderful and so easy to work with - he captured so many beautiful moments and we are so happy with the results. Additionally, they delivered the videos in a timely manner and were responsive to any questions we had afterwards. If highly recommend them if you want high quality video to capture your special day and team that works with you!
Amanda H., 9 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., 2 years ago
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Press Record Co Camcorders 
Rating: 5.0 (75 reviews)
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  • Videographer
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $595
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • Offer

Imagine your wedding filmed by the people who know you best - your friends and family. With Press Record Co, we ship you our camcorders to capture every laugh, tear, and dance move, then you simply send it back to us to do the heavy lifting. We'll turn all your raw footage into a beautiful, nostalgic Modern Day Home Video® you'll actually love to rewatch. It's raw, real, and totally you.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was getting 2–3k videographer quotes and honestly thought I’d have zero wedding footage… UNTIL I stumbled across this company. Affordable, simple, and truly so special. I now have memories of my parents, grandparents, and friends that I’ll treasure forever. I almost tried to DIY the whole thing, but realistically editing my own wedding footage would’ve taken me until our first anniversary. They made everything fun and effortless. Thank you SO much!
Michaela, 9 months ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (70 reviews)
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  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our wedding in California and Edgar flew out and helped make our day so memorable! We didn't know him before and didn't end up doing an engagement shoot (so I was a little nervous) but he absolutely nailed it. His photos are stunning (I've gotten a TON of compliments on them), he is extremely communicative, and he had a bunch of photos ready to go by the end of the wedding. Both me and my husband aren't great at posing for photos and he knew exactly how to place us without it feeling faked. Super easy to work with and just a really nice guy. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!
Rebecca D., 2 years ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 
Rating: 5.0 (67 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Mankato, MN

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was effective, proactive, easy-going and understanding. They clearly have a ton of experience and were extremely professional in handling every aspect of the music, from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and the reception. They took care of all the technical details like microphones and sound, allowing us to just relax and enjoy the party. We really appreciated their thorough and attentive approach, and they truly contributed to making our special day perfect. Highly recommended!
Savannah U., a year ago
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DJ BRETTLY 
Rating: 5.0 (64 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,195
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Welcome to DJ Brettly’s award winning, highly reviewed world of premier entertainment! Based in La Crosse, but, travels throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, DJ Brettly is your ultimate choice for unforgettable weddings. With exceptional experience and dedication, DJ Brettly ensures your special day is both flawless and memorable. Whether you're planning the wedding of your dreams or seeking a seamless event experience, DJ Brettly’s impeccable music, engaging presence, and personalized touches set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. DJ Brettly is alsoDJ at Stadium View, Legends, Icon, The Glenwood and more!

I cannot put into words how great Brettly is. He absolutely killed it at our wedding. From the start of the process to the end, I never doubted anything. Our guests & vendors still reach out about how awesome he was!! He is the only DJ I would recommend over and over again
Shannon S., a month ago
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Musical Genius Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $890
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • Offer

Looking for a reliable wedding DJ? Musical Genius Productions is an upscale DJ service delivering unmatched entertainment from Saint Peter/Mankato to Minneapolis/St Paul and across Minnesota! As a bilingual DJ, we offer custom packages designed to elevate every wedding. Since 2009, we've helped couples create memorable nights with stunning sound and lighting. From the first consultation to the last dance, we ensure that everything runs smoothly so that you can enjoy your special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation, Musical Genius Productions was clear, direct, and polite about what they could deliver for our wedding day. Our DJ showed up ready to bring serious energy and kept the dance floor packed by mixing up the music styles throughout the entire night—he really read the room and played to what our guests wanted to hear. The shoe game was a blast thanks to his witty questions that had everyone laughing. What stood out most was how he made sure every single person felt included, whether that meant adjusting the music styles or being flexible with language barriers so all our guests could enjoy themselves. He was professional from start to finish and delivered exactly what he promised. We can't thank Musical Genius Productions enough for making our day so special!
Gisell K., 2 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Wedding DJs - A Better DJ And Photographer - HAS STAFF IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 4.7 (51 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $499
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Congratulations, you have the rare opportunity to have one of the best wedding teams in the country at an amazing price for your big day. We have the budget friendly packages and prices that every couple wishes they had. Elevate your wedding celebration with our award-winning DJ-MC services, trusted by over 17,000 couples nationwide for more than 27 years! Our budget-friendly packages ensure that your wedding is not only fun for all your guests, but also stress-free. We also offer stunning wedding photography and HD video services, capturing every precious moment of your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
NATIONWIDE Wedding DJs - A Better DJ And Photographer - HAS STAFF IN YOUR AREA! was a fantastic choice for our wedding day. From our first call with Michael, we were impressed by the available, and thoughtful communication style. The quality of their work and value was excellent - they provided the best price we found and were extremely helpful throughout the planning process. On the day of, Scott was a perfect DJ who got our guests excited and on the dancefloor, and was a big part of creating wonderful wedding memories for us.
Lily F., 6 months ago
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Lexbe Images 
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Hey there!! My name is Alexis and I'm so glad you're here. I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Hankinson, ND, with ties to Minneapolis as well, so I am in MN often and will gladly come wherever you are! I love the all things outdoors, especially forests and couldn't live without coffee.

I had Alexis (and Sam) photograph my wedding at the Avalon Events Center on 6/13. She was awesome every step of the way, from having a huge bag of wedding kit items, helping pose and manage family for photos, and coming up with ideas for photos to make use of the large gap of time we had between the ceremony and the grand march. I don't think I saw her and Sam put down their cameras the entire 8 hours they were there on that day, so I'm excited to get the full gallery of photos! She was also able to rush us out for some awesome sunset photos when we only had a few minutes to get them. Cannot recommend her highly enough! Her price is extremely reasonable for the great quality of service and photos she provides.
Skyler S., 2 months ago
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RKH Images 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
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  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Mankato, MN

We are a husband and wife team photographing weddings since 2010. We're total geeks that love music and films. When not photographing weddings, we love playing with our dogs and cats, watching music videos, cartoons, and horror movies, and photographing other things.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tracy & Kyle are fantastic artists and teammates! They made our wedding experience such a fun journey every step of the way and we were blown away by how fantastic all of our photos turned out in both our engagement and wedding day photos. We met with them in-person twice for consultations and felt so comfortable talking with them and sharing our experiences as fellow wedding-industry workers. The rate at which we received our photos after our engagement shoot and our wedding was perfect! They sent a few samples that showed the quality and attention to detail, and the remaining complete albums were sent within a week! So fast but so much attention to detail and great editing. We also loved their blog posts as a way to share photos with friends and family and we enjoyed browsing other couples' albums as well! As a same-sex mixed race couple, we really appreciated their wide portfolio of diverse couples of LGBTQIA and BIPOC clients.
Ashley N., 2 years ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years ago
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Emily Carlson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Hi! I'm Emily Carlson, a wedding photographer serving couples across Southern California and beyond. With a calm, people-focused approach, I create bright, timeless images that reflect the joy, connection, and heart of your day. I'm passionate about helping couples feel relaxed, supported, and fully present so you can enjoy every moment while I document your story authentically and beautifully.

Emily was absolutely wonderful with our wedding pictures. She did so well at ensuring to capture our day just perfect! We’re obsessed with them! She was so patient with us & our kids, allowed me to take breaks when I needed & made sure we got everything we wanted & more!! She’s been there thru our family pics, newborn sessions & engagement as well. We can’t recommend her enough! Can’t wait to use here again in the future for whatever life brings us! Thank you again, Emily. We’ll cherish these forever!
Ann J., 2 months ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

Awarded Best of Zola
LPE was FABULOUS at our end of April wedding! My guests still talk about how fun our wedding was because of the amazing live music. All three guys that performed were so KIND, FUN, and PROFESSIONAL! They played a variety of genres and even did a song or two in Spanish. We were so impressed. We requested a sweetheart dance for just my new husband and I, and LPE sang and played it perfectly - it was so special! These guys are super talented and I would recommend them for any event that you would want people to never forget!
Ashley, a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Mankato, MN

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 42 states so far. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
The entire experience from when we booked with them to our wedding day was stress free. They directed us on how to pose and worked really well with the other vendors we had that day. The pictures came out looking amazing. They are really amazing at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone that's looking for a great team to capture their special day.
Sarah and J., a year ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Florist
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets was an exceptional choice for our wedding flowers. From the very first interaction, their communication was efficient and professional, making the planning process seamless. The team at The Faux Bouquets was highly detail-oriented, crafting extraordinary, beautiful floral arrangements that perfectly complemented our wedding day. Having a first look allowed me to see the flowers ahead of time and make any small tweaks I wanted. The end result was simply stunning - my bouquet and the ceremony decor were absolutely breathtaking. I cannot recommend The Faux Bouquets highly enough for their top-notch service and exquisite work.
Brittany S., a year ago

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