Author Archives: Rev. Tomkin Coleman

Hi Rev. Tomkin! I just wanted to say thanks to you and Julie for a most wonderful time on Monday morning. I really loved meeting you and spending time with you guys- thanks for the warm reception! I will send … Continue reading →

Note that the above photo is shot by me, not by Lisa – hers are so much better, and you’ll see them in the next blogpost! Dear Readers, In the past, you’ve read about my criteria for a wedding photographer, … Continue reading →

Dear Readers, I just saw a great night of dance (like ballet, but different) by the amazing Nic Lincoln, who is an artist/dancer/activist and he raised a warning about the wonderful new law allowing gay marriage in the state of … Continue reading →

To all gay and lesbian couples I’ve officiated weddings for in the last fifteen years in Minnesota: Congratulations on Minnesota passing the same-sex marriage bill! I’ve emailed and phoned many of you, the couples I’ve performed commitment ceremonies for (weddings in … Continue reading →

What a year! Here’s some fun logistical thoughts about the soon-to-be-voted-on Gay Marriage Law in Minnesota: It was only a couple weeks ago that I had met with a wonderful gay couple to be an officiant for their wedding this … Continue reading →

Question: Hello Reverend! You have a great free new-bride name change kit, but I made another online resource for local brides, too! I am the graphic designer for Brovado Weddings, a Minneapolis-based wedding photography company. I have recently spent a … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, It was so nice to see you yesterday! Yes, as we talked about, Buzzfeed has named the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, MN as one of the top ten coolest place to get married in the … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, Thank you for your wonderful compliments about my work! Per your request, here’s some more information about my wedding photography at Lisa25 in St. Paul, MN. I’m a photographer who LOVES my work, and I’ve been … Continue reading →

Question: Hello Rev. Tomkin, Just saw a great dog photo of yours on FB and wanted to say hello after working with me on a few weddings the last few years. You may know that I live and shoot weddings … Continue reading →

The 2013 wedding fair at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis, MN was amazing – fun, interesting, friendly, full of good food and cheerful brides. I love this wedding fair because it’s such a great size – large enough that there’s tons … Continue reading →

St Paul College Club on gorgeous Summit Avenue in St. Paul, MN The outdoor wedding ceremony space at the St. Paul College Club Question: Rev. Coleman, Good Morning! This is Lauren with the St. Paul College Club. I hope this … Continue reading →

Semple Mansion Wedding Fair - This Sunday, March 24th, 2013 12-4pm, 100 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN Dear Readers: I tell you, one of the best parts of being engaged is going to a wedding fair – free food, people are … Continue reading →

Question: Hi, Rev. Tomkin, How are things? Is your 2013 wedding season going to be busy? I hope so. Looking forward to having you perform more wedding ceremonies here at the Carlson Towers in Minnetonka MN this year! We love … Continue reading →

Dear Readers, Getting married this year (or next?) in the Minneapolis, MN area? Here’s a fantastic recommendation! The Semple Mansion Wedding FairSunday, 3/24/13 noon – 4pm – free! Location: 100 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN I’ve gone every year to … Continue reading →

New! Just published an amazing review of the Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis, MN, and how it can be used for wedding ceremonies and/or wedding receptions. Perhaps my favorite place for a wedding ceremony and reception is at a hotel … Continue reading →

What a fun night! The annual wedding fair at the McNamara Center is my favorite – it’s set in this gorgeous site, the food is amazing, and there’s a real sense of celebration and fun. The McNamara Event Center is … Continue reading →

2013 McNamara Alumni Center’s Wedding Showcase Wednesday evening, January 9th, 2013 From 5:30 till 8:00 pm Getting married in 2013? Well, in addition to buying lots of wedding magazines, or watching “Bridesmaids”, or getting together with girlfriends, one of the … Continue reading →

Question: Hi Rev. Tomkin, At the recent wedding where we worked together, I promised to provide you a copy of the wedding video. This YouTube video is the full ceremony unedited, and a nice clip of it is here. Looking … Continue reading →

The amazing TreVeld trio – here, they’re playing at a church, but I heard them at a wedding…wow!!! Wow, I have to let you know all about this amazing band who played at a wedding I just performed a ceremony … Continue reading →

Wow – Cosmos in Minneapolis, MN, in the Graves 601 Hotel at 601 North 1st Avenue, is absolutely amazing. The restaurant is an upper floor at the upscale Graves 601 Hotel on 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. I first heard … Continue reading →

Question: Hello Rev. Tomkin! I know you’ve heard this many times but I’m going to say it too that I ABSOLUTELY love your site. I’ve thus far found it very useful and will continue to find it useful until (and … Continue reading →

Question: Good Morning, Rev. Tomkin, It was a pleasure meeting you at Saturday’s wedding at Plymouth’s Millenium Garden. What a beautiful day for a beautiful wedding! It was a pleasure providing the wedding sining with wedding pianist Sharon Planer. Like … Continue reading →

Question: Good afternoon, Rev. Tomkin, I hope your summer is going well! In past years, we have enjoyed having you officiate wedding ceremonies at historic Hope Glen Farm in Cottage Grove, MN, and wanted to let you know that the … Continue reading →

Question: Hello, Rev. Tomkin, I love your information about weddings at museums in Minneapolis! At the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, we have recently started hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions. Would you like a personalized tour of our wedding ceremony and … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, Thank you for your amazing resources on your website! Can you help me with a problem? Where is there a place where I can buy a wedding dress if I’m fat? Or plus-size, or chubby, or … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, Congratulations on your Minnesota Bride Best of 2012 win! It’s always a pleasure singing in a wonderful wedding that you are officiating. I know couples get the very best ceremony if you are their wedding minister, … Continue reading →

Question: Rev. Coleman, Just wanted to send a quick note to say CONGRATS on your award last night! What a testament to your service that you’ve won this award. Can’t wait to work with you again. Hope you’re having a … Continue reading →

Question: Hi, Rev. Tomkin, I hope your summer is going well! On Sunday, 6/15/12, we at Simply Elegant Bridal Consulting in Minneapolis are launching a 1-month giveaway where Brides who “Like” Simply Elegant Bridal Consulting on Facebook AND “Like” Adagio … Continue reading →

Question: Good Afternoon, Rev. Tomkin, I hope your day is going well! When I searched for “Rehearsal Dinner Restaurants Minneapolis“, your website was #3. That is good news for you. The bad news for me is that you did not … Continue reading →

  Question: Hello, Rev. Tomkin, I hope this message finds you well. We recently received another wedding inquiry directed from your review of FIVE Event Center in Minneapolis on your page about gorgeous wedding locations in Minneapolis. Thank you and … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, I’d like use Unity Candle ceremony in our outdoor wedding, if possible. I saw your blog post on Unity Candles at outdoor wedding ceremonies. I’m wondering what you recommend for a whole set, though, that we … Continue reading →

Question (from phone conversation): Reverend Coleman, Nice talking to you, Reverend Coleman! As we talked about, Your Host Streaming provides Live Streaming services for churches, and with so many elderly and out-of-state wedding guests, Live Streaming can be a great … Continue reading →

Hello Rev Coleman, I wrote to you a while ago thanking you for maintaining this wonderful resource for MN brides, including your wonderful list of wedding musicians in the Minneapolis, MN area. As it turns out, thanks to your review … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman Hi, my name is Stacy. Bill Nunn and I own Skyrock Farm in Medina, MN. We offer a very unique and private wedding venue at our farm and carousel. Our wedding rental and reception fee is … Continue reading →

Question: Hello Rev. Coleman, I recently finished a website for a friend showing a new wedding barn location in Belle Plaine, Minnesota called “Rubies and Rust“, and if a couple rents the wedding venue for all day, it’s only $1,000, … Continue reading →

Question: Hello, Rev. Tomkin, My name is Leonard Anderson, I am the Chef / Owner of a high end catering – private chef company located in the Twin Cities called Bravura. I saw your wonderful article on wedding rehearsal dinner … Continue reading →

Question: Hello, Rev. Tomkn: We loved having you at McNamara Center’s Wedding Showcase this year – and thank you for sending all those couples, too! Not sure if you knew there was even a videographer shooting the wedding showcase (Capture … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev Tomkin, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing such a great resource for the Minneapolis wedding community. My boyfriend and I have yet to become officially engaged but we’re toying with the idea … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin Coleman, I just wanted to let you know that the Harrington Mansion in Minneapolis, MN, will no longer be hosting wedding ceremonies. Saint Mary’s University acquired the Harrington Mansion and Zuhrah Shrine Center in June 2011 … Continue reading →

  Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, Even though I’m not using your services, I was just wondering if you knew of anybody that wanted to get married on Friday, June 15th, 2012 because I have to change my date due to … Continue reading →

Question: Hi Rev. Coleman, I’ve been looking on your website and have found it to be very thorough and helpful. Thanks for providing such a great resource! I’ve got a question for you about Minneapolis wedding venues if you’ve got … Continue reading →

     Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, My name is Lauren. I came across your Minnesota wedding blog while looking for Minneapolis bloggers and writers. I am a small business owner, also local beauty blogger in Minneapolis, and my business is … Continue reading →

Question: Happy New Year Reverend Coleman, How right you are on your article on how to become a wedding planner! I have been giving classes for persons wanting to become wedding coordinators/directors for over 20 years…and many of the applicants … Continue reading →

Question: Good morning, Rev. Tomkin, I need some help finding the perfect place for wedding pictures in Minneapolis, MN. I loved your article on how to find a wedding photographer in Minneapolis, by the way. It will only be the … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin,M We met you tonight at the Macnamara wedding expo, after reading your blog article about the upcoming wedding showcase. (We are the couple from [deleted]…I’m sure you met a ton!) We both really enjoyed talking to … Continue reading →

  Dolce Woodwind Quintet, for weddings in MN Dear Readers, Once again, I got to work with the amazing Dolce Woodwind Quintet, this time at the University Club on Summit (FYI, more info on the quintet can also be found on … Continue reading →

Question (verbal question): Dear Rev. Tomkin, Here’s an unusual request – while we love the recommendations for MN wedding musicians that you post, we were looking for a wedding duo. Two instruments that can complement each other, but not a … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin (via personal conversation), We would like to have an adults-only wedding reception, but do you have any ideas for how to word the wedding invitations? Adults-Only-Event Answer: Dear AOE, Inviting adults only to your wedding ceremony … Continue reading →

  Question (phone call): Dear Rev. Coleman, Do you know who in charge of the Lake Harriet Rose Garden? Do you know how I could reserve this Minneapolis garden for my outdoor wedding ceremony, (assuming no one else has reserved … Continue reading →

Question: Rev. Tomkin, I thought I would send an email keeping you posted and ask some questions for my peace of mind. We still don’t know an exact date for our wedding but we have narrowed it down to early … Continue reading →