Author Archives: Rev. Tomkin Coleman

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 →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, As you know, just around the corner — the evening of Wednesday, January 11, 2012 — is our third annual Wedding Showcase at the McNamara Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis! It’s a great … Continue reading →

Question: Hi, Pastor Tomkin, I was lucky enough to find your site and I must say that I really appreciate all of the helpful information as I am just at the beginning of planning our wedding. We live in downtown … Continue reading →

Question: Greetings Rev. Tomkin! How are you? Gearing up for engagement season? We’re hopping with tours here at the McNamara Center in Minneapolis, MN! You asked me to let you know when I get good new photos of the McNamara … Continue reading →

Question: Hello my name is (Twin Cities Bride), I am looking for a location to have a Minneapolis wedding reception where I can bring my own food. I would like to have enclosed area but also be able to go … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, I was doing a search for “free wedding websites” and your site came up, but I haven’t located a search feature on it to see if you have blogged on the subject on your MN wedding … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin! I love your article on how to be a wedding planner–it’s fantastic! I agree with all of your information and have experienced the same. It’s so easy to think of wedding planning just by seeing pretty … Continue reading →

  Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, I hope all is well with you! I want to say thank you so much for putting our hotel, Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center, on your page about hotels for weddings in Minnesota, … Continue reading →

Question: Hi Rev. Tomkin, I read with great interes your article about how to be a wedding planner! As a Wedding Planner based in Rome, I handle destination weddings in Italy and all the aspects are dealt with via e-mails. … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, Nice to know someone notices our hard work. Had a great time reading your “How To Be A Wedding Coordinator“. Have a blessed day. Regina Hare Coordinator and Event Manager Planning with Excellence Event Management Phone: … Continue reading →

  Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, I just wanted to tell you that I read your article on how to be a wedding planner, and I think that it is right on the nose!!! Your deep understanding of wedding ceremonies, receptions, … Continue reading →

   Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, I’m a sophomore in college, and am interested in perhaps becoming a wedding coordinator some day. Your website and blog has been so fascinating to read. Would it be possible to ask you some questions … Continue reading →

Question: Rev. Tomkin, I hope your Thanksgiving weekend went well! Just FYI, your readers may not be aware of the MOMS (Minnesota Official Marriage System) web site, a wonderful on-line resource for couples to request their Minnesota marriage certificate and … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, We are getting married next year, and and looking for a string quartet for our wedding in Minneapolis at the Como Conservatory in St. Paul, MN. We loved your write-ups of Minneapolis wedding musicians, and while … Continue reading →

   Question: Hello, Reverend! Thanks to a Google search, I discovered your website and WOW! That is impressive and a lot of hard work that you’ve done on your pages about the wedding venues in MN. It is most appreciative. … Continue reading →

Dear Laguna Photography, I loved working with you this weekend at the Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis, MN, and wow, I love it that you post wedding images on your Studio Laguna blog just as soon as you’ve shot the wedding … Continue reading →

 Question: Can you help me with a wedding reception question, Rev. Coleman? I want to have our wedding catered in Minneapolis, but so many Minneapolis wedding reception sites are $60/plate, and we’re looking for something cheap because we want our … Continue reading →

Cedars Hall in NE Minneapolis, photo taken by Sky Blue Rose Photography. Profile Event Center on  in Minneapolis, on University Avenue Question (via phone call): Good afternoon, Rev. Coleman, God bless you for the wonderful website on Minneapolis weddings you’ve provided! Can … Continue reading →

Glowing review of weddings at the McNamara Alumni Center at the U of M in Minneapolis, MN Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, I hope your wedding season is going well! I am pleased to announce that the McNamara Alumni Center in … Continue reading →

Juliane James Place for destination weddings in Minnesota, photography by Photogen Inc. Question: Hello Rev. Coleman, My name is Alyson Newquist and I’m writing to introduce myself and my wedding venue, Juliane James Place. I have seen your website from … Continue reading →

Photos from Minneapolis wedding photographer Laurie Schneider. In fact, if you want a super-short answer the question below, even shorter than the answers I listed below, just choose Laurie. Easy-peasy. Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, Thank you for all the wonderful … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, Thank you for your wonderful review of the Nicollet Island Inn for weddings! We love having you here, and really appreciate you spreading the word about our hosting of wedding receptions, both large and small. We’ve … Continue reading →

The Nicollet Island Inn – perfect for wedding receptions. It’s a restaurant, it’s an inn, it’s a wedding reception site…such a great place for a downtown Minneapolis wedding reception. The family and attendants and out-of-town guests can even stay there … Continue reading →

  Question: Greetings, Rev. Tomkin, I saw your website and love your Minnesota Wedding blog and would like your suggestion on a wedding reception site in central Minnesota. I have just moved to Minnesota and will be getting married next … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, Your breakdown of wedding reception sites in the Minneapolis area is great. Do you know which Minnesota wedding reception sites will allow the wedding reception to go beyond the typical midnight? A out-of-state family member had … Continue reading →

Question: Hello, Rev. Coleman, I realize that you are not Catholic, but I don’t really know who else to ask. I found some great information on weddings at the Saint Paul cathedral, (this is the cathedral in Minnesota, not the … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Tomkin, I’ve met you a couple times shooting with Ezra Moore at the Nazareth Chapel at Northwestern College in Roseville, MN. It was great working with you again! Last time we met you asked me to send … Continue reading →

Dear readers, I don’t usually post non-wedding news, but this is amazing: From the Daily Mail, 8/2/11: A married lesbian couple who saved 40 children from white supremacist Anders Breivik’s murder spree at a youth summer camp have been hailed … Continue reading →

Question: Dear Rev. Coleman, Many congratulations from everyone here at Minnesota Bride magazine for (once again) winning the Best Wedding Officiant in Minnesota award! Because this award comes directly from your very satisfied customers and your peers in the industry … Continue reading →

Question: Hellom Rev Tomkin, Thank you for your part in our special day!! People to this day are still talking about our event and how well you told our story. The harpist played beautifully and I really pulled off the … Continue reading →