Kate & Eddie – West St. Paul, MN – Private Home

I have known Kate over 10 years and was so honored that she asked me to perform the ceremony for her and Eddie. The wedding reflected them as a couple perfectly. It was small and intimate with only parents and grandparents in attendance. Exchanging vows personalized for each other, they were heartfelt and beautiful. I wish you many, many years of joy and happiness.

Amanda has been a dear friend of my daughter for years, a second daughter to me. There was no way I would say no to her wedding to Christian. Having known her for many years it was so wonderful to meet the special man who put a smile on her face and and flutter in her heart! Getting to know them as a couple ha been wonderful. They are a great balance for each other. As you will see from the picture she was dramatic and gorgeous in her all black wedding dress and cathedral length veil. Creating a ceremony that matched the love and life of these two was wonderful, there was a few re-writes and it ended with a beautiful handfasting. I was so honored to be a part of this Blessed event. I wish them all the love in the world and many, many years of happiness together. The ceremony was held at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and pictures are courtesy of Black Gem Photography.

In May I swung back home to oversee the marriage of Hailey & Jordan. Perfect excuse to come home for a quick visit with family. The weather was perfect and this bride was Stunning! I was able to squeeze in a concert date with my husband as well up North. It was wonderful catching up with the great staff at Banquets of Minnesota and my favorite DJ as well. Many, many years of wedded bliss!

I have updated the pricing page and updates and changes will be coming along for the Vendor page as well. That will take a bit more time – Thank you for your patience as I get back in the groove!

3/27/2024

Well, sort of back! I am available to book your special day starting in September! It has been a crazy 2+ years. My granddaughter in Montana was born in March of 2022 My grandson in the DC area (due July 2022) decided he couldn’t wait to meet his family and arrived 10 weeks early! So what started out as a summer to keep my daughter’s home running while they were going back and forth to the NICU turned into being asked to stay for his first year(lung issues being so itty bitty when born – didn’t want to put in a community daycare) turned into a second year… He will be 2 in May and as heartbroken as I am to leave in August, it is time. They have a daycare set up (won’t be as amazing as a FT Nana) to start mid July – so Nana can transition, I have no doubt my little man will do just fine, I need the time. We are cramming in as many things as we can before I head home to my husband and rest of my family(Thank God for lifetime flight benefits!) My mind knows it’s time but my heart isn’t keeping up with that. Along with the 2 born in March and May I also was blessed with 2 more granddaughters one in November 2022 in New Orleans and July 2023 in Montana! I also became an honorary Nana to a grandson down in Georgia and I will be welcoming another honorary granddaughter in July of this year, FINALLY in Minnesota! I am looking forward to making new wedding memories – Hopefully, with you. I have one scheduled in September already – Let’s get your special day on the books!

This is the little man who has stolen my heart and kept me busy since he was born!

Cherry Blossom 2024

I met this wonderful human in Las Vegas! He is one of my favorite bartenders – he is a World Class Flairtender. We met at Carnaval Court on the Strip and he now throws bottles Downtown at Circa.

Who knew all those years ago we would both be joining people in marriage. My latest ceremony addition came to be when I was watching Vache perform his brothers wedding. I loved so much of the wording so I reached out and asked if I could use it as a BASE and tweak it. He was more than happy to share. I hope I enhanced the words that were to there to move you the way that his original ceremony moved me (I removed the very personal spin on it for his brother).

So if you are interested in seeing the collaboration it is on the Ceremony Page – Ceremony 7.

Thank you Vache for the inspiration and for the friendship over the years!

This is my time to BRAG a bit… it is my year wrap up and there will be pictures! Feel free to scroll… or grab a coffee or cocktail! Despite all the downs of 2021 I have had so many UPS to celebrate. Here is my 2021 Journey.

This is not the whole family…they are to follow… That is my wonderful husband of 27 years, we have been through so much and here we are!! My Son, David, (bottom left) finished his 5 years in the Navy and is now home, attending college and is participating in Football *YAY FOOTBALL MOM AGAIN* and Track. Bottom right is my daughter Caiti and her significant other Travis, They welcomed Charlotte this year(white kitty) joining her big brother Indy. Despite COVID Caiti’s business is growing and thriving – GRATEFUL!

May brought about a HUGE change for me, after 16.5 years I retired from the Airlines – I still get to enjoy my flying benefits as a retiree but it was time! My best friend of 20 years helped me celebrate with a whirlwind 24 hours in Las Vegas to celebrate. She and I are looking forward to getting back to adventures of Cat & Val in the coming year!

2003 brought us Oscar, my Swedish son and what followed is this beautiful family. He and Sara blessed us with our first “Grands” Isak who is now 8 and Alva who is 5. The miles keep us physically apart but Internet & FaceTime keep us connected. Always in NanaCat’s heart.

August brought me to a new adventure and a new work family. I am enjoying my time in a much more relaxed and stress-free environment. These ladies make me smile and make me happy to go to work again.

Obviously 3 was not enough… We added little MaciMae into the family and she has a HUGE personality and she fit right in. She joined the other 2 gingers in their pestering of their big sister!

The whole gang above! In order… Sarah, David, Vianka, Fernando, Sammy, Grace and Reggie – Top Shot. The only one missing is baby Luna, a Grand that I can actually cuddle, but mom and dad, Vianka & Fernando need a night out too! Bottom left is my heart KK and his fiance’ Andrea, who are currently in New Orleans, MamaCat is hoping for a return home soon, he is currently playing professional rugby and she is a barber. Bottom right is My “Favorite” (he won the T-shirt to settle the argument!) Jacob and his bride to be Amber. What a family…

Now… saving the best for last…

We are going to be blessed by a grand-daughter in March and we couldn’t be more excited. Krista & Kyle live in Montana so I sure there will be many jaunts out there!

And if that weren’t enough….

My Eldest totally surprised us on Christmas Day.. This ornament was hidden on our tree – they are in DC.

We will be welcoming another Grand in July – we are hoping for my dads birthday.

I am over the moon!

To say it has been an eventful year is an understatement. I had fewer than normal weddings – COVID – but I am hoping that they start to pick up again. I love joining people in marriage. I often tell people it is my JOYFUL JOB – It helps me ground myself when the world seems crazy.

I want to thank each and every one of my past couples, I wouldn’t be where I am without all of you. I look forward to all the new couples in my future.

Many Blessing to you all and may 2022 be a new beginning for all!

Much love, Cat

I loved everything about this couple when I chatted with them 2 weeks before this day!! The energy was amazing and the LOVE, they both radiated it! They met not long ago but they knew… and sometimes that is exactly how it works! As you see they are bringing to this marriage 6 boys!!! 3 each, ranging from 6-11. They were wonderful, loving and very well behaved, well mannered boys! I don’t doubt there will be an abundance of love and lots of laughter in this home for many, many years to come…

October 16, 2021 I was able to preside over the funeral service of my Mother-In-Law. There was a “party” years earlier for her son – my brother in law – that family asked me to speak at, it was relaxed and off the cuff more with him. She thought it was meaningful and had asked me to do the honor when she left this earth. To say I was honored and INTIMIDATED is an understatement. She was a Godly woman and I wanted it to honor that… I was told I did an awesome job. You earned your wings and your family knows you are here in spirit.

Kendra wanted bling…and bling is what she got! The bride was sparkling from head to toe and Derrick looked at her like the gem that she is. They started their family surrounded by friends and family in a beautiful setting as Banquets of Minnesota always is. Here’s to many more glamourous years together.