Intimate Garden Wedding at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory | Marc + Brittany

Marc and Brittany dreamed of a wedding that was simple, intimate, and deeply personal. They just wanted to be surrounded by the people that mean the most including their two daughters. When considering venues, the couple knew they wanted their ceremony to be somewhere that wasn’t just beautiful in the moment, but would also look timeless in photos. After seeing the Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Zoo, they knew immediately it was the perfect spot to say “I do.” The lush greenery, romantic pathways, and natural elegance of the garden created the ideal backdrop for the couple’s intimate ceremony.

Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Saint Paul. Two pathways throughout beautiful rows of greenery.
Bridal portrait of bride in a lace long sleeve dress with back to the camera, looking down at bridal bouquet while standing in front of the Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Close-up of bridal hair and makeup with a classic bridal look of red lipstick and hair down with one side pinned back. Bride is wearing a lace wedding down and holding a soft, romantic bouquet for ceremony at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Groom sitting on bench near a fountain with one daughter in his lap while the other daughter stands behind him, covering his eyes as the bride walks towards them for their first look in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Groom kissing bride on the cheek surrounded by greenery at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Bride, groom, and their two daughters standing together on balcony overlooking the Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Bride, groom, and their two daughters standing together on balcony overlooking the Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Bride and groom with their two young daughters sitting by fountain at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Groom leaning into bride for a kiss on balcony overlooking beautiful garden at Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Soft pink and peach boutonniere.

A Friendship Reignited

Marc and Brittany’s love story began long before their wedding day. They went to middle school and high school together, but never really had the chance to connect. Years later as adults, a mutual friend sparked the conversation that would change everything. While out with Marc, the friend was chatting with Brittany. After confirming she was single, Marc decided to take a chance. For the next four months, the two talked every day, learning everything about each other and falling in love.

Intimate wedding ceremony at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with bride and groom on the center steps surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Close-up of bride reading vows while covering her mouth as she gets emotional during ceremony at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Intimate wedding ceremony with bride and groom holding hands at Sunken Garden at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony at Sunken Garden atMarjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Bride and groom holding hands together in the air with big smiles after ceremony at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

Building a Family

Reflecting on their journey, Marc shared, “The most valuable thing about this union is making this friendship into an official family.”

Marc and Brittany’s day was all about love, connection, and the beauty of building a life together as their family of four. In a garden that feels as timeless as their love story, Marc and Brittany exchanged vows surrounded by the people who matter most.

Groom standing behind bride, kissing the side of her head while bride looks down while holding bridal bouquet.
Groom twirling his bride in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory steps.
Bride and groom holding hands and walking up steps of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

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