In the midst of a joyful engagement and working their dream jobs as pharmacists, Zoe & Adam received terrible news of a terminal cancer diagnosis for Zoe’s father that changed everything. They chose to design a wedding so that Zoe’s father would attend, and suddenly found themselves in the midst of planning their wedding in Minnesota from Nashville.

Their desire to share the beauty of their wedding day with Zoe’s father led them to choose Como Zoo’s Sunken Gardens, which offered a beautiful green & floral backdrop even in the frigid Minnesota February. It was the perfect fit for an intimate ceremony both families could attend, and with details that could be arranged in their short planning time frame. When these two reached out to me for photography, I was absolutely cut to the heart and wanted to make Zoe’s vision come true!

Zoe & Adam,

You are truly the sweetest – and not only for Zoe’s gift of confection creation and baking (your cake was delightful!). I am so honored to be a part of your story and truly admire the way you dropped everything in your worlds to make this day possible with your families. I am forever touched by the grace you walk in and so thankful that you chose me to capture your wedding day. You are so kind, and so thoughtful.

With love,

Jennifer

Winter Sunken Gardens Wedding Vendors

Venue: Como Zoo Conservatory

Dress: Adorn Bridal

Dress Designer: Alyssa Kristin

Cake: Baked Tu Perfection

Cello: Jerrod Nelson

Photography: Jennifer Sanders Photography

The Como Zoo offers wedding event space in the Sunken Gardens, right next to the Palm Dome. Ten seated guests as well as additional standing guests are welcome into the lush space. The entrance to the venue is the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory steps.

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