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About Bellagala
Couples planning a Minneapolis wedding will find Bellagala among the St Paul area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers, wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Minneapolis
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Minneapolis?
Most couples in Minneapolis budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Minneapolis?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Bellagala
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Earl and Wilson Event Center | 0.1 mi |
| Le VENERÉ | 0.1 mi |
| St. Paul Event Center | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Bellagala to each venue listed on Lazo.
Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Photo spots around Minneapolis
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuarybotanical garden | Minneapolis | 2.8 mi |
| Peace (Rock) Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 3.7 mi |
| Lyndale Parkpark | Minneapolis | 3.8 mi |
| Lyndale Park Rose Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 3.8 mi |
| Longfellow Gardensgarden | Minneapolis | 5.0 mi |
| Minnehaha Falls Pergola Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 5.1 mi |
| Hidden Falls Regional Parkpark | St Paul | 6.1 mi |
| Millennium Gardenpark | Plymouth | 10.4 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Minneapolis first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 255 6th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
- Where
- St Paul · 9 miles east of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Planners
- In Minneapolis
- One of 191 wedding photographers we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (651) 227-1202
- Website
- Visit site
From Bellagala's website
“As a team of award-winning wedding professionals, we are proud to bring a trusted and personal wedding planning experience to Minnesota.”bellagala.com
- Services they list
- Photo booth
- In business since
- 2004
Read from bellagala.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Bellagala before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around St Paul
- Nearest venue
- Earl and Wilson Event Center, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 73 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 14 within 3 mi, 45 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West St Paul, Maplewood, South St Paul, Little Canada
Distances are straight-line from Bellagala; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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