About Trading Vows

I'm Nora, and after five years of dating, my boyfriend, Andy, finally popped the question. Now, we've got eight months to plan the perfect wedding. The only hitch? We want to barter for as much as we can. We'll trade for the dress, the catering, the photography -- you name it. Join us as we try to get our dream wedding on a shoestring budget.

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Welcome to Our Castle

The Van Dusen Mansion is a contemporary events center enveloped in elegance and grandeur. Rising from a pedestal of earth in downtown Minneapolis, this breathtaking and enchanted property was absolutely ideal for our wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Snapshots to Cherish

Photo Booth Creations provided an amazing experience for our guests. They bring state-of-the-art technology to this classic concept. Their photo booths feature the highest quality digital cameras and printers on the market today. With their instant printing, everyone gets to…

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Almost There

With the wedding just days away, we nonetheless found time to stop by KARE News @4 to dish the details on Trading Vows. Check it out.

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We’re with the Djay

We are so excited to have Adagio Djay Entertainment on board. They specialize in crafting a symphony of music, melodies and excitement into the perfect experience for this most memorable day of our lives. From the first dance to the…

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Making a Good Impression

Watermark Stationery has signed on to do our wedding invitations. Watermark offers one of the largest vendor selections appealing to couture as well as price conscience brides. Whether it be bold, traditional, ornate, modern or romantic, leave your friends and…

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