If you’ve never been to the Bold North Cellars, they have an amazing ceremony location. They call it “The Outdoor Cathedral” and with all the arching trees, it’s well named. It was so fun to see Bridget and Ryan come down the aisle *together* surrounded by all the friends and family. Even though there have …
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We were all standing by the fireplace in the front room of the Hutton House, waiting for Colette to come down the stairs for the couple’s first look. As we were waiting, there was some conversation about how Inder got to be so comfortable on camera. He started a bit, saying how grateful he was …
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We met up with Caralin at the Emory Hotel in downtown Minneapolis and walked in to find her bridal party performing emergency dress surgery, i.e. one of the bridesmaids standing on an ottoman while another went around her hem with a pair of scissors. FYI, there is a certain type of fabric that doesn’t fray with …
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We love shooting at the Northern Pacific Center and every time we come back there are new areas to discover. My favorite moment from the day though happened in the space that we’ve always shot in – the reception hall. Here’s a toast idea that is brilliant, but not everyone can pull it off: I love …
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This was our first time at North Star Event Farm Center. It was a gorgeous day, in a beautiful place with lovely people, inside and out – an amazing day! Our favorite part of weddings is probably, well…to be honest, when people bring their dogs. They’re delighted with every experience and they bring everyone into …
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It was so great to capture the Garr’s again at Bavaria Downs! As we knew from Sarah’s sister’s wedding – this group really knows how to have a dance party. And we also got to see another show-stopping Father/Daughter dance! Aside from the faces we recognized, there was one new fuzzy face we hadn’t seen before, little …
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This was our first time shooting at Green Acres, and it was beautiful! Throughout the day, we only had a little bit of scattered rain, so people could still enjoy the outdoors during cocktail hour and we still got to take the bridal party outside for some photos. All good, until the first dances… Kelly …
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Bridget and Ryan had a small church ceremony, but wanted to have a big reception with friends and family. So a year after their wedding, we all gathered at The Bold North Cellars for a vow renewal, some wine and good food, and lots of dancing. Since Bridget and Ryan were already married, the day was…weird, but in a great way! They hung out …
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I don’t want to scare anyone, but if you’re not getting married in the city or a glass bubble, you’ll probably find a few bugs on your dress at some point in the day. Insects are either attracted to light colors or they’re just really easy to spot on light dresses, and add in the …
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Jay was right when he said, “Vows are hard to write,” but he nailed it. So did Alana. Seriously, if you’re struggling with your vows and trying to get in the vow-writing mood, consider their vows a masterclass. I loved how Jay called out all the things he could not vow to do forever, like …
We had so much fun with Abby and Stephen at Loring Park! We popped champagne and almost made a new random friend (which will happen when you pop champagne), and we waaay over-shot pictures of Abby’s amazing ring. When we get really excited about things, we end up with a lot of pictures of it – …
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So, our jaws were dropped for most of this engagement session. We met Lexi and Ben in Wisconsin, near Madison. The land actually is Lexi’s parents and it was gorgeous! Around every corner was a new, beautiful trail or vista, and we had such a great time exploring with Lexi and Ben. Both they and …
We got to see our favorite “nugget,” Darla again on this fantastic day! Her pawrents are pretty great as well; clearly she got the awesome gene from them. For example, though it was not the warmest of Minnesota days, when we asked Megan and Phil if they wanted to go outside again because it started snowing, and …
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These were two beautiful people, inside and out. Goofballs at heart, with wonderful families that truly deserved that last beautiful fall day of 2021. I don’t know how they pulled it off so perfectly – an outdoor ceremony that’s a good half mile walk from any indoor heating could’ve been a cold one for their …
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This day was filled with so much fun and energy! The number one most important thing we hope and strive for on a wedding day is a couple that is enjoying the experience, and that was Kaylee and JohnMark to a “t.” The place, the people, and the day they crafted was colorful and relaxed, …
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So many amazing parts of Megan and Christopher’s day, it’s hard to pick a favorite! If I had to, it would be when they video chatted with Christopher’s grandparents in Germany. It was such a sweet way to include them in the day! Or it might be when Megan did part of her vows in …
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“He struck me as somebody who knew exactly who is was and where he wanted to go in life. He rides motorcycles, his brother diffuses bombs, and oh yeah – Will saves lives for a living. If Sydney didn’t wanna date this guy, then I was gonna do it.” Those beautiful words brought to you …
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Ok, so we were a little biased toward loving Melissa and Erik’s wedding from the get go. I mean, we absolutely loved hanging them at their engagement session, we shot Melissa’s brother’s wedding so we saw some old familiar faces, aaaand we could walk from our studio to their venue. It was so fun shooting …
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Another beautiful day at Stout’s Island! You’ll notice that the first shot is the beautiful view from the island, but the second shot really sets the scene of the day. The star of the show, Nala, is on the hunt, her own heroine’s journey. I swear when I was recording this, I didn’t know what …
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We met Sam and Mark near downtown Stillwater at the very place Kuba and I had our first look on our wedding day. We already had fond memories of the spot, but we made so many more with Sam and Mark! High school sweethearts, these two were so fun to hang out with. We got …
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Will’s dad gave such a great toast at the reception this day, full of dry humor. “So, we could be grateful that we’re healthy enough to be here, but that’s kind of an old person’s thing.” So he toasted to something else entirely: “What is it when two people who are strong, driven, caring, and fit find …
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Rachael and Tyler had some crazy beautiful luck with the weather on their wedding day. Most of the day was overcast (yes, it’s true what you’ve heard. The photo/video team is often happy to see a cloudy sky :). Overcast but dry – which we are so happy about because I can’t imagine Rachael and …
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“I feel pretty damn lucky because not many can say they got to marry their best friend twice in under one year.” A little over two years ago, we were a small cog in Sade’s amazing, multi-faceted plan to surprise Katrina with a proposal. Sade took Katrina on a walk filled with thoughtful notes, sentimental …
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One of the unsung perks of having a wedding, your dog gets a drink names after them. The guests at Heather and Kevin’s wedding enjoyed The Jovie Rose and The Farley at the lovely Quarterdeck Resort. The dogs enjoyed romping around in the grass. Aaaaand probably the cookies shaped like their faces. Another perk, you …
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I think Jess and Shawn would agree; this was a little bit Nala’s day. As Shawn said in his speech, “as you know, we’re too obsessed with this dog, but she is family.” She stood guard over (or beside, actually) Shawn as he got ready for the day, and “ring-bearer” was not just her honorary …
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As U of M alum, Kuba and I were thrilled to be able to shoot the engagement session for Natalie and Andy on the Twin Cities campus. Though they opted not to wear their Gopher swag to their wedding, they did invite Goldy Gopher to make an appearance at cocktail hour to represent the U! …
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When two romantics finally tie the knot, their letters are full of sweet words and Emily Brontë, their gifts are full of inside jokes and love, and the room is full of people having their best night. In their friends, family and especially their parents, you could see Ryan and Eric’s happiness reflected everywhere you …
Megan and Phil’s pup, Darla, is a born model. She clearly enjoys her time in front of the camera, but she’s also happy to sit on the sidelines and be supportive while her humans take center stage. That’s super unusual in a dog! Usually, we recommend couples bring a friend, family member, or blackmailee to …
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We met Bridget and Ryan at Ryan’s alma mater, St. John’s, in front of a piece of architecture that i was astonished not to know about. If you haven’t seen or heard of St. John’s Abby, google it, look at the photo, now double the size in your mind because that picture does not do it …
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My absolute favorite part of the day was seeing Christina’s reaction to her wedding guests. After walking down the aisle, she looked out for a long time at everyone gathered, and her face had so much love in it! Some couples worry that having a “first look” before the ceremony will make their walk down …
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“Lauren, I met you when we were twelve. You were my first kiss on the Ferris wheel at Valley Fair, and I feel so lucky to know you’ll be my last kiss.” I usually write a little bit about our couples in these blog posts, but all I want to do is quote Lauren and Kyle’s vows! Seriously, …
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We’ve done plenty of backyard weddings this year, but Hayley and Scott’s was one of a kind. Their family put in a huge amount of work to make a naturally beautiful backyard into a venue, but it was so worth it! Tons of mulch had to be brought in for the aisle, logs were cut …
A wedding at home, right off beautiful Lake Minnetonka – sounds perfect, right? And it did look perfect the night before the wedding. Chairs set, tent ready, drapes up. But there’s a reason Lake Minnetonka is full of sailboats – it can do wind right. A big storm came in on Friday night and knocked all the setup …
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My favorite moment of this day was when Megan and Weston agreed to be launched in the air by their bridal party, followed closely by every single moment they were with their dogs. Their tiny, gentle pups were clearly wary of all the noise and commotion of the wedding day, but when they were around …
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Gita and Ryan reception at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington had some of the best entertainment we’ve ever seen at a wedding. Occasionally family and friends offer their talents during ceremonies and receptions, but in normal times there’s always the option to hire musicians or any other kind of performers. In these times of social …
Having a wedding at St. Mary’s Basilica usually feels very formal. From the large guest list to the transportation, there are usually a lot of moving parts. Mariya and Nick’s wedding was a totally unique Basilica wedding. It was an intimate guest list and all the guests were able to walk a couple of blocks …
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Lauren and Kyle are about to become puppy parents! A tiny springier spaniel pup is about to enter their family just as they tie the knot. Since they’re having a backyard wedding on Lake Minnetonka, the new pup gets to come to the ceremony, but I’ve never had a little puppy around a wedding dress …
Megan and Weston had a beautiful backyard wedding at Weston’s childhood home. They joked with Weston’s parents that they can never move now; the house is even more special! And with a few smart tweaks, they made it safe to include some extended family and friends in their day. They live-streamed their ceremony so people could …
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Whether they keep their date or not, most couples this summer are having to plan their wedding twice – or at least one and half times over (and they say planning a wedding once is hard!) Justine and Patrick chose to keep their wedding date, which meant changing almost everything else. Luckily, they found a …
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Leah and Shane got ready at Historic Furber Farm on one of the first winter days in a long while that was warm enough to melt some icicles. Not that it was truly warm, just warmer. To say it was warm would be lessening the feat of the awesome bridal party who was game for …
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I love it when a wedding film isn’t just about a couple, but all the other relationships they have too. It’s a big day for siblings, friends, and usually, parents. Parents really have the most amazing perspective on a wedding day, and sometimes they share it, as Paul and Chersti’s parents did. Paul’s mom talked …
I can’t pretend this is a normal post. When I began editing Lexi and BJ’s film, I chose a moment from Lexi’s dad’s speech to start the film. In his speech, Lexi’s dad talked about how all the guests had traveled from all over to celebrate together. I didn’t see the significance of that until recently …
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Maggie and Joe had an exceptionally great bridal party. Their wedding was the day of the ice storm in December that forced numerous highway closures, and I had my first surprise when I met some bridesmaids in the hallway of the hotel and they were talking about maybe leaving for the church early because of …
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Chersti and Paul had already married officially earlier in the year but decided they wanted to have a wedding to celebrate with their family and friends. So in early December, with the Lafayette Club already decked out for the holidays, they had a ceremony and reception filled with singing, music, good food and good friends. …
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A lot happened at Caroline and Adam’s wedding, but I’ll always remember it for the calm way that Caroline stood in front of the sink in the bridal suite at Bavaria Downs and waited patiently while 3-4 women ran detergent through her train. It snowed the night before the wedding the ground was soaked – …
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Sometimes a wedding is about the couple and their journey, sometimes it’s about their faith or their friends, their kids, or their dreams. When I was editing Alyssa and Shawn’s film, their wedding was so clearly about family. Everyone who spoke at the reception, including the couple, talked about their appreciation of everyone coming and …
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Holman only had one envelope when he wrote his card for Ellie. Apparently he started drawing a scroll under her name, didn’t like it, but knew he had committed to it. So he wrote a little note explaining the scroll and drew a little emoji, hoping to at least give Ellie a laugh. It was an …
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For Lexi and B.J.’s first look, we went back to Loring Park, aka the park of the strange squirrels, where we shot their engagement photos. We walked all around the park, and when we arrived at the Basilica afterwards, someone noticed that Lexi’s dress had gotten a little spot on the bottom. She looked down at it …
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I’ll say it again – after you have carefully planned and sweated all the details of your wedding, you’ll be much happier if you can let go of the plan and just enjoy whatever happens (whether it was planned or unexpected). If you fall in love with Jen’s wedding dress (as I did) you should …
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We went to a friend’s wedding in Madison a few years ago and we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful architecture and walkability of the city. We stopped back in the city to shoot Syd and Will’s engagement session on our way back from Chicago and were even more amazed by the beautiful campus – …
Having been present when they got engaged, we were so excited to see Sade and Katrina again to shoot their engagement photos at Taylors Falls. They were a little nervous at first, since they were totally occupied the first time we shot them and didn’t have the time to feel self-conscious about the camera – …
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Shadi and Trent were married on the rooftop of the Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. It was beautiful and epic, but still casual and relaxed – just like Trent and Shadi 😉 Their wedding was a perfect example of choosing the traditions that mean something to you, and letting all the rest go. They didn’t …
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Abbas and Zohreh planned a beautiful Saturday backyard wedding. All Friday night they kept watch on the weather forecast, and it kept getting worse and worse. Finally on Saturday morning, they started calling friends, family and vendors to see if they could possibly do the impossible – move everything to Sunday. Backyard weddings are often …
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Gauthami and Moulin’s ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Paul was the first full Indian ceremony that we’d ever seen. We’ve been parts of ceremonies that incorporated some Indian traditions before, so we knew to expect one thing and we weren’t disappointed: they’re fun and messy in the most wonderful way. At the end …
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Madi and Hunter’s reception at Ashery Lane Farm was amazing: packed dance floor til the very end of the night when everyone except Madi and Hunter filed outside. Madi and Hunter finished the last slow dance alone on the dance floor, walked straight out the front doors, and were greeted by all their friends and …
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I’m convinced that Tom and Liz’s wedding on Stout’s Island Lodge is the dream that couples dream when they try to plan a small wedding. An intimate group of seven people, family and friends, together for a weekend on a beautiful island. A guest list so small that the ceremony actually took place in the middle …
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Rodolfo and Courtney were married at Aria in downtown Minneapolis and during their ceremony, Rodolfo recited a poem he had written for Courtney in Sicilian, his native language. It’s a beautiful language to express such beautiful ideas about gratitude and happiness. His poem, “Stunned” was printed in English and in Sicilian on the programs for …
Cool evening light, an awesome couple and tons of squirrels – Loring Park had it all this night! Sometimes, to take a couple’s mind off the fact that they’re being photographed, we’ll give them a task or ask them to do something a certain way. We asked Lexi and B.J. to do all kinds of …
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We were fortunate enough to shoot Trent’s brother’s wedding on the beaches of Florida two years ago and were delighted to find that Trent and Shadi were every bit as delightful and lighthearted as the beautiful Sara and Shawn. We met them at the Hewing for drinks (which is also where they’re getting married) and …
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We took Ali and Nick out on the docks at sunset for some pictures and David asked them to look out over the water. As they were standing there, looking all stunning in the sunset light, David said, “what do you see out there?” Ali said, “Bottle Bay.” Nick, with a straight face, said, “opportunity.” …
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Kylie and Joe were amazing. It was freezing cold on their wedding day, and none of us could feel our fingers, but there they stood, completely elated even though they were going numb! The overlook above St. Paul where we took pictures was five blocks from where the groom grew up. He used to be …
I think Lindsay was the most excited bride we’ve ever seen! After she read her letter, she just looked up at the ceiling and said, “I’m getting married today!” like it was just hitting her at that moment. Kyle and Lindsay were married at the Machine Shop by their friend Huli. Kyle’s vows we’re particularly …
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So, fair warning, this is the first wedding film we’ve posted rated PG. When Tommy saw Sarah coming down the aisle, he said, “Holy shit.” I’m not sure he’ll even remember saying it, but I love capturing those moments that happen naturally when people are so excited to marry each other! Also, funny story. The …
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When couples ask if we have any advice for their wedding day, we always recommend what our own wedding planner did for us. After the ceremony, before the cocktail hour, take five minutes to yourselves. Have someone hand you a drink and a little something to eat and disappear for a few minutes. It’s always …
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Weddings can be a crazy adrenaline rush for some people, and it does strange things. For instance, as I’m bundled up in my winter coat all day, Marian is walking around in a sleeveless dress clearly having the time of her life. She climbed the bluffs at Taylor’s Falls in her heels, and when I …
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There are lines you hear over and over at wedding speeches. It’s not a bad thing, they’re popular because they’re good lines. That said, it’s pretty great to hear something totally original and surprising. And surprise is what registers on Aaron’s face when his two best men start blowing through their lips into the mic …
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We were checking the Rochester weather forecasts for Ashley and Kevin’s Labor Day weekend wedding during the whole week before. It looked like it was going to be a rainy for sure, but mid-morning the clouds parted, the drizzle stopped, and they had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony. Their puppy (yes, she’s a puppy!) Ruby led …
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On the morning of their wedding at Oak View Weddings and Events, Chelsey gave Brett a watch with an engraved back. The engraving said “You Sir, are very attractive. Love, Your Wife to Be.” As a fellow Harry Potter fan, I really think Chelsey has a writing gift. In her vows she said, “I promise …
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“How cool is that? I get to marry a miracle girl.” I teared up every time I listened to Katie read that line from Mike’s letter. So that was like 30 times I teared up at the same thing, but it never got old. These two were so excited to marry each other. In the …
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I’m so in love with Carissa’s wedding dress. Her mom made it (and the veil! and the flower girl’s dress!) out of her own wedding dress. I told so many people about this dress and the story behind it and now we finally get to share the photographs! Long sleeve dresses might be a trend …
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“Whose favorite color is…glitter?” That was one of my favorite questions from the shoe game at Lauren and Joe’s wedding. A’bulae in downtown St. Paul was the perfect venue for them because the whole place sparkles: the chandeliers, the sconces, even some of the walls. And, of course, Lauren sparkled too! Not just her dress, …
Not gonna lie, it was COLD this day. But Ali, Nick, and all their family were amazing. They were all ready to brave the cold for pictures, jackets off, scarves off. Even the little kids were out there, though they were clearly ready to be bundled up again. In fact, they there the cutest part …
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I’ll never forget Sarah’s brother standing on stage after his toast and singing one of my favorite songs, “Edelweiss,” for her and Tommy. His voice was amazing, in fact, there were a ton of talented people in the room who all put their special touches in. The arch they were married under was made by …
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You may not recognize this lovely couple without their cat Charlie sitting between them (for real, Charlie is a born star and really hogged the spotlight at their engagement session), but here they are minus Charlie at their wedding at Carlos Creek Winery and you have to admit, they can hold their own in a …
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We were extra excited to shoot this engagement session with Kasia and Andrew because we’ve known Kasia for many years (since childhood in Kuba’s case) and we love hanging out with both of them. Kasia went above and beyond with the research for this session. The night before the shoot, she went all around Minnetonka …
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Yihao and Xuan were married at the Como Zoo Conservatory surrounded by a small band of excellent people. Working with bridal parties and families, we’re always looking for ways to make them laugh a little, and in the case of Yihao and Xuan’s wedding party, it was non-stop teasing. And they took it so well …
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Yes, yes that is a giant donut in the shape of a First Avenue star. Best wedding cake replacement idea ever. Mallory and Aaron asked if it would be cheesy for them to start eating the donut from opposite star points and we said – “it’s your wedding, embrace the cheese!” Thus there is a …
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I don’t care who knows it, I love people who spoil their pets. The best man joked that Jackie and Nick’s dog ate better than most of the people currently on Stout’s Island, and I believe him, because Jackie and Nick are awesome. The best part was how much fun they could still have – …
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This past weekend we were talking with another photographer about our favorite places to shoot weddings and we all came to the same consensus – it’s the wrong question. It’s hard to choose a favorite place to shoot because it’s always about the people. A great couple and the people that surround them will always …
This was our first engagement session at Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and we absolutely loved it! Sure the park is pretty but the best part was Nick and Ali, who were hilarious. Ali was basically rock climbing in heels, and Nick was helping her even though he was wearing these really slippery dress shoes. …
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As a fellow Harry Potter fan, I was so excited to see the little nerdy touches that Chelsey promised were hidden in the decor at Oakview Weddings and Events. I don’t know if it was an intentional choice, but Oakview Weddings and Events has a gorgeous willow tree right in the middle of the lawn …
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We met Kylie and Joe on St. Anthony Main for our earliest engagement session ever. Luckily, they were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed so we could avoid the rain that was creeping up in the forecast. We had the good fortune to photograph Joe before at his sister’s wedding two years ago. We asked Joe how he …
Before the ceremony on Stouts Island, Jackie and Nick met each other in the bride’s cabin at the edge of the lake. I say “met” but they didn’t actually see each other until the ceremony. Instead, they stood around the corner from each other to read letters they had written each other. As Jackie finished …
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Generally I don’t use the word “romantic” in earnest, but there really was no better word for the snow on Kayla and Kai’s wedding day. On the day, of course, we all had a very different attitude towards the bizzare snowstorm. The word “romantic” was less in people’s lips than “road conditions”, and I think …
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Heather and Mark, kindred Costco fans, were married on the edge of the lake at Mark’s parents cabin. All their family and friends pitched in, from officiating the wedding to grilling delicious steaks for dinner. My favorite part of the day was capturing Heather and Mark’s faces right after the wedding. They looked so ecstatic …
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We walked with Shirley and Yihao around St. Anthony Main and across the Stone Arch Bridge, but first, we met their cats! They were all adorable, decked out in bow ties, but let’s just say that the phrase “it’s like herding cats” is a cliche for a reason. We managed to get everyone’s close up, …
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So much of weddings is about traditions, but I love when couples tweak traditions to suit them. Anne and Evan got married at the James J. Hill Center, a gorgeous building attached to the James J. Hill Library. A traditional venue, sure! But as we found out later, meaningful, since it’s namesake commisioned the railroad the connected …
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This day was spectacular! Hilary and Gerry were so adorable together, and so sweet to each other. But I have to wax poetic for a moment about the rest of the day – those leaves, the light, the classic car, that church! And of course, the Lafayette Club with it’s amazing fall trees! As much …
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One thing I love about shooting weddings is seeing how different couples communicate love. Sometimes it’s a hug, sometimes it’s tears, sometimes it’s words. With Stephanie and Ben, it was a bit of everything. One of my favorite moments of the day was right after they saw each other in the morning. Ben gave Stephanie …
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We absolutely loved Sara and Tyler’s wedding! They were both so sweet and kind, Aria, of course, was beautiful, their bridal party was a ton of fun – but the cherry on top was Sara and Tyler’s little girl, walking around all day with no idea how adorable she was! Seriously, how cute is she …
When Tommy and Sarah came downstairs for their session, Tommy was holding something wrapped in tin foil. “Hey, I baked you a loaf of bread,” he said simply. I don’t think we’ve ever been more surprised, delighted and confused at the same time. Apparently, this is something he does with some regularity; he experiments with new baking recipes. In fact, …
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My favorite part of Brooke and Steven’s day was definitely the speeches. Apparently, when Steven was trying to ask Brooke’s dad for his permission, they were both really nervous and every time it seemed like Steven was about to broach the subject, Brooke’s dad would quickly change the topic on him. Also, we learned …
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When we met Aaron and Mallory, it was just before they had to make one of the biggest, most consequential decisions about their wedding at Carlos Creek: which wine to serve. Ok, maybe it wasn’t the most consequential decision of wedding planning, but they were soon about to head up for a tasting, and we …
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Ethan and Angie found a beautiful place to get married: the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. We learned that the center is on more than 460 acres of land and has 8 miles of hiking trails, some of which we explored with the bridal party, and one of which was the location for …
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We met Erin and Darren at their beautiful house where we also met their lovely cat, Charlie. He was a little leery of us at first, probably because I immediately took way too many pictures of him and he’s very humble and shy. But after looking at us from the hallway for a while, he soon he …
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It just so happened that Jamie and Dan got married at Aster Cafe on the day that main street closed for the aquatennial fireworks! We snuck outside for the fireworks at the end of the night, but the funnest part was when we took a stroll down the empty main street and the newly married couple got …
At the end of the toast, the groom said, “Well, that was basically the roast of Grant Schmura.” Sorry, Grant, it was a little true. Everyone who spoke had kind, sweet words, but boy did they all pull out the big guns stories too. His sister had stories ranging from cute (she would dress him …
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Rob’s brother’s speech may contain some of my favorite lines ever. Just a teaser, he starts off with “I’m the raft to your Leo,” which I would just love to have on a t-shirt. These two make me so happy; I was smiling all the way through this edit. One of my favorite things …
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It’s a tough call, but I think my favorite part of Stacy and Sean’s day was the toast delivered by Sean’s three younger sisters. They talked about what a great big brother he had been to them, and how he would make a point to call once a week and check up on them at …
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In their toasts, Sara and Shawn’s dads talked about each of their personalities as kids. It seems that they grew up as complete opposites. Sara preferring a nice night at home to sleepover parties and Shawn, so bold and people-loving that, at age 4, he invited total strangers over for a party without consulting his …
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Brad married Ellen at her alma mater, the University of St. Thomas. Even during their vows, their sweet and goofy personalities came out and all throughout the day, you could see that they had an uncanny ability to make each other laugh. They had an adorable proposal story too. They had picked out a dog …
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There are so many things to love about Blake and Tara’s lakeside wedding, but what stands out the most to me is the story that Tara’s dad told. When Tara was in high school, someone made a comment to him about her, without knowing who he was. He remembered these kind words from a stranger …
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During Erin and Mahmood’s ceremony at the Calhoun Beach Club, their officiant (and friend) told stories about their relationship. One of the stories, the first one in their film, might be my favorite ever told at a wedding. It’s a must listen! We got to briefly see Erin and Mood’s adorable French bulldog, who really …
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Brittany and Phil did their first look right outside their venue at Mill City Museum, and their dog, Jameson, got to participate! (By the way, I spent half of Brittany and Phil’s edit crying and the other half cooing and talking to the screen whenever their little bulldog popped up.) At first he seemed really excited …
Kendra and Mike were married in Duluth, with a beautiful, vast view of Lake Superior. As the sun set, we took golf carts out to some of the scenic spots on the golf course. They goofed around in the golf cart, practiced their first dance, and took in the view. For us, it was the highlight …
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The Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard was a perfect venue for this beautiful fall Minnesota wedding. The day consisted of drinking some home brew, launching apples, a gorgeous ceremony, yard games, and a great dance party with a live band. Emily and Nate were just as goofy and fun as they were in their engagement session. …
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Aubrie and Alex chose to see each other for the first time as Aubrie walked down the aisle at Carlos Creek Winery. When Aubrie rounded the corner, the look on Alex’s face was priceless. The reception that night featured a few surprises (no spoilers, watch the film!) and some epic dancing. The brother of the …
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As we rode the ferry across the lake on the morning of Chris and Andrea’s wedding, the clouds were dark and threatened rain. Finally Stout’s Island came out of the mist. We hopped ashore and set out across the island. On the way, there were constant “look over there!” moments. We discovered beautiful willows, views …
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From the few hours we spent with Andrea and Chris, it was clear that living on the lake is a lot of work, but so very beautiful. It’s also one of the few ways you can actually tire out a Labrador. While we were shooting Andrea and Chris hanging out on the dock, America (their …
The day before Mitch and Bri’s wedding, we drove from Minnesota to Omaha, Nebraska. It’s normally a six hour drive, but snowstorm Bella hit at just the wrong moment and six turned into twelve white-knuckle hours in the snow. Like every good journey story, a treacherous road led to a worthwhile destination. Bri and Mitch’s …
I have to admit this wedding film was extremely hard for me to make. Elizabeth’s father spoke at the reception about his battle with cancer and his gratitude for being able to participate in his daughter’s wedding. I lost my father to cancer 6 years ago, and I’m getting married next year. At other weddings, …
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On Abbie and Matt’s wedding day at Carlos Creek, we heard a lot about Grandma Pinky and her “magic.” But it wasn’t until the end of the night that we heard the story of how Abbie and Matt met, straight from the matchmaker herself. Four years ago, Abbie’s grandfather had a bad fall and damaged …
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On the rain soaked street outside Aster Cafe, right after Katharine and Blake’s ceremony, we ran into a French street photographer who snapped a couple photos and informed us joyfully, “mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux” (rainy wedding, happy marriage). Katharine and Blake certainly didn’t need to be told! They created their wedding day to be fun, …
We were so excited when the day Maggie and Fritz’s wedding finally arrived! We met with them a couple times at their venue, Eko Backen, because the barn was still being built and having the finishing touches put on it. It turned out to be stunning on top of the hill and I’m so glad …
We posted Grace and Clay’s wedding photos a few months ago, and finally we can share their wedding film! I dare you not to cry when you watch their couple’s vows. I watched them at least 20 times while editing and every single time I’m welling up thinking, “omg, that’s love!” (As has been previously …
This is why engagement sessions in Minnesota rock. We started the session with zero snow on the ground, as it had been for weeks. By the end, a gorgeous blanket of white falling on our gorgeous couple, who were happy to play in the sudden flurries as Kuba and I ran around, trying to keep our …
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Grace and Clay’s wedding was a great start to the 2015 season. They came back to where it all started, Minnesota. The day began with the ladies getting ready at the St. Paul Hotel, while the gentleman were being groomed at Heimie’s Haberdashery. The St. Paul Landmark Center was absolutely transformed for the reception, with the decor all being …
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We absolutely fell in love with this wedding. Lindsay and Nathan lit up after they saw each other and maintained this unbelievable connection throughout the ceremony and right through the dancing. Although they now live in California, they said their vows right here at the Basilica in Minneapolis, Minnesota, partly as a tribute to the place they met …
First of all a big thank you to Travis and Maria enough for choosing us to be part of their two-day wedding plans. When a couple so carefully plans their wedding, we feel so lucky to be included. They even allowed us to work with them on lighting, since both days would put them outside …
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We posted a few months ago about how excited we were for Travis and Maria’s wedding. Everything about it was unique and had special meaning for them. They wanted the ceremony to be intimate, with just close family and friends, but they also wanted a big reception party. So they split the wedding celebration into …