This day at Mayowood we captured one of my favorite roasts ever from Chuck’s brother: “Whenever people tell me that they met Chuck, they always talk about how smart he is, how nice he is, or how hard he makes them laugh. And it always breaks my heart to tell them that he fooled them. Chuck will never […]

Hannah always wanted a winter wedding, but instead of being surrounded by snow, we found ourselves in wheaty fields and warm colors. Everything else (I hope) matched up to her creative vision, which was the subject of one of the sweetest and, simultaneously, most hilarious parts of her vows.  Hannah said she knew she had

Lydia and Tyler tied the knot at The Essence Event Center on a picture-perfect October day. For anyone in a relationship with a partner in a different…well…”ecosystem,” you’ll understand just how significant Tyler and Lydia’s presents to each other were. Tyler not only gifted Lydia an Apple product, he also gracefully accepted Lydia’s present (an

Back at Stout’s Island! Exploring with the lovely Lauren and Tom this time, we were so happy to shoot at this Wisconsin oasis of beauty and fun.  One of my favorite new additions to weddings in the past few years are the Fun Fact napkins. They can be informative, funny, and a great conversation starter during

What I learned from Brad and Sarah’s wedding day: If you have a chance to buy a card with puppies on it or a card without puppies on it – BUY THE CARD WITH THE PUPPIES. I don’t care if it’s low hanging fruit. Puppies be cute and there’s never a time when that’s not

One of my favorite stories from the toasts – and there were so many! – was from the Best Man. When he was roommates with Ben, he would observe Ben sitting silently on the couch with his earbuds in, on the phone with Lexi. But he often wasn’t listening to her talk, they were just

At the far end of the Mayowood Barn, Georgia and Kyle opened their vow booklets and read them to each other. I have been loving what happens when couple’s opt for private vows and Georgia and Kyle’s were amazing! While personal vows at the ceremony are an amazing way for friends and family to feel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As wedding videographers, we had the honor of capturing Annie and Joe’s beautiful fall wedding at Northern Haus in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The couple’s love and laughter were on full display on their special day, which took place on a crisp fall day in 2021. Despite the chilly weather, the warmth and joy that Annie

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,

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

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

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

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

“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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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,

  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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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