Wedding Date: November 14th 2009
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Wade came home from his serving our country in Iraq to marry a beautiful girl named Heather.  I mean, its not everyday you get to meet a Blackhawk pilot, let alone photograph their wedding.  The day of their wedding we got special access from the Commander to join the training crews out on the landing strip to get a few photographs around and inside the helicopters.  I had never seen one up close and had goosebumps from head to toe!  As the propeller whirled loudly and wind blew, it caught Heather's dress and hair perfectly; this girl was meant to model!  Wade's buddies whistled at them as they knew just how lucky he was to find a girl to take flight with him like Heather.  What a treasure!  I laughed so hard all day long with them, Heather's joy just jumping out of her.  Merina and Kim joined the party and the three of us teamed to capture this unique day.  It will be an experience we will never forget.  We are so excited for your life ahead; you are blessed! 

Wedding Date: November 6th 2009
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Maria and Dave shared many mutual friends of myself and Vick Photography couples.  I was alerted months in advance that this would be a rockin good time and no one could have been disappointed!  The sun flashed through Rice Park as Dave turned over his shoulder, jaw-dropped to lay eyes on his beautiful bride.  As my heart and lens are so interconnected throughout the day, my tears and occasional giggle was pretty easily detected.  Brian Suter, a close mutual friend, had the honor of performing an extremely personal and moving ceremony.  Following some hugs, we wisked the couple away down the street for a quick cup of coffee, a common practice in their relationship and symbolic of their coming together.  A dress-change later, and they were ready to dance the night away.  What a night we had!

Wedding Date: October 30th 2009
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Can I just say that Annie and Brian are just so incredibly cool?  To those in attendance it comes as no shock, but I had the privilege to soak up the love they have for each other and their family with the camera; it is hard to do love like this justice.  We spent the early part of the day finding places to protect us from a crisp fall breeze and seize the best of the fall color desperately clinging to the lowest branches of the trees.  Every stunning detail of the day was covered thoroughly by Mother of the Bride and allowed Annie to really shine and be alongside her best friend in the whole wide world in Brian.  The set up and style that engulfed The Depot took my breath away from the moment I opened the doors.  Guests were a-buzz all night long, filling the air with big laughs until the music kicked in and family flooded the floor.  This is a party no one will forget.  Thank you for allowing me to share in your joy; your love is the kind that changes lives.  Live from that.   

Wedding Date: October 25th 2009
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Melissa finished the last touches with her dress and strolled her way across Rice Park to meet her groom Michael.  To this day, there is still something so fairy tale about seeing a girl dressed in white in that enchanting park with the back drop of the historic Landmark Center.  I had picked out some nooks around downtown St. Paul that I have been excited to use, including a short jaunt across the river.  The Minnesota History Center with its purple reflections could not have complimented the reception decor more perfectly.  Tall pampas grasses were a hit, not to mention orchids of many colors and sizes.  As the wine flowed, gourmet dish after dish made its way through the party to everyone's bliss.  Dancing closed off the night with little girl after little girl waiting in line to try out Melissa's veil.  What a touching scene.    

Wedding Date: October 24th 2009
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I remember the call from Kelly well.  She was thrilled to be getting married to Tom and had the fun challenge of coordinating an out-of-state wedding.  They were living in California and had an incredible sense for style and elegance.  Tom's guys cracked me up all day, and I could see that their ties go way back.  The St. Paul Cathedral was the perfect setting for this stylish couple, its grandeur is unlike any other place in Minnesota that I have seen.  As the two decided not to see each other beforehand, the photographic moments just following their ceremony with the two of them were particularly great!  We adventured down Grand Avenue in St. Paul to celebrate and toast the attractive couple.  317 on Rice Park played host to their reception and was as warm and inviting a place as one could ask for on this monumental day.  I hope to see you both again soon, maybe in Santa Barbara next time?  Blessings friends!

Wedding Date: October 17th 2009
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When I first met this tandem, I was immediately struck by Nate's adoration of Leah.  He is a guy who KNOWS he has it good getting to marry this incredible lady.  His enthusiasm for life and relationships drew me in and I just love the heart and intentionality they put behind this celebration.  It was a perfect mix of Nate's love for fun and Leah's class.  The two love the Gophers.  I mean, a little obsessed in this case is a great thing.   For months we watched as they finished the last touches on the new TCF Football Stadium at the heart of campus.  As Nate is employed by the Gophers, we had an all-access pass to venture to the top suites, the Gopher locker room, even rush the field and practice our best touchdown celebrations!  It was any Golden Gopher fan dream day and I had to continuously pinch myself.  The party flowed back to the urban International Market Square where the two got to be stars in their own personal "Superbowl of life."  As the sky grew dark and the skyline glistened, one final stroll to close out the evening was especially memorable.  It was an honor to be with you two and consider you friends.