Wedding Date: September 20th 2025

Rochester, Minnesota set the stage for Carla and Jonathan’s wedding day and blended tradition, elegance, and romance from beginning to end. The day began with the two of them preparing for the ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family. Carla looked absolutely stunning in a striking black and white wedding gown. When she and Jonathan finally met for their first look, the joy between them was unmistakable. They shared a few quiet moments together before the energy of the day picked up once more.

After spending some time with their wedding party and families, everyone made their way to Zion Lutheran Church for the ceremony. The setting was beautiful and traditional, perfectly fitting the heartfelt vows they exchanged. You could feel the anticipation build as they stood together at the altar, and when they finally said “I do” and shared their first kiss as a married couple, something shifted instantly. Their expressions changed from focused emotion to pure joy. As they walked back down the aisle, they were laughing, smiling, and clearly savoring the moment.

The celebration continued at the Blue Moon Ballroom, where friends and family gathered for an evening filled with laughter and heartfelt toasts. As the music played and the ballroom lights glowed softly around them, Carla and Jonathan moved slowly across the floor in a way that felt timeless. It had the elegance of a scene from the 1950s.

As the evening continued, we stepped outside for a quiet stroll just as the sun began to dip lower in the sky. The golden light peeked through the clouds, creating the most beautiful glow across the landscape. Carla and Jonathan walked together, laughing and enjoying a peaceful moment away from the celebration before returning to the party inside.

Carla and Jonathan, thank you for inviting me to capture such a beautiful day.

Vendors: Blue Moon Ballroom (reception venue), Zion Lutheran Church, Rochester (ceremony venue), Darlin’ Bakery (cake), Olive Garden (catering), Maggie Sottero (wedding dress designer), TM Alterations (dress tailoring), Sola Wood Flowers (florals), Vistaprint (stationery), Serenity Couture (hair and makeup), Knight’s Menswear (suit)