Theresa & Eric

7 Vines Vineyard Dellwood, Minnesota

Why not stroll a vineyard, with a glass of amazing vino in hand, and get married to the person of your dreams? That's exactly what Theresa thought when she and Eric landed on the incredible property…

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Laura & Christopher

Minnesota

When the world changed, these two came up with the vision of a lifetime at their parent's lake home and I was all in to capture their adventure! This pair met tailgating at a Viking's game and their fun-loving spirit…

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Christine & Tony

Royal Golf Club Lake Elmo, Minnesota

I get to write about these two? Whaaaaaat?! Where do I begin? We have ventured to each other's lake getaways in Brainerd and made some fun memories leading up to this epic day. The Royal Golf Club was…

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Liz & Ryan

Woodhill Country Club Wayzata, Minnesota

I met these two a few years back and just knew their relationship was special. In the years to come, Ryan would realize just how incredible Liz was and bought a ring. The amazing Rachelle, of Style-Architects…

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Josie & Jason

Ashery Lane Farm Mayer, Minnesota

Young love always inspires me to live better and more hopeful, and that’s exactly what we all need right now. Every moment I spent with Josie and Jason reminded me of what love can, and should be, as the two…

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Tara & Ben I Do Day

Rose Garden Minneapolis, Minnesota

These two have been a special part of my family’s life through our vibrant church community as we watched them fall head over heels for one another. Ben is a talented videographer whose creative…

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Lauren & Brian I Do Day

Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia

Lauren's brother is enlisted in the Navy and was told he couldn't leave the state with the current state of the world so everyone decided to go to him! Lauren and Brian contacted me and told me they were likely…

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Andrea & Dan I Do Day

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Andrea and Dan fell hard for each other on the first tee, maybe not literally, but her swing did catch his eye. She has had a fabulous pro golf career, has been raising some amazing kids, and was excited to find Dan…

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Sara & Francis

Ashery Lane Farm Mayer, Minnesota

If joy could be bottled and sold, these two would make a mint! I first met Sara and Francis at a friends wedding in Rochester and since then we have become good friends. When they were on the hunt for…

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Gabrielle & Thomas

Minneapolis, Minnesota

What do you get when you cross an opera singer and a pit musician? I know, it sounds like the start of a riddle, but kid you not! This wedding was every bit art, and every bit intentional, from the invite list…

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Alexis & Mike I Do Day

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Wisconsin

Weddings at this time in the world have taken on a unique look, but nothing quite as unique as Alexis and Mike. When they they were planning their “I do day” they knew the perfect spot, their happy place…

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Katelyn & Adam

Charleston Event Center White Bear Lake, Minnesota

There was nothing that could stop these two from getting married! After moving the vision from a spring wedding to the fall, their venue choice of the classic Charleston Event Center was the foundation in which…

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Michelle & Dan

Camrose Hill Flower Farm Stillwater, Minnesota

Michelle and Dan have long lived like an old married couple, just not old and just not yet married. Every time they started to plan their wedding, a baby surprise would derail their plans…

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New Zealand Awaits

New Zealand

New Zealand has long been a bucket list item for me as it fit so many criteria; it was another continent, it was an island, it had opposite seasons, my favorite people I met traveling were from here, and it was…

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Ellen & Taylor

St. Paul, Minnesota

We started this adventure in our studio with Ellen and her mom over some lemonade and laughter. I could see that sparkle in her eye for her mystery man, Taylor, so I decided I just HAD to meet him…

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Robert & Jessica

Las Vegas, Nevada

Vegas, baby! Rob called me up and said he had a crazy idea and usually "crazy" to him usually means semi insane. So of course I was all ears. Rob has been a long time friend and talented videographer…

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Intimate Wedding at Aria

Aria Minneapolis, Minnesota

We are in a time when all stories matter. A lot. Gatherings are taking on a whole new look and people have been having fun with an intimate approach to weddings. Even "family" is being redefined as more consider…

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Talia & Odel

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This evening was pure JOY! I was invited to capture this beautiful ceremony by long-time industry friends for the most intimate day of their family's life at Sabbath home along the lakes. I was honored…

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Thailand Adventures

Thailand

We wanted to fly far away, like very far away. Thailand was a bucket list item for many years and honestly a place we thought we may never get to as we were talking about starting a family. Then as fate would have…

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