Liz & Ryan Engagement

Up North, Minnesota

When I started to talk to Liz and Ryan about their engagement session we had a lot of ideas around the city and in their Edina community. But then I asked the question, “what makes you the happiest?” They both…

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Merina Burda
Blakely & Shane

St. Paul College Club Saint Paul, Minnesota

Blakely is a Disney princess at heart and on this day she had her Cinderella moment. Standing in the bridal suite and watching her twirl and giggle in front of the mirror was one of those beautiful moments…

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Merina Burda
Abby & Kevin Engagement

Lake of the Isles, Minnesota

Abby and Kevin were planning a wedding at the beautiful Red Wing Golf Club when their awesome coordinator, Brittany, played matchmaker and suggested we meet. We hit it off right away and before…

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Merina Burda
Annika & Niels Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I shared a special connection with Annika and Niels from the very beginning. They had planned their wedding to be held in Duluth at the very place where Janelle and I were married, the Glensheen Mansion…

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Merina Burda
Charlotte & Casey Engagement

Charlotte and Casey feel like extended family. They came to us as a referral from the Johnny Pops world (where my wife, Janelle, works!) and the connection was there from the very beginning…

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Amanda & Bimaje Engagement

These two sweethearts were introduced to me by the amazing wedding planner, Laine Palm. They knew they needed a top notch planner on their team because they were keeping up a long distance…

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Merina Burda
2020 Year in Review

2020 was a year none of us will ever forget. Small businesses and the event industry were hit especially hard, so owning a small business that focuses on wedding photography…

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Merina Burda
Nicole & Jack

Hotel Landing Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was the perfect way to start the New Year. I’ve been looking forward to being part of this celebration with new friends for many months.Nicole and Jack have been excited for even longer, and in the end…

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Merina Burda
Ashley & Ryan

Canopy Hotel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Happy New Year! Today we celebrate the turning of the calendar and to the possibilities a new year can bring. When I met Ryan and Ashley seven years ago, I had to redefine what "team vision", "dream board"…

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Merina Burda
Bethany & Dan

Kellerman's Event Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fantasy has been a big part of this couple's lives, lived out through their love of games and good movies. I have to believe that never in Dan's wildest fantasy did such a perfect fit like Bethany ever exist…

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Jane & Doug

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Jane has been a special spirit around the Medtronic family for many years. Her smile fills a room and her joy and whimsy makes you feel seen and loved whenever you’re around her. When she told me she was engaged…

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Bethany & Todd

From the minute these two laid eyes on one another during their first look, I knew this winter day would be special. Their giggles and smirks were evidence to what we knew to be true, they were made for each…

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Lindsay & Stephen

Basilica of St. Mary Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love a downtown Minneapolis wedding. Being surrounded with energy and creativity along with the buzz of the city is a recipe for a wonderful day. When Lindsay and Stephen’s love story began, their family…

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Abby & Kevin

Red Wing Golf Club Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing Golf Club might just be one of the best secret treasures in Minnesota. It was the perfect setting for these two, who may be the sweetest, most appreciative couple I have been around in a long while..

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Melissa & William

Camrose Hill Stillwater, Minnesota

These two planned quite the celebration back in Melissa’s home state of Minnesota. Family and their pups were the focus of the day and if there was ever someone who could get away wearing white other than…

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Brynn & Michael

St. Paul College Club St. Paul, Minnesota

These two had grand dreams of getting married and didn’t let a change of plans stop their amazing vision. The St. Paul College Club was the perfect venue and if those walls could speak, what stories of love…

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Jennifer & Ian

Grand View Lodge Nisswa, Minnesota

When I first met these two, I just knew. I became a superfan of Jennifer and Ian right away, and who wouldn’t?! Their sweet personalities shine and their smiles light up a room. Grand View Lodge is a place…

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Amanda & Bimaje

Aria Minneapolis, Minnesota

The magical Laine Palm does it again, this time at the famous Minneapolis venue, Aria. I couldn't be happier for Amanda and Bimaje who have dated one another from near and far, all to get to today….

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Jessica & Ryan

Basilica of St. Mary’s Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnesota it is! When this Chicago girl moved her wedding to her new hometown of Minnesota, few could object to this exciting new vision. Starting at the couple's home and wrapping at Ryan's parent's home…

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Merina Burda