Haley and Patrick

Saint Paul College Club Saint Paul, Minnesota

When I woke up the morning of Haley and Patrick’s wedding, I could feel that special spark fill the air and knew something great was just around the corner. A beautiful winter wonderland revealed itself as I walked…

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Rebecca and Jared

Grand View Lodge Brainerd, Minnesota

When I was sitting down to write this blog, the first thing that popped into my head was, there’s a lot to like…

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Rachel and Patrick

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love a New Years Eve wedding. There’s always a certain buzz in the air with the excitement of a new year just around the corner. This one felt extra special though because when I stepped outside there were…

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Leah and Scott

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

Leah and Scott’s day started off in a pretty monumental fashion and set the tone for the rest of the wedding in the best possible way. When I entered the bridal suite I was greeted with excitement from every corner…

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Mary and Lindsay

Green Acres Event Center Eden Prairie

The day after Thanksgiving, we had something to be extra thankful for, the union of Mary and Lindsay. They found one another after similar life experiences lead them to where they are today. They both knew how…

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Jessica and Nick

The Beach Club Minneapolis, Minnesota

When I left the house the morning of Jessica and Nick’s wedding, I could feel something magical in the air. Then, quite literally, the sky opened up on my drive over and just like that we had our first big snowfall…

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Jennifer and Bryan

Hardeman Sams Estate Athens, Georgia

Bryan and I go back to high school days when I was his golf coach and we spent hours on the course together. Life took us to different parts of the world but when I got the call that he was getting married…

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Lynnae and Scott

Hall of Kings Minneapolis, Minnesota

When Lynnae and Scott decided to get married, the date was the first and the easiest thing on their list. It was, of course, to take place on Halloween. Friends and family traveled from all around to join these two…

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Catherine and Malai

Mill City Museum Minneapolis, Minnesota

Like many couples planning their wedding for a 2020 date, Catherine and Malai had grand plans that inevitably had to be changed. However in their case, it ended up being even better than they ever…

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Nicole and Jack Part Two Celebration

Bavaria Downs Chaska, Minnesota

I welcomed 2021 with Nicole and Jack at their small I Do Day back in January. The two wanted to exchange vows and start their married life together, but knew they would throw a blow out bash once it was safe…

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Lauren and Brian Part Two Celebration

Bavaria Downs Chaska, Minnesota

Lauren and Brian were originally scheduled to be married last year, but with the world on hold, they had to make some tough decisions. They ultimately decided that they wanted to exchange vows on their original…

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Marissa and Erik Part Two Celebration

Interlachen Country Club Edina, Minnesota

I originally joined Marissa and Erik for a small family ceremony on the lake in 2020. They had planned a big party, but like many others, they opted for a more intimate exchange of vows with the party to come later…

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Alyssa and Gavin

Almquist Farm Hastingings, Minnesota

Today was a big day not just for Alyssa and Gavin, but for my whole family. The way fate and my schedule have aligned, I haven’t been able to take part in a family wedding in nearly 10 years. So when Alyssa…

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Claire and Ian Part Two Celebration

Bavaria Downs Chaska, Minnesota

Back in March of 2020, the world was rapidly changing around us and no one knew what to do or what the future would hold for weddings. My dear friends, Claire and Ian, were set to be married on March 20th…

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Emily and Andy

Semple Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota

Whenever I see the Semple Mansion pop up on a new client inquiry, I know that the couple will likely be a good fit. The classic elegance seems to draw just the right people and we always hit it off in a big way…

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Jennifer and Jason

The Hutton House Medicine Lake, Minnesota

A hint of fall was in the air as I stepped out to capture Jennifer and Jason’s wedding day. The leaves were just starting to turn hues of beautiful gold and red and the timing couldn’t be better. This was a day Jennifer…

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Olivia and Ross

Family Home Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

When Olivia and Ross decided to get married, they thought, why wait? I was on a family fishing trip in Alaska when I must have somehow stepped into phone service because my phone rang and it was Nancy…

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Emily and Aaron

Family Home Brainerd, Minnesota

When the groom asks you, “do you want your own 4-wheeler?” You know it’s going to be a very good day. I met Emily and Aaron at the family property in Brainerd on an ideal Minnesota fall day. His family had been…

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Karissa and Luke

Family Home Lake Elmo, Minnesota

This was a pairing written in the stars from the very start. Karissa and Luke danced under the starry sky and the moon, almost at its fullest, hung low waiting around to give its approval to the newlyweds…

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Katie and Billy

Van Dusen Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota

Anytime you get to photograph a wedding at one of the most iconic mansions in Minneapolis, you know it’s going to be a great day. I joined Katie in the beautiful bridal suite along with her very excited friends and…

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