Kali and Hunter

Church Barn Barron, Wisconsin

As I ventured to the rustic wedding venue in Wisconsin, driving through forests and past fields, it felt like I was on my way to capture a family member's wedding. I had the same butterflies and buzz of excitement…

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Merina Burda
Laila and Zachary

Bell Museum Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sometimes the stars align and two people come together that are such a perfect fit, you have to wonder how they found each other in this big beautiful world. This is Laila and Zachary. Their energy, humor…

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Merina Burda
Molly and Todd

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

I’m sure Molly and Todd heard this a lot on their wedding day, but the biggest April Fools joke they could have had was getting over a foot of snow the night before their April 1st wedding. I guess in Minnesota you…

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Merina Burda
Ashley and Brian

Edina, Minnesota

Whenever a couple decides to host their wedding at their home or a family home, you know you’re being welcomed into a very special and personal moment in their lives. This was absolutely the case for Ashley…

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Merina Burda
San Francisco Engagement

San Francisco, California

I love capturing my friends' love stories and it’s even better when I get to sneak in a bit of travel too. Johan and Grace have been good friends for a long time, so when they called and asked me to take their…

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Merina Burda
Chasity and Blake Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

There’s something magical about St. Anthony Main on a summer evening. The buzz of people in the historic streets, the cinema playing old favorites, amazing food around every corner, and one of my favorite…

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Merina Burda
Emily and Theodore Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Occasionally during a photo shoot I nearly forget I’m at work because I’m honestly having such a good time that it feels like I’m spending time with friends. During Emily and Theodore’s engagement session was…

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Merina Burda
Kari and Cole Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

When you find your people, you just know. That’s exactly how I felt when I met Kari and Cole at the Grand View Lodge open house. We started talking about their wedding plans, which turned into talking about life…

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Merina Burda
Sarah and Alex Engagement

Minnesota Wilderness

I love when a couple is up for absolutely anything for their engagement session, and love it even more when they come up with a fun idea to show off their personality. When I was talking with Sarah and Alex in…

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Merina Burda
Samantha and Jordan

Saint Paul Hotel St. Paul, Minnesota

Samantha and Jordan planned a fairytale Saint Paul wedding with some of the best of the best. This dream team pulled out all the stops and made this day a memorable one. When I pulled up to the Saint Paul Hotel…

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Merina Burda
Catherine and Joe

Theodore Wirth Chalet Golden Valley, Minnesota

I have so many amazing memories throughout the city and in different venues both near and far from home, but Theodore Wirth Chalet holds some of my favorites. This is where grandma and my mother both…

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Merina Burda
Sarah and Alex

Minneapolis Event Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love a cozy winter wedding and I think Sarah and Alex may have planned the coziest one yet! I met this sweet couple at the Unveiled event and we hit it off right from the very start. They decided they wanted to…

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Merina Burda
Sarah and Karl

Green Acres Event Center Eden Prairie, Minnesota

I love when I meet a couple and instantly connect over a shared interest. I felt this spark from the first moment I met Karl and Sarah and heard them talk about travel and adventure. Being a busy doctor and…

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Merina Burda
Joan and Tom

Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Being able to capture a family as they grow and change through the years is such a beautiful and profound thing that always honors me to the core. After capturing Lindsay and Dustin’s wedding back in 2016, I kept…

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Merina Burda
Natalie and Jim

Interlachen Country Club Edina, Minnesota

When I first met Natalie and Jim, I knew this thoughtful and caring pair were the perfect match. It wasn’t long after our first talk that I joined them for a dual-city engagement session that showed off their favorite…

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Merina Burda
Nicci and Craig

Machine Shop Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sometimes you meet people and you instantly know that you’re going to be lifelong friends. When I met Nicci and Craig back in 2019, I think we all came away from that meeting with the same thought…

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Merina Burda
Megan and Markus

Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolis, Minnesota

I’ve been in the wedding industry for a long time and have captured thousands of weddings. It’s pretty hard to surprise me these days but somehow Megan and Markus pulled off the surprise of the year…

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Merina Burda
Kelli and Brendon

Semple Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love when family is the center of a celebration. This was definitely the case for Kelli and Brendon at their beautiful and meaningful wedding at the Semple Mansion. Kelli had so many creative and fun ideas for…

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Merina Burda
Jessica and David

Saint Paul College Club St. Paul, Minnesota

There are some places, some smells, some little things in life that immediately transport you back to another moment in time. The Saint Paul College Club is that place for me, when I’m flooded with happy…

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Merina Burda