JX Event Center Wedding Photography | Lauren & Ted | Stillwater Wedding Photographer

Elegant Stillwater Wedding at JX Event Center

Lauren and Ted’s wedding in Stillwater, Minnesota was elegant, romantic, and filled with joy from start to finish. All week, the forecast predicted rain, and the morning began gray. But just in time for portraits, the skies cleared into sunshine and blue skies. Their wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect.

The day began with Lauren sharing a sweet and emotional first look with her dad in the courtyard outside the venue.

We began couples portraits at the Stillwater Bridge, the same place where Ted proposed to Lauren. The riverfront backdrop was stunning, and it felt full circle to capture portraits at such a meaningful location. From then on, smiles never left the couple’s faces. Lauren and Ted were radiant together, always looking at one another with joy. Their wedding party matched their energy—groomsmen in black ties and bridesmaids in black dresses carrying calla lilies bouquets. Lauren’s bouquet of calla lilies and orchids was delicate, sophisticated, and the perfect reflection of her elegant style.

Their ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church was heartfelt, just up the hill from JX Event Center. JX, a classic Stillwater brick building with soaring ceilings and romantic chandeliers, provided the perfect spot for their reception. Tables were decorated with green floral linens, calla lilies, and candlelight. Every detail gave off timeless, romantic vibes.

During speeches, the recurring theme was gratitude and admiration. Family and friends shared how Lauren and Ted love each other with intention, and how their relationship has made everyone around them better.

The celebration ended on a high note as the Bluewater Kings Band kept the dance floor full all night long. From beginning to end, Lauren and Ted’s wedding was a joyful, elegant, and classic Stillwater celebration to add to their love story.

Please join me in congratulating this amazing couple and enjoying their lovely wedding day below!

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Do you LOVE what you see?! Here are all the Vendors that made this magic happen!!

Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue: JX Event Venue | Trinty Lurthern Church

Makeup & Hair: Primped

Florals: Sadies’s Couture Flowers

Planner: Lasting Impressions

Band: Blue Water Kings Band

Transportation: Stillwater Trolley

Rentals: Apres

Catering & Dessert: Bella Vida Catering

Can’t get enough of Lauren & Ted?! I DON’T BLAME YOU! You can check out their Engagement Session HERE for more!!

Camrose Hill Wedding Photography | Abby & Curitis | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

This Camrose Hill Wedding was a Jessica Smith Photography Wedding that I had the pleasure to second shoot for! On the back roads of Stillwater, Minnesota the fall day was meet with an unseasonably hot weather that you would expect in Mid July. To counter the heat everyone was downing water to stay hydrated which is important on any wedding day! Curtis and Abby were getting married at the same Minnesota Barn Wedding Venue that Abby's older sister had gotten married at years before. They made it their own with their fur baby Marshall who was in a schnazzy bow tie and just excited to be a part of his parents day! Abby was in a classic sweetheart lace with her hubby to be grey suited up with a bright pink tie. They said the "Heck Yes" & I do under a beautiful flower cascaded arch in a little grass grove. 

Stillwater Engagement Photography | Michelle & Jason |

When I first met Michelle I was instantly smitten by her sweet spirit and kind heart. So it was no surprise that Jason fell for her beauitful smile when they were paired to walk down the aisle at a friends wedding.

We decided to venture through the beautiful streets of the small downtown Stillwater, Minnesota for their engagement session. They decided to bring their fur baby, Floyd. As we walked on the busy streets of stillwater, it was evident that these two were smitten for each other. It was so cute to see and to capture! We took a detour to a loading dock with a shoreline a little ways out of town. Michelle and Jason originally wanted to get married on the river so we tried to incorporate that desire in their engagement shoot! We ended the session with some fireworks, which was a perfect way to end the day! 

I cannot wait to capture their wedding next May!!