Wedding

Vadnais Heights Commons Wedding Photography | Michelle & Jason | Minneapolis & St Paul Wedding Photographer

Last Saturday Michelle and Jason married at the Vadnais Heights Commons surround by all their loved ones; the day felt like the first real day of summer with warm sunny skies.
 Michelle and Jason did not meet by chance; they were thoughtfully paired by their best friends for a wedding. As they walked down the aisle to support their best friends they did not think that 2 years later they would be at their own wedding!! Michelle is one of the sweetest people I have had the joy to serve; knowing she was marrying Jason, she had the biggest smile on her face all day.
The first look took place at a nearby park that Michelle had had her heart set on. As Michelle walked up and tapped Jason on the shoulder, Jason yelled out “whose there?!” making Michelle giggle as he turned and was able to take in her beauty for the first time that day.
 The ceremony took place at Vadnais Heights Commons with large windows and vaulted ceilings generously bathing natural light throughout the space.  The greenery details throughout the decorations were the perfect touch, giving the room a splash of elegance.  A personal favorite moment of the day (had me even a littler teary-eyed; vows and toasts get me every time) came during the speeches. The maid of honor was scrolling through their memories together and how excited she was for her best friend.  She said she knew that Jason was proof that all good things come to those who wait. Cue Tears. 

It was clear to everyone in attendance that these two are made for each other. I wish them all the happiness marriage can bring. <3

Abulea Wedding Photography | New Years Eve Wedding | Elle & Patrick |

Elle and Patrick's wedding was on the door step of 2017 new years eve . I shot this wedding with Justin Mark Photography as a last minute favor because Justin was pretty stick the day before! Back to Elle and Patrick they decided to get ready at abulea in downtown st paul right by Mears Park and CHS field. The ceremony was held at St. Thomas Chapel. Although it was pretty cold it didn't phase Elle as she was up for the challenge as was the entire wedding party because no body complained with giant smiles in front of the camera!

As the ceremony began, the chapel forgot to take down the life-size nativity scene at the alter! So tip for those choosing holidays for your wedding remember to make sure SOMEONE is assigned to take down the churches decorations! It would not have been that big of deal if it did not take up 1/3 of the alter where these two love birds tied the knot!  

After the ceremony we all meet up at Abulea for a comfotable and GORGEOUS reception!

Studio 514 Wedding Photography | Lindsey & Peter

As minnesota transitioned from its warm summer to its stunning fall colors, Peter and Lindsey said their I dos. A Jessica Smith Photography wedding filled with navy blue wedding details and greys with twinkle lights to shine on them as they had a Studio 514 wedding ceremony and reception in minneapolis. They guys got ready at Peter's apartment; while they were getting ready they enjoyed the soccer game on TV.
During the first look and the bride and groom portraits, Lindsey and Peter were so natural at being cuddly and loving towards each other they hardly needed any direction at all.
They met at work as their organization helps prepare kids to graduate high school.
 

These two are madly in love and anyone walking by can see it. I am so thankful to have been able to capture their day with them.  And another shout out to the wonderful Jessica Smith for giving me the opportunity to shoot with her!