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Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting seasons of your life and it can also feel overwhelming at times. This bridal guide was created to walk alongside you, offering helpful tips, trusted advice, and thoughtful insights to make your experience feel more organized, enjoyable, and stress-free.
As a Minnesota wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience, I’ve had the honor of working with countless couples and incredible vendors across Maple Grove, Plymouth, Wayzata, Minnetonka, and beyond. I’ve seen what works, what to avoid, and how to create a wedding day that feels seamless, meaningful, and true to you.
My goal is not just to document your day, but to support you every step of the way. From planning timelines to preparing for your photos, this guide is here to help you feel confident, prepared, and fully present so you can soak in every moment of your wedding day.
Over the years I have worked with hundreds of wedding vendors in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area. I have partnered with the top wedding vendors in Minnesota to make the wedding planning process easy and stress-free. Book any of our preferred vendors for a top-notch wedding day.
It's time to celebrate your engagement with images that capture your unique love story!
Checkout our detailed engagement planning guide to get tips on what to wear and how to prepare for your engagement session.
Your wedding day is special so it's understandable why everyone wants to capture it with their phones. Unfortunately, phones can really ruin your ceremony photos. Phones are distracting and can cause disruptions during the ceremony and in your wedding photos.
We recommend that all our couples request a phone free wedding ceremony. Don't worry, we will be there to capture every moment perfectly so no one will miss out on that great photo.
Every wedding package includes a photo release form so you will be able to download and save your wedding images.
If you want to have a phone-free ceremony here are a few tips on how to implement that rule for your guests.
We are here to help you schedule the perfect wedding day timeline that fits your preferences and needs. Explore our two different wedding timeline options below.
I recommend a "first look" to all my brides. It is the best way to organize your wedding photos and allow for a very special moment between you and your spouse. But is a "first look" right for your wedding day? We will give you all the details to discover if a "first look" timeline fits into your wedding.
If you've been dreaming of a more traditional wedding day timeline where the bride is revealed for the first time walking down the aisle then a traditional timeline may be best for you. Explore our sample wedding timeline for a traditional aisle reveal.
You don't have to be stressed about bad weather on your wedding day. I am fully prepared and experienced to handle any weather conditions.
I have shot in rain, sleet, and even a tropical storm; so don't stress. Regardless of the weather we know how to capture the day perfectly.
In rare instances, a venue may call for a cancelation in extreme weather conditions. If your venue issues a cancelation we will do our best to work with you to reschedule your wedding day. Please review my wedding photography agreement for a detailed description of our cancellation policies.
If your wedding day is rainy or temperamental, we will be fully prepared with the following:
Getting your wedding images is a thrilling moment. I will do my very best to edit and deliver your images as quickly as possible. Here are a few notes to keep in mind about your wedding images
I deliver full wedding gallery images 4-6 weeks after your wedding date via an online gallery. I always provide a sneak on socials the day after and a blog post a week after your wedding.
Use the share link to send your wedding gallery to friends & family. For your privacy, please keep in mind they will not be able to download your images, but you are free to download and share with them.
Add images to your favorites folder and download your files in high or low resolution. Low-res is great for social media and online sharing while high-res should be used for printing.
Please download and save all your images to a safe space on your computer or cloud storage solution. I only guarantee your online link for 24 months after your wedding date. You will receive a USB to refer back to after this time.
Get in touch with any questions you have about your wedding day
I'm happy to help. Please reach out with any questions! Once you submit your message we will contact you within 24 hours to the email address you provide below.
