They gathered together for a combined Christmas dinner with their families. While waiting for dinner, Sam and Brooke decided to exchange gifts alone. Brooke slowly opened a a handmade photos album containing photos of her and Sam from the past two years of their relationship. When turning to the last page and closing the book, Brooke leaned over to give Sam a hug when he announced that there was yet another gift in the back of the book. Brooke turned the pages quickly to find an amazing sparking ring hanging from a ribbon. Stunned, Brooke sat down while Sam got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. With tears in her eyes, she reponded a resounding yes!
Their October wedding day was filled with family and friends who had waited for this day to come. The weather had a nip in the air as the couple and their good friends headed to the iconic Stone Arch Bridge of Minneapolis and then to the place where Sam attended school, the University of Minnesota. It was incredible!
It was a joy to spend the day with this couple (that I have been secretly waiting to get engaged!! I have seen them at 4 of the weddings in the last 2 years I have photographed!) They make anyone feel comfortable and like old friends. I wish you both the best of luck as you enter into this amazing journey together!!
Vendors that helped pull this beautiful day together::
Ceremony:: Easter Lutheran Church
Reception:: The Commons Hotel
Hair:: Wave Salon
Make-up:: Kirsten Manning
Caterer:: The Beacon at The Commons Hotel
Florist:: Tulips and a Kiss
Baker:: Buttercream
DJ:: JPS Entertainment
Video:: Richard Meidl
Stationary:: Alisha Lofgren
Wedding Dress and Designer:: Allure from Our Shop Too
Bridesmaid Dresses and Designer:: Kennedy Blue from Wedding Shoppe
Men’s Designer:: Tip Top Tux
Shoe Designer:: Nine West, DSW
Rings:: ShaneCo
Earrings:: Alaina Short
Necklace:: Bride’s Great Grandma
Groom’s cuff links:: SwagUp
Spray Tan:: Sunless Solutions Golden Goddess
Karen these are awesome! You make our day soooo special! Thank you very much! Can’t wait for all of them!
Love them all and cannot wait to see the rest! So fun seeing you Karen! Brooke and Sam you guys looked amazing on your perfect day! Congrats again!!
Thank you SOOO much for being a part of our special day! I could not imagine having anyone else capturing all the moments throughout the day! These pictures turned out incredible and I am so excited to see more in a few weeks 🙂
These are amazing! I especially love the two in St. Anthony main with the river and city in the distant background!
Karen –how did you capture all of this day so carefully, especially the wiping of Brooke’s tears –priceless! They are amazing!!!
Absolutely stunning!! Karen you do SUCH great work 🙂
Karen, you did such a fabulous job catching these special moments. Like everyone, I cannot wait to see the rest. Brooke and Sam you are amazing!
These are amazing!! What a great day, and beautiful couple! And my modeling debut made the cut on here with my glass of wine 😉 hehe Congrats again Brooke & Sam!!
You did an amazing job at capturing all of the beautiful details that were a part of this couples special day! Congratulations Sam & Brooke!
The pictures are beautiful! What a gorgeous bride and groom.
What beautiful pictures!! Thank you for capturing such a special day so perfectly!
What a beautiful day, perfectly captured on film. Congratulations Sam and Brooke!
Such beautiful pictures! They really capture all the emotions of Brooke and Sam’s wedding day.
These pictures are amazing! It looks like they really captured the beauty and the love of such a special day!
Beautiful! I love your dress!
Beautiful bride on a beautiful day. God Bless.
Love the photos of such a beautiful couple on a beautiful day! So happy to share it with them. Love your artistry!
Beautiful pictures! October is a great month to get married (and celebrate anniversaries for many years to come). Blessings on your marriage.
Awesome pictures of a great day for Brooke and Sam! The fall colors can’t be beat.
These pictures are fabulous! You made this awesome wedding even better, because now we can relive it through your photography! You captured so many special moments…..can’t wait for the rest! Thank you Karen!
The pictures look fantastic Karen! Thanks for helping make this such a perfect day!
Awesome photos. You will be able to look back on some wonderful memories of that special day.
You couldn’t have captured more perfect moments throughout the whole day. You are so amazing!
BEAUTIFUL!! Brooke you are so incredibly beautiful, and these pictures perfectly depict that! Congrats! 🙂
Pics look great, congrats Sam + Brooke!
These turned out awesome. No one captures the joy in your life like Karen does. I cannot wait to see the rest.
Stunning photography capturing beautiful memories of your perfect day!
Stunning pictures that capture beautiful memories of your perfect day!!
Such a beautiful wedding!!! These pictures are amazing.
Congrats again Brooke and Sam. You guys are a great couple. These photos are very nice. Your photographer did a beautiful job and quick turnaround too.
Thank you for sharing your special day. The pictures look amazing!
Beautiful pictures, what a fun day! Best Wishes to the happy couple.
Very beautiful pictures! All of the Fall colors are spectacular, too! Congratulation’s to the happy couple.
Beautiful day! Fantastic pictures to capture a truly magical day!
beautiful pictures beautiful couple
Beautiful, beautiful pictures of a day that is just the beginning of your very own happily every after!!
Lovely pictures
These pictures captured the beauty of this couple and the day but what I like best is that your were able to capture their genuinely happy natures. That shines through so many of these photos. Brooke and Sam I hope you will grace me with a picture or two!! Nancy
Great pictures and wedding
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to you both.