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Edina Couple:: Colby and Sarah

Hooray for spring engagements, flowering trees and beautiful couples.

Sarah and Colby met while serving on a mission trip for their church. Neither one was looking to get into a relationship, but they both became fast friends and by the end of the trip, they decided to start dating. Being miles apart, they made it a point to have Facetime dates and trips to see one another as often as they could. Eventually the two tired of the travel, and Colby moved up from Missouri, and proposed to Sarah.

As Covid crept in, the two decided to wed early before their church planned wedding day, and celebrated together in the park with a session together. They brought a bottle of champagne and popped it at the end of the session which provided some of my favorite expressions of the night!

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    St. Paul Hotel Wedding:: Nikki and Jeff

    When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade… even if it means rescheduling your wedding numerous times like Nikki and Jeff did. Living apart in different states, Jeff in Michigan and Nikki here in Minnesota, the couple tried to get married in the spring of 2020, but we all know how Covid took over and prevented weddings from happening. They tried again in the summer, but had conflicts with schedules and then put the date of November 5th on the calendar which turned out to be the most beautiful weekend in November Minnesota has had in a long time.

    The couple were wed at the beautiful St. Paul hotel among a small group of family and friends. They chose to do their first look in Rice Park and then we used the entire are of Rice Park for photos. Because it was a Thursday afternoon, we had the park to ourselves and the sun setting behind the buildings provided the warm backdrop that only that fall sun can provide.

    Nikki’s dress was perfectly form fitting and her veil, a cathedral length veil, provided for some incredible shots. Her brightly colored flowers were some of her favorites and paired well with the ensamble.

    What a great day it was to celebrate with you Nikki and Jeff! Cheers to finally getting your wedding day, a beautiful one at that, and a life well spent together!

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      Maple Grove Anniversary Session:: Jody and Dan

      Jody and Dan were married last year and what a joy it was to photograph their wedding. We were able to celebrate their wedding day with an anniversary session this year at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. The weather was amazing and the sun was shining. Happy Anniversary Dan and Jody!

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        Making your wedding photos better; an engagement session!

        In the past when meeting with brides, it has been one of the questions asked again and again… Why is an engagement session included in your packages?  Is it really necessary?

        To that, my answer is always a resounding YES!  No matter what, hands down, and many photographer’s would agree with me, that an engagement session is an important aspect to making your wedding photos be even better!  Why you would ask?  Because understanding your relationship and interaction with one another helps me as the photographer understand you as a couple.  The way he makes you laugh, and the way you laugh, what you laugh at, are all things I need to know about.  It is not only your relationship that is key, but me as the photographer understanding your relationship.  Watching you interact helps me to know what to look for on the day of the wedding!

        Not only do I get to see the way your act with one another behind the camera, I get to know you on a deeper level.  During this session, I get more info on how your wedding day will look, what you like to do as a couple, who you are as people! Treating your session as a “date” (with a creeper following you with a camera!) is so fun.  Enjoying the activities you like to do together puts a couple more at ease during that session and then on the wedding day!  It really is one of my favorite times!

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          Hazeltine Wedding:: Erin and Mike

          She laughed at his jokes, but when Mike asked Erin out, she really wasn’t interested. Sure, he was kind-hearted, witty, and loved golf, but she wasn’t looking for any type of relationship. It was her good friend that convinced her to go out with Mike for the first date.

          ”What’s the worst that can happen, she asked Erin? You aren’t planning on marrying him!”

          Little did any of them know, but that’s exactly what would happen a few years later!

          Mike has been so insistent on connecting with Erin’s dad to ask for his blessing, so when her father gave the ok, Mike set out to surprise Erin! Because they had picked out the ring together, Erin was anxious to have it on her finger. Mike completely surprised her and the two set out to plan their July wedding.

          Their day was absolutely beautiful. The July humidity had gone down and the 78 degree temps with a slight breeze made for a gorgeous day at Hazeltine Golf Course.

          Christina Anderson created the mos stunning white and green blooms that were accented by the navy Besoi gowns that the bridesmaids wore from The Wedding Shoppe. Erin’s beautiful gown from Essence of Austrailia from Luxe Bridal Couture was stunning and when paired with her long train.

          The groomsmen’s gray suits were a perfect shade of gray to highlight the summer day.

          Sterling Catering provided an incredible meal, while Buttercream and Muddy Paws Cheesecake’s brought in a sweet treat for the end of the evening.

          Lori Cole brought in up lighting and draperies to add to Hazeltine’s already elegant ballroom and Jimmy from Instant request had guests dancing the night away!

          Erin and Mike, it was an honor to spend your day with you!  Many blessings to you as you start your new life together as husband and wife!

          Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception::  Hazeltine Golf Course//  Florist:: Christina Anderson//  Wedding Dress::  Luxe Bridal Couture// Bridesmaids Dresses:: Belsoi from Wedding Shoppe // Men’s Ware:: Men’s Warehouse //  Bride and Groom wedding rings:: Shane Co// Stationery:: Ivory Isle Designs // Caterer:: Hazeltine Golf COurse//  Bride’s Shoes:: Badgley Mischka from Macy’s//  Baker:: Buttercream and Muddy Paws Cheesecake // Chair coverings and Drapery:: Lori Cole – Illuminations By Cole // Dressing Room Decor:: Dream Day Dressing Room // DJ:: Jimmy from Instant Request

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