Category Archives: Minneapolis

November 18, 2015

Josh & Brittany:: Rush Creek Wedding

It was just another concert that Brittany was attending with one of her co-workers, until Josh stepped on stage. Smitten by the hip hop artist, Brittany knew right then and there she wanted to meet him. Coaxed by her co-worker to stay after to talk to him, they waited until the crowds died down and he finally came downstairs. On a nearby napkin, she scribbled her name and number and forwardly told him that if he couldn’t take her out the next day, he wouldn’t see her again. Josh took the cue and a beautiful romance began.

Fast forward two years to a downtown hotel with the couple celebrating their anniversary Brittany threw out the idea to play cards before they went to dinner. Josh asked her if instead she wanted to play hangman and after some convincing, she agreed. He drew out the lines and as she continued to guess each letter, she could not believe what it was spelling. As Josh got down on one knee with the ring, she cried and wholeheartedly accepted his proposal.

Their November wedding day could not have been more perfect at Rush Creek. It was a gorgeous day and family and friends came from near and far to celebrate with the beautiful couple. Brittany and Josh, thank you for including me into a beautiful moment in your history, you are both beautiful inside and out. Congratulations!!

Vendors of the day included:
Ceremony and Reception:: Rush Creek Golf Course
Planner:: Aimee Michaelson
Hair:: Burley’s Avada Salon
Make-up:: Lindsay Lickteig
Florist:: Rita by Design
Stationary:: Perham Printing
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses:: David’s Bridal
Men’s Designer:: Men’s Warehouse
Rings:: Jared

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Lisa Sherrington
What a beautiful day for a beautiful couple! I love all the photos it really captured the day perfectly!! Congratulations Brittany & Josh!

October 21, 2015

Brooke & Sam:: The Commons Hotel Wedding

Tags: gold wedding, Minneapolis, minneapolis wedding, minneapolis wedding photographer, Minnesota, Minnesota wedding photographer, October wedding, outdoor wedding, purple wedding, The Commons Hotel, The Commons Hotel Wedding, Wedding Photographer, Wedding photography, Weddings

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

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Sam Schmitz
Karen these are awesome! You make our day soooo special! Thank you very much! Can’t wait for all of them!
Kirsten Manning
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!!
Brooke Schmitz
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 🙂
Erin Merchant
These are amazing! I especially love the two in St. Anthony main with the river and city in the distant background!
Sandy Amundson
Karen –how did you capture all of this day so carefully, especially the wiping of Brooke’s tears –priceless! They are amazing!!!
Lauren Moldan
Absolutely stunning!! Karen you do SUCH great work 🙂
Terry Middendorf
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!
Alyssa Geyen
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!!
Alisha Lofgren
You did an amazing job at capturing all of the beautiful details that were a part of this couples special day! Congratulations Sam & Brooke!
Alaina Short
The pictures are beautiful! What a gorgeous bride and groom.
Andrea Schmitz
What beautiful pictures!! Thank you for capturing such a special day so perfectly!
Lauren Kavan
What a beautiful day, perfectly captured on film. Congratulations Sam and Brooke!
Diane Chretien
Such beautiful pictures! They really capture all the emotions of Brooke and Sam’s wedding day.
Trudy Powell
These pictures are amazing! It looks like they really captured the beauty and the love of such a special day!
Naomi
Beautiful! I love your dress!
Tracy Goodwin
Beautiful bride on a beautiful day. God Bless.
Monica M
Love the photos of such a beautiful couple on a beautiful day! So happy to share it with them. Love your artistry!
Deb Hetherington
Beautiful pictures! October is a great month to get married (and celebrate anniversaries for many years to come). Blessings on your marriage.
Diane Gilmer
Awesome pictures of a great day for Brooke and Sam! The fall colors can’t be beat.
Jane Schmitz
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!
Paul Amundson
The pictures look fantastic Karen! Thanks for helping make this such a perfect day!
Robin
Awesome photos. You will be able to look back on some wonderful memories of that special day.
Nikki Middendorf
You couldn’t have captured more perfect moments throughout the whole day. You are so amazing!
Kelsey Zimmer
BEAUTIFUL!! Brooke you are so incredibly beautiful, and these pictures perfectly depict that! Congrats! 🙂
Matt
Pics look great, congrats Sam + Brooke!
Nicholas Manning
These turned out awesome. No one captures the joy in your life like Karen does. I cannot wait to see the rest.
Karen Eliason
Stunning photography capturing beautiful memories of your perfect day!
Karen Eliason
Stunning pictures that capture beautiful memories of your perfect day!!
Laura Geyen
Such a beautiful wedding!!! These pictures are amazing.
Keith Miner
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.
Alesa Koppen
Thank you for sharing your special day. The pictures look amazing!
Mary Eggert
Beautiful pictures, what a fun day! Best Wishes to the happy couple.
Douglas Hodgeman
Very beautiful pictures! All of the Fall colors are spectacular, too! Congratulation’s to the happy couple.
Kyle Wesen
Beautiful day! Fantastic pictures to capture a truly magical day!
Bridget Samson
beautiful pictures beautiful couple
Lori Hannasch
Beautiful, beautiful pictures of a day that is just the beginning of your very own happily every after!!
Ann partyka
Lovely pictures
nancy schuette
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
Greg Schmitz
Great pictures and wedding
lisa kuffel
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to you both.

October 2, 2015

Loews Wedding:: Adam & Andrea

Tags: city wedding, cpc wedding, eggplant wedding, fall wedding, Lowes, Lowes wedding, Minneapolis, minneapolis weddding, Minnesota, purple wedding, urban wedding

Little did Adam know, but the pretty girl sitting across from him while studying abroad in London, would one day become his wife. Adam and Andrea toured England with their St. Thomas classmates and slowly relized they were becoming good friends. Upon returning back to the States, the couple realized they had more than a love for travel and exploring new cultures together, they loved biking, running and being outside and just being together.

Four years later, Adam asked Andrea to go out to dinner in Minneapolis. Thinking the night would be like any other, Andrea agreed and the two hit up one of their favorite restaurants. After dinner, they walked near St. Anthony Main down by the river. When they were almost to the Stone Arch Bridge, Adam stopped and got down on one knee. Barley being able to hear the words he was saying, through tears Andrea said yes!! As the two continued their excited and emotional walk across the bridge, Andrea found her family and Adam’s family waiting for them at the end of the bridge and again broke down in tears as they all rejoiced together!

Their wedding day was a crisp beautiful fall day filled with lots of love and laughter with friends and family. They incorporated their love for the city by celebrating at the newly remodeled Lowe’s hotel and by wandering the streets of Minneapolis. It was a joy to celebrate with these two incredibly sweet people, and being able to share in their joy made me again love what I do. Have an incredible time exploring Paris, and congratulations to you both!!

Ceremony:: Christ Presbyterian Church
Reception:: Loews
Planner:: Linda King
Hair and Make-up:: WOW Bar
Baker:: Buttercream
Florist:: Festivities
DJ:: Instant Request
Stationary:: The Invitation Station
Wedding Dress:: Allure from Posh Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses:: Long Eggplant from The Wedding Shoppe
Men’s Designer:: Heimies Haberdashery
Shoe Designer:: Stuart Weitzman and TOMS
Rings:: Mark Michael Design in Maple Grove
Video:: Spencer Barrett
Transportation: Renee’s Royal Valet

Tags: city wedding, cpc wedding, eggplant wedding, fall wedding, Lowes, Lowes wedding, Minneapolis, minneapolis weddding, Minnesota, purple wedding, urban wedding

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Cathy Burley
What beautiful photos. So fun to relive the night. We were honored to be a part of such a wonderful evening.
Molly Mons
Wonderful photos! So fun to be able to relive the night. Great work, Karen.
Rosemary Miller
Looking at the beautiful pictures makes me almost cry. The memories of their magical night was captured exquisitely. The emotions, fun and feeling of the night is relived in the pictures. Thanks Karen, you were a perfect fit for Adam and Andrea. We feel blessed that you were their photographer.
Rosemary Miller-mother of the groom