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American Swedish Institute Wedding:: Stacy and Tyler

In Lawrance, Kansas neither knew that the future awaited them.  Stacy and Tyler had dozens of mutual friends and their paths had probably crossed multiple times, but it was this night at Brothers that the two actually saw one another for the first time.  The two chatted easily about their love for the outdoors and being active with camping, biking and grilling.  They laughed easily with each other and shared in their mutual respect and dedication to their university, KU.

After dating for a few years, they to moved back to Stacy’s hometown of Minneapolis, bought a house (and adopted some cute cats) and made a home together.

The two loved traveling and on one trip of a lifetime to Thailand, Tyler knew this was the moment he had waited for.  The beach setting was as romantic as it ever would be and as Tyler hurried Stacy into a private location to watch the sunset and as he did, the ring came out with a question and a resounding YES by Stacy, and a lot of cheering made by some local and touring on-lookers!

Their wedding day was full of beauty and many emotions.  Combining their love for the outdoors and the Kansas state flower (the sunflower), the two celebrated in modern style at the amazing American Swedish Institute with close family and friends. After a year of battling cancer, the Wednesday before her wedding, Stacey’s father got the cancer -free call which was even more reason for the family to celebrate.  Stacy and Tyler were also serenaded alone in a courtyard by a musician where they shared one of their first dances, and both surprised each other with gifts that meant so much to the other.

Best of luck to both of you, thank you for allowing me to share in your beautiful day!!  You are both amazing people!!

 

Vendors who helped make this day amazing::
Ceremony:: Mt Olivet Lutheran Church
Reception:: American Sweedish Institute
Planner:: Jenna Cully
Make-up: Kate Novick
Caterer:: Slate & Stone
Florist:: Claire Briggs
Baker:: A Piece of Cake
Band:: Shirts & Skins
Graphic Designer:: Brandon Fawre
Wedding Dress and Designer:: Salon by Demetrios purchased at Macy’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Watters purchased at Macy’s Bridal
Men’s Designer:: Atmosfere
Rings:: House of Diamonds and Stacy’s engagement ring is a family heirloom
Second Shooter:: Megan Quist

 

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  • Amy

    Stunning photos of Tyler and Stacy, I’ve been waiting for these to post! Love the personal blog about them, so glad to see all thes smiling faces– all grown up!

  • Karen seglem

    As mother of the bride, I cannot wait to see more pictures. Stacy looked like a picture straight from Modern Bride magazine. Couldn’t be more pleased with her photographer.

  • admin

    Karen, thank you!! It was an amazing day and I can’t wait for you to see the rest of the photos!!

  • Pat

    Can’t wait for more. You can feel the love & joy in photos.

  • Sheryl Servatius-Brown

    These pictures are lovely – every single one of them – but the final one is my favorite. I am actually seeing things I missed at the time, and as the mother of the groom, it is exciting to see them now!

  • Maria Boris

    Wow! These pictures really captured Stacy’s & Tyler’s special day!

  • Cary OReilly

    Beautiful wedding, beautiful photographs! Many special memories captured.

  • Meghan Mace

    Absolutely gorgeous photos! Karen you captured the most amazing moments!

  • admin

    Thanks Meghan!! It was a stunning wedding with beautiful people inside and out!!

  • admin

    Thanks Karen, it was a beautiful day!!

  • admin

    Thanks Sheryl, it was a wonderful day to have been a part of!!

Happy Monday!!

Welcome back to yet another Monday!  Where do the weeks go?  Here are a few sneaks from my week!!

Tyler and Stacy

Rebeckah

Baby Andrew

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    My Favorite Places to Shoot:: Elm Creek Park Reserve

    Happy Friday everyone!!  Fall is in the air and so are the thoughts of family photos and (dare I say…Christmas Cards!!)  As I write this, I certainly cringe, because if you know me at all, I am not a huge fan of cold weather.  I prefer it nice and sticky.  I know, I know, I am definitely living in the wrong state!!

    All that said, one of the things I LOVE about Minnesota is the fall and the fall colors.  September and October are FULL of color all over the state and there are SO many places within the Cities to capture your family and the beauty of fall.  (HINT-if you have not booked your family session yet, I still have a few openings!!)

    One of my very favorite places, not only because it is close to my home, but because it is huge, is Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.  The Maples are glorious and there are tons and tons of places to shoot. I typically start at the chateau, which has stairs, paths, a great building, and then make my way with clients to a part of the park that is less traveled to capture more of the fields and dirt paths.

    It is just one of the many places in the Twin Cities that is just so beautiful!

    Happy Friday!!

     

     

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    • Jan Welter

      Interested in a family session. Our 4th grandchild is due the end of October so would like to wait until November. Any suggestions? Live in Maple Grove. (Dan and Erin Welter are my son/daughter-in-law, so that is how I am familiar with your work.)

    The Sweet Graves Family!

    Seeing families of the past has been one of my very favorite things about photography! Seeing Zane a year ago with their pooch Naco was so much fun!  This time we played around their home, rode in the wagon and showed off their baseball skills!

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      Kyle & Christi:: Land of Promise wedding

      They met in China.  It was the end of Christi’s second year teaching English and Kyle was just finishing up the end of his first year.  Because they were 45 minutes away from each other they had never talked, but knew of each other because ( crazy enough), they had gone the same college in Ohio.  Now they were ending their school year and it was hot.  So hot that the AC in Kyle’s apartment had gone out and his landlord wouldn’t fix it!!  Some of the fellow teachers from Christi’s school volunteered to come over to help, and Christi, up for the adventure, tagged along.  The two hit it off immediately talking about their connections to the midwest and college.

      After a year of dating,  over four hundred hours of Skyping, and moving back to the States (Christi in Minneapolis and Kyle back in Ohio) Christi flew out to see Kyle for a weekend in February.  He showed her around the city beginning at LA Fitness.  Thinking it strange, Christi went along until the front desk receptionist handed her a red rose and a Twix bar.  They continued to his church, an art gallery, the library, his workplace, and finally to a conservatory.  At each different location, Kyle gave her a red rose and a gift that meant something in their relationship.  Giddy inside, she knew this was the day.  Upon entering the Palm Room, a table with the rest of the red roses and a sign stating “reserved” waited for her.  As she sat, Kyle took out his guitar, knelt down, sang and played the last verse of Ed Sheeran’s song, “Thinking out Loud”.  He then proceeded to read a letter he had written to her, took out a family heirloom- his great grandmother’s ring- and placed it on her finger asking her to marry him!

      Vendors for the Day:
      Ceremony and Reception: Land of Promise
      Hair cut and color: Steller Hair Company
      Baker: Wuollet Bakery
      DJ: Joshua Peterson
      Video: Rachel Vondrachek
      Stationary: Christi Peterson
      Wedding Dress: Allure purchased at Our Shop Too
      Men’s Ties: The Tie Bar
      Suspenders: Dockers
      Christi’s Shoes: Anne Klien
      Kyle’s shoes: Kenneth Cole
      Kyle’s Ring: Custom designed at Goodman Jewelers
      Christi’s Ring: Great Grandmother’s ring
      Earrings: Earrings Nation
      Bracelets: Bride to Be Consignment

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      • Ruth

        I love, love, LOVE the picture of your kiss! Such love expressed in just the perfect shot. Congrats!

      • Vawny Kaye Blackburn

        LOVE these! What a beautiful day! The venue, the details, the couple. Everything is perfect. God is good 🙂

      • Veronica Herrera

        These pictures are gorgeous! So glad you were able to capture the beauty of this special day for Christi and Kyle!

      • Emily

        Such joy!

      • Deanna

        Christi you are a perfect & timeless bride. I am so happy for you as you begin this most wonderful journey in your life. You will be missed on Monday nights!

      • Bethany Nance

        Congratulations, Christi!! So happy for you. You look beautiful!!

      • Brenda Joy

        Im sure you don’t remember but Christi you were the first person I ever met at CU. So happy for you both! Beautiful story and two amazing people!!

      • Tiffany

        Congrats on you two starting a wonderful journey together! Your pictures are beautiful and it looks like you both smiled the entire day (minus those pics where you aren’t smiling on the outside; it’s the inside smiles that count!) 😛 Hope you too have a wonderful and God-centered marriage together!

      • Steven Lo

        CONGRATS< Great photos.

      • Debbie

        I have several favorite pictures, all for different reasons! Overall, my favorite might be the group wedding photo; all those closest who shared this day with you.
        BTW Kyle, wasn’t the guy on the right posted on FB (while ironing his pants earlier that day)?

      • Sheila

        Although I loved all the pictures my favorite was the first one, with you two walking back smiling at each other, that says it all. You can see the love you have for each other.

      • Sue Hudson

        Kyle and Christi…BEAUTIFUL pictures and looks like it all was so wonderful!!! My favorite…just after the ceremony, the two of you walking back w/ huge smiles 😀 Can’t wait to see more of them. Congratulations!!!

      • Kyle and Christi, The pictures were just beautiful!! It made us feel like we were there with you, sharing in your joy! I just love your dress, Christi!!! According to the pictures, it looks like the whole ceremony and day was beautiful!! God bless you in your life together as man and wife!!

        Love, Uncle Barry and Aunt Diane

      • Very well done! These pictures showed not just the events of the day, but you did an amazing job capturing the style and feel of the wedding as well. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful day. #kyleandchristi2015

      • Brittany(Henry)Quinn

        such beautiful photos and an amazing couple! 🙂

      • Joi Simpson

        You look radiant!! We’re so happy for you and Kyle! The photos are such a great legacy to your style and every detail that went into this blessed day!! Congratulations!! We wish you all the very very best!!

      • Karen Playford

        Beautiful beautiful pictures 🙂 Every one of them such a wonderful reminder of a joyous and Christ-filled day. I love you both so very much and am so blessed by your love for and devotion to our Savior!

      • Kim

        Beautiful! 🙂

      • Curtis

        Thanks for letting me be in your wedding, Kyle and Christi… Great pictures!

      • John

        Great photos! My favorite is the new bride and groom walking down the isle as one with arms raised. Perfect way to close out a ceremony.

      • Condrons

        So incredibly happy for you and blessed by your testimony of love – to God and each other!! You two are a breath of fresh air!
        Love,
        The Condrons

      • Sam

        So excited for this couple! Beautiful pictures and I liked the groomsmen’s ties.

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