It was the year 2000. At Eden Prairie High School, one sweet (and amazing) sophomore trumpet player noticed another senior trumpet player in class. By the time summer came and the long awaited band camp happened, Jenna’s crush on Taylor had come to fruition and the two awkwardly danced together on the last night of camp. It also started a spark in both of them. The two continued through college together and their love for the arts, traveling, and adventure brought them to skydiving, Croatia and many concerts at the Minnesota Orchestra.
Taylor knew that he wanted to make Jenna his wife and one day decided to leave work early and stopped at Patisserie 46 for French macaroons and and a bottle of chardonnay. He put it on ice and waited until she arrived home. Unsuspecting anything, Jenna walked into her home with her favorite classical music playing in the background and an assortment of wine and treats waiting for her on their deck. Of course she answered yes and the two enjoyed a beautiful evening and a walk to their favorite pizza place, Detello’s for dinner.
Their wedding day held plenty of joy with friends and family as well as being incredibly hot, but made for a gorgeous day. (It was about 60 degrees warmer than their engagement session!!) Jenna’s Aiden Mattox dress was stunning as she walked down the aisle and held handmade paper flowers she and her bridesmaids in J Crew Dresses had created because she was allergic to flowers. The two incorporated their love for music into their ceremony with classic pieces like The Swan and Arabesque No 1. The reception was held at Bayview on Lake Minnetonka while they hosted chardonnay and danced with some awkwardness to reenact their first dance as high schoolers at band camp!
Jenna and Taylor, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day. You are both amazing kind and loving people and I wish you so much happiness and love in life.
Ceremony:: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Reception:: Bayview Event Center
Jenna’s Dress:: Aiden Mattox from Nordstrom
Bridesmaid Dresses:: J Crew
Cake:: Buttercream Bakery
DJ:: Sam Johnson
Wedding Rings:: Wedding Day Diamonds
Jewelry:: Swarovski
Men’s designer:: Pronot Uomo from Men’s Warehouse
Flowers:: Created by bride and bridesmaids
And here is your slideshow!
Taylor & Jenna from Karen Feder on Vimeo.
If you like this Bayview wedding, check out this one and this one and this one!
They had both been on numerous dates, set up by friends and family, and just not found that right person. Not that they were looking, it just wasn’t the right time. Then, on a whim, Kristen signed up for e-harmony. She and Jake set up a date in St. Peter at a coffee shop and after many hours of talking, they both left the date with a knowledge that this one was different. There was a spark. They both loved being outdoors, looking for a new place to explore, shared a love for Jesus and were ready to settle down.
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WOW! These pictures are amazing, and less than a week after the Wedding. The joy Jenna and Taylor felt on their Wedding Day has been captured. I love the beginning highlights of their courtship and the variety of pictures. Such a beautiful story in pictures of their special day.
Karen, the photos are fabulous! Thanks for letting us peak early!
Gorgeous!!
Great wedding!
Great photos! Beautiful day!
Love them. .especially the pics of Granny and both grandmas!
I am SO impressed. It is taking forever to figure out which pictures to order and which to use in an album. AMAZING!