closeThe fall colors were at peak, it was a beautiful 60 degree day, and a perfect day for a wedding. Katie and Mark were just stunning and the love that emanated from them was contagious. Here are just a snapshot of some of their day. Best of luck to both of you as you walk this new road together, it was an honor to share it with you.
I love fall weddings. The colors are so rich and warm, it is so beautiful. Katie and Mark’s day was no exception. I had a wonderful time with this laid back couple and loved the details that made their day so much their own.
Katie’s dress and jewelry was purchased at the Wedding Shope in St. Paul. It was stunning on her!
I LOVED Katie’s Caparro shoes!
Her florist MBZ Design and Events Studio did an incredible job.
Before the ceremony we did most of the photos at the Church, Nativity of Our Lord, where Katie’s parents were married.
Then we headed to Town and Country Club in Casper and Runyon’s Shamrocks event bus where Katie works part time. ( I loved it!)
Gorgeous rings were from Dan Gould Jewelers.
Mark’s father lent them his Porsche to drive away from the ceremony, but we had to do some posing while it was still light!
Michaels’s provided the stationary for the invites, programs and place cards.
Sweets Bakeshop created these super, cute and little cupcakes that provided guests with desserts!
More photos of the day to come tomorrow!
They met at a football tailgating party. The Georgia Bulldogs vs the Florida Gators. She was with her sorority sisters and he was with his frat brothers. The two groups started mingling and Candace caught Keith’s eye right away. One date lead to another and the rest goes down in history to when these two rival fans agreed on one thing: they both wanted to spend the rest of their lives together!
I had such a blast with this southern couple. Thank you Candace and Keith for allowing me into a moment of your lives together!
The details of a wedding day can go missed by the bride and groom as the day wisps away from them. As photographers, it is our job to be another pair of eyes for the couple to come back to after the day is gone. I was thrilled to have wonderful details to shoot and vendors to work with.
Debbie Turner Originals graced us with her floral creativity both with the bouquets, boutonniere, and at the Club.
Candace’s dress and veil were a Pricilla of Boston find.
Her bracelet and hair piece were from the funky and fun Che Bella, and the invites were created by Amy Zaroff Events and Design.
The groomsmen sported Savvi Formalwear
The girls hair and make up was done by Rocco Altobelli’s Salon in Edina. (Candace you are stunning!)
Candace’s necklace and earrings were a gift from her new in-laws purchased from Hudson Jewelers in St. Louis and they were so beautiful on her!
These super, uber fun bridesmaids that kept me laughing all day were dressed in Priscilla of Boston dresses and Target jewelry.
Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina held the ceremony, and it was wonderful.
Apres decorated Edina Country Club with its finest, making the room colorful and fun!
Candace and her mother created some of their own details; socks for dancing in and place cards!
The cakes of the evening were created by Queen of Cakes.
And the grooms cake, very appropriate for the occasion as Candace and Keith met at a rival football tailgating party…
And my favorite part of the day… A candy bar created by Mary Hamilton.
More eye candy to come tomorrow of the beautiful couple!
My past week included 2 client meetings, 4 shoots, one rehearsal dinner, an all day wedding and a trip to the apple orchard. This week is looking very similar, bring on the fall! I have 2 fall sessions left, so if you are interested, please e-mail me!
Candace and Keith
Peppin Family
Kuempel Family
Leisen Family
Marquette Family
Minnetonka Orchard with my kiddos!
Including siblings in your newborn session… yes or no?
My answer is always yes.
It might feel a little chaotic in the moment, but those are often the images you end up treasuring the most—the real connection, the tiny interactions, the beginning of a new family story.
I’ve loved watching the Luong family grow through all three of their children’s newborn sessions, and those sibling moments are always some of my favorites.
If you’re wondering how it all works (and how we make it easy), I wrote a full blog post about it! Check it out in my stories
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NEW WEBSITE. SAME HEART.
After a long time behind the scenes… it’s finally here.
And I want YOU to be one of the first to experience it.
So I made it a little more fun 👇
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