Tresa and Elliot- Engaged

Tresa and Elliot are planning a July 3rd wedding. As the day gets closer, I can feel their excitement and see how much they cannot wait for the big day.

For their engagement session we visited Quarry Park. It was my first time visiting this park so I was eager to see what it had to offer. As we started to walk through the park, I found myself stumbling behind Tresa and Elliot and just soaking up the beauty of the park. There were numerous paths that lead up to different water filled quarries and gorgeous locations.

We scheduled their e session for sunset because Tresa and Elliot met years ago right around that same time in day. Here are some of my favorite images from the session. Please check out their slideshow on my website to see more!

Carrie and Jay- Married!!!!

Carrie and Jay tied the knot on May 16, 2009. It was bright and cheerful day that matched perfectly with their wedding plans. When I first arrived at the St. Paul College Club I was overtaken by the beauty of the location. It was quaint and charming. It was perfect.

I met Carrie in the bridal suite and I was almost brought to tears. I have known Carrie now for a little over a year and every time that we talk, jokes are made. But when I walked into the bridal suite, I saw a different side of Carrie. Sure she was still making everyone laugh, but this time she was dressed in an elegant dress that seemed to make her glow. She was stunning.

Shortly after my arrival Jay and Carrie saw each other for the first time that day. Quickly we rushed off to the garden were I snapped a few images of them enjoying their time together.

Right before the ceremony Carrie went into hiding and Jay talked with his loved ones. The children were asked to greet each of the guests as they walked into the club. They eagerly awaiting each guest and made them feel right at home.

As I was walking around the club, I stumbled upon Carrie's father taking a quite moment to reflect on the marriage of his daughter. Here he is sitting reading her wedding program.

The ceremony was nothing less than beautiful. The couple shared their vows and made a pledge to Jay's two daughters.

On the lighter side (pun intended), when it came time to light the unity candle, Carrie and Jay realized that a lighter was not there so Carrie said to the guests, "Gotta light?". Everyone laughed and amazingly, someone did have a light.

The laughter continued through the evening. The couple asked that guests share stories about Jay and Carrie during the dinner service. Stories were told about non-printable Packer tickets, keys that needed to be returned, and the love that the two of them have shown.

Once DJ started the music, the dance floor filled up. Everyone enjoyed dancing the night away.

The Rehnstrand Family

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the Rehnstrand family. They recently added a little baby boy, Rylan to the family. When I first asked about Rylan, Wendy informed me that her husband's family has had all boys for the last 83 years. 83 years of boys! Can you imagine that? She told me that her husband and her didn't want to be the ones to ruin the tradition so they were thrilled to learn that they had their boy. Rylan has two big brothers, Nolan and Nathan.

After I arrived at their house I quickly learned how much Nolan and Nathan love their baby brother. They gave him kisses throughout the entire portrait session. Here are some of my favorite images from the portrait session.