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Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding. Show all posts

Friday, November 27, 2009

Kim and Brett- Married!!!!

I have been anxiously awaiting Kim and Brett's big day for roughly 14 months so when the day came, I was totally excited to see them and couldn't wait for them to see each other. 

Kim was so cute.  She sneaked up behind Brett and whispered something in his ear before he actually got to see her. 






We had a few extra minutes in between the formal pictures and the ceremony so I was able to capture Kim and the bridesmaids relaxing and chatting.  
The church that (St. Anthony in St. Cloud) has the most beautiful natural light that I have ever seen in a church before.   I love how light filled everyone's face from the little beams of sunshine that peaked through the windows.  



After the ceremony the wedding party jumped into the shuttle so that they could celebrate in style and have a little fun before the reception.  Before we left the bar I thought that it would be fun to have Kim sit on the pool table.  Little did I know that Brett was going to demonstrate his ability to lure Kim with his impersonations.

There first dance was so sweet.  Brett asked for his wife's hand, yet again and swept her off of her feet.
Just look at the way she starring at him.  Doesn't it make your heart flutter?
And then it was time to really get the party jumping...

We did sneak away for a few minutes because we had a vision that we had to photograph and I personally think that it turned out fabulous.  Here is one of my favorite images from night.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sarah and Terry- After Wedding Session

Sarah informed me that I have officially photographed them in every season over the last year and a half.  We shot their engagement session in spring '08, then they were married in August '08 in an intimate ceremony, the reception was held Valentine's Day 2009 and then over this past weekend we met up once again to photograph them in the beautiful fall leaves.  After she told me this I couldn't get that "Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.  All you have to do is call..."  song out of my head.  I think that my kids are getting tired of me singing it.  :)  You can read more about Sarah and Terry's journey here.
Since it snowed this past weekend, Sarah decided to sport the ultra fab look of long johns under her dress to go along with her rock star cons.  She is one smart girl!





Sarah and Terry- I hope that you enjoyed your trip up to Zimmerman.  A.k.a "God's Country"

Monday, September 14, 2009

Katie and Dane

Katie and Dane were married on August 15th at the “Green Church” in Zimmerman. There wedding was extremely personal and the reception was filled with non stop laughs. At the church there were many little touches that demonstrate how important Katie and Dane’s loved ones are to them.

Dane and his brother placed this corsage next to a picture of their father that was on the alter.

This is one of my favorite images from the day. This was taken just before we started their formal pictures and was probably the first time that Katie and Dane were able to celebrate their marriage alone.
Katie's dad suprised her with these water bottles for each of the guests.



You've lost that love and feeling....

Monday, August 31, 2009

Amanda and Nickolas- Married

Amanda and Nickolas were destined to find each other. Neither of them are native Minnesotans. It was only through work that they found each other and fell in love.

They were married on the picturesque day of July 26th at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. The couple beamed with excitement the entire day and enjoyed seeing all of their family and friends that flew in for the wedding.