Tiffani & A.J. St Paul Celebration Bash {Wedding}

I hit it off with Tiffani and AJ the first time we met at their house – we ended up talking for hours about all sorts of things, some of them wedding related. Anyway, fast forward to October, and they had planned a joyous high-energy celebration. Their reception was in the Harriet Island Pavillion, a stone art deco boat house overlooking the St Paul Skyline, there was lots of dancing, and a whole mound of mashed potatoes (which I especially loved!). Tiffani and AJs friends and family all pitched in to help with the decorating and little details, including a “HE MAN” themed grooms cake! Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding, I am so happy for you two and your future together!

Nikki & Kevin’s wedding {preview}

I can’t wait to finish editing through all of Nikki & Kevin’s fabulous wedding photos. From Nikki’s gorgeous dress to the reception at Jax cafe, everything was a blend of vintage style and comfort. Here is a little preview:

Nicole & Rob’s elegant uw badger wedding – madison, wi

Rob proposed to Nicole at the Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Apparently it was winter, and quite cold, but Rob persisted despite the wind and the snow and they were engaged while on the balcony overlooking the terrace. It is a lovely story to hear them tell, and it made the Memorial Union the perfect place for their wedding. We started out at Olbrich gardens, and then to St Bernard’s catholic church for the ceremony, and finally onto the Memorial Union terrace and building for the reception.

 

Iowa wedding with red barn – Kate & Ryan’s late summer wedding

Because I didn’t meet Katie and Ryan until their wedding, we did most of the photo planning over the phone. Ryan kept mentioning this old red barn with an American Flag where he really wanted to take some photos a few miles away from their church in Iowa. It turned out to be an amazing backdrop for photos with the wedding party.

The whole day was full of surprises: from the very emotional ceremony to the crazy “evolution of dance” inspired first-dance, Katie & Ryan made their wedding very personal, emotional, and joyous. I was especially honored that Ryan chose me to be his wedding photographer, not only because he is a pretty successful hobbiest photographer with a keen aesthetic sense, but because he is also an active member of the military. I am not usually so openly patriotic, but I just can’t imagine anyone I would rather have defending the country than Ryan, and I am so glad that he has Katie by his side. Congrats, you two, and thank you for choosing me to document your lovely wedding!

Karen & Jeremy – carousel wedding preview

Karen & Jeremy had so many wonderful parts of their wedding, it was hard to choose just one. But, since they carved out extra time so we could ride the Como Park Carousel, those were my first picks!

Mallory & Ryan’s slightly wintery fall wedding – preview

Mallory and Ryan braved the cold so we could take a few photos outside at Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet. I am so glad they did – here is a little preview of their beautiful wedding!

Tiffany & AJ’s Harriet Island Pavilion Wedding – preview

I heart Tiffany and AJ – we hit it off the first time we met, and I cannot wait to finish editing all the photos from their awesome wedding overlooking the St Paul skyline from the Harriet Island Pavilion. Until they are done, here is a quick preview showcasing the view!

Top 5 for the Star Tribune

The Star Tribune has announced the winners of their Wedding Photo contest, and one of my photos from Nick and Paula’s fabulous up north wedding was in the top 5. You can see all the winners on their site.

And here is the larger size version:

Jennifer & Aaron’s loring and varsity wedding – preview

Jennifer & Aaron had a rocking wedding at the Loring pasta bar and Varsity Theater in Dinkytown. Here is a quick preview from the day!

Jolynn & Tim {wedding preview}

Jolynn & Tim had such a gorgeous wedding! Here are some pics from our time around the Guthrie – more to follow in a few weeks!