Wedding Photography | Mr. + Mrs. B | Trinity Lutheran Belle Plaine, MN | Mayer Community Center Mayer, MN

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Kaity in person until her wedding day. However from our conversations, I never doubted that we would work well together. She and Micah had a very clear idea of what was important to them for their wedding day. From a photography standpoint, quality portraits with their friends and family that were there to celebrate with them was incredibly important. Since I would be traveling from out of state, they spent time finding the perfect locations for the portraits. I must give them major props because I simply could not be more ecstatic with their selections!  (Just wait until you see the apple blossom pictures!) The entire day was the same way. They truly paid special attention to every single detail.  Beginning to end. It was a beautiful union of two individuals with loving support from their families as they begin to build their own family. I still feel so incredibly lucky to have been able to photograph it. 

Thank you and many congratulations to you, Kaity+Micah!

Wedding Photography | Mr. + Mrs. H | St. Lucas Lutheran - Bayview, WI | Bradley Pavilion - Milwaukee, WI

It wasn't all that long ago that Naomi came over to hang out, not an uncommon thing by any means. The conversation was mostly catching up and learning a bit about her new job. Then she "hypothetically" asked me whether I prefer being in a wedding party of photographing it, and which I think I would prefer for her own someday. She did try not to give much away, but my relationship radar was going off. After some anticipatory tension on my part she said, "Well I met someone, and I'm kinda sorta probably going ring shopping this weekend...in Boston" Insert surprised emoji here. I couldn't help but notice that this guy was certainly something special and not simply because of the wedding talk. My dear friend referenced him as being "Darcy-esque" and neither one of us are ones to throw down Pride and Prejudice comparisons lightly. We take Jane Austen romance very seriously. 

Their wedding day was simply elegant. My bestie made a truly beautiful bride. And the man that captured her heart made her smile all day. I'm so happy that God in His prefect timing brought these two together. 

God's richest blessings to the newlyweds!

Wedding Photography | Jesse + Kourtney | Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church | Country Springs Hotel | Waukesha, WI

I must confess that I am slightly obsessed with Kourtney’s forearm tattoo. As I had the pleasure to get to know Jesse + Kourtney as a couple, I may have become even more obsessed. Although, they attended the same high school, they didn’t date until after college. In His wisdom, God had them come into one another’s lives to be the love and support that each of them would need while facing different challenges. He truly commands our destiny!

Fast forward to their wedding day, and what an amazing day it was! It was a heartwarming day filled with so much love for these two. This was made evident by the number of people who were present not just for their reception, but also for their ceremony. A wedding is a day, but a marriage is a lifetime. Their friends and family recognize the truth in this and will continue to be a constant source of love and encouragement for them.

The love that Jesse + Kourtney have for their friends and family was also clear. For Kourtney, she and her dad share a special bond that was seen during their look before the ceremony and everyone who was there was holding back some tears. Father/daughter dances always make me teary smile and this one was no exception! As for Jesse, I was pleasantly surprised to see in their wedding bulletin that next to each gentleman’s name was listed “Brother to the groom". It simply goes to show you the wonderful kind of man that Jesse is and the importance of knowing that family doesn’t require you to be related.

But enough about them as individuals, because these two as a couple are fantastic! They met on the dance floor, so you better believe we made plenty of time for some dancing! And these two have some great moves! They got a little dancing practice in before the reception at the park (you will not want to miss those pictures!). And their first dance certainly did not disappoint. I LOVE when you can tell that a song is special to a couple because they’re singing the words to each other!

Jesse + Kourtney are sure to share many more dances together in the years to come as husband + wife! Many congrats and God’s blessings you two!