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Intimate Destination Wedding at The Inn On Madeline Island

Of all the weddings I’ve witnessed the past two decades, this one, right here, is honestly one of the most heartfelt weddings I’ve had the privilege of documenting. Addie and Trevor hosted an intimate and fun-filled destination wedding on Madeline Island. From beginning to end, every moment was intentional and felt. Love was at the...

Vow Renewal at their Lake Home in Northern MN

Water, like God’s love, is timeless.  The strength of water is mighty and yet, tender. This dynamic of water exemplifies the twenty-seven years Myndee & Scott have shared together.  They sealed their love on August 10, 1996.  With burning hearts and an openness to God’s plan, they embarked on a life journey together.  Through the...

Family Centered Glacier National Park Elopement

Kristin and Jason wanted their elopement to be adventurous, intimate and family-centered. Glacier National Park in Montana seemed like the perfect destination to check off all those boxes! They found a beautiful Airbnb in Whitefish, booked a permit for Ryan’s Beach within Glacier National Park, and the rest was just enjoyed as it naturally unfolded....

Tettegouche Elopement | North Shore MN

Sara and Whitney wanted to exchange vows in one of their favorite places in Minnesota, Tettegouche State Park on the peaceful North Shore. They chose to elope just the two of them so they could truly be present and enjoy their time together. After a night in an igloo at Klarhet, they headed to Tettegouche...

Big Sur Redwoods Elopement and Adventure on The Coast

Kirstie and Aubrey wanted the intimacy of an elopement plus an adventure they would both truly enjoy, so they headed to Big Sur, California! They exchanged vows deep in the Redwoods with only us (photographer and videographer) and a few cabins within sight. After the vows we drove north. Unlike most drives, this one consisted...

Summer Wedding at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

Alida and John wanted their wedding day to be filled with good ole-fashioned Summer FUN!! So they headed up north to one of Minnesota’s finest resorts, Grand View Lodge in Nisswa. They exchanged vows at the bottom of the iconic staircase near the main Lodge, before heading to their private reception space. The Reception at...

Small Town Minnesota Wedding | Cody + Mikayla

Mikayla and Cody wanted all their friends and family present when they celebrated their love so they stayed close to home in their small town of Swanville. Nestled in a valley with Pepin Lake, Swanville is a beautiful small town located in central Minnesota, between Brainerd and Alexandria.  It has that small town atmosphere that...

Intimate North Shore Cabin Wedding | David + Cindy

It doesn’t get much sweeter than this intimate wedding at a little cabin residing on the North Shore of Minnesota. And not just any cabin…A cabin built by the groom’s Grandparents long ago. The rain and mist added to the romance, creating a moody mystical atmosphere as Cindy made her way down the hill to...

Small Cabin Wedding in Northern Minnesota | Alyssa + Beck

Was opting out of a large traditional wedding and settling for an intimate wedding day at a cabin in Northern Mn the right decision? I would say based on Alyssa’s smile and Beck’s “in the moment” tears, it is a resounding YES!! What was your favorite part of the wedding day? Beck: “Probably the first...

Rolling Ridge MN Wedding | Miranda + Danny

Beware: You will catch yourself smiling while scrolling through this ENTIRE blog. The love for Miranda and Danny was evident as their friends and family celebrated their wedding day right here in Central Minnesota. My cheeks actually hurt from curating this set because I smiled pretty much the whole time. So many laughs and stories...

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