journal entries

Stefanie and Mike are married, and it’s been 11 years in the making! These high school sweethearts tied the knot at the beautiful NP Event Space in Brainerd, MN. Stef chose probably my favorite color scheme of the entire year and stunned me with the colors and decor in the reception space.

Anne Marie and Danny’s wedding was truly a real life fairytale. From the bride’s unique gown, to the cherry blossom tree centerpieces, everything about this wedding was unique and inspiration-worthy. No photos will ever to the beauty of this day justice! Despite it’s obvious beauty, I LOVE how family-centered their day was. Some of the joyous moments captured were the true essence of their beautiful day.

Being a wedding photographer, I attend over 30 weddings a year, so when my friends and family get engaged I tend to be a good source of information when it comes time to planning. Over the years I feel like I’ve seen or heard it all and I’ve gathered a pretty good sense for the source of wedding-related frustrations. I’m sharing key tips related to beauty, timeline, communication and priorities that you’ve probably never heard before!