Paul + Amy's Wedding

THIS WAS MY FIRST OF TWO NOVEMBER WEDDINGS THIS YEAR.  I CAN'T BELIEVE WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE PHOTOS OUTSIDE!?  WHAT AN AMAZING DAY.  IT SEEMED LIKE FOREVER SINCE OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS, BUT AS WITH MOST WEDDINGS, THE DAY FLEW BY EXTREMELY FAST.  I'M REALLY EXCITED FOR PAUL AND AMY AND THEIR FUTURE TOGETHER.  THEY SEEM SO DIFFERENT, BUT IN A GOOD WAY.  I HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME PHOTOGRAPHING THEIR BIG DAY!  TOO MANY PHOTOS TO SHOW YOU ALL, BUT HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVS...LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!  EVERYONE VISITING THIS BLOG....YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE....THANK YOU SO MUCH! ALSO, A BIG THANKS TO BETHANY, FOR ASSISTING ME...EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD THE MUNCHIES ALL DAY :)  

Nicholas + Rachael's Wedding

I photographed this wedding back in July.  Here's a quick summary of the wedding...HOT, humid, small town, low key, SANDWICHES IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT, dance in the park, BRIDE MADE HER DRESS, farm, BEAUTIFUL SUNSET, joy filled. I loved being a small part of this big event for Nicholas and Rachael. May God bless your marriage and your drinking of non-pasteurized milk!

Tim + Ashley's Wedding / Backyard Ceremony / Honey / N.E. Minneapolis

I met Tim a few years back in a small group leaders training course at our local church. The group was roughly 10 people and we were the youngest. After the course was finished, I learned he was in a local band, called ZOO ANIMAL (Tim will never broadcast that he is in a sweet local band...humility or really poor marketing?).  I went to a show and was hooked. This began my obsession with all things ZA.  Later, when I found out Tim was engaged to this girl named Ashley, I knew I had to do everything in my ability to be a part of their wedding.  I ended up splitting duties with a good friend from church.  Sharing the photographic responsibilities for a wedding can be such a blessing.  Personally, I think it's a lot easier to enjoy the day and interact with people. I loved it. Tim and Ashley met near the Stone Arch Bridge, in Minneapolis. The Wedding Party had some time to hang out at Aster and soon, we were off to a small, backyard ceremony.  Afterwards, everyone headed to Honey, in North Minneapolis, for some appetizers, amazing Thai food and dancing.  Honey was one of the more challenging venues (black walls and ceiling) I've been in, but such a cool atmosphere.  Thanks so much T+A for letting me be a part of your amazing wedding!  Hope you enjoy the pics...it's so hard trimming these down for a blog post!  There were so many great moments!  -R