Dakota County District Court Wedding Photography | Alauni & David | Applevalley Courthouse Photographer

Courthouse ceremony at Dakota County District Court in applevalley with Alauni and David

Alauni & David had a small courthouse wedding at the applevalley courthouse!

Alauni & David drove all the way from New York to Minnesota to get married! Their life adventures are taking them all across the world and Marrying in Minnesota was a great stop along the way! We enjoyed their morning wedding outside the apple valley court house, it was sunny and humidly but enjoyable all the same! When we went into the courthouse for the ceremony we had a small hiccup with their judge being at the wrong court house, but it was truly a wedding day miracle that she was able to get to where we were at just a little later to marry these two!! After a small heart stopping moment of whether the wedding would happen to day or not, we pivoted to family photos before the ceremony could take place with our judge. As we walked into courtroom C the excitement built. Our Judge performed a lovely ceremony and before we knew it Alauni & David were officially in the eyes of the state married!! Alauni's dress details of long sleeve classic lace was stunning! We had so much fun in our short time together! Please wish these two a long and happy marriage. On to the next adventure!!!

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Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue: Dakota County District Court | 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124

12 Years In | A Note from Molly | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

I have always loved to capture things around me through photos. It wasn't until out of college that I found a true love for wedding photography and all the glorious chaos that comes with a wedding day. Not only having the opportunity to make beautiful art with bride and groom portraits but serve a bride and groom on their wedding day to hopefully make it better any way I could has been life changing for me. I photograph weddings with other photographers since I have started in wedding photography. When I first started I was with a very talent photographer who was hands off when it came to wedding days. They came, photographed, let the day happen, and left on their contracted time. In 2017 I reached out to Gina, a wedding photographer in the twin cities whose work I admired, asking to shoot weddings with her. It wasn't until that I saw with my own eyes what true service could look like on a wedding day from a photographer. It was/is an ALL IN kind of love through works shown that really clicked with my heart and my brain, and I really grew from the experience in what a wedding experience can look be.

When you do something you love it just for the sake of loving it, it doesn't really feel like work; that is how it felt for a long time. Serving couples and their families during such a joyous time has been life giving to me.

I am now in my 12th seasons of weddings and photography and the last couple of years have brought a new shade of purpose for my photography that is a little heavier on my heart that was just unexpected. I have now had some of those amazing couples and family members pass away. And seeing my photos at their funerals and celebrations of life has opened a whole new understanding for me that what I do has meaning outside of just the one day. It is no surprise I think everyone should have their photos done because when they are gone those are all you will have left with the memories. Its heartbreaking seeing them on their happiest days when the family is experiencing them on one of their worst. But they have their loved ones smiles to hold on to when they are gone. My heart breaks for the little ones who will grow up not knowing their mom, but I really pray they feel served having photos documenting their moms funeral when they get older.

Over and over again the last couple of years it has been revealed to me that my photos are not just a service to the couple for now, but to the whole family for the rest of their lives. I hope it remains to be a blessing and a gift throughout their lives.

So I just want to say thank you to anyone who entrusts me to document and share this portion of your life. It has been SUCH a privilege to be a small part of your life and capture as you are right now so you have something tangible in the good times and the bad times.

Minneapolis City Hall Wedding Photography | Jordan & Cole | Minneapolis Courthouse Photographer

Courthouse ceremony at Minneapolis City Hall in minneapolis with jordan and Cole

Jordan and Cole had a small courthouse wedding at the Minneapolis City Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This grand stair case is a host to multiple couples a day coming in to tie the knot and Jordan and Cole wanted to make it their special place as well surrounded by white marble and their close family! We had a relaxed time before their vows, enjoying the open court yard and outside before getting a bunch of iconic spots within the courthouse. It was an absolute beautiful Minnesota day with sunshine and some clouds. We patiently waited our turn before our judge took the stairs and commanded the room to get these two hitched.

Jordan's wedding dress was a long sleeve lace with a open keyhole back, it fit her like a dream. Cole's three piece black suit complimented so well with a rose boutonniere to match Jordans white rose bouquet.

Our time was short and sweet and I loved serving these two even just for a short time! It was perfect for them!

Please enjoy a small look at Jordan and Cole's Minneapolis Courthouse Wedding!

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Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue: Hennipin Courthouse

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