Centennial Lakes Park Engagement Photography | Anna & Dan | Edina Engagement Photographer

Anna & Dan are engaged & enjoy a stroll around Centennial Lakes Park!

I had the chance to capture Anna and Dan’s engagement photos at Centennial Lakes Park—the same spot where Dan popped the question. Shooting at a place with so much personal meaning made the session extra special.

We spent the evening walking through the park, chatting about their relationship, and even stopped by the bench where Dan proposed. It was a relaxed, fun time, and you could tell the place held a lot of great memories for them.

Even though they mentioned they felt a bit nervous at first (which is totally normal!), they did awesome. You could see them getting more comfortable as the session went on—and by the end, it felt like just three friends hanging out.

If you’re thinking about doing an engagement session, here’s a tip: choose a place that means something to you as a couple. It helps take the pressure off, and your connection to the location makes the photos even more meaningful.

I can’t wait to see these two say "I do" and start the next chapter of their story!

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Location: Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN
Session Vibe: Laid-back, sentimental, and meaningful
Tips for Your Session: Relax, be yourselves, and choose a spot you love!

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Interlachen Country Club Wedding Photography | Emily & Phil | Edina Wedding Photographer

Emily & Phil are MARRIED! With their wedding ceremony at Brookdale Covenant Church and Reception at Interlachen Country Club!!

Emily and Philip’s wedding day was so amazing in so many ways. This couple’s love is real and beautiful, but all day they made sure Jesus Christ’s love shined brighter. In the song choice, the church location, in the speeches - all pointed right back to the God they loved. It was powerful and really cool to be a part of such joy and confidence in Christ.
Both come from bigger families, which made their wedding party choices easy as the spots filled up quickly. They had 12 flower girls and it looked like you walked into a little group of cherubs right from heaven’s doors.

Both the bride and the groom were laid back most of the day and really made it a point to try and love on everyone that came to celebrate their marriage.

We got a lovely June day (not too hot / not too cold). The ceremony was held at Brookdale Covenant Church because it was important to the couple to get married in a church. It has a stunning towering stain glass cross at the front of the sanctuary. The guests were invited to sing a hymn with the couple before the service. The vows were said and I truly believe God was glorified with their union.

The reception was held at Edina’s Interlachen Country Club. The ball room was decked out with stunning flower arrangements from Studio C Florals. But the head table’s flower arrangement was the real show stopper. It was held up by a piece the groom himself made.

After dinner and speeches, we snuck out for some really quick sunset portraits in the front of Interlachen. This couple lit up the dance floor in the best way afterwards.

I am thankful I was able to be a part of this amazing day. Please enjoy photos from Emily & Phil’s Wedding Day.

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF EMILY & PHIL?!?! I DON”T BLAME YOU!! Here is their St Paul Engagement Session! Enjoy!

LOVE what you are seeing?! Here are the Vendors who made it happen!!

Wedding Photography: MW Photography

Venue/Catering: Interlachen Golf Club

Florist: Studio C

Pinstripes Wedding Photography | Haley & Jared

My first wedding of 2017 started off the season second shooting with Morning Light Photography. Hannah had reacted out and invited me to shoot this wedding with her and am I glad I did! When the day started and we were getting ready for the first look, I gave Jared a heads up- Haley was gorgeous. Jared replied he knew she would be and commented on how his heart was fluttering like a duck. He enjoyed showing off his new watch he received that morning from his bride. We all admired it together and how well it went with his suit and shoes.
One thing I never saw leave on this day was a smile from Haley's face. The forecast has called for sunny skies but instead we were greeted with wind and grey clouds, which helped keep the heat of running around at a low!
Jared and Haley decided to have their wedding at Pinstripes in Edina; to my surprise it was a beautiful space it filled with windows and natural light! In this space they had the upstairs all to themselves which included 1 bowling alley, 3 spaces for boccie ball, full serviced bar, outdoor patio with fire-pit and a ballroom for the reception and ceremony.
One of my favorite parts of the ceremony was when the officiant asked for the rings, as the best man was struggling to get the rings from his pockets the Ring bearer came up with his pillow determined that Haley had her rings! It was the CUTEST thing I have seen a ring bearer do. He will make a great man if he keeps that giving spirit. 

Over all Haley and Jared's day was filled with fun and laughter and I wish all the best to these two love birds and hope they fully enjoy their time in Jamaica!