Dakota County Courthouse Wedding Photography | Ellis & Laura | Apple Valley Wedding Photographer

It started off as just two kids who meet in math class at the U of M.

Laura and Ellis got ready at their new home and jam packed it full of their family and friends. The fall day started off with cinnamon rolls, Caribou coffee, and football playing on the TV while people got ready.

Laura got ready in the bathroom overlooking her back yard while Ellis put on his finishing details outside.

They had a first look in their backyard with all their family and friends watching from the deck! They were excited to see each other. It was a contained giddy excitement. We did a couple of portraits before heading over to the courthouse!

The judge was short literally and sweet. She read the vows and made it official- Ellis & Laura were finally married!!

We all wanted to enjoy Minnesota Nature at its best so we went to Lebanon Hills Regional Park for portraits! Although early for fall, we did even get some of the yellow and red color in the leaves!
Although it started to sprinkle just a little bit, the rain held off and we were able to get all the portraits in without rain!

They finished off the night continuing the celebration at Mannys steak house in Minneapolis !

Please enjoy a preview of their wedding day!

Love what you see?! I don’t blame you!! Here are the vendors who made it happen:

Photography: MW PHOTOGRAPHY

Dress: Bliss Bridal

Grooms Suit: Daniel’s Custom Clothing

Ring: Lasker Jewleres & Arthur Jewlers

Florist: Floral Etcetera

Dakota County District Court Wedding Photography | Lacey & Michael | Minnesota Elopement Photographer

Minnesota Courthouse Elopement Photography with Lacey & Michael!

Lacey & Michael met at a friend’s New Years Eve Party. So it was the perfect plan to tie the knot on their anniversary with an intimate elopement! Having a laid back courthouse elopement was a perfect fit! With a smaller agenda, the morning getting ready was pretty relaxed for the both of them. One thing that was really important to Lacey was some awesome winter photos! We took the time to do their first look and portraits a Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Like most Minnesota winters it was COLD! I know you can’t tell because they are just enjoying their time together. After thawing in the car, we made our way to Dakota County District Court for the Ceremony!

In a much warmer courtroom, a Judge married these two surrounded by their parents and Michael’s son. It was simple and sweet. We finished the night with some more photos to celebrate the occasion at Minneapolis’s The White Room, a small studio space that sells stunning wedding dresses.

I think this was a perfect way to close out 2020. Thank you for embracing the cold with me! Cheers to you both!

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Portrait Location: Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Ceremony Location: Dakota County District Court
Bridal Dress: David’s Bridal
Indoor Portrait Location: The White Room
Rings: Wedding Day Diamonds

Lebanon Hills Wedding Photography | Jenna & Jason | Eagan Wedding Photographer

It was said during the day that this group had seen the highest highs and the lowest lows. But even with what could be called the worst of times God used those to mold the hearts of this couple to come together.

Jenna and Jason made sure to thank the people who stood by them and prayed for them and guided them to the other side. Their day was intimate and once they finally came together during the ceremony all the wedding day jitters flew away with the fall breeze.

Besides marriage Jenna was super excited about the Coffee Cart they had booked! Everyone made sure to get a couple of cups of specialty drinks and I have to admit i made my way one to two times to get the Maple Leaf Latte (aka heaven in my mouth) After the ceremony I whisked the bride and groom away for some portrait time at Lebanon Hills Regional Park which was just bursting with fall colors! They got some much needed cuddle time and whispered their favorite parts of the day. It was some much needed time as hubby and wife.

After heading back we spent the rest of the evening eating and celebrating their love with friend and family. Jason is originally from Nebraska! So you can imagine how excited they were that a lot of his family were willing to make it to be a part of their wedding day. Having those they loved with them made this day all the better.

Please enjoy their wedding below!!

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Can’t Get Enough of Jenna and Jason?! - Check HERE for their Downtown St Paul Engagement Session!

Are you LOVING what you are seeing from this wedding?! Here are the Peeps who made it happen!
Wedding Photography : MW Photography
Wedding Venue : Woodcrest Church
The Portrait Location : Lebanon Hills
Coffee Cart : Coffee Cart MPLS
Baked Goods : HyVee
Wedding Planner : Katie Horne