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

Lodge On The Lake Wedding Photography | Chelsey & Steve | Eagan Wedding Photogapher

Chelsey and Steve had been watching the weather all week and after lots of planning the day was finally here Sun and Cold and Beautiful fall colors. Chelsey was loving how everything turned out it brought her to tears multiple times even before she saw Steve!!

Although it was a colder fall day (it has snowed twice that morning ) the whole wedding party was a amazing and trusted me and we took some beautiful photos in the sun!

One of my favorite parts of the day happened during the ceremony. The ceremony took place at Lodge on the Lake. In an amphitheater style everyone was seated behind the building surrounded by the trees. The wedding party came out on the balcony walked across and down the stairs to where Steven Stood. As Chelsey and her dad Tony came out they stopped and looked out at all their guests for about 30 seconds just to help absorb the sight in. Steve was tearing up a little as he watched his beaming bride walk up to him. I lost it at that point.
The ceremony was done by a family member and for his first one he did a great job! After 9 years Chelsey and Steve said I do and became husband and wife !!!!! They could not have been more excited. We headed inside the lodge for the rest of the party! Chelsey’s table details where seriously giving me heart eyes with all the pumpkins and her flowers were done by Lisa with Forget me not florist and everything was just stunning!!

I loved serving this couple and I hope they feel that too as they honeymoon up north to celebrate their new marriage.

Enjoy their wedding day below!!

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Are you just LOVING what your seeing?!
These are the people who made it happen!
Photography - MW Photography
Florist - Forget Me Not (TALK ABOUT AMAZING)
Makeup Artist - Jeanette Perez
Venue - Lodge on the Lake
Rentals - Apre’s Part & Tent Rental
Bakery - Bittersweet Gluten- Free Bakery
DJ Music - Instant Request Disc Jockey Entertainment
Cookies - Mrs. Good Cookies
Brides Dress - Callista
Hair - Kayla Benfante


Or CAN’T get enough of Chelsey and Steve?! No worries I got your covered!! You can check out their engagement session HERE

The Shire In The Woods | Alyssa & Adam | McGrath Wedding Photographer

Fall colors were in full show in McGrath Minnesota last weekend! On the first really chilly day of the fall Alyssa and Adam got married in the beautiful Minnesota woods of The Shire in the woods! 

They booked out the entire site so that they were literally surround by friends and family the whole weekend making it a true party!  

Adam told Aylssa what his favorite part of the day which was the same as Aylssas , laying eyes on eachother for the first time. They friends sang "now I see the light" from Tangled (❤) Alyssa clung to her father's arm as she made her way to her soon to be hubby down the aisle.

Although the day had its little crazy moments Adam and Alyssa made sure to say hi to all the people who were there to support them, making it the day they truly hoped for.  

Their reception was something out of a fairytale with LOTS of twinkle lights and center pieces inspired by Alice in Wonderland and other books and Movies this couple just loved .  

The day with Aylssa and Adam was truly beautiful and I am so excited to share those with you below!!  

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Can’t get enough?! Check out Alyssa and Adam’s engagement session at Fort Snelling clicking HERE

Oh my goodness do you LOVE what you are seeing?! Here are the peeps that made it happen!
Wedding Photography : MW Photography
Florist : Twisted Vine
Planner : Monica Arndt
Videographer : MacKenzie Carey
Wedding Venue : Shire in the Woods
DJ : Sounds Unlimited Entertainment
Groom’s Suit : The Black Tux
Tent Rental : Doucette’s Party
Caterer : Vanilla Bean
Shuttle Bus Services : Voyageur Bus Company
Officiant : Amanda Samples