Red Barn Farm Wedding Photography | Thea & Devon | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

The rain did not get Thea and Devon's moods down. Although the rain was there to stay up until sunset they both said their I do's  through the floating balloons that lined their ceremony and the jokes that Devon's best friend (and Officiant) shared through the entire ceremony that had everyone laughing. The Sweetest thing that I witnessed on their wedding day was that through the ceremony and the reception Thea signed the words for her dad. It was a beautiful gift that a daughter could give to her father and include him on such a big moment of the day. The reception had a rustic feel with Red Barn Farm's famous fire stone pizza's. Thea wore a blue modern crown with a textured dress, it may have been over the top for anyone else, but it really didn't feel that way on Thea. It was really a perfect fit that showed of such a beautiful bride. I shot this beautiful rainy barn wedding with Dawn Siva Photography.

When is the right time to book your wedding photographer

Planning your wedding takes serious skill. It comes naturally for some and not so naturally for others. When it comes to booking your photographer there are just a couple of things you need to already have planned and executed. At the top of your wedding planning list (and I think the MOST important) you have the man. Check ✔. The wedding date will need to be nailed down. so you can check off the next thing. You have your dream venue. Check ✔. The next thing you will want to book is your dream photographer. When you book majority of professional photographers will save a deposit on your wedding date but the price may very based off location! So make sure you have your wedding venue booked before sending off the inquiry with your dream photographer.

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Most photographers book 1 year in advance. So if you find the photographer that is the right fit for you in both personality and photographic style you better message that photographer quick before someone else gets your day!

It is really that easy just those three things will need to be completed before reaching out to your photographer.   Popular months that book up fast are July - September.  You can wait longer, but that just leaves to chance that another bride might books with them.
 

I hope this helps make a small piece of your wedding planning easier! 

Family Update | My Sister Summer and Nephew Benjamin After the Accident

My sister Summer and her baby boy Benjamin were in a pretty severe car accident a couple of weeks ago. Summer was T-boned with the other car going about 75 miles per hour. It was a pretty scary day for my family as we rushed to the hospital on hearing the news. It is not really a message you ever want to receive and I honestly can't focus on what COULD have happened because it brings me to tears every time. No need to think on it because God decided to let Summer and Baby come away from the accident alive. Although Benjamin is a little more crabby in his new car seat, he was otherwise miraculously unharmed in the crash. Summer didn't make it out as well. She was cut out of the car and rushed to the hospital with cuts, bruises, a concussion, and a broken pelvis. The last couple of weeks have been forced time to rest and contemplate. With the help of her physical therapist she is walking with the help of a walker. Last week she got the great news that she healing nicely and will not need surgery for her hip. Praise the Lord!  Summer is still at the point in healing where she can't pick Benjamin up on her own, so our family is trying to fill in as baby movers and caretakers.  

If you can, please keep Summer's healing in your prayers. Court hearings start next week and Summer is still not sure if she will physically go or not. It is weighing heavily on her heart.  Thank you to all who have already sent words of prayer, love, and encouragement to my family.  They have been a blessing at this time.  

You can read about the incident here: http://kstp.com/news/police-say-inver-grove-heights-crash-caused-runaway-teenagers-stolen-car/4799660/