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

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Photography | Paige & Jordan | Lakeville Engagement Photographer

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Session with Paige & Jordan!

Paige and Jordan have been a thing for a good handful of years. They met in middle school and were in the same circle of friends. But it wasn't until high school that they became an item in the best way. Years have past and they both know that they have found their person.

This past winter they decided to spend a romantic weekend away on the North shore. While spending days exploring the north shore and hiking in the woods, it wasn't until they got back to their cabin when Jordan thought it was time. Paige was doing the dishes, when Jordan came up and got down on one knee and asked if Paige would marry him. Before the yes came Paige surprised said " I didn't know you bought the ring!" But thankfully it was soon followed by the Yes!

We shot their engagement session at a near by Lakeville Park - Ritter Farm Park, which is known for its beautiful luscious trails. In Minnesota right now all the leaves are changing colors for the Fall. We laughed as we were not the only ones with the amazing idea to shoot here! But that did not stop us from having fun throwing leaves, cuddling with their dog Lucy, and enjoying each others time. I am greatly looking forward to Paige and Jordan's upcoming nuptials in 2021! Guys! Let's get married!

Blackhawk State Park Engagment Photography | Sara & Isaac | Eagan Engagement Photographer

Isaac and Sara meet online. You know how dating goes now a days, you open a profile and talk to people. After years on all these types of dating websites, Sara had had enough. She decided that she would only keep open one profile and if God sent someone she was there. That’s when God led Issac to this spunky red head’s profile. She shared her love of God which was enough for him take that step to pop up a little message in Sara’s inbox. It helped she was pretty cute too. After talking back and forth they finally decided to meet. Sara got to pick the first date and they both served together at Feed My Starving Children. They weren’t able to talk too much with the work but at the end date number two was scheduled, because how can you not fall for someone who is helping others!

By date three Sara knew God had given her something special and with a stomach full of butterflies she told Isaac her feelings and thankfully he felt the same way. From there it didn't take long for like to turn to love.

Fastwarder to the day before Sara’s birthday. She had taken the day off because it was her birthday weekend and lunch was planned at Mongolian Grill.(One of their favorite meal spots) Isaac went to pick her up and as he was helping her into his car he knelt right there and asked to marry her! Sara was so surprised but so excited to say yes to the man she loved .

Can’t wait to celebrate with them at their wedding next summer.