It started out at the Gale Mansion {BEAUTIFUL!} where – unfortunately for her – she was a tad late [...]]]> We met Mike and Katrina through church – the same one they happened to get married at! We had a good time meeting with them – we knew their day would be a blast!

It started out at the Gale Mansion {BEAUTIFUL!} where – unfortunately for her – she was a tad late for – poor Katrina! She was at the house she and Mike just bought showing some people quick – and unfortunately, they were so excited – it was hard to get them out the door!

Either way – she got to the Gale Mansion and she was stunning : ) While Katrina got ready the guys had a blast taking pictures with Dan outside : ) I really enjoyed snapping some photos of just Katrina in the getting ready room.

Then we were off to the church for the ceremony. One thing I love about weddings at Hope Community Church is how traditionally beautiful the structure is, the brides can come down the side stairs and the stain glass is amazing!

Their ceremony was beautiful and when it was done Pastor Steve had everyone stand, turn and let Dan take a picture of everyone! How fun!! Where else can you do that? ; )

Family pictures went wonderfully and we got to take some great photos outside as well.

The Gale Mansion is a wonderful place for photos – so many fun nooks and crannies! The upstairs of the Mansion had really cool rooms that they used for various forms of entertainment – like the history room that contained pictures from past family members weddings AND their dresses!! {HOW COOL!!!}

We had so much fun Mike and Katrina! Thank you for letting us be part of your day!

And a quick shout out to Kelly Anderson – as always – it was fun to have you along!!

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Their lovely day started at the Roseville Covenant Church in Roseville – I walked in to find Leslie and her lovely ladies getting ready.

Once she was ready, we headed into [...]]]> Dan and Leslie – raised in Minnesota – living in Boston – married in Minnesota…. so they’ve been back an forth quite a bit!

Their lovely day started at the Roseville Covenant Church in Roseville – I walked in to find Leslie and her lovely ladies getting ready.

Once she was ready, we headed into the sanctuary where Dan got to see Leslie’s STUNNING dress for the first time : )

After taking a handful of pictures in the sanctuary, we gathered everyone up in the limo and headed to the Stone Arch Bridge/Gutherie Theater Area for some fun pictures : )

So now we’re back for the ceremony {which went very well!} then the bridal party piled into the limo and Dan and Leslie into their lovely, vintage escort car : ) And the 5 of us {including the driver} went to take their wedding  pictures at the state capitol in St Paul – some of my favorites yet!

They had a beautiful reception at the Minnesota History Center – what a beautiful place!  This was our first time shooting a wedding there, this is was such an honor!  The space was just stunning!  It was fun to have so many levels to be on – there was the main level where everyone ate, the upstairs where they danced, and the patio – where the reception started with appetizers and drinks – it was perfect out for it!  They even had 2 stunning ice sculptures with their initials carved in it! One was outside {and dripping fast!} The other was inside – lasting a bit longer!

Finally, they had amazing cakeS – yes, plural!  Leslie had a surprise cake made and ready for Dan – it was a replica of their/Dan’s dog : )  So cute!!  And so wonderfully done by the Queen of Cakes!

Thank you Leslie and Dan for letting us be part of your day!

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Jessica and Hamid were actually married about a year and a half ago in Morocco – but this was their ceremony and reception here!! You all remember the day of the big storm? We were right in the middle [...]]]> It all started in a coffee shop while she was studying abroad…..

Jessica and Hamid were actually married about a year and a half ago in Morocco – but this was their ceremony and reception here!! You all remember the day of the big storm? We were right in the middle of it! We had a wonderful time – it was such a blessing meeting her amazing family!

We were really looking forward to Jessica and Hamid’s big day because it was originally going to take place last summer! However, the kind of Visa that Hamid needed wasn’t going to clear in time – so this one was a long time in the making!

Since they are already married, they had a beautifully simple wedding in her grandparents backyard {who’s house because our solace while waiting for the rain to pass – 35 minutes later!} but it went wonderfully. Her sister Emily ran the ceremony – which made for a very nice personal touch : )

One of my favorites from the day was hearing Dan’s stories from the kiddos catching the chipmunk before the wedding : )

Thank you Jessica and Hamid for letting us be part of your day!

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Summer – August – 2003. Josh was a police reserve protecting the newly crowned Goodview Royalty court that Andrea was on. He was the knight – she [...]]]> {Karin here!}
I could begin in kindergarten when Andrea and I met – but instead, I’d love to indulge you with when they met…..

Summer – August – 2003. Josh was a police reserve protecting the newly crowned Goodview Royalty court that Andrea was on. He was the knight – she was the princess : )

Nearly 7 years later – they are king and queen of their white castle with a barn, silo and chicken coop on 5 acres – and happier they’ve ever been : )

I was SO honored to be part of Andrea and Joshua’s wedding day – it is the first wedding I have ever been in {minus ours!} and it was SO fun!!! {kind of weird being on the other end!}

We started off the weekend’s events by making our own bouquets on Friday, followed by the reception and a lovely dinner at Cedar Valley Golf Course.

The next morning kicked off with doing our hair and eating fresh Bloedows donuts…. amazing! Then off to the church for dressing and pictures : )

I’ve known Andrea for 2ish decades now, and Josh for 7ish years and I have never see either of them any happier. Andrea looked amazing, her dress – FABULOUS!

Andrea – you have been such an amazing friend for so many years and it has been so much fun seeing you grow into the fabulous woman you are today.

Josh – never forget how amazing this girl is. Period.

To you both – keep God your center, kiss each other everyday and always – ALWAYS – have at LEAST 2 dogs : )

Love you both,
~K : )

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Anyways – if was fun to see how much these two just love each other [...]]]> We had a BLAST taking Ryan and Danica’s pictures – plus – we got to eat ice cream in the end! {Not just ANY ice cream – Grand Ole Creamery ice cream!!! Best waffle cones ever!}

Anyways – if was fun to see how much these two just love each other and how much fun they have together! We really enjoyed taking your engagement pictures – so excited for the wedding!

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Anyways – we went down [...]]]> It was so much fun taking Nate and Katie’s pictures – I have know Nate since high school {yeay band!} and I actually coached Katie’s high school dance team for one season! We are also both a part of the history of Miss Winona’s : )

Anyways – we went down to Latsch Island in Winona and got some great photos. We are so excited for their August 15th wedding back in Winona!!

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We had such a blast hanging out with you two [...]]]> We met Mike and Katrina through church – so we are super excited to have yet another Hope CC wedding this year! Their big day is approaching soon – so look for more pictures in a month or so of their wedding!

We had such a blast hanging out with you two for this fun pictures – thanks for the sorbet as well!

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We then headed off to Centennial Lakes [...]]]> Our day started off by taking some getting ready pictures in their hotel rooms. Our time there was mainly spent doing two things, documenting everything Sarah did to get ready and the other – Chuck watching the World Cup games in his room : )

We then headed off to Centennial Lakes in Minneapolis for taking pictures {which is a fun location for that!}

Their ceremony went really well – along with one of my favorite parts of the day was during their ceremony, they decided to plant a tree {as opposed to lighting a candle or unity sand} What an awesome idea!!

At their reception they chose to have dinner catered from their favorite deli – just another nice personal touch to their day! Some ore of their fun details included their wonderful cake, their takeaway gifts {basil plants that Chuck’s mom planted} and their centerpieces!! you need to check those out : )

Charles and Sarah – thank you for letting us be part of your day – we had a great time!!

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