Welcome to the blog that feels more like a scrapbook of my favorite memories.
Because when was the last time you said, "Let's take a picture to remember how little fun we are having."
I firmly believe in embracing chaos, finding adventure and creating memories that will last a lifetime
...and I'll even help you document it!
This weekend, we kicked off our 2020 wedding season with a New Hampton winter wedding for a sweet couple we just adore! You may remember Brandan and Michelle from their stunning Rochester engagement session at the historic Plummer House. But this Saturday’s weather paired with all of their stunning details, blew their engagement session out […]
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Our last wedding of the year! Can it really be so?!? It was a bit chilly and a little rainy when we woke on Saturday, but that didn’t stop the excitement we had for Jared and Erika’s winter wedding. We arrived at one of the most calm and serene getting ready rooms we have ever […]
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I have always loved having at least a couple winter weddings each year during our off season! It is the perfect way to ease into this new season without having to be on the go every weekend like we do in the fall. Jill and Dylan’s Decorah winter wedding was such a joy-filled, laid back […]
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The day had finally come. The snow from the week before had long since disappeared and left in its wake a beautiful fall day. The perfect weather for what was no doubt going to be a beyond perfect day. Dressed in white she walked the short distance to the west lawn with her mother just […]
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They sat in the front row of the church quietly listening to the readings they had carefully selected. The day had finally come. They listened intently to every word. Knowing with every passing second they were one second closer to becoming man and wife. He stole a quick glance to his left and a smile […]
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The August sun was relentless as it shined down upon the ceremony site of this Waverly wedding as they sat waiting for the bride to make her entrance. A calm rolled over the crowd as the music changed and all eyes turned to the west. There she stood, dressed in white, making the walk down […]
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On Friday I was checking every weather forecast I could find. I was hoping and praying that just one would have a forecast that would allow us to have some outdoor portraits for Mike and Sarah’s big day. However, every single one of them said the rain would start at two o’clock and not let […]
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RJ & ALESSANDRA The sky turned grey and the rain began to fall. Nervous glances were exchanged as everyone silently looked out the windows. RJ & Alessandra’s Illinois Country Club wedding wasn’t going quite as planned. But with quiet assurance, we decided to just wait it out. We hoped and prayed for the rain to […]
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JONATHAN & CLARA On Friday evening nestled amongst the rolling hills of northeast Iowa, we arrived at Hanover, the location of Jonathan and Clara’s intimate country wedding. The sun was pouring in through the large stain glass windows that decorated the church. The sweet sounds of birds in the trees flowed into the room creating […]
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MICHAEL & NICOLE They stood on the dance floor. In the middle of the ballroom. Big smiles and tear-filled eyes. Just a father and his daughter surrounded by a sea of family and friends. The music began to play and everyone else seemed to disappear. Whispering words for only the other to hear. This moment […]
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