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The Couple: Ari & Kyle The Date: September 29, 2017 The Venue: Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, MN My favorite moments: A surprise box of “Letters to the Bride,” coupled with happy tears. A band of mischievous groomsmen. A golden hour adventure down by the rocks of Lake Superior. And can we talk about THAT BOUQUET? (Bella […]

The Couple: Shawna & Steve The Date: September 16, 2017 The Venue: Firefly Event Barn in Nevis, MN My favorite moments: The bride getting ready with their girls in Firefly Barn’s quaint bridal cottage, aptly named “The Wildflower Room.” Shawna’s son walking her down the aisle. Gallivanting through muddy fields with Shawna & Steve (worth it!). […]

There’s a curious myth floating around (perpetuated by wedding magazines everywhere) stating that your photographer needs a shot list. I always wince a little when I read these well-intended articles. Real talk? Nothing shuts our brains down faster than a comprehensive list of every moment you want captured. Remember, a wedding day is a living, […]

It was sophomore year at UMD in a sociology class called “Marriage & Families.” In a crowded lecture hall of 250 students, Sarah noticed Kyle the moment he walked in. On day one, the stars aligned when the professor divided the class into groups of five students each, groups they’d sit and work with all […]

I met Brittany & John at the Greysolon Ballroom Wedding Open House last November, and we immediately hit it off. While I’m not big on standardized wedding checklists, I did grill them with the typical questions: “When’s your date? Do you plan to canoe on your wedding day? What are your thoughts on donuts? Your dog will […]

When you grow up in the same small Minnesota town, your parents probably know each other & everyone knows your business (including who you’ve got a crush on!). Although Jessamy & Bill grew up in Grand Rapids, they didn’t really cross paths until Jessamy’s freshman year of college, when she was home visiting. Bill was […]