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Summer’s Glory | A Beautiful Wedding at Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center

Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Summer went long this year.  And that’s fine by me… Jen and Sara had the most beautiful weather imaginable for their outdoor wedding ceremony at Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN.  This was the first wedding I’ve photographed at this gorgeous outdoor venue, and I can’t even begin to tell you how beautiful the natural surroundings were, or how impressive the expansive view across the Mississippi River bluff was… I’ll have to let the pictures speak for themselves.  It’s hard to say what made the day more magical, the beautiful surroundings, the sweet, intimate gathering of family and friends, or Jen and Sara’s genuine love for one another and sheer excitement for their wedding day.

Here’s Jen’s story about her proposal to Sara…

“We had just returned from a  trip to Costa Rica with Sara’s entire family. The evening before I proposed, we were at a friend’s house and I was watching Sara play hide and seek with their little girl Courtney. I just remember thinking to myself, “This is it. I’m ready. This is going to be a great life together.” The next morning I asked Sara pretty bluntly over coffee before we’d even brushed our teeth. I wasn’t sure if she was going to slap me for taking 5 years or if she was just super excited that the moment arrived. I think she’d known for a while and was just waiting for me to get there. I’m so glad I did.”

Jen and Sara got married the same week the state of Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage. The couple felt blessed to have their siblings and closest friends write a touching and personal story of their lives before and after meeting, and read it at the ceremony. 

“We were also both fortunate enough to have both sets of parents support us and walk us down the aisle,” says Jen.

This wedding was one honestly of my favorites. It was just SO beautiful. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN
Gay wedding photography at the Schaars Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN

Ceremony & Reception Venue – Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center – Hastings, MN
Caterer – Rhino’s Black Diamond Catering – Hastings, MN
Pies – Emily’s Bakery – Hastings, MN
Florist – Sweet Top Farm – Hudson, WI
Limo – Smart Ride – Hastings, MN

Summer went long this year.  And that’s fine by me… Jen and Sara had the most beautiful weather imaginable for their outdoor wedding ceremony at Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center in Hastings, MN.  This was the first wedding I’ve photographed at this gorgeous outdoor venue, and I can’t even begin to tell you how beautiful the...

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Becca & Andy’s Destination Wedding in the Bahamas

Oh, the life of a wedding photographer is a sweet one indeed!  Like when Minnesota starts to get chilly, and you have to fly all the way to the Bahamas to shoot a wedding… oh darn. 🙂

In September I traveled to meet Becca, Andy, and 40 of their closest friends and family members on the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos for their intimate beach wedding ceremony.  I’d be hard pressed to turn down the opportunity to photograph a tropical destination wedding, especially after the leaves begin to fall in Minnesota!

We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day for Becca and Andrew’s wedding.  (But of course! It was the Bahamas!)  As Becca recalls,

“It was a great day. One of my favorite things about it was how everyone came together to make it happen. Each and every one of our guests did something that day to make it amazing! It made us feel so blessed and loved to have people working, running, folding, fluffing, placing, and racing around to make the day so special. Also, the scenery – It’s hard to beat the island backdrop we chose! It was a breathtaking day; one we were so happy to share with our closest family and friends.”

I was certainly honored to be a part of that day.  Enjoy Becca and Andrew’s destination wedding photography in the Bahamas!

Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings
Bahamas Destination Wedding Photography by Brovado Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Atlantic Ocean Beach Villas – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Officiant – Pastor Reece Bowling – ORCC Church – Denver, CO
Hair Stylist – Brigitte, Tangled Hair Salon – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Caterer – Kissing Fish – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Florist – Ernst Jansen, Flowers by EA – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Dress shop – Bella Bridal Boutique – Woodbury, MN

 

Oh, the life of a wedding photographer is a sweet one indeed!  Like when Minnesota starts to get chilly, and you have to fly all the way to the Bahamas to shoot a wedding… oh darn. 🙂 In September I traveled to meet Becca, Andy, and 40 of their closest friends and family members on...

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