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Rain, Tears & Happiness | A Stormy St. Paul Wedding

Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront

Where do you take pictures on a rainy wedding day? Under anything you can! Utilize bridges, overpasses, awnings, umbrellas and large trees.

Ashley and Colin’s wedding day was a whirlwind of emotion. Only the happiest of emotions, of course. But there were still a lot of tears.

This was because Ashley and Colin were simply overjoyed to make it official. Every detail had been sorted out, and the couple spent some time getting ready in the morning… They opened sweet love letters from each other, and there were some tears.  Ashley put on her Rush’s Bridal gown, and had her hair and makeup done by The Blushing Room in a way that made her brilliant blue eyes pop even more, and there were more tears.  When she walked outside to see Colin for the first time, you should have seen it… Actually, you can! Just scroll down to see how ridiculously happy these two were to see each other on their wedding day!

Yes, it rained, and it rained some more. We took lots of pictures under bridges, overpasses and in parking garages (which actually turned out pretty great.) But they say rain on your wedding day is a good omen, and I say, so are tears.

Congratulations, Ashley and Colin! You two are perfect for each other!

Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront
Rainy St Paul Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Riverfront

Ceremony venue – Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – Apple Valley, MN
Reception venue – Intercontinentatl St. Paul Riverfront – St. Paul, MN
Videographer – Matthew Smith 
Hair stylist – Bridget Wanchena, The Blushing Room – St. Paul, MN
Decorator – Erin Olsen, We’ve Got It Covered  
Florist – Gayle Kenow, Design n Bloom – Eagan, MN
Dress shop – Rush’s Bridal – Minneapolis, MN
Tuxedoes – Savvi Formalwear 
Limo – Exceptional Transportation 
Party bus – Schmitty & Sons – Lakeville, MN
DJ & uplighting – Adrian Perryman, Events by MV LLC 
Pianist – Sharon Planer, Pianist for Parties – Minneapolis, MN

Where do you take pictures on a rainy wedding day? Under anything you can! Utilize bridges, overpasses, awnings, umbrellas and large trees. Ashley and Colin’s wedding day was a whirlwind of emotion. Only the happiest of emotions, of course. But there were still a lot of tears. This was because Ashley and Colin were simply overjoyed to...

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Trains, Docks and Kelseyisms | Engagement Photos on Lake Minnetonka

Kelsey and Robbie are simply great.  They’re my kind of people – adventurous, talented, always smiling, and they don’t take themselves too seriously. We all met up earlier this year on Maui. Since my wife and I live on the island during the winters, I was able to do a destination engagement photo shoot for Robbie and Kelsey when they took a trip out there in February. Unfortunately, the only day we were all able to meet also happened to be the only day it poured rain for hours and hours in Wailea where we were shooting. So we decided to give it another go this summer in Minnesota.

Kelsey and Robbie met me last week at the Wayzata Yacht Club to take some more engagement pictures on Lake Minnetonka. They were so much fun to photograph – playful and beautiful… the best kind of subjects! I learned that they met while skydiving. But of course!

When I asked them about their proposal story, Kelsey told me about how she’d almost ruined Robbie’s master plan by double booking their calendar, and how Robbie pulled it off anyway by sneaking off with her car to go “get gas” later that night. When he called her after a half hour with a supposed flat tire, she was a little miffed about having to go rescue him instead of getting ready for bed. I only hope she was wearing pajama pants when she left the house…

You see, Kelsey and Robbie’s first date didn’t go according to plan either. She ended up being sick on the day they were supposed to get together, so instead they made the best of it and decided to stay in and watch movies in their sweatpants. They called it Sweatpant Sunday.

Back to the night of the proposal (which was on a Sunday)… when Kelsey found Robbie, he was on the side of the road wearing a suit jacket, a nice shirt, a tie, and sweatpants. At first this irked her even more because she thought he’d been dilly-dallying around with outfits while he was supposed to be getting gas for her car, and this was just another thing preventing her from crawling into bed! But he simply took her hand and led her down a path that went behind the Carlson Towers, and that’s when she saw it – a pavilion decorated with romantic lights and flowers everywhere.

“Robbie got down on one knee and I immediately starting crying and said, ‘YES!’ probably about 100 times. It was a beautiful moment and all my frustration instantly disappeared. As we were walking back to the car, I said, ‘Well let’s get that tire fixed!’ and Robbie started laughing. Then he told me there was never actually a flat tire,” recalls Kelsey. From what I hear, her family might have called that last bit a “Kelseyism.”

Enjoy these engagement photos, you two! I can’t wait for your wedding!







Kelsey and Robbie are simply great.  They’re my kind of people – adventurous, talented, always smiling, and they don’t take themselves too seriously. We all met up earlier this year on Maui. Since my wife and I live on the island during the winters, I was able to do a destination engagement photo shoot for Robbie and...

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Summer Love | Maria + Scott on the Stone Arch Bridge

Another wonder of the modern world… Maria and Scott met online, and now they’re engaged! Here’s a story of hope for those who are searching for love….

Maria instantly knew she would like Scott when she saw a picture of him online. “He was looking over his shoulder in front of sink where he was washing dishes. The hair on the back of his head was standing straight up. I was immediately drawn to his modest charm and obvious sense of humor,” she says.

Three years later, Scott proposed to Maria at her favorite restaurant in New York City. He did it sweetly and privately after the place had cleared out in the evening. It was pretty darn romantic, and Maria loved it.

I met Maria and Scott at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis for their engagement photo shoot this summer. I was struck by how comfortable they are with one another. They clearly enjoy each other’s company.

We took several pictures up on the bridge with the Minneapolis skyline in the background, down along the paths of Father Hennepin Park, and out on St. Anthony Main. We even ran into my wife, Liz, when she pulled up on her motorcycle to say hi! It was the perfect night for a ride… Which also meant it was a perfect night for photos! Maria, Scott and I got to take advantage of the warm light filtering through the trees in the late evening. Cottonwood floating about provided a quintessential summertime speckling effect in some photos, and we got some cool sunset camera flares a bit later.

I had a great time with you two, Maria and Scott! Enjoy your engagement pictures!






Another wonder of the modern world… Maria and Scott met online, and now they’re engaged! Here’s a story of hope for those who are searching for love…. Maria instantly knew she would like Scott when she saw a picture of him online. “He was looking over his shoulder in front of sink where he was washing dishes....

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An Australian Adventure Leads to Love in Minnesota

Alicia and Matt’s life together has been a real-life fairytale. They met back in 2007 at an airport bar before a flight they both happened to be taking to Australia to study abroad. Alicia admitted how nervous she got when flying, so once they boarded the plane, Matt worked his way back 10 rows to sit next to her. He calmed her nerves and even held her hand during turbulence.

Their bond became even stronger as they got to know each other throughout the trip, and the romance began. Few people know they shared their first kiss on an elevator in Australia.

In 2013, Matt proposed. During a trip to San Francisco, Alicia wanted to rent bikes and ride across the golden gate bridge. Here’s her story…

“San Fran is incredibly beautiful, and I kept making Matt stop to take pictures. I wanted to capture every vantage point I could of the magnificent Golden Gate in the background. When we arrived at Presidio Park, Matt led me to the top of a hill to get a better view. He asked a gentleman to take our picture. As the nice stranger held our camera, Matt started to tie his shoe. I nudged him. I thought, ‘The shoe tying can wait, honey, this guy is waiting…’ and when I finally looked down, there was Matt on one knee, ring in hand. I seriously lost the feeling in my legs and almost fell over. Of course I said yes!”  Nice work, Matt! 😉

Fast forward to this summer. Alicia and Matt met me at the Stone Arch Bridge for their engagement photo session. We wandered around Father Hennepin Park and got some photos down by the Mississippi river. After a wardrobe change, we walked along the bridge to get some pictures with the Minneapolis skyline as a backdrop. It was a little overcast – the perfect light. I had so much fun documenting this adventurous couple’s love for each other. Their story is perfect, and their wedding this fall will make it feel complete!











Alicia and Matt’s life together has been a real-life fairytale. They met back in 2007 at an airport bar before a flight they both happened to be taking to Australia to study abroad. Alicia admitted how nervous she got when flying, so once they boarded the plane, Matt worked his way back 10 rows to...

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