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Puzzle Pieces | Katie & Ben

The lighting was just perfect during this sweet moment between Katie and Ben.

As it is with all beautiful love stories, Katie and Ben’s ended, or should we say began, with a happily ever after. But unlike most love stories this one featured two leading ladies: Katie and her daughter Grace.

Three years ago Katie and Grace were going through life pretty happily. They were content and cozy in their Minneapolis home with their dog Shelby, but something was missing for both of them. They were operating as a puzzle waiting for its missing piece and life felt incomplete. After many years of dating Mr. “Not Quite Rights” Katie was getting burnt out in her quest to find the perfect man to complete their little family. It was no surprise to Katie’s friends, that when she first stumbled upon Ben’s profile on an online dating app, she wasn’t entirely convinced that he could be the one to fill the void she had been feeling in her life. Ben and Katie messaged back and forth but when it came time to meet in person Katie got cold feet AND her babysitter had to cancel on her! But something inside Katie told her Ben was worth another shot. So after the unceremonious cancelation of what would have been their first date, Katie messaged Ben one more time to see if he still wanted to meet up, and of course, he did!

The first night they met in person, Katie knew there was something different, special even, about Ben. Although he had already passed the test with her, he still needed to pass the test with the other leading lady in this story: Grace. When Ben finally met Grace, there was an instant connection between the vivacious 5 year old and Ben; who himself was equally effervescent through his years directing and acting in Minneapolis Theater productions. “The first thing she did when she met Ben was give him a great big hug!” Katie recalls with amusement.

It seemed at last that the twosome was now a threesome and that feeling of incompleteness started to vanish as Ben slowly made his way into the hearts of Katie and Grace. As time passed, and more animals began to fill the house (two cats and another dog to keep Shelby company), Katie quickly came to admire how well Ben stepped up into the role of boyfriend and parental figure for Grace. The difficulties Katie faced in raising Grace as a single mother started to diminish as Ben began to fit into their family puzzle. Ben not only courted Katie, but courted Grace as well, taking her on fun adventures around the city. Katie and Grace both were certain that Ben was the one!

However, it took Ben a while to propose to Katie. As much as he was confident and poised up on the theatrical stage, he was a little timid in finding the perfect way to propose to Katie. Katie remembers the feeling of months going by without the proposal and getting a little anxious and impatient to start their lives together. But just when Katie was about to give up hope, Ben said four simple words in an intimate and special moment as they watched snow trickle down their drive way… “Will you marry me?!” The rest, as they say, is history!

Katie and Ben were married at Wesley United Methodist Church and had their reception at the Historic Minneapolis Club. Their wedding was a nod to classic elegance. Katie’s beautiful dress captured the essence and style of old Hollywood glamour and their reception venue and details carried out a traditional classic feel from the gold silk table cloths, to the ornate mahogany chair backs, and the breathtaking pink and white floral arrangements. I have had the honor to work with many wonderful couples, and Katie and Ben were no exception! Their wedding was indeed a celebration! And just as this story shared two leading ladies, Ben shared his first dance with both Katie and with Grace, finally completing their little family puzzle perfectly.













































Vendor List:
Ceremony venue – Wesley United Methodist Church – Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue – Minneapolis Club – Minneapolis, MN
Hair sylist – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Decorations – Cici Events – St. Paul, MN
Florist – Your Enchanted Florist – St. Paul, MN

The lighting was just perfect during this sweet moment between Katie and Ben. As it is with all beautiful love stories, Katie and Ben’s ended, or should we say began, with a happily ever after. But unlike most love stories this one featured two leading ladies: Katie and her daughter Grace. Three years ago Katie...

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The Perfect Family | Brittany & Jesse

One of our favorite photos of Brittany & Jesse on their wedding day!

Brittany & Jesse first met as recruiters in Winona, MN. They were both working on a project together, and Jesse tricked her into their first date. He made it about work so she would go to dinner with him. A little while later, Brittany & Jesse took a trip to New York City. They were strolling along the Brooklyn Bridge, until Jesse got down on one knee and asked Brittany to marry him. She was so incredibly shocked because she was not expecting this at all. Brittany’s parents were there to take pictures and this moment couldn’t have been more special for her. This is a moment that the two of them will never remember forever!

Brittany & Jesse had the most beautiful ceremony at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN. Brittany was in the Army and Jesse was in the Navy, so it was special that Brittany wore her combat boots with her wedding dress! This wedding was also different because Brittany’s mom was her maid of honor because they are so close! When Brittany was walking down to see Jesse for their first look it was so cute because he was so nervous and excited to see how beautiful she looked! Jesse’s son, Tanner was the ring bearer and he was such a goofball the entire day. He kept wanting to take more pictures and he stole the show with his awesome personality. You can tell this family is really close!

They had their reception at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis and it was such a cool venue! There was a live band at the reception and it made for some great dancing. Their color scheme of the red and gray colors looked gorgeous; the bridesmaids looked so pretty in the vibrant red dresses. The reception food was amazing because it was catered by the Loring Pasta Bar. This whole night was magical, and you could really see the immense amount of love shared within this family!





























Vendor List:
Ceremony venue – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Burnsville, MN
Reception venue – The Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
Wedding planner – Julie Te Slaa
Officiant – Pastor Paul Dean
Hair stylist – The Hive Salon (Becca and Emily) – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – War Paint International (Owner: Jessica) – Minneapolis, MN
Caterer – Loring Pasta Bar – Minneapolis, MN
Cake designer – Angel Food – Minneapolis, MN
Decorator – The Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – One Precious Pearl Floral Design – Bloomington, MN
Dress shop – Weddings By Tess – Apple Valley, MN
Tuxedos – Men’s Wearhouse – Minneapolis, MN
Band – Junk FM – Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler – Wedding Day Diamonds

One of our favorite photos of Brittany & Jesse on their wedding day! Brittany & Jesse first met as recruiters in Winona, MN. They were both working on a project together, and Jesse tricked her into their first date. He made it about work so she would go to dinner with him. A little while...

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The Aviation Story | Brittany & Grant

What a great shot of Brittany and Grant from our day spent in Minneapolis!

Brittany and Grant met through aviation! They were both in Madison for work and Grant asked Brittany to dinner to talk about an airplane that he was looking into buying. We all know that wasn’t the only reason why Grant wanted to go to dinner with her! They had dinner with his Captain and then went out for a real date a few weeks later. A little while later, Brittany went for a flying lesson by herself and ended up soloing.  When she landed the plane and taxied back to the airport, she was greeted by Grant, their dog Tucker, and her family.  She thought they were all there to watch her fly and then Grant proposed! Of course she said, “yes!”

We had so much fun taking pictures all day at the Stone Arch Bridge and around Minneapolis. This couple was so fun and playful the whole day; it’s like they didn’t even remember I was there. I loved that we were able to take some awesome photos with their dog, Tucker. This couple couldn’t have more in common; they truly are perfect for each other!













What a great shot of Brittany and Grant from our day spent in Minneapolis! Brittany and Grant met through aviation! They were both in Madison for work and Grant asked Brittany to dinner to talk about an airplane that he was looking into buying. We all know that wasn’t the only reason why Grant wanted...

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The Dynamic Duo | J & C

The moment when J was about to step into her beautiful wedding dress!

J & C went to highschool together in St. Louis, MO and knew one another peripherally, but they both ran with different crowds. It wasn’t until after college started that they went on a few dates when back in town. They had a great time and they both knew that there was a special connection, but they actually had to call things off due to J moving to CO to attend the Air Force Academy. She went away, and C was back to his days of chilling out on the lifeguard stand. J ended up getting injured during a training exercise and had the option for surgery and staying in the academy, or making her exit from the Air Force. She chose to exit, and that is when C’s boring lifeguard days came to an end!

J lived in China for awhile so she had many friends scattered around the globe. J & C took a long trip to Turkey and Italy in the summer of 2015 as one of her friends invited them to his wedding in Istanbul. After the wedding, they decided to check out the island of Sardinia. C knew he was going to propose a few weeks before the trip and he knew that this was the place he wanted to ask her. After a long day of hiking, they ended up at a beach called Cala Goloritze. The water was crystal clear and simultaneously electric blue; he knew this was the time. He had the ring in his pocket as they went to swim out to this rock arch. As they made it to the rock, he pulled the ring out and popped the question. She was so surprised and of course said “yes!”

These two are so spontaneous, that they decided to ditch their photography timeline for the day. When we started the day, we knew exactly why they wanted the pictures to be spontaneous. They had so much fun getting ready with their bridal party and were all living in the moment; they wanted nothing staged or planned out! They opened about five bottles of champagne before the ceremony and were non stop jamming out to Drake. They could not stop smiling, laughing, and enjoying their time with friends and family.

Their wedding was at the Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis and it was so gorgeous to have all of those open windows in the background. The ceremony was also special, because J’s college friend, Chase married them. We were able to convince J & C to sneak off after their ceremony to take some bride and groom photos; they turned out stunning! They went straight to their reception where J made all of the decorations! Their reception was a blast because their guests really, and I mean really loved to dance. C did not leave the dance floor for the whole three hours. I was amazed. After this crazy fun wedding, I realized that J & C couldn’t be more perfect for one another. They are both so spontaneous and fun, and are always down for an adventure. They truly bring out the best in one another, which makes them the perfect dynamic duo!



































 

Vendor List:
Ceremony venue – Millennium Hotel Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue – Millennium Hotel Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
Officiant – Chase Ryan Wilhelm
Hair stylist – Juut Salon Spa – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Juut Salon Spa – Minneapolis, MN
Caterer – Millennium Hotel Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
DJ – Instant Request DJ – Bengi – Bloomington, MN
Chair/table rentals – Elevated Style – Minneapolis, MN

The moment when J was about to step into her beautiful wedding dress! J & C went to highschool together in St. Louis, MO and knew one another peripherally, but they both ran with different crowds. It wasn’t until after college started that they went on a few dates when back in town. They had...

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Forever Lasting Love | Melissa & John

Such a great photo of Melissa & John at the Wildlife Refuge Park in Bloomington, MN!

One night, Melissa and John happened to be at the same Hardee’s in Rogers, MN. She caught his attention immediately; he couldn’t keep his eye’s off of her. He knew he had to introduce himself. He walked over to her, and in his deep, nervous voice, he introduced himself to her. They were talking for quite some time and exchanged numbers by the end of the night. After texting back and forth for two months, they decided it was time to go on their first date. They continued talking and dating, and they both realized what they had was something special. Melissa’s daughter, Riverlyn and John have been planning out his proposal to Melissa for quite some time. They wanted it to be very simple and cute and John wanted Riverlyn to be a part of it. He proposed in their living room during one of their family nights. It was sweet and simple, and exactly what Melissa wanted.

Melissa and John’s ceremony was held at the Round Prairie Lutheran Church in Glenville, MN. My favorite part of the day was when we took pictures at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Park. We took pictures in this beautiful, open field. It was also a very special day because I could tell how close this family truly is with each other when Riverlyn was taking pictures with them. The bride and groom pictures we took looking over the river with the clouds were some of the best views we had this year! They turned out amazing!

Their reception was held at the Crowne Plaza Aire in bloomington, MN. It was such a fun group of family and friends. They had a ton of fun dancing all night and taking goofy pictures in the photo booth! The part that really stood out to me at the reception was the couple’s first dance. It was such a beautiful moment because Riverlyn was dancing with them. They are such a close knit family and that was the moment I could tell that their love will last forever!

































Ceremony venue – Round Prairie Lutheran Church – Glenville, MN
Reception venue – Crowne Plaza Aire – Bloomington, MN
Additional photographer – Jan Bernau – Glenville, MN
Officiant – Pastor Kent
Hair stylist – Selah Salon– Kami Hirschey – Anoka, MN
Makeup artist –  Face to Face with Violett – St Louis Park, MN
Band – Shane Martin Band
Stationer – Rogers Printing – Rogers, MN
Photo Booth – VIP Photo Booth Rental – Lakeville, MN

Such a great photo of Melissa & John at the Wildlife Refuge Park in Bloomington, MN! One night, Melissa and John happened to be at the same Hardee’s in Rogers, MN. She caught his attention immediately; he couldn’t keep his eye’s off of her. He knew he had to introduce himself. He walked over to...

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