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Handmade, Handwritten, and Happy | G and J

G and J enjoy their first dance as a married couple.

Photographing G and J’s wedding was like becoming a part of their family. It was intimate: a small guest list and hosted at the historic Stillwater home, Arcola Mills. The classic setting was transformed into a cozy, personal, and romantic event by the entire family’s involvement. Everything was homemade! From the beautifully handwritten chalkboard signs to the epic candy and dessert bar, they created a gorgeous and delicious day. I made it my personal goal to capture the simplicity and sincerity of the wedding in their photos, while allowing the Bride and Groom to enjoy the presence of each other and their family, which was clearly most important to them.

Their pictures turned out amazing. It was the greenest day I can remember. The lush foliage of the surrounding woods provided a gorgeous backdrop for the classic black, grey, and white attire of the bridal party. My favorite picture in the woods, however, is during the couple’s first look, where Jeremy is wiping his tears after being able to see his gorgeous wife-to-be. In that moment especially, it was so obvious how totally in love the two were. There is nothing more satisfying than capturing raw and beautiful emotion like that, and Gemuel and Jeremy gave me so many opportunities to do so.

I also snapped some stunning pictures of the bride and groom on the banks of the St. Croix River. They were clearly just enjoying the few minutes of alone time together, amidst the tall green grass, which allowed me to capture them in a very natural way. I can’t imagine they would’ve acted any different had they been alone. That’s how G and J do it, though. They created their dream wedding in a way that allowed them spend time with one another and the people they love, not overwhelmed by small details or elaborate events. I felt lucky to be invited in to celebrate and capture all the special and unique parts of them and their wedding day. Congratulations you two! You’ll go down in history as the greenest wedding I’ve ever photographed.

Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota
Small, Family Oriented, DIY kinda wedding on the water in Stillwater Minnesota

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Arcola Mills Historic Foundation – Stillwater, MN
Hair and Makeup – SM Makeup Inc
Cake Designer – Whole Foods Market – Maple Grove, MN
Dress Shop – AniA Collection – Portland, OR
Tuxedos – Men’s Wearhouse
Chair, Table, and Tent Rental – PartyOnStillwater – Stillwater, MN
Jeweler and Dress Alterations – Amazing Alterations – Anoka, MN

G and J enjoy their first dance as a married couple. Photographing G and J’s wedding was like becoming a part of their family. It was intimate: a small guest list and hosted at the historic Stillwater home, Arcola Mills. The classic setting was transformed into a cozy, personal, and romantic event by the entire...

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A Love on Fire| Jen & Pat

Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado WeddingsJen and Pat share a passionate kiss under the night sky.

I photograph a lot of brides, but something about Jen was different. Naturally, she is a very bubbly person, but on her wedding day she had a smile on her face the entire time. Nothing seemed to bother her; she was easily one of the calmest and happiest brides of the season. This lends itself to the fact that she truly was marrying the man of her dreams. Jen and Pat were extremely in love, and their chemistry was unbelievable! They’ve known each other for a very long time, and you could tell that neither of them could wait to finally be married.

Their wedding took place on the most beautiful October day. Because it was an outdoor wedding, Jen and Pat were a little nervous about it being cold, however when their big day arrived, the weather could not have been more perfect. One of my favorite parts about the wedding was the bonfire they held at their reception. This couple is anything but boring! Jen and Pat encouraged their guests to make s’mores over the fire after they had finished dancing, really adding a fun unique twist to the day. Instead of a wedding cake, Jen and Pat had bride and groom cupcakes that they fed to one another. One cupcake was decorated like a wedding dress and the other like a tuxedo, just another really fun unique touch!

Another thing that stood about this couple was how family oriented they both were. Pat’s best man was his brother and Jen’s maid of honor was her sister, which just goes to show how much these two value their loved ones. These tight knit families got along so well and had a blast at the wedding. Props to Jen and Pat for bringing so many great people together! One of the most special relationships I was lucky enough to observe was the relationship between Jen and her father. At the first look with her father, Jen could not hold back her tears, even though she had been sure that her dad would have been the one to cry! Then during the father daughter dance, the pair shook things up by starting with a traditional slow dance but jamming out by the end.

Jen and Pat are no ordinary couple. Their passionate love was apparent to everyone that attended their wedding. They made each other laugh all day long. It really did seem to be the best day of their lives. Your love is on fire, Jen and Pat! I can’t wait to see where your future together takes you.

Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
Wedding in Plymouth Minnesota by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Crowne Plaza Minneapolis – Plymouth, MN
Cupcake Designer – Sweet Retreat Cupcake Boutique – Minneapolis, MN
Decorator and Florist – Dressed Events – Minneapolis, MN
Dress Shop – Heartstrings Bridal – Hopkins, MN
Bridesmaid’s Dresses – David’s Bridal
Tuxedos – Men’s Wearhouse
DJ – Bob Wilson Productions
Jeweler – Kitty Glitter – Minneapolis, MN

Jen and Pat share a passionate kiss under the night sky. I photograph a lot of brides, but something about Jen was different. Naturally, she is a very bubbly person, but on her wedding day she had a smile on her face the entire time. Nothing seemed to bother her; she was easily one of...

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A Day with a Crazy Amount of Caring|Sarah and Adam

Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota

Sarah and Adam sharing an intimate moment at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.

I was so excited to photograph Sarah and Adam’s wedding. I shot Adam’s sister’s wedding, Courtney and Ryan, in 2009, and it was a blast. I couldn’t wait to hang out with their family and friends once again! On top of that, they had chosen one of my favorite venues, the Landmark Center in St. Paul, to do their entire wedding: getting ready, the ceremony and the reception. I knew it was going to be a fun, beautiful, and memorable day.

Sarah and Adam’s wedding was exactly that and more. The couple and their guests perfectly balanced having a crazy good time and caring deeply for one another. This made photographing them fun and easy. There was no shortage of awesome moments to capture, and each was unique and special. The bridal party photos in Rice Park were hilarious. There were bridesmaids on the ground, groomsmen in each other’s arms, an appearance by a pair of Darth Vader socks, and even a dog!

A perfect contrast to the craziness in Rice Park and an amazing representation of the group’s care for Sarah and Adam happened in the moment when the couple had their first look inside of the Landmark Center. Sarah walked down a gorgeous marble staircase to meet her soon-to-be husband anxiously waiting at the bottom. It was quiet, emotional and intimate. What the couple didn’t know was that their bridal party was camped out two stories up, peeping on the two as they shared their special moment, and crying tears of joy as they watched. This photo ended up being one of my favorites. It’s just so clear how loved Sarah and Adam are, and how powerful of an impact their relationship has had on those they love.

But out of all the gorgeous and tear-jerking moments, my favorite of the day had to be during the reception when everyone went absolutely nuts as “Bohemian Rhapsody” played. It was unreal! I have never known a group of people that collectively love a song so much. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. And I’ll definitely never forget Sarah and Adam. You and your loved ones are too much fun. I loved getting to know you, and am so excited to watch your love for one another continue to grow. Congratulations!

Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota
Lavendar accented wedding at the landmark center and rice park in st. paul minnesota

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Landmark Center – St. Paul, MN
Hair and Makeup – Revive Salon – White Bear Lake, MN
Florist – A Moment In Bloom – Woodbury, MN
Caterer – True Tastes Catering – St. Paul, MN
Cake – Miss Sara’s Cakery – Hastings, MN
Dress Shop – Raffine Bridal and Formal Wear – Woodbury, MN
Dress Designer – Stella York
Tuxedos  – Men’s Wearhouse
DJ – Sound Decision Entertainment – Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler – Kay Jewelers
Bridesmaids Dresses –Bill Levkoff

Sarah and Adam sharing an intimate moment at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. I was so excited to photograph Sarah and Adam’s wedding. I shot Adam’s sister’s wedding, Courtney and Ryan, in 2009, and it was a blast. I couldn’t wait to hang out with their family and friends once again! On top of...

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A Sense of Longing |Angela and Dan’s Engagement Photos

Angela and Dan celebrate their joyful engagement in Uptown.

Angela and Dan’s proposal story is so sweet that I couldn’t help but share it. It was a Thursday night and Angela had just gotten home from work. She was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Dan, who had previously informed her that he would be getting home late, when he finally walked in holding a bouquet of flowers. He hugged her and said, “When I think of us and the future, I don’t feel anxious or nervous, but I have a sense of longing.” Dan then pulled out the ring and asked Angela to marry him. She of course said, “Yes.” They didn’t even tell anyone until the next day, cherishing the special moment between just the two of them for as long as they could.

Angela describes their proposal as quiet, simple, and very intimate. It was her perfect proposal and very representative of them as a couple. Upon meeting the two, I immediately understood why. I wanted their engagement photos to capture the same simple magic that their relationship embodies. And I think we did just that. After posing in parking garages and kissing in front of a silhouette of the city at sunset, it was clear that Angela and Dan’s love for each other was the most stunning part of the picture. Congratulations you two! I can’t wait for the wedding.














Angela and Dan’s proposal story is so sweet that I couldn’t help but share it. It was a Thursday night and Angela had just gotten home from work. She was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Dan, who had previously informed her that he would be getting home late, when he finally walked in holding...

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