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Cold Weather, Warm Hearts | April & Mike

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The wonderful couple got married on a chilly, fall day at the Villa Bellezza Winery in charming, small town Pepin, Wisconsin. Their special day was joyful, authentic, and understatedly gorgeous. Not one aspect was overdone.  White and gold pumpkins nodded to the autumn season without becoming thematic. Simple white floral arrangements added something special to each reception table, while still allowing the stunning vineyard architecture to speak for itself. Which was especially fitting because these newlyweds LOVE wine. It was classic, it was them. And that is exactly why it was such a fun wedding to be a part of.

While the weather was cold, their love was not. Looking at these pictures, you would never know, and that’s because no one cared. April and Mike radiated the warmth that only true love can generate to each other and all of the guests present. Everyone was genuinely happy for April and Mike to get married, and genuinely excited to be there celebrating with them. As the couple entered from the balcony for their grand entrance, they were greeted by the entire reception cheering and spinning their napkins above their heads. And it didn’t stop there. They kept the dance floor going late into the night, too. This kind of joyful celebration doesn’t just happen, though. It has to be inspired by the bride and groom, and that it exactly what they did. April and Mike are hilarious, easy-going, caring towards all, and arguably the most excited about their marriage. Wonderful decorations, awesome dance music, and great wine help – but it was April and Mike themselves that made their wedding so amazing. Congratulations you two, I have no doubt that you will continue creating amazing moments like your wedding day, for the remainder of your lives.

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Ceremony & Reception Venue – Villa Bellezza – Pepin, WI 
Officiant – Grand Avenue Wedding Officiants (Carolyn Germaine) – St. Paul, MN 
Hair Stylist – C’est La Vie (Katie Rote) – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup Artist – Mara Skujins Dunn 
Caterer – River Valley Catering – River Falls, WI
Florist – Amy Studnicka  
Dress Shop – A&Bé Bridal Shop – Minneapolis, MN
Tuxedos – Heimie’s Haberdashery – St. Paul, MN
Limo – Jeremy Niss
Band and Photobooth – Showtime Entertainment – River Falls, WI
Stationer – Karol Smith
Jeweler – Erik Vijums

April and Mike first locked eyes when passing each other in the Minneapolis Skyway. They worked in the same building, and after that first encounter, getting to know April became Mike’s priority. It took a little while, but Mike eventually built up the courage to ask April on a date, and she said yes. Two...

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High School Sweethearts say “I do” | Kami & Chris

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One of Kami’s favorite things about her now-husband is his humor and ability to always brighten her mood and make her smile–even when she doesn’t realize he’s doing it. His proposal reflects this quality perfectly. The two were hiking (one of their favorite things to do together) at Gooseberry Falls, and had walked down to a streambed to sit and take a short break. When it was time to get up and leave, Chris insisted that Kami stand up first, so that she could help him up after. Reluctantly, she did, and when she turned around to help him, Chris was on one knee ready to ask her to spend the rest of her life with him. Her reluctance quickly turned to surprise and then immediately into pure joy as she obviously responded, “YES!”

Kami notes Chris’s ability to bring laughter and joy to others as one of her favorite qualities about him. But on their wedding day, I quickly noticed that this is a quality that they radiate as a couple. Kami and Chris and their love for each other was contagious, and brought joy to all of the guests who came to celebrate with them. The newlyweds obviously love each other, but what they enjoy the most is sharing that love with those around them. Sharing special moments with friends and family was their favorite part of the entire day. From my perspective, it went both ways. Kami and Chris, it was obvious how much joy you brought your friends and family, even on your wedding day. Congratulations again, I have no doubt that your inclusive love will continue to bring you and those around joy for the rest of your lives!
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When Chris asked Kami to be his date to the Christmas Dance in high school, she agreed only on the terms that they would go just as friends. Although they were “just friends” the joke between the two of them became that they would fall in love while dancing together and end up getting married....

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In Love on the Lake | Brenna & Derek

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In all honesty, Brenna and Derek, what you have together is so natural and so special, thank you for letting me be a part of it. I cannot wait to continue celebrating with you two at your wedding!

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Shooting Brenna and Derek’s engagement photos was seriously so fun. I essentially just tagged along with them during a regular day in their life together. They love going out on the lake. So we took their boat out on lake Minnetonka to enjoy one of the last nice days of boating season and some their...

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