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Rolling Hills and True Love | Jacquelyn and Brian’s Lebanon Hills Engagement Photos

Closeup of Jacquelyn and Brian kissing
After scoping out Lebanon Hills prior to their shoot, Jacquelyn and Brian chose this spot for their engagement photos, and it was a great choice! The hills, the sunshine, the lake were all perfectly picturesque. And on top of that, these two are so blissfully happy together, and it shines through in every photograph.

Thanks for a fun evening you two, we can’t wait for your wedding day!

Jacquelyn and Brian walking through lebanon hills
Jacquelyn and Brian holding hands
Lebanon Hills Engagement by Brovado Weddings
Jacquelyn and Brian laughing on trail
Jacquelyn and Brian kissing on a bridge
Jacquelyn and Brian kissing
Jacquelyn leaning on her fiance's chest
Jacquelyn leading Brian through a field
Jacquelyn and Brian walking through Lebanon Hills
Silhouette of Brian and Jacquelyn by the lake
Closeup of Jacquelyn's engagement ring
Jacquelyn and Brian lake engagement
Engaged couple smiling through the trees
Jacquelyn and Brian looking out on the lake

After scoping out Lebanon Hills prior to their shoot, Jacquelyn and Brian chose this spot for their engagement photos, and it was a great choice! The hills, the sunshine, the lake were all perfectly picturesque. And on top of that, these two are so blissfully happy together, and it shines through in every photograph. Thanks...

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Rishi & Lorena’s St. Paul Wedding | Day Two

Rishi dipping Lorena in downtown St. Paul

Before we get into Rishi and Lorena’s second day of festivities, we want to thank Mani Mela! Hana Chughtai, the powerhouse behind Mani Mela, was not only responsible for Lorena’s gorgeous hair both days of their wedding celebrations, but for planning their entire wedding, in addition to taking care of florals and decorating. It’s no exaggeration when we say that this celebration could not have happened without her hard work.

Now, onto the other good stuff!

Rishi and Lorena’s second day of wedding celebrations took place at A’bulae, which features a mirror-lined bridal suite, a rooftop ceremony space, and a bright, open reception room. A’bulae is in the heart of St. Paul, one of our favorite places to shoot! One of the best parts about shooting in downtown is that you have direct access to so many beautiful parks, and you’re able to capture dramatic wedding day moments amidst people going about their everyday lives.

These two didn’t let the immense heat of their wedding day get to them, happy to stroll around the city following their sunny ceremony.  Lorena’s veil was one that wedding photographers dream of, so of course we had to squeeze in as many veil tosses as possible! Even after several long days, Rishi and Lorena showed no sign of slowing down during their reception, smiling and laughing through their speeches and dances that evening.

Rishi and Lorena, we are so grateful to have been a part of your wedding weekend!

wedding dress and shoe closeup
Lorena in floral robe and wedding hair and makeup
Bridesmaid checking out her dress in the mirror
closeup of Lorena's manicure wedding ring and bouquet
Lorena showing off her lace wedding veil
Moody bridal portrait with pink lips and bouquet
Lorena posing with her bridesmaids
Lorena individually with her bridesmaids
Closeup of Rishi's suit
Rishi posing with his groomsmen
Rishi individually with each groomsmen
Rishi and his parents walking down the aisle
Flower girl dancing down the aisle
Flower girl dancing
Lorena and her father walking down the aisle
Bride's father walking her down the aisle
Rishi hugging Lorena's father
Rishi and Lorena's grandparents reading during ceremony
Rishi and Lorena's first kiss
Bride and groom kissing as wedding party runs towards them
Rishi and Lorena kissing on A'bulae rooftop
Rishi and Lorena showing off bride's veil
Veil toss in A'bulae ballroom
Rishi and Lorena kissing on st paul street
High drama wedding pose in St. Paul Minnesota
Rishi and Lorena walking across street in St. Paul
Rishi and Lorena kissing in Mears park
Lorena spinning in mears park in st. paul
Green and gold wedding details
green and pink wedding reception centerpiece
Wedding party dancing into reception
Best man giving a speech
Father of the bride giving a toast
Bride and groom toasting in front of gold backdrop
detail of floral wedding cake and desserts
Rishi and Lorena cutting the cake
Rishi and Lorena share a first dance in black and white
Lorena and her father's first dance
Rishi dancing with a groomsman
Bridesmaids dancing together
Bridesmaids jumping to catch the bouquet
Rishi and Lorena kissing on a'bulae rooftop at night
Vendor List
Wedding planner – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony venue – A’BULAE – St. Paul, MN
Reception venue – A’BULAE – St. Paul, MN
Videographer – AnA Video – Houston, TX
Officiant – Mark Scannell – Twin Cities, MN
Hair stylist – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Melissa, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Henna Artist – Victoria Welch, Blurberrybuzz Body Art – Rosemount, MN
Robes – BMINX – St. Louis Park
Caterer – Mintahoe – Minneapolis, MN
Cake – Marion’s Legacy – Menomonie, WI
Desserts – Farina Baking Company – Excelsior, MN
China – Apres Event Decor & Tent Rental – St. Paul, MN
Decorator – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Dress designer – Crystal Design – Mumbai, India
Tuxedos – Festari – Mumbai, India
Limo/party bus company – Eclipse Transportation – Minneapolis, MN
DJ/Band/musicians – DJ Trevor Samaroo, and Instant Request – Minneapolis, MN
Lighting Design – Instant Request  – Minneapolis, MN
Stationer – A Milestone Paper Co – Burnsville, MN
Chair/table/tent rentals – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler – Amijag – Houston, TX

Before we get into Rishi and Lorena’s second day of festivities, we want to thank Mani Mela! Hana Chughtai, the powerhouse behind Mani Mela, was not only responsible for Lorena’s gorgeous hair both days of their wedding celebrations, but for planning their entire wedding, in addition to taking care of florals and decorating. It’s no...

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Hawaii Family Portraits | Akashi’s Fifth Birthday!

Brandon Kely and Akashi on Maui
While in Hawaii this winter, Preston met up with friend (and helicopter instructor!) Brandon and his family to take family photos to celebrate Akashi’s 5th birthday. They returned to the lawn at Kihei Surfside, an homage to her 1st birthday photos (click that last sentence to see them!) Except this time, Brandon, Kelsy and Akashi were joined by Taka, Akashi’s younger brother!

It’s so awesome to see this family grow and to be able to document it along the way! Same spot in another four years? 😉

Akashi and her brother goofing around
Akashi and Taka posing on a floral chair
Brandon balancing the birthday girl on his hand
Brandon tossing Akashi in the air
Taka sitting and smiling
Brandon playing with his kids
closeup of child's flipflops
Akashi twirling with her mom
Family standing on Maui
Taka sitting on his mother's lap
Kids playing on the palm trees
Family looking out on ocean from Maui

While in Hawaii this winter, Preston met up with friend (and helicopter instructor!) Brandon and his family to take family photos to celebrate Akashi’s 5th birthday. They returned to the lawn at Kihei Surfside, an homage to her 1st birthday photos (click that last sentence to see them!) Except this time, Brandon, Kelsy and Akashi were...

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Brought Together by Uncle Sam | Taara & Glenn

Taara and Glenn in front of love sign at sculpture garden

Taara and Glenn’s engagement photos took place on an evening where the sky was threatened them with rain every step of the way, but they didn’t let that stop them! The combination of the classic Spoonbridge and Cherry and stormy skies made for a powerful set of images, and these two were such good sports about the wind and precarious weather. In fact, with the way they were laughing, you’d have thought it was a perfectly sunny afternoon!

Taara and Glenn are both officers in the army, who met while at an army officer training course in San Antonio. Both active duty members of the military, Taara currently resides in Colorado, and Glenn in Florida. While visiting Taara with his daughter over the winter, Glenn proposed to Taara while on a sleigh ride through the mountains in a way that Taara described beautifully in my stunningly beautiful new home of Colorado (the snow aligning with my MN blood), with my forever love and my soon-to-be daughter, and rocking my trusty Stanford winter hat.”

Taara and Glenn, thank you for braving the stormy weather with us! We are so looking forward to your wedding day.

Taara and Glenndale share a kiss
Glenn dipping Taara on sidewalk
Taara and Glenndale smiling at each other
Taara and Glenndale against a vine covered wall
Taara and Glenn kissing on top of walker art center
Taara and Glenn in front of walker art center
Stormy walker art center sculpture garden engagement
Taara and Glenndale embracing on walker art center rooftop
Taara and Glenn walking through sculpture garden
Taara and Glenn in front of spoon and cherry bridge
Taara and Glenn posing by spoon and cherry bridge
Glenn dipping his fiance in front of spoon and cherry bridge

Taara and Glenn’s engagement photos took place on an evening where the sky was threatened them with rain every step of the way, but they didn’t let that stop them! The combination of the classic Spoonbridge and Cherry and stormy skies made for a powerful set of images, and these two were such good sports...

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Rishi & Lorena’s St. Paul Wedding | Day One

Closeup of Rishi and Lorena
We recently spent two days in downtown St. Paul, photographing Rishi and Lorena’s wedding festivities! The two had a traditional Hindu ceremony on Saturday, followed by a more Western ceremony on Sunday. Both days were full of friends, family, and celebration!

Rishi and Lorena are both doctors, completing their medical residencies in Texas. The two have a close-knit circle of friends and family, many members of their wedding party being in the medical field themselves.  Their loved ones were close by while the two prepared for their wedding day, keeping them company and helping them get dressed.

After a sweet first look, Rishi and Lorena split up until their ceremony, with Rishi taking part in the Baraat procession to their ceremony site while we took advantage of the gorgeous interior of the Landmark Center for bridal portraits of Lorena. The two had a relatively short ceremony in a breathtaking space, with drapery criss-crossing through the levels of the Landmark Center, and the Mandap decorated in bright jewel tones and modern, geometric terrariums.

The wedding party’s brightly colored attire made for some awesome shots along the streets of downtown St. Paul, and perfectly complemented the floral arrangements at the reception. Speaking of their reception, it was out of this world. Rishi and Lorena were entertained by performances by many of their family members and friends, even taking to the dance floor themselves after a quick outfit change. Before the dance floor opened up to everyone, Lorena’s grandmother and uncle took the stage, followed by a final dance by Lorena’s family, who were all wearing Colombian football jerseys!

Keep an eye out for another blog post about Rishi and Lorena’s second day of celebration!

Check out Rishi and Lorena’s feature on MN Bride

Indian wedding jewelry details
Detail of Lorena's indian wedding dress
Lorena showing off her bride tshirt
Lorena's sister helping her get dressed
Lorena's mother helping her get dressed
Lorena putting on her indian wedding jewelry
Closeup of Lorena's wedding dress
Lorena's bridal portaits
Lorena's indian wedding jewelry
Rishi's groomsmen helping him get dressed
Details of Rishi's indian wedding accessories
Rishi and Lorena's first look
Rishi kissing Lorena on the cheek
Rishi and Lorena posing outside of Landmark Center
Closeup of Rishi and Lorena kissing in St. Paul
Rishi and Lorena in front of Landmark Center
Rishi dipping Lorena in front of the Landmark Center
Lorena posing in the window of Landmark Center
Adorned horse for Baraat
Baraat at St Paul Hotel
Baraat outside in downtown St. Paul
Rishi's parents dancing in baraat
Baraat processional in St Paul
Rishi dancing during Baraat
Lorena's parents during Baraat at Landmark Center
Jewel toned indian wedding details
Rishi and his parents walking down the aisle at landmark center
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Rishi and Lorena's parents hold antarpat
Lorena walking down the aisle in red indian wedding dress
Rishi and Lorena on either side of antarpat
Bride and groom smiling during indian wedding ceremony
Indian wedding at Landmark Center
Rishi and Lorena reading during ceremony
Bride and groom making seven laps for vows
Rishi and Lorena holding their hands in prayer
Bride's grandmother hugging her during indian wedding
Smiling bride and groom walking back down aisle
Lorena and her bridesmaids in colorful indian dresses
Rishi and Lorena with their wedding party
Rishi goofing around with his groomsmen
Indian wedding party posing in St. Paul
Rishi and Lorena in the sunset in downtown st. paul
jewel tone and gold sequin wedding details
Globe and roses at indian wedding reception
Rishi's family cheering at wedding reception
Rishi's father introducing the bride and groom
Rishi and Lorena clapping during wedding reception dances
Bride and groom dancing in gold reception outfits
Lorena's grandparents dancing in Colombian outfits
Lorena's family dancing in Colombian soccer jerseys
Vendor List
Wedding planner – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony venue – Landmark Center – St. Paul, MN
Reception venue – Landmark Center – St. Paul, MN
Videographer – AnA Video – Houston, TX
Officiant – Priest Ronur Murali – Maple Grove, MN
Hair stylist – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Melissa, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Caterer – India Palace – Roseville, MN
China – Apres Event Decor & Tent Rental – St. Paul, MN
Decorator – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Dress designer – Asopalav –Ahmedabad, India
Tuxedos – Jade Blue –Ahmedabad, India
Limo/party bus company – Eclipse Transportation – Minneapolis, MN
DJ/Band/musicians – DJ Trevor Samaroo, and Instant Request – Minneapolis, MN
Lighting Design – Instant Request  – Minneapolis, MN
Stationer – A Milestone Paper Co – Burnsville, MN
Chair/table/tent rentals – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler – Amijag – Houston, TX

We recently spent two days in downtown St. Paul, photographing Rishi and Lorena’s wedding festivities! The two had a traditional Hindu ceremony on Saturday, followed by a more Western ceremony on Sunday. Both days were full of friends, family, and celebration! Rishi and Lorena are both doctors, completing their medical residencies in Texas. The two...

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