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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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13 Years Strong | Lesley and Mat

Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota

Lesley and Mat steal a kiss before they leave their wedding reception as husband and wife.

Lesley and Mat have been together for 13 years. For some people in their position, a wedding would be treated as just the next logical step in their relationship. While this natural progression makes sense, Lesley and Mat did not treat their wedding day as the next thing to check off of their to do list. They planned a beautiful wedding at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis that was uniquely them in every aspect.

Lesley is a music teacher and Mat is currently training to be a pilot (we’re actually going flying together next week)! Mat and I’s similar interests aside, I was so impressed by how these two managed to incorporate both of their passions so seamlessly into their wedding. The bride’s garter was embellished with music notes and the groom’s cufflinks were airplane propellers. The delicious dessert table was accented with sweet sheet music garnishes and guests found their seat assignment atop a miniature music stand; it was all so charming. They tied it together with red accents throughout that drew attention back to the bride’s beautiful and unconventional RED dress. There are few people who can pull off a red wedding gown, however Lesley absolutely did, and she looked amazing.

I had such a good time with Lesley and Mat. They were kind, fun and quirky in the best way. I even learned that they have sugar gliders as pets! What a perfect animal for a couple that loves to fly. Personality and passion aside, my absolute favorite thing about Lesley and Mat was that when asked to describe their favorite moment of the day, they both described times when they were able to focus just on each other. For Lesley, it was the first look. Even after 13 years, simply getting to see one another is still exciting for them. I don’t think these newlyweds will ever become the typical “old married couple.” Congrats Lesley and Mat! I’m excited to watch you two continue to follow your passions and fall even deeper in love with one another.

Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota
Untraditional aviation wedding with a red dress on a sunny day at the Gale Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Gale Mansion – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – Bachman’s 
Dress Shop and Tuxedos – The Wedding Shoppe – St. Paul, MN
Dress Designer – Da Vinci
DJ – Music Mix Entertainment – Maplewood, MN
Musicians – Lake Minnetonka String Quartet
Jeweler – Monique of Switzerland Jewelers – Wayzata, MN 

Lesley and Mat steal a kiss before they leave their wedding reception as husband and wife. Lesley and Mat have been together for 13 years. For some people in their position, a wedding would be treated as just the next logical step in their relationship. While this natural progression makes sense, Lesley and Mat did...

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Windy and Wonderful | Kate & Ben’s Lake Calhoun Wedding

A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings

Kate’s veil blows in the wind while Ben dips her for a kiss.

Kate and Ben’s wedding was the windiest wedding I can remember, like tear-the-bride’s-hair-out windy. For this reason, we were not able to take many family, first look, or portrait photos of just the bride and groom outside. However, we did not let that hinder us from snapping amazing photos. The couple and their guests definitely didn’t let the wind distract from the joy of Kate and Ben’s special day. We moved all around the Calhoun Beach Club snapping all kinds of photos in order to ensure that our pictures did justice to how special and beautiful the day was.

The couple saw each other for the first time at the foot of the big arching stairwell that Kate would later walk down before meeting Ben at the alter. It was quiet and personal, and there was something so special about the couple being able to spend time alone in the room where they would soon say their vows. I’m pretty sure they only stopped smiling in order to kiss one another. It was so obvious how excited the two were to see each other, and to be married shortly after.

After the ceremony we trudged through the wind to the other side of Lake Calhoun in order to take wedding party pictures against the Minneapolis Skyline. Let me just say, it was so worth it. The bridesmaids’ dresses created a perfect pop of color against the misty Minneapolis view. On that same side of the lake I was able to capture stunning photos of the bride and groom with my new amazing Ziess lens. My favorite is when Ben dips Kate. At first her veil blew elegantly with the wind and then was completely snatched off and blown into the sky. The progression of these photos was amazing. Kate and Ben were amazing, too. They trusted me to get great photos even in less than ideal situations. Congratulations you two! May you continue to love each other regardless of the conditions, as you did on your wedding day.

A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings
A Wedding at the Lake Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis MN by Preston Palmer of Brovado Weddings

Ceremony/Reception Venue – Calhoun Beach Club – Minneapolis, MN
Videographer – DMLT Video Productions Hair Stylist – The Wow Bar – St. Paul, MN Makeup Artist – Julie Martin
Caterer and Cake Designer – D’Amico & Sons –  Minneapolis, MN
Dress Shop – Posh Bridal Couture – Wayzata, MN
Tuxedos – Jos A. Bank
Limo/Party Bus – Eclipse Transportation – St. Paul, MN
Band – The R Factor – St. Louis Park, MN
Chairs and Tables – Midway Party Rental – Minneapolis, MN

Kate’s veil blows in the wind while Ben dips her for a kiss. Kate and Ben’s wedding was the windiest wedding I can remember, like tear-the-bride’s-hair-out windy. For this reason, we were not able to take many family, first look, or portrait photos of just the bride and groom outside. However, we did not let...

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An Intimate Jewish Wedding with a Big Party | Allie and Brian

An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis

Brian beaming at Allie as they share a moment together on their wedding day.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Stillman family quite well. I worked with Allie’s sister, Lauren, to shoot her wedding and family portraits in Hawaii in addition to shooting their mother’s wedding, also located in breathtaking Hawaii. I’m honored to have gotten so close to the Stillman family, a family that is such a joy to be around. This past August, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with the Stillman family once again to shoot Allie and Brian’s special day and create their wedding video.

Allie and Brian had an intimate ceremony at the Loring Pasta Bar followed by a large reception at the McNamara Alumni Center. While working with Allie and Brian I could just tell that they are a perfect match for one another. Both of them are extremely grounded and know exactly who they are, and that they work incredibly well together. They could hardly wait to tie the knot and start their lives together. In fact, starting a family is next on their list!

This Jewish wedding was such a blast to shoot, and McNamara was the perfect reception venue for photos. The venue is surrounded by spectacular outdoor photo opportunities that created a beautiful backdrop to capture Allie and Brian’s special love. With natural light filling the inside of the venue, I was able to capture incredible photos of the endless laughter and dancing that filled the night. One of my favorite parts of the night was when Allie and Brian went out onto the dance floor with the horse head props from the photo station we had set up. Getting up to the upper levels of the Center to shoot photos is one of my favorite things, and using a tilt shift lens I was able to get incredible photos that I have never seen done there before.

When we took the couple outside for their closing sequence of the wedding video, I captured the most amazing lightning strike in the background when they kissed, further proof that this couple’s love is electric. Mazel Tov, Allie and Brian! I can’t wait to see where your life together takes you.

An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
An Intimate Jewish Wedding at the Loring Pasta Bar in Minneapolis
Wedding Coordinator – Magical Memories
Ceremony Venue and Ceremony Caterer – Loring Pasta Bar – Minneapolis, MN
Reception Venue – MacNamara Alumni Center – Minneapolis, MN
Videographer – Brovado Weddings – Minneapolis, MN
Reception Caterer and Cake – D’Amico and Sons – Minneapolis, MN
Florist and Decorator – Richfield Flowers and Events – Richfield, MN
Dress Shop – Brides of France Consignment – Edina, MN
Dress Designer – La Sposa
Menswear – JoS. A. Bank Clothiers
Band – Bluewater Kings Band
Stationer – Forever Fiances
Jeweler – Continental Diamond
Shoes – Nike 
Music – Lake String Quartet
Accommodations – The Commons Hotel – Minneapolis, MN

 

Brian beaming at Allie as they share a moment together on their wedding day. Over the years I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Stillman family quite well. I worked with Allie’s sister, Lauren, to shoot her wedding and family portraits in Hawaii in addition to shooting their mother’s wedding, also located...

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