Hattie and Dave are more than excited to be planning their February 2010 wedding at the gorgeous St. James Hotel in Red Wing! Their vintage modern style will fit the venue perfectly and I simply can't wait to see how everything plays out. With Hattie's graphic design background I just *know* that all the details will be perfect and stunning!
Hattie's gorgeous smile and Dave's outgoing personality are a perfect match for one another, and it was evident throughout their session. Their love for the outdoors helped them brave the chilly, rainy day that we were shooting in......they were troopers.
Hattie's gorgeous smile and Dave's outgoing personality are a perfect match for one another, and it was evident throughout their session. Their love for the outdoors helped them brave the chilly, rainy day that we were shooting in......they were troopers.
Check out these HOT fall colors---I think we timed it perfectly! :)
Hattie and Dave, I soooo can't wait to play a role in your big day this February! Let's pray for mother nature to give us a warmer than usual February winter day! :)
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You may remember the little smile and gigantic, beautiful blue eyes of Mr. Henry from a few months ago...I couldn't believe that he was 7 months already when his Mom called for his next shoot. With all of his little chunk and perfect smiles we headed out to the grassy fields and changing leaves for some photos of this little man.....and Henry was more than happy to pose for the camera! He is simply perfect and we could have been out there for hours upon hours with him!
WHAT?!?! Is there something on my head...what?!?!?.....
Henry your cheeks are chubby, your blue eyes are perfect and your baby chunk makes me smile. Let's get together sometime.....you are enough to make any bad day turn into a good one! :)
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AJ and Michelle are 2 lovebirds that have known each other for years and used to ride the same bus together in middle school! :) But it wasn't until their college years that they really discovered the undoubted need to have one another in their life FOREVER and started their romantic relationship.....and the rest is history. Just one glance over at them as look into one another eye's and you know that their future holds romance, joy and downright fun in their marriage!
Despite the monsoon we had gotten the week prior and the few sprinkles that lasted the morning of their wedding day....nothing was going to stop them from celebrating their head over heals love for one another!! Their day was perfect. With the vows at their childhood church and the celebration ending at the GORGEOUS Rochester Country Club both the guests and the bridal party celebrated with the newlyweds as they shared their first night at MR and MRS! :)
Despite the monsoon we had gotten the week prior and the few sprinkles that lasted the morning of their wedding day....nothing was going to stop them from celebrating their head over heals love for one another!! Their day was perfect. With the vows at their childhood church and the celebration ending at the GORGEOUS Rochester Country Club both the guests and the bridal party celebrated with the newlyweds as they shared their first night at MR and MRS! :)
Meanwhile....the guys were getting ready themselves...
A little rain can't stop these two! This one just makes me smile....
AJ's Mom was OH-so-excited to add a girl into the family mix....
This moment between Michelle and her Dad right before walking down the isle makes my heart melt... :)
This moment between Michelle and her Dad right before walking down the isle makes my heart melt... :)
Some time in Peace Plaza before heading to the celebration.
Isn't Michelle just stunning (although I am sure you already thought that....) WOWZAASSS girl!
I couldn't get over how ROCKSTAR Molly the Trolly was.....soooo some photo time in front of her. :) My favorites from the day...
Their reception was not only PACKED with their most favorite family and friends but the details were awesome!
AJ and Michelle, as you sit on the beaches of Hawaii I hope that you are relaxing, cuddling and soooo loving being husband and wife! :) Your wedding was stunning and we were all honored to play a part! We wish you many MN nights in your new home snuggling up to the fire this winter! :)
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Gina Zeidler says:
LOVE this wedding and all the shoes! Great Job!!
(10. 8.09 @ 9:07AM)
Michelle and AJ Bouquet says:
thanks for everything Emily...the photos look AWESOME! we can't wait to see more!
(10. 8.09 @ 1:10PM)
Anonymous says:
THE SHOES, ROCK MY SOCKS OFF!
(10. 9.09 @ 3:47PM)
Annlia Way says:
Looks like a beautiful wedding. Emily sure has captured wonderfully how beautiful the couple is. Big congratulations to you, Michelle and AJ and of course, Michelle's parents (whom I know).
(10. 9.09 @ 4:16PM)
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I downright can say without any hesitance that Shauna and Joel are 4000% meant for each other. Not only was their wedding beautiful but the entire day I was constantly amazed at how cute they were together, how they would look into each other eyes and how anything (and nearly everything) made them laugh out loud in unison! It was perfect!
The day started out very rainy but the clouds broke and the sun started shining just as we arrived for their outdoor ceremony at the gorgeous Stonebrook Golf Club! The day couldn't have been more perfect for the two of them! :)
We scurried off for some fun portraits away from the hustle and bustle of the guests....some alone time was necessary! :)
Their live band was killer entertainment for the guests as they danced the night away and celebrated with the new couple! OH---and on the other side of the room Griffin, Joel's son, had collected every person's place card and was making a tower......people were "ooooo"ing and "awweeeee"ing at his skills all night. :)
The stars were bright and beaming so we HAD to get outside for one last shot of the night....
The day started out very rainy but the clouds broke and the sun started shining just as we arrived for their outdoor ceremony at the gorgeous Stonebrook Golf Club! The day couldn't have been more perfect for the two of them! :)
We scurried off for some fun portraits away from the hustle and bustle of the guests....some alone time was necessary! :)
Their live band was killer entertainment for the guests as they danced the night away and celebrated with the new couple! OH---and on the other side of the room Griffin, Joel's son, had collected every person's place card and was making a tower......people were "ooooo"ing and "awweeeee"ing at his skills all night. :)
The stars were bright and beaming so we HAD to get outside for one last shot of the night....
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Shauna Munson says:
Oh my gosh Emily!!! You did a fantastic job!! Looking through these pictures gave me the chills... you are an amazing photographer and I can't wait to find more reasons to hire you!!!! Thank you so much for everything!
(10. 6.09 @ 5:33PM)
Shayna says:
EM, love the last photo!
(10. 6.09 @ 8:08PM)
Jamie says:
You were right... the reflection of the couple and stars are OUT OF THIS WORLD! You are a great photographer!
(10. 6.09 @ 10:23PM)
Katey says:
WOW, the pictures are so wonderful!! I have to agree, this last one NEEDS to be blown up to poster size, framed and hung proudly, its fantastic.
I also agree, I can't think of a couple who deserves to be together more than Joel and Shauna. The little story you wrote to go along with the pictures was perfect.
Thanks for being a great table crasher at the reception!
Erin Braden says:
WOW! These are amazing. I can't wait to see the rest of them. I teared up at just how beautiful your pictures are. I can't wait to have you come and take pictures of me and my family one day!!!!
(10. 7.09 @ 7:59AM)
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...the family friendly knitted owl that doubles as a plush pillow, listening friend and super fun kids play toy! Tis the season for knitting and I just finished up one of my projects so I had to share the joy! :)
*HOOOOT HOOOOOT*
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maren says:
oh my gosh, emily, he is super cute! love him!
(10. 4.09 @ 7:20PM)
jamie says:
do you sell your things on esty.com? you should. this is adorable!!!
(10. 4.09 @ 7:48PM)
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Jessica and Chad got married at the unbelievable Outing Lodge at Pinepoint in Stillwater, MN last weekend as they tied the knot among the giant pine trees surrounded with their dearest family and friends.
I go way back with Jessica and recently we have reunited our friendship because we have both been through the loss of a parent and have found kinship in one anothers story....so, needless to say this day was extremely special for me to be a part of! :) Jessica and Chad laugh together, they have fun together but more importantly they are undoubtedly madly in love for one another and it is obvious. The way they look into each other's eyes and smile at one another is perfect and perfectly shares who they are to the other one....it was great to catch glimpses of this as the ceremony unfolded.
The venue offers an eclectic, lodge-antique feel with amazing food, staff and decor and it was just the perfect place for Jessica and Chad to exchange vows.
I go way back with Jessica and recently we have reunited our friendship because we have both been through the loss of a parent and have found kinship in one anothers story....so, needless to say this day was extremely special for me to be a part of! :) Jessica and Chad laugh together, they have fun together but more importantly they are undoubtedly madly in love for one another and it is obvious. The way they look into each other's eyes and smile at one another is perfect and perfectly shares who they are to the other one....it was great to catch glimpses of this as the ceremony unfolded.
The venue offers an eclectic, lodge-antique feel with amazing food, staff and decor and it was just the perfect place for Jessica and Chad to exchange vows.
In case you didn't catch this, Jessica's caption should read...
"CAN YOU BELIEVE I AM GETTING MARRIED TODAY!?!?! WAAAHHHH!!!"
"CAN YOU BELIEVE I AM GETTING MARRIED TODAY!?!?! WAAAHHHH!!!"
And then off to the front gardens to have a little champagne and toasting time...
One of their little flower girls, Hadley, was the cutest ever and soooo NOT camera shy. Can you tell?
Hands down my favorite 2 from the day....
The reception was intimate, personal and simply beautiful....along with some of the funniest toasts I have ever heard....
Thanks for including me on your special day Jessica and Chad....you were gorgeous and unbelievably radiant the whole day! I wish you many days of long-boarding together.....
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Diane Huseboe says:
Beautiful pics from an amazing, lovely day! Thanks Emily!!
(10. 2.09 @ 10:08PM)
Suzie Umbel says:
Wow Emily.....You captured it.....Beautiful!!
Suzie
(10. 6.09 @ 5:09PM)
Teale Giedd says:
I can't believe how stunning all the pictures are...you really know how to capture a feeling...thank you for taking such a cute picture of Hatley as well!
(10. 6.09 @ 7:30PM)
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Thanks Emily!! I love these photos and can't wait to see the others!
(10.13.09 @ 9:37PM)