Hattie and Dave COULD NOT have asked for a more perfect February day to celebrate their vows! The sky was clear (most of the day that is) the sun was partially out and the temps hit a balmy 20 degrees....a good day, in my mind, for a Minnesota wedding! :)
Their intimate wedding ceremony led way to a larger party upstairs at the St. James hotel as guests were greeted with hugs from the bride and groom and a tower of delish cupcakes at the reception! Hattie's details were wonderful with her purple, ivory and brown color palette and custom truffle boxes for guests as they left the party! She was even thrifty enough to find her designer Sophia Tolli wedding gown on craigslist for half the price of retail! :) I was impressed! :)
Every guest grinned ear to ear as they got greeted by Hattie and Dave at the reception doors---their love was contagious and their personalities perfect for each other! :)
Their intimate wedding ceremony led way to a larger party upstairs at the St. James hotel as guests were greeted with hugs from the bride and groom and a tower of delish cupcakes at the reception! Hattie's details were wonderful with her purple, ivory and brown color palette and custom truffle boxes for guests as they left the party! She was even thrifty enough to find her designer Sophia Tolli wedding gown on craigslist for half the price of retail! :) I was impressed! :)
Every guest grinned ear to ear as they got greeted by Hattie and Dave at the reception doors---their love was contagious and their personalities perfect for each other! :)
My *favorite* part of the night is when we went over (across the hall) to Jimmy's Pub where Hattie and Dave had their first date almost 2 years ago to the day! :) We just HAD to snap a few at "the table" where they first laid eyes on one another! :)
Hattie and Dave's amazing vendors! :)
Reception and Ceremony site: St. James Hotel in Red Wing, MN
Hair and Makeup: Indigo Salon
Dress: Sophia Toli
Florist: Ardesign
Cupcakes: Hanisch Bakery
Reception and Ceremony site: St. James Hotel in Red Wing, MN
Hair and Makeup: Indigo Salon
Dress: Sophia Toli
Florist: Ardesign
Cupcakes: Hanisch Bakery
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Alright friends, I realize I have been MIA from the blogging front for awhile and I promise I have a reason for that! :) Not only was I in Chicago for a week (more to come on that later), but I ventured off to the wonderland of Southern California to meet up with some of the most stylish, rad and down-right nicest peeps in the wedding industry. Chenin Boutwell along side with the Wedding Chicks hosted, what I wholeheartedly believe, to be the best workshop on the planet. Not only were they laying all the cards on the table to answer our deepest, darkest questions, but they brought encouragement, education and tons of clarity to me! :) And for that I am sooo soo thankful! Be prepared to see some great changes from me in 2010....changes that will rock! Guaranteed! :) If any of you had been watching the news last week you have heard the sheer mess of rain that So Cal was getting......and despite my best efforts to chant to the sun gods for their golden rays to come out...it wasn't happening. It was friggin' El Nino producing tornado like winds and dumping monsoon amounts of rain on the poor state. None-the-less we rocked out a shoot with a bride and groom as soon as the clouds parted and also "OOooo'ed and awwweee'd" over the awesome reception set up that Angel Swanson poured over!
The details were *off the charts* for the reception set up! I LOOVEED this....
Chenin, Amy, Jocey, Doug and anyone and everyone else that had a hand in this rockstar experience I give you a giant HIGH FIVE and a virtual hug! So Cal is my new friend! :)
And another high five award goes out to these awesome vendors! :)
Styled by: Angel Swanson
Stationary: Wiley Valentine
Floral Design: The Treasured Petal
(the amazing) Dress Designer: Joan Shum
Makeup and hair: All Made Up Team
Desserts (mmmm): Vanilla Bakeshop
And another high five award goes out to these awesome vendors! :)
Styled by: Angel Swanson
Stationary: Wiley Valentine
Floral Design: The Treasured Petal
(the amazing) Dress Designer: Joan Shum
Makeup and hair: All Made Up Team
Desserts (mmmm): Vanilla Bakeshop
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kristine atienza says:
That was so much fun!! lol! I'm about to blog my too!! Gladys and I should def. come visit you and Anda in *wisco* just so we can eat again! oh and of course play with photography!! it was soooo great meeting you!!
(01.26.10 @ 12:25PM)
gladys jem says:
today is the day to blog the workshop eh? because i'm working on mine too. but emilyyyyyy i love these! you are so awesome! so glad we had the chance to meet and eat together. lol. you sure are a talent. keep up the great work! we'll visit soon ;)
(01.26.10 @ 12:35PM)
Jennifer Ballard says:
Wowzers! Emily, so wicked rad! You did such an amazing job!
(01.26.10 @ 1:14PM)
Amanda Rae says:
Thank you for making Mike and I look absolutely fabulous!!! It was so nice meeting you!
(01.27.10 @ 10:56AM)
Amber Strickler says:
oh em! i heart them oh so much!!!!! your details shots are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! ***swoon***
(01.27.10 @ 11:18AM)
maren says:
These are breathtaking! So AWESOME!
(02. 4.10 @ 12:41PM)
Laura Biebl says:
These are awesome. I LOVE all the locations and the colors are fabulous!
(02.15.10 @ 9:20PM)
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Since tonight many of us will be popping the bubblie, wearing sparkly party hats and kissing someone at the official turn of the New Year I thought it was only appropriate to look back over our *AMAZING* 2009 wedding season!
I am going to take just a small moment to brag about how fabulously awesome our couples and clients are; and never has this been more evident than as I sit here looking through all of their beautiful smiles and recap just how perfect each and every wedding was this year! Not only is each couple totally in love and thrilled to be getting married but they are *hands down* the most fun, photogenic, and happy clients around! :)
I am going to take just a small moment to brag about how fabulously awesome our couples and clients are; and never has this been more evident than as I sit here looking through all of their beautiful smiles and recap just how perfect each and every wedding was this year! Not only is each couple totally in love and thrilled to be getting married but they are *hands down* the most fun, photogenic, and happy clients around! :)
Ceremonies make me teary eyed *every time*....every time......
I love little kiddos at weddings.....and Hadley had me giggling all afternoon...
My most favorite ring shot of the year!!!!
Our receptions this year could also have been nominated for parties of the year...live bands, bonfires, props, photobooths......our receptions were hoppin'.....
Our receptions this year could also have been nominated for parties of the year...live bands, bonfires, props, photobooths......our receptions were hoppin'.....
And *OF COURSE* I love me some sunset photos.......beware 2010 couples I will drag you outside kicking and screaming if I have to in order to get some good ol' sun-ray photos! I promise you will kiss me for it later! :)
And if we don't get sunset....there is always moonlight! :)
Happy New Year......I wish you all many smooches, hugs and new memories at Mr and MRS in 2010! :)
Happy New Year......I wish you all many smooches, hugs and new memories at Mr and MRS in 2010! :)
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Karri Skelly says:
The pictures look great Emily! I'm hoping to get my new website up and running in 2010, and hopefully get some more business. Congrats on all of your success this last year! I hope it continues for many years to come. :o)
(12.31.09 @ 4:13PM)
Shay says:
:) Thanks for making our 2009 SO memorable! I can't help but smile when I look back at all the photos from that day!
(12.31.09 @ 7:27PM)
Jennifer Ballard says:
Fantastic photos Emily! So great to meet you and see your work!
(01.20.10 @ 11:14PM)
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Dancing, laughing, Ninja kicking, fake mustaches, sword fighting & feather masks were just the tip of the ice-burg at Kristine and James *amazing* wedding in their photobooth a few weeks ago. I dare you not to laugh out loud while looking through these photos........
Apparently it is hard to smooch with a giant schnoz like that! WHO KNEW!?!?!? :)
Happy Marriage you 2 love birds! You were both lovely and stunning and gosh-darn it MADLY in love and it was a joy to be at your wedding! :)
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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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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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Oh Emily! Simply Amazing!!!
(02.11.10 @ 12:20PM)these are great emily! love them!
(02.11.10 @ 1:02PM)We love these pictures, they look great!! We can't wait to see the rest of them.
(02.14.10 @ 2:38PM)Great Pictures, absolutely beautiful!
(02.15.10 @ 8:21AM)the most bueatiful bride ever the pics r wonderful what a perfect day
(02.15.10 @ 11:36AM)What a stunning couple! Well documented and stylishly put together with a fantastic format! Well done!
(02.18.10 @ 3:22PM)