Julie and Mark are married!!!!!!!! And they are so excited for everyone to know it! :)
I was privileged to be able to share in Julie and Mark's big day last weekend in St. Paul! From flower arrangements to ceremony site and reception favors to bridal gifts this wedding was absolutely amazing. This posh pink, silver and black theme was stunning and oh so fun (especially with the personalized magenta and white rock candies on the table at the reception...my fave!). They tied the knot at the ever so magnificent St. Paul Cathedral followed by a rock-star reception at the McNamara Alumni Center at the heart of the U of M campus (their alma mater!)
Julie and Mark couldn't be more perfect for each other and it is especially evident in how much they simply laugh together---it was contagious and inspiring to be around all day! :)
Isn't she just stunning?? I told you! :)
I have to admit that I was thoroughly impressed at how absolutely GORGEOUS the flowers were. Kathy and Lenis from Expressions by Kathryn pulled together not only some amazing stems but some hot and artistic styles in both the bouquets and boutonnieres! I *just loved* the angel hair that they used for the wrap on those bouts!
MR AND MRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am tellin ya that it didn't take much to make Julie giggle....a true sign of love if you ask me! :)
The McNamera Alumni center is a ROCK STAR reception venue! Not only is the staff 500 % awesome but the venue itself is so creative. I could stand in awe of this place for hours.....I really loved it!
The McNamera Alumni center is a ROCK STAR reception venue! Not only is the staff 500 % awesome but the venue itself is so creative. I could stand in awe of this place for hours.....I really loved it!
Another "PROPS" to Julie on these details! LOVE 'EM!
There were many different speeches through the evening and I couldn't have laughed, cried and felt more a part of Julie and Mark's life when hearing them; they were HONESTLY some of the BEST I have ever heard. The maid of honor, Marnie, even wrote a Julie and Mark inspired kids book about 2 dinosaurs who fell in love (and the girl dinosaur liked to go shopping just like Julie!)
Julie and Mark your wedding was STUNNING and I couldn't have asked to be a part of a more fun and generous family for the day! I wish you many naps on the beaches and nights of relaxation in Hawaii!!!
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I had the privilege of driving up to the MOST GORGEOUS lake home to meet and photograph the cute Cushing family who was visiting all the way from Illinois. A few years ago they found this beautiful vacation home online and since it has become the famous, and highly anticipated, family vacation spot each summer. The 2 girls, Ally and Kendall, gave me a full tour of the backyard before we started photos and were eager to get started snapping away!
Ally was SOOO proud to show me the teeth that she had recently lost! :)
I *absolutely adore* the photos that we took with Jenny and the girls!!!!
I was pretty envious of the "CUSHING FAMILY" cheer that they did together---it made me want to race home and make one up for my own family! Honestly, sooo cute! :)
It was such a treat to travel up north and be invited to the family hot spot with the Cushings! I hope that your last few nights relaxing were full of laughs around the campfire and fun afternoons on the water! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of the family for a few hours---it was a blast! :)
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Lauren and Keanan tied the knot over the 4th of July weekend surrounded with many family and friends. The BEAUTIFUL grounds of the Round Barn Farm couldn't have been a better backdrop and scene setter for their GORGEOUS and eclectic affair! With a goal to bring people together to have a good ol' time Lauren and Keanan brought out their favorite of fave lawn games, had amazing food catered by the AWWWEESOMME Chowgirls, and partied the night away with wonderful entertainment by the Alpensterne polka band. And of course they had to end the night by going into the city and celebrating with some fireworks to end a lovely holiday weekend!
The flowers were stunning, the people were cheery and the bride and groom couldn't have been happier! A beautiful wedding with so many amazing touches!! I am tellin ya that not only is the round barn just a fun place for a reception but the grounds of the Round Barn Farm are stunning!
Keanan's nephew, Liam, was born to be an entertainer, and at the ripe age of 10ish he is already starting his career. We got there and not only was he playing away on his new ukulele, but he shared many stories about his new toy with us. He made me laugh the whole night with his young sophistication!
And of course their pup Gus was sporting his best attire for the beautiful ceremony! :)
I kept eyeing up Lauren's freshwater pearl earrings all night. I am tellin' ya the details of the wedding were just STUNNING!
And I couldn't get over how amazing the flowers were! Even the boutonnieres were fresh and so fitting with the natural setting.
The guests had a great time playing lawn games, walking around the amazing grounds and having a coctail while chatting the night away!
Lauren and Keanan we had an absolutely lovely time at your wedding and couldn't have asked for a more amazing event for you two! We wish you all the very best as you embark on your new adventures in Chicago!!!!
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maren says:
AMAZING!!! Sooo beautiful!
(07.17.09 @ 11:14AM)
Shayna says:
Wow, looks like something straight out of The Knot magazine! Gorgeous! I can't believe how TINY she is!!
(07.17.09 @ 12:38PM)
Jenn says:
Beautiful job, what an awesome location! All of your detail shots are fabulous!
(07.17.09 @ 1:25PM)
Lauren says:
Emily, you are amazing, thank you so much!!!
(07.17.09 @ 4:39PM)
Devin Joesting says:
Wow, these are absolutely stunning images! The light in some of those last shots.... magical!
(07.19.09 @ 9:55PM)
jen says:
absolutely gorgeous-i love the off center color picture of the new couple and the last one-the black and white. the dog is adorable and the triptychs you put together are amazing! what a gorgeous place and wedding-great job capturing the feel of this day and this place.
(07.23.09 @ 2:36PM)
Anonymous says:
These may be some of your best wedding images yet, in my opinion! Nice job EM!
(07.28.09 @ 9:12PM)
Jon Maggs (Lauren's florist) says:
these are awesome!
(08. 5.09 @ 7:13PM)
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Katy and Josh are two lovebirds that couldn't be more perfect for each other. Katy is a BEAUTIFUL, gigglie, brunette with charm that can make anyone happy to be around her and Josh is an outdoor loving, down-to-earth easy going kind of guy.
I am stoked for their wedding (I just have to wait over a year for it to arrive...major bummage). They will exchange vows at the AMAZING Tagalong Golf and Resort in stunning Birchwood, WI! I couldn't be happier for these two and am so gosh darn excited for their big day to arrive!
I am stoked for their wedding (I just have to wait over a year for it to arrive...major bummage). They will exchange vows at the AMAZING Tagalong Golf and Resort in stunning Birchwood, WI! I couldn't be happier for these two and am so gosh darn excited for their big day to arrive!
Don't you just wish that you had a goldenrod colored wall in your house so that you could look that cute and colorful next to it?? Well....I do!
I am tellin ya Katy was all twiterpated and gigglie THE WHOLE TIME! And her laugh is just contagious so thank goodness for autofocus becuase I was giggling right along with her...
And then a quick snap down by the water with some of that moody sky...
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Karri Skelly says:
the webpage/blog looks great emily! it seems your photography business is booming! so happy for you! keep it up! (wow, that was a lot of exclamation points... ) :o) take care. can't wait to see more.
(07.15.09 @ 2:33PM)
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So, a rockstar couple I *must* introduce to you. Jake and Erin are not only 2 of the cutest people on the planet, but they are planning one of the raddest weddings ever! Honestly folks, a Thursday wedding (yes, ya heard me right....) at the beautiful and perfect Camrose Hill Farm in Stillwater this fall! I can hardly wait to celebrate with them and hear them share their "I DO's"!!!!
I knew we were on the right track when Erin just burst out giggling right from the get-go!
I knew we were on the right track when Erin just burst out giggling right from the get-go!
Stinkin cute I say!!! I fall in love all over again when I see a couple who is just able to laugh and be silly together for no apparent reason.
(although Jake may be the reason in these photos....just sayin')
(although Jake may be the reason in these photos....just sayin')
MY FAVE!
Gorgeous ALERT! Erin, your eyes are STUNNING (with a capital "S")!!!
Eager doesn't even accurately describe how excited I am to see how their big day comes together! I *soooooo* can't wait for you guys! :)
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I was *THRILLED* to be a part of Dan and Sinead's lovely vintage inspired, family centered wedding this weekend. With 5 kids eagerly awaiting to become an official family they surrounded their new parents with love, support and "happy tears" as their little girl Gabi told me! :)
Their celebration started with a ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis. Live music, Italian food, a giant bouncy thing for kids and plenty of lawn games set the stage for their romantic carnival themed wedding reception in a private backyard. Armed with a popcorn machine, kids of all ages had a blast and Dan and Sinead laughed the night away with their closest family and friends as they all celebrated together!
I arrived to find the ladies assembling not only the flower arrangements for the church and reception site, but the wedding party bouquets AND boutonnieres too! Folks, if you have some floral needs....there is raw talent right here! :)
Their celebration started with a ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis. Live music, Italian food, a giant bouncy thing for kids and plenty of lawn games set the stage for their romantic carnival themed wedding reception in a private backyard. Armed with a popcorn machine, kids of all ages had a blast and Dan and Sinead laughed the night away with their closest family and friends as they all celebrated together!
I arrived to find the ladies assembling not only the flower arrangements for the church and reception site, but the wedding party bouquets AND boutonnieres too! Folks, if you have some floral needs....there is raw talent right here! :)
I know....I know....I went a little overboard with the makeup shots, but doesn't she just look STUNNING! I simply couldn't help myself! :)
The girls were excited to do anything they could for their Mommy and jumped on the opportunity to help her with the ever-so-important task of shoes! :) I just love this one!
The bridal room was conveniently located with a stellar view of everyone walking into the church for the ceremony....so Sinead was anxiously announcing the arriving parties as she was getting ready!
Since both Dan and Sinead are not only extrememly musically talented themselves, they have an endless supply of amazing musican friends. Needless to say the ceremony was a tear-jerker through THE ENTIRE thing because the music was ahhh---mazing!
Dan started the whole thing out by coming out and playing a song on the piano (with his 3 groomsmen on the instruments) before Sinead walked down the isle, which got the tears rollin for everyone in the house....
Dan started the whole thing out by coming out and playing a song on the piano (with his 3 groomsmen on the instruments) before Sinead walked down the isle, which got the tears rollin for everyone in the house....
After the ceremony we headed to their favorite spot, The Spyhouse Coffeeshop for a few portraits of the new MR and MRS!
The thing I *most adored* about their wedding is not only did they have their BFF's standing up for them as their wedding party, but they also happened to be the most influential and inspiring couples to surround them in their lives. How cool is that???
Annnnd the BLLLLIIIINNNG! :)
I hope you 2 are *soooooo* LOVING your Italian vacay away from the kidos, snuggling every night and smooching all the time! I was blessed to share your day with you both!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you 2 are *soooooo* LOVING your Italian vacay away from the kidos, snuggling every night and smooching all the time! I was blessed to share your day with you both!!!!!!!!!!
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Devin Joesting says:
This is pure gold! Love the personality of the couple, the seem to hip, and you totally captured it! I love the one of the daughters helping with the shoes too!
(07. 7.09 @ 6:35PM)
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Emily, these are amazing thank you again so much we love them! You and Katie were so wonderful and fun to work with. I love them all!
(07.29.09 @ 11:08PM)My absolute fave is the one where Mark is holding your train and you can't see your faces...so great. And I truly love the one of you Julie by yourself - you are just laughing so hard, it's perfect!
(07.30.09 @ 12:15PM)Congratulation you two!
Mine too Katie!! All of them are so amazing, I can hardly wait to see the rest! Thank you Emily and Katie for making Julz and Mark's day even more memorable, I would be willing to bet they couldn't have found a pair of photographers who fit in better then the two of you- wounder where they found them : ) Just like you said Emily, it is like we've known eachother for years. So thanks again for all the smiles and laughter, and capturing it so beautifully!!!
(07.30.09 @ 9:54PM)Emily, These photos truly have captured the spirit of the day and the beauty of the bride and groom and all the rest! Great job! Can't wait to see the rest.
(08. 1.09 @ 11:24PM)Emily, You are truly gifted as a photographer and your creativity shines through every photo. Julie and Mark will have stunning visual memories of their big day. We're looking forward to seeing the rest!
(08. 2.09 @ 1:32PM)