Amanda and Luca's wedding was simply so much fun. From the moment I entered their hotel rooms on the morning of, I knew it was going to be a good day, based on the gold/black and glitter combo I saw around the room! I have really enjoyed getting to know Amanda and Luca and I think their wedding was absolutely perfect for them. The couple choose to have an intimate wedding a the Loring Pasta Bar with the reception following at the Varsity Theater. Way back when we were discussing their engagement session, Luca shared his love for music and live concerts, so we made a stop at First Ave. It's only fitting that they chose to have their reception at a concert venue, too! Their guests mingled and danced the night away and one really great thing to see was how perfectly Amanda and Luca's family and friends blended. There were bright lights, a marquee, sparklers AND an ice-rink-appearance...let alone, the actual marriage! I would say this gives us all a lot of reason to celebrate such a great day!
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Potter! You did it!
LOVEe
There is snow on the ground right now, as I type out this post, but a couple short weeks ago, the golden fall light was still around for Lindsey and Trevor's wedding day! This couple stuck to tradition and waiting to see one another until their ceremony, which is always such a special moment. The connection between these two is amazing to witness. They have a bond that, from the stories of their family and friends, seems to have been there since the moment they met. 
Matt and Danielle's wedding was one of those feel-good-weddings that everyone in attendance will remember. The couple planned a lovely outdoor fall wedding in Rochester, Minnesota. One of their requests was to capture the quiet moments that happened throughout their wedding day. There were a few major highlights that I just loved. The first was that after the couple's first look, they decided to take a moment and privately read their vows to one another - and our groom, Matt, got a taken off guard with his emotions, which was really sweet to see. My second favorite moment was right before their ceremony, the sun came out! Now, their wedding had been quite chilly, windy and overcast for the first part of the day, but as soon as the guests started arriving, the skies were blue and the sun was shining! Lastly, Danielle and her Grandfather has a dance together that I think made every single guest tear up. My point to all of this is that Matt and Danielle's day was filled with genuine happiness and moments that will forever make this day so special.
When Desiree and Yrjan decided to be married in Norway, the first thing that Desiree envisioned was having the wedding on a Fjord. The landscape of this country is undoubtedly beautiful, but the weather can change at the drop of a hat. So, the couple chose to have a church wedding at an adorable Norwegian chapel, nestled in the mountains. Of course, with Desiree being a photographer, she made sure to have the most picturesque locations for the wedding day. Their event, overall, took place at the 
3 weeks ago, I had the honor of traveling to Norway to photograph Desiree + Yrjan's wedding. The bride is one of our alumni here at Photogen Inc. and many of you will remember her from also being one of our lead photographers at our sister company, Rivets and Roses. From the moment I met Desiree, I knew this girl had a vagabond heart and a passion for travel, so it only makes sense that her closest family and friends would travel across the world for her wedding. Yrjan studied abroad in the States for college and it was during a media school in class where these two met. Over the years, they were back and forth between America and Norway, until a couple of years ago, Desiree finally decided to permanently move. The couple chose to get married in Norway, simply because of the adventure. I don't know if I can even begin to articulate how beautiful a country Norway is. It's absolutely stunning and just getting in a car and driving is a treat, because of all the gorgeous scenery there is. Desiree and Yrjan's wedding was a complete dream to photograph, but it was also so great to meet their family and friends - and travel with them. I feel like I've walked away from this trip with some life-long friends as well! In creating their blog post, there are just too many photos that I want to share, so I am dividing this up into two posts. Our journey began in Bergen, Norway, where we met up with most of the travelers and we all made the trek to their wedding location, which is tucked away on the edge of a Norwegian fjord. The weather can change drastically in one day, so their BBQ rehearsal dinner started out a little on the rainy side, but ended with an amazing sunset.
The adventure of life is pretty great thing. Over the years, I have been invited to photograph my client's wedding days, and just how I end up getting connected with my clients, never ceases to amaze me. Sometimes, they are a straight-up business referral and other times, they are people I have known from childhood who I end up re-connecting with. Either way, I always feel honored to be a part of such a special day for our couples. For Jamie and Steve, I really got the chance to know them, just a few weeks before their wedding. I had met the groom years earlier thru my best friend, 
Nicole and Matthew's wedding is a very special wedding for me. I've known the bride since childhood and I was honored to not only be asked to photograph their wedding, but also to be a part of it. I've seen both sides of this wedding, from the personal planning aspects of my friends getting married to the vendor side in planning and making sure they are all taken care of for the big day. My favorite moment with Nicole, leading up to the wedding, was when she chose her dress. Nicole invited me to join her at L'atelier Couture Bridal and she had narrowed it down to a few options when we arrived. My jaw dropped when she put on her Vera Wang selection and I knew that this was the dress for my friend. She was stunning and it fit her perfectly. It was also the goal of Matthew and Nicole to make their wedding a giant party and celebration - and this was a party dress! When photographing this day for the couple, there were two comments that our team kept hearing throughout the day: the first was, of course, Congratulations! and the second was, I looooooove your dress, Nicole! It's true that the brides's dress was really the highlight and main event for many people. The couple was stunning, the party was fantastic and throughout the day it was obvious that my friends really were having the best day ever. I couldn't be happier for these two! Congratulations to Nicole and Matthew!
On Andy and Allie's wedding day, I kept hearing people having the same conversation over and over about how absolutely perfect these two are for one another. Frankly, I couldn't agree more! The groom has been a great friend to me over the years and when I first met Allie, all I could think was, "Wow! This girl is PERFECT for Andy!" When they asked me to photograph their wedding, it was a true honor and their day was filled with so much love. Their wedding took place at the 
Love is a crazy, powerful thing and one of the reasons I love photographing weddings so much is the story about how these two people came together. 
Congratulations to 
Congratulations to Jill + Charlie! Here's a list of the amazing crew who were a part of their day:
Congratulations to Bailey and Logan on getting married! I am SO happy for you two and can't wait to hang out more in life!
