I know how they feel! I’m so excited to launch my new blog design – with bigger photos and a new look! I’m still tweaking some stuff, but it’s ready to prime time!

Okay, enough about my blog, I’ve been SO excited to share this wedding with you all! Ben and Jacqui are not only clients, but friends of ours. I felt just so honored to be a part of their wedding day. I know I say that a lot, but I truly feel that way about my role as a wedding photographer. And to be able to use my gift to bless friends, well, the privilege doubles!

Ben and Jacqui are unconventional, creative, expressive, and kindhearted all the way. Jacqui got her dress at TJ Maxx and embellished it herself! The bridesmaid all bought cotton dresses and Jacqui and her sister dyed them to pretty much the beautiful shade of her blue eyes. Ben is a music teaching and a recording artist. His first CD “The Brighton” was released last year and it’s one of my favorites! Ben arranged to have a small orchestra play at the wedding. What a treat for this photographer with a music degree! :)

The ceremony took place at a new venue in the Twin Cities – Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, MN. The ceremony was outside in the outdoor amphitheater, and the reception was in the Great Hall.

Everyone played Kazoos during the recessional. Here’s Ben, doing a demo of the two-kazoo technique!

Bike racks, that the kids thought made fun bikes to play on before the ceremony.

Beka’s photo.

Proud mama!

One of the challenges of getting married outside – bugs in your veil! But never fear, you’re awesome sister will get them out!

A news helicopter obnoxiously circled around the ceremony for a bit. It was loud. ;)

It would take too long to explain. ;)