Nautical Lakeside Wedding at Quarterdeck Resort \\ Hannah & Ethan

September 12, 2018 in Wedding, Minnesota, Outdoor, Lake, Brainerd, Cabin

If you’re interested in a wedding celebration on Gull Lake and you’d like the lake to play a prominent role in your wedding celebration you should definitely consider The Quarterdeck Resort. With a massive dock system complete with dock hands, a front desk made from the stern of a Chris Craft, a bar in the Boathouse Event Center made from a complete wooden boat, The Quarterdeck Resort is an amazing nautical themed wedding venue.

Ethan and Hannah were married on Quartedeck Resort Lawn overlooking magnificent Gull Lake. Guests were encouraged to enjoy the lake, the beach, the beautiful Boathouse Event Center and the brand new luxury cabins.

Duluth Wedding at Greysolon Ballroom // Kelsey & Jake

September 03, 2018 in Duluth, Lake Superior, Minnesota, North Shore, Wedding

Hotel Duluth, now Greysolon Ballroom, has an illustrious history with deep roots to my home town, Crosby, Minnesota! George Crosby, a titan of Minnesota industry, was the catalyst for the development and construction of Greysolon Plaza addressing a need of the Zenith City's business class and Northern Minnesota burgeoning mining and shipping industry. Hotel Duluth was built at the pinnacle of Duluth's industrial era and the building is a true gem of the opulence and wealth of the era as seen in is marble floors, gilded ceilings, ornate facade and decedent Moorish Room. This history makes Greysolon Ballroom a perfect venue for any couple who have hearts for the city of Duluth.

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Iconic Lake Superior North Shore Engagement Session // Bonnie & Gabe

July 11, 2018 in Duluth, North Shore, Minnesota, Lake, Lake Superior, 2019 Weddings

Bonnie & Gabe's iconic Minnesota North Shore engagement session.
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The Glensheen Mansion holds a unique place in the history of the state, the nation and Minnesota's Iron Range where Gabe and Bonnie grew up, met and fell in love.
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Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of Minnesota's premier state parks highlighting the North Shore's immense yet accessible beauty that Gabe and Bonnie both enjoy.

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Cuyuna State Rec Area Engagement Session \\ Elisha + Adam

February 22, 2017 in Engagement, Brainerd, Minnesota

As I was driving from an appointment back to my studio to grab my gear for Elisha and Adam's engagement session, I almost called them to see if they'd like to reschedule because it was so drab outside. We had recently had a warm spell and a windy day to take all of the snow and turn it into that gross, dirty crust that usually haunts the end of March. But I held off because they were driving from so far away and were probably already on their way.

An hour before our meeting it started a fluffy, amazing snow that is the stuff of dreams for winter engagement session except for one part, wet hair. Again, I debated on calling to see if Elisha and Adam wanted to reschedule, but as I was looking for their number the snow let up and left the Cuyuna State Recreation Area a winter wonderland of boughs bent with the weight of fresh, thick snow.

I'm glad I didn't call. Their engagement session turned out beautifully. We had fun shooting, getting to know each other and talking about their wedding plans.

I can't wait to see what they have in store for their Lakeside Ballroom wedding in Glenwood this September.

Elisha and Adam. Thank you.

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Grand Marais Winter Wedding on the North Shore \\ Laura + Jacob

February 10, 2017 in Wedding, Minnesota, North Shore, Duluth

ser·en·dip·i·ty :: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

How does a woman from Peru, who loves to travel, meet and fall in love with a man, who also loves to travel, in the small MN city of Grand Marais, MN? It is an amazing thing this life, the circumstances we walk into. Like Jacob being a music fan, going to a Dessa concert on Lutsen Mountain and instead of listening to the concert, sitting at the bar speaking Spanish to a beautiful bartender visiting from Peru. Jacob, who loves to travel (that must be inherited because his sisters have it too), met a beautiful woman, who also loves to travel, just a few miles from where he grew up!

Laura and Jacob were married at Grand Marais' Bethlehem Lutheran Church, stopped at Gunflint Tavern then Artist Point on their way to their reception at North House Folk School catered by my very favorite restaurant on the North Shore, Duluth Grill. Before the wedding we made a trek to Naniboujou Lodge's amazing dining room and hotel.

Even with the subzero temperatures, their North Shore winter wedding was beautiful.

Maybe not serendipity, instead, a gift.

gift :: a thing given willingly to someone without payment.

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Kellie + Justin | A Fun Summer Engagement Session at Grand View Lodge

July 06, 2016 in Lake, Cabin, Grand View Lodge, Brainerd, Outdoor, Minnesota, Engagement

Two words popped into my head when I sat down to write this post about Kellie and Justin: spunky and passionate. These two wear their love and concern as well as their attraction and interest in each other on their sleeves. We met at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, where they will be getting married, for their engagement session as a way to invite their guests to become familiar with their wedding location.

A summer engagement session at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN

Jake + Shelby | Pelican Lake Wedding and Breezy Point Resort Celebration

July 08, 2013 in Wedding, Brainerd, Minnesota

Jake and Shelby's wedding was fun and beautiful! Starting at Breezy Point Resort with the Shelby and the ladies getting ready, then the ceremony and champagne toast at a family cabin across Pelican Lake, then back to Breezy Point Resort for the celebration, it was a day filled with smiles, tears, hugs and lots of love.

Breezy Point did an amazing job with the White Birch Room and Kate from Bloom Designs along with Gwen from The Hearth Room rocked the decor. Tim Mahoney sounded amazing playing for the ceremony and cocktail hour.

It was a spectacular day with everything from notes sealed with a kiss to the breezy blowing off of Pelican Lake to an image of over 60 wrestlers that either wrestled in the state meet or wrestled in college. It was an awesome day.

Pelican Lake Wedding and Breezy Point Resort Reception

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Pelican Lake Wedding and Breezy Point Resort Reception

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Pelican Lake Wedding and Breezy Point Resort Reception

Jake + Katie | Breezy Point Resort Summer Wedding

June 27, 2013 in Wedding, Brainerd, Minnesota

The wedding planners and staff at Breezy Point Resort are expert's at hosting weddings. Experts! To top the excellent service and atmosphere of Breezy Point Resort, Jake and Katie's wedding day was the very first day that really felt like summer in 2013.

Also, I can't forget to mention the lovely flowers and decor from Donna at Celebrations Floral Design.