May 2019 was a VERY busy month for me, but I couldn’t have been more thrilled about it. The second weekend in I got to photograph one of my very good friend’s beautiful wedding in Mankato, Minnesota.

I’ve known Laura for so many years; we worked retail together in our Minnesota State University days and even lived together for one amazing summer (every day at the pool, lots of chipotle, an excess of fruity alcoholic beverages, etc.). She is kind, funny, insanely gorgeous, and I knew her and Derek’s wedding day was going to be fantastic. So on this beautiful May weekend, we galavanted around downtown Mankato with a group of extremely fun-loving and amazing individuals, and partied the night away at the Courtyard Marriott!

Getting Ready/Reception Venue: Courtyard Marriott - Mankato, Minnesota
Bride’s Dress: Rebecca Ingram
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Tuxes: Mantoni
Bridesmaid Dresses: Kennedy Blue
Flowers: Le Center Floral
Rings: Williams Diamond Center
Cake: Bluebird Cakery

Y’all, I shot my first elopement this spring and it was everything I wanted and MORE!

I’ve known Tara for many moons; we went to high school together. She invited me up to Larsmont Cottages on the North Shore of Lake Superior for the night to capture their special day with close friends and family. Everyone made me feel so incredibly at ease and comfortable the whole time, I forgot I was working! Although it was a bit chilly, Adam and Tara were both pros and let me lead them into the snowy lakeshore to get some great shots! Speaking of shots… it was St. Paddys Day weekend so there maaaaayyy have been some consumption of a variety of green alcoholic beverages. When in rome!

More elopements pretty please???

Venue: Larsmont Cottages // North Shore - Duluth, MN
Dress: Lulus
Flowers/Decor: The Fabulous Flower Market
Catering: Ledge Rock Grille
Cake: Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop