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Rustic Barn Wedding Photography | Courtney + Blake

Barn Wedding Photography

Courtney + Blake were in my circle for a few years before I ever got the chance to meet them. Courtney works with my husband, and once she and Blake were engaged they wanted to meet and talk about their rustic wedding day. I was so incredibly excited when they decided to hire me as their wedding photographer! They are so sweet, fun and down-to-earth, I couldn’t wait for their big day.

We began working together with their engagement photography session at Father Hennepin Bluff Park and the Stone Arch Bridge. They frequented the park because they walked their sweet doggie Jägr there, so the place was a natural fit for their photos.

Barn Wedding Day

Their rustic wedding was held at Courtney’s parents’ farm and home out in Cokato MN. The weather could not have been more perfect on the big day. And every detail of their event was picture-perfect. (It helps when the bride and her mom both work in the home decor design business!) They held their preparation time in the beautiful farm house. Then their first look was held under the maple trees in the front yard of the house. Next, we spent some time on their couple portraits. We then worked on bridal party and family portraits. It was so much fun wandering around their beautiful property and finding amazing locations to photograph! I particularly loved the wide open fields as a beautiful backdrop, as well as the old Finnish sauna!

Their rustic wedding ceremony was so beautiful. They were married at the edge of the hill overlooking the barn, sauna and fields below. After the ceremony, everyone headed down to the barn for cocktail hour. Dinner was followed by joyful and tearful toasts, and also a rousing shoe game. Then dancing was up next until late into the night.

Thank You!

Courtney + Blake, thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer on one of the biggest days of your lives. I am so happy for you as you begin your new lives together!

If you are planning a MN barn wedding, Hope Glen farm wedding, Rum River Barn wedding, or other MN rustic wedding, contact me soon to discuss how we could work together!

View the slideshow to see more photos from Courtney + Blake’s beautiful day!

VENDORS
Venue: Family farm
Wedding Dress: Watters / a & bé bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Anthropologie
Hair/Makeup: Lori Christensen, Emmy Larson
Bridesmaids Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
Groom/Groomsman’s Attire: Joseph Abbound / Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: JB Hudson
Officiant: Leslie Johnson / Positively Charmed
Videography: Dan Riggs
Florist: MAVEN
Catering: Elbows Allowed
Rentals: Country Style Accents
Desserts: Angel Food Bakery
Ceremony Music: Jocelyn Ecker, Andy Rosenquist
DJ: Three Six Sound
Stationery: Paper Source

Rum River Barn & Vineyard Wedding Photography | Lauren + Wes

By Joanna Carina

Rum River Barn and Vineyard Wedding Photos

“Look how handsome you are!” Those were the first words from Lauren when she saw Wes for the first time before their wedding ceremony. They were the cutest bundle of hugs, adoration and kisses during their Rum River Barn & Vineyard wedding photos. They were so cute too as we spent time wandering around taking portraits among the grapevines and hay bales prior to their beautiful wedding ceremony.

Rum River Barn and Vineyard Wedding

Wes + Lauren’s wedding took place on a crisp October day at the Rum River Barn & Vineyard in Hillman, MN. The barn and vineyard grounds were spectacularly gorgeous, especially with the fall color and light. The girls got ready in the cute bridal suite building while the guys were getting ready in the little house. Guests were able to meander around the barn and grounds, passing their time playing home-made, over-sized jenga and other lawn games.

The sun had just begun setting behind them as Wes + Lauren gave their vows in a clearing of trees in front of their friends and loved ones. Their ceremony site was set in a half-circle. The two of them stood under the adorable birch arbor while they were married by their newly-ordained friend (an awesome trend I have been seeing more and more!)

Rum River Barn and Vineyard Reception

Once their ceremony was over, guests were able to enjoy cocktails and snacks. Dinner and toasts were followed up by dancing away into the night. It was so fitting as we left for the evening to look up and see a gorgeous star-filled sky over the warm, glowing barn that echoed the sounds of music and laughter over the fields.

Thank You!

Wes + Lauren, I am so happy for the two of you as you begin your new life journey together. And I thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer for your Rum River Barn and Vineyard wedding photos on one of the biggest days of your lives. I also loved your Bryant Lake Regional Park engagement photos so much. I wish you every happiness together!

If you’re planning a barn wedding, contact me soon to find out how we could work together!

BONUS: Take a look at more of my barn wedding photos, Hope Glen Farm wedding photos, farm wedding photos and vineyard wedding photos too!

View more of Wes + Lauren’s wedding images on their highlight video:

Barns of Old Glory Wedding Photography | Shane + Mandy

By Joanna Carina

Barns of Old Glory Wedding Photography

I’ve known Shane for many years, being one of my husband’s good friends. When he and his girlfriend Mandy got engaged, I was SO happy for them! And then, of course, when they asked me to be their wedding photographer I was even happier! I was excited to work with them on their Barns of Old Glory wedding photos.

Barn Wedding Photography

Their wedding ceremony took place at the cabin of Shane’s parents outside of Chatfield, MN. The ceremony was held beside a quaint little stream on an amazing summer’s day. We then headed over to the Barns of Old Glory in St Charles, MN. The venue is a lovingly and impeccably restored farm with several barns including a bridal suite “villa”, a large reception barn, petting zoo, hayrides and more! The baby animal in the petting zoo were a particular favorite. There was plenty of fun for all their wedding guests to have an awesome experience!

Thank You!

Thank you so much, Shane + Mandy, for choosing to work with me on your Barns of Old Glory wedding photos. I am ridiculously happy for you guys, and I wish you the happiest life together!

If you’re planning a barn wedding, contact me soon to find out how we could work together!

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