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Kathryn & Ryan’s Engagement Pictures in Stillwater

engaged couple embraces in front of stillwater lift bridgeI had a great time taking engagement pictures with Kathryn and Ryan in Stillwater, MN.  They were brave enough to walk out on the Arcola train bridge for some fantastic photos at 200 ft above the water!  It’s difficult to grasp how high up we were for some of those engagement pictures on the railroad tracks.  What a beautiful day and what a beautiful couple!

Here are some of my favorites from the day…

engaged couple poses and smiles
engaged couple holds hands across railroad tracks
engaged couple in front of stillwater lift bridge
fall themed engagement
black and white photo of engaged couple on swingset
couple kiss on train tracks
couple embraces in field
man dips his bride to be

I had a great time taking engagement pictures with Kathryn and Ryan in Stillwater, MN.  They were brave enough to walk out on the Arcola train bridge for some fantastic photos at 200 ft above the water!  It’s difficult to grasp how high up we were for some of those engagement pictures on the railroad...

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It Came to Fruen-ition | Jaime & Aaron

Bride and groom kissing on Stillwater river
Having worked in the wedding industry as long as I have, you meet a lot of people. Aaron is one of those people who sticks with you. Having worked alongside Brovado as a wedding DJ, we were beyond thrilled to photograph his wedding. Him and Jaime are the sweetest couple, these two are the type of easygoing and fun-loving couple that makes my job so easy. You know when you can look at a photo and tell that the subjects are truly happy and comfortable with one another? Jaime and Aaron are exactly that.

In addition to being the wedding of a cherished couple, it happened to be in one of my favorite spots, downtown Stillwater! Despite the rainy streak that Minnesota has been having this spring, we were able to get outdoors for all of their wedding photos and enjoy the riverside views.

We started the day off at Hotel Crosby before heading over to Lowell Inn for the ceremony and the rest of the evening’s festivities. Forgo-ing a first dance (I love when couples pick and choose what wedding traditions work for them!) Jaime and Aaron got right into celebrating with all of their loved ones.

Aaron and Jaime, congratulations from all of us at Brovado!

Hotel Crosby exterior
Wedding details
Bridal party prep
Wedding rings and dress
Jaime getting her hair done
Bride getting ready
Jaime with wedding bouquet
Groom outside hotel crosby
First look
Groom kissing bride on the forehead
Bride and groom in front of hotel crosby
Bride and groom kissing
Bride and groom in downtown stillwater
Aaron and Jaime laughing by st croix river
Groom helping bride walk down stairs
Riverside walk in wedding gown and suit
Aaron and Jaime laughing along st croix river
Bride and groom kissing
Groom looking lovingly at bride
Bridal party laughing together
Bride posing with bridesmaids and man of honor
Groomsmen with ring bearers
Groom with individual groomsmen
Wedding party cheering while bride and groom kiss
Bride and groom with their parents
Wedding arch with yellow flowers
Groom walking mothers down the aisle
Groom greeting ring bearers
Bride and her father walking down the aisle
Aaron and Jaime at alter
Groomsman giving a speech during wedding ceremony
Wedding guests praying
Bride and groom smiling at altar
Bride and groom share first kiss
Bride and groom cheering
Wedding party posing outside
Donut board reading "holy matrimony"
Fisheye angle of wedding reception setup
Sunflower table decoration
Bride and groom's grand entrance
Bride and groom giving a toast
Bride and groom toasting their drinks
Groom dancing with his mother
Bride and groom dancing together
Bride and groom outdoors and backlit in black and white

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Hotel – Hotel Crosby – Stillwater, MN
Ceremony and reception venue – Lowell Inn – Stillwater, MN

Having worked in the wedding industry as long as I have, you meet a lot of people. Aaron is one of those people who sticks with you. Having worked alongside Brovado as a wedding DJ, we were beyond thrilled to photograph his wedding. Him and Jaime are the sweetest couple, these two are the type...

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All Smiles and Speedcubing | Sarah & Chris

Bride and groom in front of red painted wall with flying veil

You might remember a little bit of Sarah and Chris’s story if you’ve read their engagement blog post, but we’ll refresh you here! After spotting Sarah at a cubing event on April 16th, 2016 in Missouri (of course he recalls the exact day and location), he found her on a forum, reached out, and the two have been inseparable since. 

Their wedding was sweet and classic, following the traditional formula of a first look, ceremony, and reception. Starting off the day in South Minneapolis and ending in Stillwater, they hit some of our favorite spots in Minnesota. Upon reaching the Heights Hall and Club for their reception, the tables were decked out with flowers, candles, and Rubik’s cubes! After speeches, Sarah and Chris were joined by their friends for a speedcubing competition. It isn’t often that you get so many people with such a specific talent in one room together, and it was an absolute blast to watch. We won’t spoil whether the bride or groom won, you’ll have to scroll down to see for yourself!

Weddings are always a happy occasion, but we are not exaggerating when we say that Sarah and Chris could not stop smiling on their wedding day. We had them running through alleyways in South Minneapolis and strolling along the Mississippi river, their smiles never leaving their faces. This kind of infectious joy makes for gorgeous photos, you can’t fake that kind of love for the camera. 

Sarah and Chris, you two are such an impeccable pair. Your shared interests give you two such a unique connection and we are overjoyed to have captured all of your laughs on your wedding day.

Sarah's wedding dress, earrings, and bouquet
Bride solving a rubik's cube while getting her hair done
Bridesmaids taking a selfie
Mother of the bride helping to button up her dress
Dramatic shot of bride putting on her earrings
Soft and sunny bridal portraits
Moody black and white bride portraits
Bride and her father's first look outside of church
First look in south minneapolis wedding
Bride and groom kiss after first look
Sarah and Chris pose under bride's veil in black and white
Bride and groom embracing
Couple posing outside of south minneapolis first free church
South Minneapolis wedding candid
Dramatic kiss between bride and groom
Sarah and Chris holding hands in front of minneapolis garage
Bride and groom laughing with noses together
Closeups of Sarah and Chris
Bride and groom running through south minneapolis alley
Sarah and Chris laughing
Sarah and Chris kissing
Chris and groomsmen walking down alley
Goofy poses between groom and groomsmen
Bride and groom posing in front of wedding party
Bride posing with bridesmaids
Sarah laughing with her bridesmaids
Wedding party walking along st croix river
Chris and his mother walking down the aisle
Sarah and her father walking down the aisle
Wide angle of bride and groom at the altar
Bride and groom lighting a candle during ceremony
Chris and Sarah's first kiss as a married couple
Newlyweds laughing at the altar
Blurry candid petal toss exit from church
Chris embracing bride Sarah
Bride and groom kissing on the bank of the st croix river in Stillwater
Moody diptych on the st croix river
Rubik's cube wedding details
Wedding rings on top of a rubik's cube
Maid of honor and best man dancing during grand entrance
Funny best man speech
Father of the bride speech
Groom laughing during speeches
Wedding reception speed cubing competition
Wedding guests solving rubik's cubes at reception
Bride winning speedcubing at wedding reception
Wedding guests cheering
Bride and groom kissing at reception
First dance between Sarah and Chris
Sarah and the father of the bride's first dance
Mother son first dance
Bride watching her bouquet toss
Sarah hugging the bridesmaid that caught the bouquet
Bridesmaids dancing together
Wedding guests dancing at stillwater vfw
Bride and groom kissing in front of riverboat on the st croix in Stillwater

Wedding planner –  Becki Kobielush
Ceremony venue – First Evangelical Free Church – Minneapolis, MN
Reception venue – The Heights Hall and Club –  Stillwater, MN
Videographer – Adam Grumbo Films
Officiant – Jay Pound
Caterer – Aesops Table –  St. Paul, MN
DJ – Andrew Holliday, personal friend

You might remember a little bit of Sarah and Chris’s story if you’ve read their engagement blog post, but we’ll refresh you here! After spotting Sarah at a cubing event on April 16th, 2016 in Missouri (of course he recalls the exact day and location), he found her on a forum, reached out, and the...

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Fall-ing For You | Yevgenia & Eugene

Yevgenia and Eugene standing in front of Stillwater lift bridgeYevgenia and Eugene love to travel, and made the short trip to downtown Stillwater for their engagement photos. Stillwater is always a gorgeous location, and it was even more so with the leaves starting to turn to autumnal hues and just enough crispness to call for a sweater.  One of Eugene’s favorite things about his bride-to-be is that she shares his adventurous nature, so of course these two were willing to brave the winds of the river and to wade into the St. Croix for some stunning golden hours photos!

These two have been together just short of 15 years, and became engaged while on vacation in Hawaii! They’re planning to have a second proposal once they have rings, because would it really be an epic love story without two proposals? In all seriousness, these two are meant to be together. The way that they speak about each other and the qualities that they share are proof that they’re the type of couple that will keep falling in love all over again.

Yevgenia and Eugene, we are so honored to capture your bond, and can’t wait for more!

Yevgenia and Eugene's fall stillwater engagement
Yevgenia and Eugene laughing in front of stillwater lift bridge
Diptych of Yevgenia and Eugene kissing in front of st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene's on the St. Croix River
Yevgenia and Eugene hugging in front of st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene walking through downtown stillwater
Silhouette of Yevgenia and Eugene in front of St Croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene Engagement on the st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene's Engagement closeup
Yevgenia and Eugene standing by trees on st croix
Yevgenia and Eugene on the bank of the st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene kissing on a log
Engaged couple Geni and Eugene standing in st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene smiling and standing in the st croix river
Knee deep engagement in st croix river
Yevgenia and Eugene walking through the st croix river

Yevgenia and Eugene love to travel, and made the short trip to downtown Stillwater for their engagement photos. Stillwater is always a gorgeous location, and it was even more so with the leaves starting to turn to autumnal hues and just enough crispness to call for a sweater.  One of Eugene’s favorite things about his...

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On The St. Croix | Family Photos on the Anderson’s Boat

Family posing in blue outfits on their boat
Prior to their winter wedding, Natalie and Josh ventured to Bayport, MN to take family photos with Natalie’s family on their boat! We returned to the sunny St. Croix river  where the couple took their engagement photos, which coordinated perfectly with the blues that this crew dressed in. Smiles were easy to come by for these photos, but how could you not be happy surrounded by your loved ones in such a beautiful location. Like the pillow on their boat says, life is good at the beach!

Natalie and Josh, we can’t wait for your upcoming wedding!

Family on their boat on St. Croix River
Anderson Family posing on their boat
Natalie and her family on their boat in matching blue outfits
Josh dipping Natalie on her family's boat
Family on st croix marina dock
Anderson Family at St. Croix boat docks
Family in matching blue shirts at St Croix River in Stillwater, MN
Candid family formals
Anderson Family posing in front of St. Croix River in Stillwater
Natalie's mother posing with her and her brother
Anderson family standing in front of st croix river

Prior to their winter wedding, Natalie and Josh ventured to Bayport, MN to take family photos with Natalie’s family on their boat! We returned to the sunny St. Croix river  where the couple took their engagement photos, which coordinated perfectly with the blues that this crew dressed in. Smiles were easy to come by for...

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