At one of my favorite local cozy restaurants, Moriah and Andrea had an unforgettable wedding centered around a shared table with their favorite people, and I feel so honored to have been welcomed to share in the celebration of their community and love!
The first time we ever met, in a local coffee shop to chat about wedding photography, we found ourselves way past empty cups in honest conversation about vulnerability.
The second time was just weeks before their wedding. In this conversation we talked about the stress of last minute details and compromises, all the spent money and energy, and of course like any couple caught up in the heart of the wedding planning grind, will be asking themselves, is this all going to be worth it (we could of just eloped). But then we talked about how weddings are about marriage. And while you are getting married to each other, it is an entire community that can make that promise. To have them surround you and say yes to supporting you throughout your lives.
And so their day became the perfect combination of these things. The ability to be open, and vulnerable, and love right up close, alongside the beautiful community that uplifted and cared for them so generously throughout the day. Lastly, their thoughtful and intentional schedule allowed for so much time to soak up that community and take quiet moments with each other. So many moments I, with the fullest heart, photographed. And am certainly sharing in abundance!
Venue: Semple Mansion Florist: Arts And Flowers
His family came from Australia, her friends flew in from North Carolina, and the wedding was held in the backyard of small town Minnesota that always meant home. The most incredible part; even though it was strangers gathering together, they all shared a single love for Eva & Paul that wrapped around the couple, and this beautiful space, and filled the whole day with light. There is a specific place in my heart for these community filled, simple backyard weddings.
