“The law of human existence is love in its dynamic reality which is offering, the gift of self…  But giving oneself is not human unless it is to a person.”

- Luigi Giusanni

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Casey and Jenni love each other.  

That may sound benign, uneventful and rather ordinary in a quick reading of it, but to love another person is a profound statement, a profound decision and a profound satisfaction that is anything but uneventful or ordinary, especially for Casey and Jenni.  Rather, it will change the rest of their lives; it has already profoundly changed their lives.

This is my motivation when wonderful couples invite me to their weddings.  How awesome, in the literal sense of the word, it is that two people LOVE each other.

You may recall Casey and Jenni’s Engagement Session posted a few months ago.  If you have time and speakers, watch their engagement slideshow and listen to how they speak about each other, it is moving.

Also, check back in a few days. Jenni and Casey chose to wait to see each other, on their wedding day, until Jenni walked down the aisle. Because their wedding was at 4:00pm it was dark outside when the ceremony ended, which eliminated any portrait time with the couple on their wedding day, so we got together the following Monday for an After-Shoot. I’ll be posting those in the coming week.

My day started at Regis Salon with the ladies.

After hair and make-up it was off to Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood, MN for the dress.

I think this image really captures Jenni’s personality.

Let’s Get Married. 

Jenni and Casey’s reception was at Gary’s in Ironton and was full of fun, laughs and tears.

Their first dance.

Let’s Party! Beware Jenni and her siblings are dancers.

Jenni and Casey were married on Jenni’s parent’s 27th anniversary on Dec. 27th.  Whoa.

If you would like to see more images from their wedding, just click the image below to start a slideshow.

“Always toward absent lovers love’s tide stronger flows.”   - Sextus Propertius

I’ve been thinking of a way to say it that sounds smart, but I give up so I’ll just say it plain.  I am a huge fan of Anisa and Quentin and their families.  Quentin, his father and all of his family have either served in Iraq, many of them at the same time, or are going to serve again in Iraq, and again many of them at the same time.   How can you thank somebody for doing that for us?  How do you thank their loved ones?  There’s is not a way that is sufficient, but I’ll say it anyway.  Thank you.

You may recall Quentin and Anisa’s E-Session from this summer.

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My day started with the ladies at Urban Appeal Salon in Marshall, MN.

While the ladies were getting all done up at the salon, the guys were out hunting and it was COLD!

After successfully not getting shot, I headed to St. Stephen’s Church in Marshall for the getting ready finale.

Hey You…

We headed outside for a quick portrait session, but it was pretty cold and really damp so it was indeed quick.

Whoa… or Wow… or Yowsa…
 

Letting out some tension just before the wedding and yes I spend a lot of time in women’s bathrooms.

A little portrait time in St. Stephen’s entryway, then a hallway.

 Time for the main event!

The reception was at the Marshall Golf Club.

Quentin is quite a singer, so he say Anisa their first dance.

They also threw quite a party!

If you would like to see more images from their wedding, just click the image below to start a slideshow.

The more wedding I shoot and the more couples that I meet, the more amazed I become at the effectiveness in which mysteriously person A can meet some other person B that fits them while at the same exact moment person B finds someone who fits them in person A.  Seriously awesome and seriously a mysterious blessing. Bridget and Matt, you are blessed and are a blessing.

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My day started with the ladies at one of the newer Salons in Marshall, Savvi Salon.

We continued at Bridget’s parents’ home.  What a dress!

After most weddings, I come home and tell my wife that I am going to weep, out of joy, when my little girls get married.  Being a Dad is the best.

Matt and Bridget were married at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  This is the parish of my youth and I am still taken back by the beauty of the building. Matt and Bridget first met on their wedding day alone (besides me) in the church.

We ran out to Southwest Minnesota State University for some portrait time with the wedding party.

“Now guys look at the camera, not at me,” (Inside joke with the guys in the wedding). 

We sent the wedding party back to the church while Bridget, Matt and I wandered the halls of SMSU and we found some very interesting locations.  Forgive me if I break out some funky, unconventional and modern visual stimulation for the next few minutes. 

Time to get married and into photojournalism mode.

At the Marshall Golf Club, we went out onto the grounds and DECAPITATED THE BOUQUET! Not on purpose, but it was quite hilarious.

Let’s celebrate!

If you would like to see more images from their wedding, just click the image below to start a slideshow.