Ashley and Brandon...what can I say? This couple is such a fun-loving pair. It was a joy to capture their Wedding day for them and seeing them tie the knot. The location, the Anoka County Fairgrounds, was an unexpected venue for a wedding but I will say it was a perfect, fun location to hold their wedding. Just imagine, a old fashioned county fair to celebrate your big day. Everything was located right on the fairgrounds and made it easy to transition from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and into portraits and then dance the night away in the pole barn as the full moon peeked through the barn doors. |
Getting Ready
The Bride
The Groom
Ceremony Prep
Patiently Waiting
As guests arrived and filed into the chapel on this hot August afternoon, Ashley and her bridal party waited near the stables. Mom and Dad had to wander back too, getting ready for their big walk down the isle with Ashley. Did I say...Ashley looked stunning yet? What a beautiful blushing bride, for sure. |
The Ceremony
The chapel was full of family and friends and the August air heated it up quickly. Thankfully, a gentle breeze swept through the open windows as Brandon waiting impatiently for his Bride to walk through the doors at the back of the church. And as she entered all eyes turned and gasps could be heard in awe over the elegant bride. |
Bride & Groom
Cocktail Hour
When I first met this couple, they told me about Ashley's diagnosis with Lupus and how it has almost taken her life several times. Now, we have fun...celebrate, they told me, and this wedding is all about having fun. As you can see, the reception was fun! A snowcone machine, popcorn popper, cotton candy and a even a pie station with mini pies! The tables were lined with Cracker Jacks and suckers! |
Sunset Romance
First Dance
Parent Dances
Let the Fun Begin
And the party began in the pole barn and guests danced the night away as the sun set and the full moon peeked above the trees and lite the pole barn through the barn doors. A day filled with joy and love, both between this beautiful couple, and love from their friends and family that surrounded them on their special day! |
Ashley & Brandon!