As our weather starts to turn cooler this fall we love reflecting back on the warm and beautiful Minnesota days we encountered this past summer. For us we agree that Austin and Kathy's outdoor August 16th wedding day at the Long Lake Lodge in Brandon Minnesota was the warmest wedding day we had this past summer.
The Lodge provided space for the bride and groom to get ready in comfort, separately. They also have rooms for the couple, the wedding party and guests to stay the night. Kathy and her bridesmaids choose to get ready in the air conditioned farm house at the Lodge.
As Kathy's grandmother wrapped Kathy's wrist with her pearl bracelet she shared the story of how she hand picked the pearls with her groom overseas years ago.
The farmhouse at the Lodge was filled with beautiful summer light all day long and it provided the rustic charm that Austin and Kathy wanted as a backdrop to their wedding.
Mark and I loved the old buildings, the lake and the natural background that the Long Lake Lodge provided. We had so many options for photos.
Austin and Kathy choose to include late summer flowers in their bouquets, boutonnieres and decor. Their choices were heat hearty and lasted through-out the day. The best way to have floral that lasts the entire day is to choose plants and flowers that are in season when and where you are getting married.
In line with tradition, Austin and Kathy choose to see each other for the first time during the ceremony. We captured many photos before the ceremony but we worked together to make sure that their paths did not cross until the ceremony. Hard work paid off as we got to capture Austin full of emotion at the altar waiting as Kathy and her Dad walked slowly down the aisle.
Often we hear the bride described as a DIY personality but for this wedding the groom Austin provided himself quite the carpenter. He built the entrance to the ceremony.
Austin and Kathy choose to do the wine mixing ceremony to symbolize their wedding union.
Kathy & Austin purchased a guest signature wedding book full of images from their engagement photography session with us at Spicer Castle. Austin proposed to Kathy at the Castle.
Instead of traditional wedding cake Austin and Kathy went with a cheesecake bar. Guests had their choice of dessert toppings.
Austin and Kathy choose to gift engraved flasks to both their bridesmaids and groomsmen. Girls in pink, guys in black.
No party is complete without a little Red Solo Cup.
Austin also hand crafted an anniversary box in which they sealed two bottles of their favorite wine.
Austin got the party started as he danced his way to Kathy for the garter removal.
Guests kept their lips moist with Kathy and Austin's signature chap-sticks.
We finished the night with a couple shot just outside the reception hall. If you would like more information with regards to Phodot wedding photography please visit http://www.phodot.com/about-the-photographers
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