The Love Story of Laura & Cameron

LOVE :A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

“I have often walked down this street before; But the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before. All at once am I several stories high, knowing I’m on the street where you live. ” Freddy Einsford Hill, My Fair Lady.

When you fall in love, I think something is created within you and the person you share this deep, amazing and thoughtful love with. It’s as if you’ve gained something you didn’t have physically, when in reality, it’s simply a feeling. But it’s that feeling that finds us loving and adoring romantic, fairytale movies and finding ourselves clutching a tissue in our hand as we blot a tear here and there from our eye as we watch a bride walk down the isle to meet her future husband.

I am without the ability to hold in my watery eyes when I photograph each and every bride, as she walks down the isle, almost floating as she makes those last few steps as a single woman. I turn around to get a few glimpses of the groom, which often make my watery eyes overall flow and my tears make the back of my camera all wet, but its worth it, each and every single time. I get that one intimate view of a moment between two people who’ve found LOVE with the other. I hold my tearful moments in my heart as blessings to know LOVE is amazing!

This is the Love Story of Laura & Cameron.

Laura & Cameron were married and celebrated with friends at Spill the Wine in downtown Minneapolis. They made careful consideration when planning their event in order to incorporate all the lovely things they enjoy about the other. With Cameron’s design aesthetic and Laura’s romantic side, their vision was to combine their likenesses into all the decor and ambiance.

With the help and coordination of Laura Mullen Event Design the event flowed seamlessly from one floor to another. Laura Mullen and her team hung one of a kind screen prints designed by the bride and groom and created with the help of Miles & Lucy at Faux Poco. Additionally, the bride and her friends created much of the additional decor seen including the magnetic ties the bride made for each guest to wear. Florals arranged and designed by Jackie Just of Just-Bloomed filled the room with the perfect fragrance.

The bride was stunning in a one-of-a-kind custom couture gown made by Tara LaTour. Laura is the brainchild behind Nelle Handbags and created a handbag for each bridesmaid to carry. The talented Julie Swensen did the bride’s hair and makeup and the team from Smart Chic Bride took care of the Bridal Party.

To announce the event, invitations were designed by the groom and printed with the help of Paperista. After dinner, guests were treated to an array of delicious goodies from Cocoa & Fig.

Thank you Laura & Cameron for having us document your wedding day!

Special thanks to my assistant Ryan Lodermeier for his amazing help and photographs as usual!

The bride with Tara Latour, the wedding dress designer.

The bride and the talented florist Jackie Just, owner of Just-Bloomed.

 

 

January 26, 2012 - 12:04 am

Laura Ivanova - This has got to be one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. You captured it perfectly, Erica. Laura is a stunning bride!

James & Laurel

James & Laurel were married at the Star Thrower Farm in Glencoe, MN, which just happens to be a sheep farm. When you’re passionate about food, throwing a celebration at a farm known for it’s sheep’s cheese and location is critical to the overall setting. To say the day was amazing is an understatement. With the careful guidance and orchestration of Nicolle Sellers, Principle and Lead Consultant at Mother of the Bride Weddings, the day flowed beautifully!

Their ceremony took place a mini-walks distance from the main barn which would hold the reception and dance. Guests were able to view the working farm’s sheep as they grazed in the pastures. To my amazement, I learned a little about sheep. They work best with llamas, which were eager to greet all those who’d traveled to celebrate with the bride and groom.With the couple’s dog in tow, Boola, the couple celebrated under sun filled skies.

The couple exchanged vows under a gift hand made from a friend and followed guests to another pasture, where drinks and hors d’oevre’s awaited. Fabulous Catering lavished guests with amazing menu items that included the Star Thrower Farms signature sheep’s cheese. With dinner, loved ones, joy and dancing, the evening was blessed with a star filled sky! (I hadn’t noticed while shooting, but the Big Dipper glowed above in the night’s sky, happy I stopped to take a few shots!)

Thank you James & Laurel for having us to document your beautiful wedding day! Many Blessings!

 

Wedding Planning : Mother Of the Bride Weddings – Nicolle Sellers

Ceremony & Reception Location : Star Thrower Farm

Catering : Fabulous Catering

Floral Design : Sally Berry of Mother Of the Bride Weddings

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

WISHING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES A JOYFUL HOLIDAY!

“Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun”

Mignon McLaughlin

 

(From a recent photo shoot)

Baby Campbell

I’m always thrilled to receive a phone call from my clients saying “We have news!”

Welcome to the world Baby Campbell!

The happy parents on their wedding day!

 

Caitlin & Ryan

 

December 9, 2011 - 5:15 pm

Melissa - Stunning! There are some photos in here that made me gasp a little I loved them so much.

December 9, 2011 - 10:39 am

Erica Loeks - Thanks so much for your kind words Jes! This was a bride that overflowed with joy and happiness and it shows!

December 9, 2011 - 10:12 am

jes - she has the most beautiful eyes and you captured them and the entire wedding beautifully! well done my friend!