I started the weekend at Julia and Ian's rehearsal dinner in Ian's parents gorgeous backyard in South Saint Paul

Nerd books :)

No backyard party is complete without a little Bocce

Pretty Candelabras

Cute dogs
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...and a preview of what was yet to come. (FYI, Julia's rehearsal dress was her mother's original wedding dress altered to what you see here; adorable)
Now, onto the big day...

Ian and Julia chose the Cedarhurst Mansion for their ceremony and reception, and it fit their personalities perfectly! Quaint and elegant, this wedding was a photographers dream.

Looking radiant from the beginning
The Goods
Loves it!

I love the expression women get on their face as they put on their dress!

Reading a note from Ian before their ceremony.

Girls being girls

His first glimpse

My favorite shot all day... I think Julia somehow channeled Billie Holiday for this moment

Horah!
-Kate