Books Books Books! Book Themed Wedding Decorations in Bemidji, MN. | Amy Kate Photography, Bemidji MN Wedding Photographer

Mr. & Mrs. chose some terribly precious decorations for their wedding day, special to them. Books! What a lovely theme to set up with. From the “petals” the flower girls tossed down being heart-shaped cutouts from Harry Potter, the hollowed out book to the cake being a stack of novels… This was a Literature-filled occasion. Being one who makes friends with the librarian before anyone else, I can relate. Here are a few of the detailed photographs of the books throughout the day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I hope you don’t start crying as much as I do every time I look at these two, privately sharing their personal vows with each other before the ceremony. GaaaahhH!!!! Thankfully, the bride found some His & Her Vows books, so they wrote them out and they can now be cherished forever. AKP Horner Books Details- AKP Horner Books Details--31 AKP Horner Books Details--30 AKP Horner Books Details--29 AKP Horner Books Details--28 AKP Horner Books Details--27 AKP Horner Books Details--26 AKP Horner Books Details--25 AKP Horner Books Details--24 AKP Horner Books Details--23 AKP Horner Books Details--22 AKP Horner Books Details--21 AKP Horner Books Details--20 AKP Horner Books Details--19 AKP Horner Books Details--18 AKP Horner Books Details--17 AKP Horner Books Details--16 AKP Horner Books Details--15 AKP Horner Books Details--14 AKP Horner Books Details--13 AKP Horner Books Details--12 AKP Horner Books Details--11 AKP Horner Books Details--10 AKP Horner Books Details--9 AKP Horner Books Details--8 AKP Horner Books Details--7 AKP Horner Books Details--6 AKP Horner Books Details--5 AKP Horner Books Details--4 AKP Horner Books Details--3 AKP Horner Books Details--2

Wedding Day for the Weigels | St. Philip’s Catholic Church and The Sanford Event Center in Bemidji, MN. Paul & Babe, Lake Bemidji Waterfront | Amy Kastenbauer MN Wedding Photographer

Congratulations to the ravishing Trevor & Liz! These two charmers held a lovely ceremony at St Philips Catholic Church in Bemidji, and then received their guests at the Sanford Event Center in a gorgeous Ballroom, as well as entertaining their guests in the lobby and out on the patio (which overlooks Lake Bemidji)! These two love doves are a perfect match, and I was glad to get to photograph their wedding day with them.

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Beautiful Outdoor Wedding | Pink Flowers, BWB Ranch, Rustic Barn, Grey Dresses, Bride & Groom MN Wedding Photography

I am honored to share some photographs from the Lind’s beautiful June wedding. The bride chose some special touches to make the day absolutely stunning.  Her dress was found at an Allen Evans Bridal shop in Moorhead, the flowers were from her friend Poppy Lane in Minneapolis, and the rings are from Riddles Jewelry.  They hosted their outdoor ceremony and barn reception at the lovely rustic BWB Ranch Party Venues. It was a tremendous day. I am grateful I was able to be their photographer! Congratulations to #thelindsinlove!

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September Barn Wedding | Laporte, Benedict, MN Wedding Photography near Walker, Cass Lake, Bemidji.

See the blush pink, lace, suspenders, and cowboy boots. The lights, the wood, the games, the cocktails, the horse-drawn wagon ride, the pig roast, the programs… it was all spectacular.

Kaitlan and Josh had one of the most picture-perfect September wedding days. Every detail was in just the right place, the flowers were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the venue was great. Scroll through images of this stunning wedding at the Rustic BWB Ranch Party Venues, Laporte, MN.

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Site:BWB Ranch Party Venues, Laporte, MN

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Formalwear: The Wedding Parlour, Grand Rapids, MN.

http://www.weddingparlourgowns.com/

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Floral: KD Floral and Gardens, Bemidji. 

http://www.kdfloralandgardens.com/

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Food: Charlie’s Up North, Walker.

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Judy Grundy Cake, Bemidji.

Eric Johnson, Rick Schulke Pig Roast, Bemidji.

 

 

Fun: Ntertainment, Bemidji.

http://www.ntertainment.us/

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Lovely Rustic Barn Wedding | BWB Ranch Bemidji, MN Wedding Photographer

I am so very excited to share this wedding with you! On 9.13.14, the most beautiful, fun wedding of September happened, and I had the privilege of photographing it. What a treat! The bride was absolutely breathtaking, the groom rocked, and the wedding party, the venue, the food, the guests, the music, the lights… it was all amazing! Here’s a sneak peek, just a glimpse of the day.

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Congratulations to Josh + Kaitlan!

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Thank you for letting be join you on this special special day!

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AKP Weddings BWB Ranch Party Venues | Laporte, Benedict MN Wedding Venue | Rustic Barn

I have the most beautiful wedding to photograph in September, you guys. Like, a dream come true. You’re all going to love it. Promise!

 

Here is a sneak peek at the venue. I went down on Friday to scope the place out, meet the owner (and her huge huge huge German Shepherd whom I found a soft spot for right away) and fell head over heels for this location!

Please please please tell me I’m not crazy. This few-years old Rustic Barn is the perfect setting for Kaitlan & Josh’s big day. In September, all the colors will be hinting at golds, reds, and oranges. The ceremony will be in a HIGH, open meadow among  stands of trees that stretch to the heavens. The guests are going to be sitting on haybales, and the bride and groom are going to be decked out in the sweetest of lace, and tans, and pure loveliness. It’s going to be splendid. THEN, the guests will receive the happy newlyweds in the Big Barn. With food & dancing, fires, and music and lights… doesn’t it sound magical?

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Now, check this place out!!!
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Don’t you love the bridal suite, the big “hall”, and the firepit below pool side? I’m ready to move in!

Julie, the owner at BWB told me the place sits over 120 feet higher than the highway. Helllloooooooo beautiful vista!

 

 
Kaitlan & Josh have their engagement session next weekend. That’s going to be so fun to share with everyone, too! Picture horses, fences, and lots of LOVE.

 

 

xoxo

Amy

 

 

 

p.s. the Owner Julie, also