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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

 

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Carrie + Tyler Wedding 6.7.2014 | Longville Church Wedding Ceremony & Lazy Moon Backstage Bar at Moondance Jam site Wedding Reception

I was privileged to shoot the wedding of Carrie and Tyler in Longville, MN and then Walker, MN for the reception. First, the gals all had their hair and make up done at the Beehive in Walker. After they were all dolled up, the gals finished getting ready at the church. Next, the weather was perfect when we headed a few miles south of Longville, to their cabin on the lake for some fun bridal party shots. Their neighbors were gracious–like family!–and allowed Carrie and Tyler to have their first-look moment on the dock in front of their cabin. No one was as astonished as I was how comfortable Carrie was, walking down a hill in her GORGEOUS Bridal gown to meet her groom in the loveliest way… WHILE the entire cabin “family” and the bridal party watched from the decks, and up the hill. It was the sweetest!!!! How special to have so many people surround you on your big day!

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After we headed back to the church, we took some shots outside the church near a gazebo that I had heard about from both Carrie and her mom as a place they envisioned taking lots of pictures. So, it was fun to make that vision a reality! The bridal party was decked out with all the bridesmaids in Black Dresses, each a little different and all the groomsman and ushers in perfectly grey (gray?) tuxes. The flowers were white and purple, roses and Irises mostly, with lovely white ribbon accents and SUCCULENTS… which also adorned the Bride & Groom’s cake at the reception. The guests enjoyed an Italian buffet, snacks, drinks, and followed up the dancing and games with scrumptious cupcakes at the reception.

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Kaya Wedding Part Two: White | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

 Remember these lovely newlyweds? They were married in September and had their formal portraits taken at Itasca State Park. The leaves were perfectly golden, the grass still green, the roads cluttered with fallen leaves, while the trees stood firm. It was a cold and misty day, but it was beautiful, nonetheless.

Mr. & Mrs. Kaya were fun to work with, and got more and more comfortable in front of the lens as the hours passed. I am so grateful to have shot this wedding. It was just stunning to see the lovely hand-made bridal head piece that Christina wore. She was the most stunning bride with the long ribbons, pearls, and lace cascading down her back. They trailed over buttons from her dress and stood out in their soft peachy highlights against her delicate dress.

Interested in more? email me at amykastenbauer@gmail.com  and request to see a Wedding Catalog or ask any questions you might have.

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Kaya Wedding, Part One: PINK | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

Last month, I had the awesome privilege of photographing this gorgeous bride and groom, along with their bridal party. I learned that making EVERYTHING by hand results in several beautifully crafted gowns, ribbons, jewels, and head pieces. AMAZING.

Christina was the most becoming bride in her hot pink dress. Zosim stood out as the groom in his sharp pink shirt, too. The bridesmaids wore a gold color and the groomsmen wore a gold color with khakis.

Again, I am so happy I got to be a part of this special week! Congratulations for EVER, Kayas!!!

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♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part Two | The First Kiss as Mr. & Mrs. | Amy Kate :: Bemidji Wedding Photographer

 I love the sequence of this: Vows & Rings, Kiss, and be Married! Click here to read ♥ Tribute to Weddings,Part One

Chicago Illinois Wedding by Amy Kate Photography in Bemidji MN

Engagement and Wedding Photos are some of the most memorable, and most-shared pictures of your life. In natural light, we can capture those cherished moments of your love for one another. We’ll use locations that suit your needs. Love is pure and joyful. Both the engagement session and your wedding day photography include the candid moments and more formal portraits. These sessions are designed completely around you!​

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Engagements $150 | one hour
Weddings $1200 | all day, three locations
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♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part One | A Wedding Song | Amy Kate :: Bemidji Wedding Photographer

I’ve decided to work on documenting the beautiful weddings that I have been blessed to be a part of. Here is the first installment 🙂

The better you know me, the more you understand that ♥ I AM IN LOVE.♥ I know that my husband loves me with a pure, gentle, and giving love. I know that he is going to continue providing more than I can ever ask for or imagine. Together, we have a joy that comes only from our relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Tim and I have the love, mercy, and justice of our God. HE is everything to me and Tim. That is why our love for each other can be as beautiful and gracious as it is. 

We strive to love one another unconditionally, just as we are loved. A hymn by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, In Christ Alone, beautifully portrays the foundation that my husband Tim and laid our marriage on. Here is that song.

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

To read ♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part Two  Click Here!

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Jordan & Rosa

In March, I was honored to photograph Tim’s BFF Jordan’s wedding near Chicago. Jordan married a beautiful, sweet Rosa. This was a prized day to see best friends unite in Christ through their marriage. Praise the Lord for a God-honoring relationship.

While I captured the photographs, LuLu He did the videography. And let me tell you, SHE WAS AWESOME!!!

Here is LuLu’s video highlighting Jordan & Rosa’s Wedding. WOW. Be amazed.

Jordan and Rosa ~ Wedding Highlight from LxH Productions on Vimeo.