A Fall Wedding at the Gale Woods Farm

I've known Becky since I was 14 years old - so when she asked me to be her wedding photographer, I was so excited :) I was even more excited when she told me that her and Michael's venue was the Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, MN, one of the prettiest venues in the state (in my opinion).

The wedding party got ready at the adorable Bird House Inn in downtown Excelsior, which is where most of the wedding party and couple photos were taken. After walking around downtown Excelsior (in the middle of their city trick-or-treating event, haha), we moved on to the venue for the ceremony. As you can see in the photos, Gale Woods Farm offers one of the most beautiful ceremony sites, overlooking a lake and woods. After the ceremony, Becky and Michael wandered around with me to take some gorgeous golden hour photos around the property.

Becky and Michael put a lot of thought into making their ceremony fun for everyone. Because Becky was a flight attendant, the wedding party arranged their grand entrance to be similar to a pre-flight safety demonstration. During the reception, they used certain RSVPs from family and friends and had them kiss, and the couple had to copy that kiss. Overall, the energy and happiness was fun and positive and it was definitely a wedding to remember :)

Elegant long-sleeve lace wedding dress with jeweled belt hanging on wooden hanger on pink porch wall.
Beautiful white lace long-sleeve bridal gown with crystal sash displayed on hanger on charming pink porch.
Row of rustic wedding bouquets with burgundy roses and baby's breath tied with gold ribbons on purple porch steps.
Close-up of bridal bouquet featuring deep red roses, baby's breath, and wildflowers tied with flowing gold satin ribbon.
Elegant fall wedding bouquets with burgundy roses, dusty pink blooms, and baby's breath tied with champagne ribbons.
Gold wedding rings resting on a yellow autumn maple leaf on a rustic dark wooden surface.
Two gold wedding bands and diamond engagement ring displayed on a golden autumn maple leaf on dark wood.
Floral wedding invitation for Rebecca and Michael on October 2019 with gold rings on dark wood surface.
Bridesmaid helping bride with lace back wedding dress while bride views reflection in mirror before ceremony.
Bridesmaid tying a satin bow on the back of a lace wedding gown while bride views reflection in mirror.
Elegant bridal gown with lace sleeves and V-back featuring a tied satin ribbon bow at the waist.
Bride in lace and tulle wedding gown sitting in chair putting on shoes before wedding ceremony.
Bride in white lace gown meeting her father under golden autumn trees holding a bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss embrace surrounded by golden fall foliage on wedding day.
Emotional groom in black suit with red tie awaiting first look as bride approaches from behind.
Groom in black suit with red tie during first look moment as smiling bride approaches with bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a tender first look moment on a porch with vibrant fall foliage backdrop.
Bride and groom sharing joyful first look hug on wooden porch surrounded by golden autumn trees.
Bride with five bridesmaids in teal gowns and burgundy wraps holding bouquets outside historic venue.
Smiling bride and five bridesmaids in teal gowns with burgundy wraps holding floral bouquets on venue steps.
Bride in white gown with five bridesmaids in teal dresses and burgundy shawls holding bouquets outside a venue.
Bride in lace gown with bridesmaids in blue-teal dresses and burgundy shawls posing at James Clark House.
Bride in white dress flanked by five bridesmaids in teal gowns and burgundy wraps on brick steps.
Bride and bridesmaids in teal dresses posing among vibrant golden fall foliage with bouquets outdoors.
Bridal party in teal gowns and burgundy shawls smiling among golden autumn leaves in outdoor setting.
Laughing bride with bridesmaids in teal dresses and burgundy wraps holding bouquets amid fall foliage.
Close-up of bride in white gown with bridesmaids in teal and burgundy holding autumn wedding bouquets.
Seven groomsmen in dark brown suits with burgundy ties posing outside a pink venue on brick steps.
Seven groomsmen in dark suits with red ties standing in a row outside a pink building entrance.
Six groomsmen in black suits with red ties and boutonnieres smiling outdoors at a wedding.
Seven groomsmen dressed in black suits with red ties posing together outside a venue.
Seven groomsmen in matching black suits and red ties posing for a wedding photo outside.
Groom in black suit with red tie stands in front of groomsmen outside a elegant venue.
Smiling groom in black suit and red tie with groomsmen standing behind him outdoors.
Seven groomsmen in black suits with red ties and boutonnieres posing among fall foliage.
Seven groomsmen in black suits smiling together outdoors surrounded by autumn yellow leaves.
Wedding party with groomsmen in black suits and bridesmaids in teal and purple gowns.
Full wedding party posing outside pink venue with bridesmaids in blue and purple dresses.
Bride and groom kissing surrounded by wedding party in black suits and colorful gowns.
Wedding party poses in front of pink Victorian house, bridesmaids in teal and purple gowns flanking bride and groom.
Elegant wedding party group photo outside pink historic home, featuring teal bridesmaids dresses and purple accents.
Bride in lace long-sleeve wedding gown holds bouquet with gold ribbon outside pink Victorian venue.
Beautiful bride with red lips in lace wedding dress holds colorful bouquet outside pink historic building.
Smiling bride in long-sleeve lace gown holds lush bouquet with dark florals and gold ribbon streamers.
Radiant bride in long-sleeve lace wedding dress poses with bouquet on brick courtyard of pink mansion.
Bride in V-neck lace wedding gown gazes aside holding lush floral bouquet outside pink Victorian home.
Elegant bride in long-sleeve lace gown smiles holding bouquet outside pink Victorian house with columns.
Close-up of bride in lace wedding dress with red lips holding lush bouquet outside pink venue.
Joyful bride in long-sleeve lace gown laughs holding bouquet on brick patio of pink historic home.
Smiling bride and groom pose together outdoors in fall foliage, bride holding burgundy and blush bouquet.
Happy wedding couple stands before golden autumn trees, bride in lace gown holding floral bouquet.
Bride and groom embrace on brick path surrounded by golden fall trees, bride in long lace wedding gown.
Elegant bride and groom pose before Victorian home porch, bride holding autumn bouquet with gold ribbons.
Smiling bride and groom stand before white-columned Victorian porch, bride in lace long-sleeve wedding gown.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss before white-columned Victorian home entrance on their wedding day.
Bride in lace long-sleeve gown and groom in black suit hold hands before elegant Victorian home porch.
Bride smiles warmly as groom gazes at her lovingly before white-columned Victorian home on wedding day.
Bride and groom share tender moment holding hands before elegant Victorian home with white columns.
Intimate close-up of bride and groom in tender embrace, groom wearing red boutonniere on wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing intimate moment, groom kissing bride's cheek in wedding attire.
Smiling bride in lace wedding gown and groom in dark suit holding hands outside vintage venue.
Bride and groom holding bouquet posing before scenic lake mural backdrop on wedding day.
Newlyweds holding hands standing before large painted lake landscape mural at wedding venue.
Bride with floral bouquet and groom holding hands in front of artistic lake scene mural.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand along painted lake mural wall at autumn wedding.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of scenic painted lake mural at wedding.
Outdoor fall wedding ceremony with hexagonal arch overlooking scenic river and autumn foliage.
Groom escorted down autumn wedding aisle by parents amid colorful fall foliage.
Wedding guests watching emotional embrace between two people at outdoor autumn ceremony.
Groomsman and bridesmaid in blue gown walking down aisle at outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid in blue gown walks groomsman down outdoor wedding aisle amid fall foliage.
Smiling groomsman escorts bridesmaid in blue dress down autumn wedding ceremony aisle.
Groomsman and bridesmaid in blue gown walk down outdoor fall wedding ceremony aisle.
Bridesmaid in blue dress escorted by two groomsmen down outdoor autumn wedding aisle.
Young ring bearer in black suit walks down outdoor fall wedding ceremony aisle.
Adorable flower girl in white dress walks down brick outdoor fall wedding aisle.
Close-up profile of sweet blonde toddler flower girl in white dress at wedding.
Smiling blonde flower girl in white dress walks down outdoor autumn wedding aisle.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet walks down outdoor fall wedding aisle with father.
Radiant bride with bouquet walks down autumn outdoor wedding aisle escorted by father.
Bride walks down the aisle with escort during outdoor fall wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in blue dresses.
Outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony with couple at altar under hexagonal wooden arch on sunny autumn day.
Bride and groom exchange vows under geometric wooden arch at scenic lakeside fall wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom stand at outdoor altar with groomsmen during intimate fall wedding ceremony.
Bride smiles at groom during outdoor fall wedding with bridesmaids in teal and burgundy dresses.
Bride laughs joyfully during outdoor autumn wedding ceremony with bridesmaids holding floral bouquets.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors with bridesmaids in teal gowns holding burgundy bouquets in fall.
Couple holds hands under hexagonal wooden arch during lakeside outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange rings under geometric wooden arch at scenic autumn lakeside wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds share first kiss under hexagonal wooden arch at stunning outdoor lakeside fall wedding.
Bride and groom share first kiss before hexagonal wooden arch overlooking a scenic lake.
Bride and groom walk joyfully down the aisle at an outdoor fall wedding ceremony by a lake.
Radiant bride laughs while holding bouquet as couple exits wedding ceremony outdoors.
Bride and groom pose together in golden sunset light in an open autumn field.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment bathed in warm golden hour sunlight in a fall field.
Bride in lace long-sleeve gown leans against groom in radiant golden sunset light.
Bride in lace gown and groom embrace warmly in a glowing autumn sunset field.
Bride and groom share a tender embrace in a frost-covered field during golden hour.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic golden hour kiss in an autumn field.
Black and white photo of groom tenderly holding bride's face for a kiss in a sunlit field.
Bride and groom strolling hand in hand through a glowing golden autumn meadow.
Bride and groom holding hands walking through a sun-drenched autumn field.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through sunlit field, bride in white wedding gown flowing in breeze, golden sunset behind.
Smiling bride in lace wedding gown holding groom's hand in a golden sunlit field.
Bride leaning on groom's shoulder posing in a frost-covered field with fall foliage.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom posing together in a sunlit outdoor field on their wedding day.
Bride resting head on groom shoulder in sunlit green field, wearing long lace sleeve gown, groom in dark suit, warm golden light.
Bride and groom smiling together in warm golden sunset light in an outdoor field.
Bride and groom sharing a sunset kiss in a frost-covered autumn field.
Bride and groom embracing under a vibrant orange autumn tree surrounded by fallen leaves.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment under a large orange autumn tree.
Bride and groom embracing outdoors in autumn, she in lace wedding dress, he in black suit, golden fall foliage behind them.
Groom embracing bride from behind in autumn meadow, bride in elegant lace wedding gown with train, warm golden sunlight glowing.
Wedding couple posing in golden hour light among tall grass, bride in long lace sleeve gown, groom in dark suit with red boutonniere.
Smiling bride and groom hugging in fall field at sunset, bride wearing long-sleeve lace wedding dress, groom in black suit.
Bride and groom standing together in golden autumn field, bride in long-sleeve white gown, groom in black suit, warm sunset light.
Wedding couple posing beside tall autumn grasses, bride in white lace gown with train, groom in black suit, fall foliage backdrop.
Bride and groom posing under vibrant yellow fall tree, bride in lace sleeve gown, groom in black suit with red boutonniere.
Black and white portrait of bride and groom embracing in a leaf-covered autumn setting.
Bride leaning on groom back-to-back among golden autumn trees, bride in white lace dress, groom in black suit with red tie.
Spacious wedding reception hall with round tables, gold sequin runners, red floral accents, and draped ceiling decor.
Elegant wedding reception tables with white linens, gold sequin runners, red napkins, and floral centerpieces.
Round wedding reception table with white linen, gold sequin runner, red napkins, and framed centerpiece.
Long wedding head table with gold sequin runner, greenery garland, and floating candle centerpieces.
Gold sequin table runner adorned with lush greenery garland and tall glass cylinder candle holders.
Gold sequin table runner with framed table number thirteen, floating candle centerpiece, and greenery accents.
Wedding table centerpiece featuring a gold sequin runner, framed table number one sign, and floating candles.
Close-up of gold sequin table runner with floating candle cylinders and delicate greenery sprigs.
Four wedding guests in formal attire raise glasses for a celebratory toast at reception.
Wedding party making a grand entrance into the reception hall as guests are seated at decorated tables.
Elderly couple makes grand entrance at wedding reception while guests applaud at decorated tables.
Wedding party members make energetic entrance through doorway at elegant indoor reception venue.
Bridesmaid in blue gown and groomsman make joyful entrance at wedding reception celebration.
Bridesmaid in blue gown and groomsman raise arms triumphantly during wedding reception entrance.
Bridesmaid in dusty blue gown and groomsman laugh during lively wedding reception entrance.
Groomsman in dark suit strikes celebratory pose during energetic wedding reception grand entrance.
Groomsmen in dark suits dance enthusiastically during lively wedding reception grand entrance.
Bride and groom hold hands raised in triumph during grand entrance at wedding reception.
Bride and groom raise their arms triumphantly as they enter their wedding reception to applause from guests.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance under string lights at wedding reception.
Bride in white gown and groom in black suit share their first dance at wedding reception with string lights.
Laughing bride and groom share a joyful first dance at their wedding reception under warm string lights.
Older gentleman delivers a heartfelt wedding toast to seated guests at a warmly lit reception venue.
Black and white photo of man giving a speech at a wedding reception surrounded by seated guests.
Radiant bride laughs joyfully at the head table during her wedding reception dinner.
Elegantly dressed man delivers a warm wedding toast under soft string lights at the reception.
Smiling bride and groom sit together at the head table during their wedding reception dinner.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss at the head table as wedding guests applaud around them.
Bridesmaid reads speech at elegant wedding reception dinner table decorated with greenery.
Bride smiles warmly while chatting with guests at the decorated head table during wedding reception.
Bride and groom laugh joyfully at wedding reception head table with guests.
Best man gives wedding toast holding microphone at rustic reception venue.
Groomsman delivers heartfelt wedding speech holding microphone and notes at reception.
Bride and groom smile warmly at decorated wedding reception head table.
Guests celebrate at large rustic wedding reception hall with string lights.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance on lit wedding reception floor.
Newlyweds embrace during first dance under string lights at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance as guests watch at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first dance at wedding.
Bride and groom share their first dance under twinkling string lights at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing romantically during wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a kiss on the dance floor bathed in green and warm lighting.
Black and white image of bride and groom kissing during first dance at wedding reception.
Bride and groom embrace during first dance under canopy of string lights at reception.
Groom dances with older woman in silver dress during wedding reception mother-son dance.
Groom and mother share a joyful mother-son dance at wedding reception under string lights.
Groom raises arms in celebration with mother during fun wedding reception dance moment.
Groom and mother share a warm embrace at the end of their mother-son wedding dance.
Bride dances with older man under red lighting during father-daughter dance at reception.
Father daughter dance at elegant wedding reception with warm string light canopy overhead.
Bride and father share first dance under romantic string lights at wedding reception.
Bride and father spin gracefully on dance floor under glowing fairy lights at reception.
Bride in white gown dances joyfully with older gentleman at wedding reception.
Bride twirls on dance floor under colorful spotlights during lively wedding reception.
Bride celebrates on crowded dance floor with guests during festive wedding reception party.
Woman in blush gown laughs joyfully while dancing with guests at wedding reception.
Wedding guests dance energetically together on crowded reception dance floor.
Young boy dances with woman in green shawl at vibrant wedding reception.
Bride in lace gown dances joyfully surrounded by bridesmaids at wedding reception.
Bride and wedding guests joyfully celebrate with hands raised at a lively indoor wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing joyfully with hands raised among cheering wedding guests.