An intimate October wedding


When Cassie and Mattson planned their intimate October wedding, they didn't leave out a single ounce of beauty, class, or elegance. And they did it all just a couple weeks after moving into their new house, and 6 weeks after having their second baby!

Cassie and Mattson had their small ceremony at the Normandale College Japanese Garden - a spot that I've shot at many times. It was amazing to see how they transformed the space for their beautiful ceremony. Prior to her and Mattson's first look, Cassie and I wandered around the garden for bridal portraits - and just look at what a stunning bride she was! I actually asked her if she's ever done modeling because DAMN. And then you put her and Mattson together and bam - supermodel couple :) I love that not only did they rock their more traditional couple portraits, they were also willing to get silly and bring their own fun personalities into their photos.


The newly-weds held their reception at a park shelter in Lebanon Hills, which was surrounded by the gorgeous fall colors in the trees. The beautiful green photo wall added a nice pop of color to the shelter, as did the elegant floral and table decorations in the space. I was again amazed at Cassie and Mattson's ability to transform a simple space into such a gorgeous and classy venue for their wedding.


Congrats again to these two, I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Elegant lace wedding dress hanging on a decorative hanger in a softly lit doorway.
White lace wedding dress hanging on dark front door with American flag visible through sidelights and pumpkins outside.
Hair stylist in burgundy top styling brides updo while bride sits at vanity in white robe during wedding prep.
Elegant bridal updo with pearl hair pins viewed from behind as bride reads a card before her wedding.
Bride in white robe taking selfie with tablet while seated at vanity during wedding morning preparations.
Bride in white robe taking selfie with tablet at makeup vanity surrounded by beauty tools before wedding.
Bride and mother toasting with champagne flutes wearing white and black satin robes during wedding morning prep.
Bride in white lace robe and mother in black satin robe sharing warm embrace during wedding morning prep.
Bride and two women in robes toasting champagne flutes together in front of floral painting before wedding.
Mother of the bride in black robe fastening brides lace wedding dress near large window before ceremony.
Black and white photo of mother fastening buttons on brides lace wedding gown showing back tattoo detail.
Bride in strapless lace wedding gown stands at window while assistant adjusts train.
Bride in strapless lace mermaid gown holds white and burgundy bouquet by garden pond.
Smiling bride in strapless lace mermaid dress poses with bouquet near willow tree and pond.
Close-up of bridal bouquet with white anemones and dark burgundy roses against lace gown.
Radiant bride in strapless lace gown smiles holding white and burgundy bouquet by pond.
Bride in strapless lace mermaid gown poses under autumn berry tree holding bouquet.
Bride in strapless lace gown with back tattoo smiles holding bouquet under autumn tree.
Bride in backless lace gown laughs over shoulder holding bouquet under autumn foliage.
Bride in strapless lace gown with flowing veil holds bouquet under autumn berry tree.
Bride in strapless white gown holding bouquet of white and burgundy flowers under a fruit tree.
Close-up of bride in lace gown holding veil and white burgundy bouquet with wedding ring.
Smiling bride with elegant updo, veil, and gold earrings posing outdoors with autumn foliage background.
Bride in strapless white wedding gown with flowing veil posing under colorful autumn fruit tree.
Radiant bride holding white and burgundy bouquet smiling in garden with fall foliage backdrop.
Bride in elegant white gown with veil holding floral bouquet in autumn garden setting.
Bride in white gown approaching groom near red and white Asian pagoda in fall garden.
Dapper bald groom with beard in dark suit and white boutonniere near red Asian pagaza.
Smiling bride approaching groom in dark suit near ornate red Asian pagoda in autumn garden.
Bride and groom sharing first look moment holding bouquet in Japanese garden with red foliage.
Groom smiling joyfully at bride holding white and burgundy bouquet in colorful Japanese garden.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in a Japanese garden with a red bridge backdrop, bride holding a white and red bouquet.
Newlyweds share a tender kiss beside a serene pond in a Japanese garden, bride holding an elegant white and burgundy bouquet.
Bald groom in black suit photographs smiling bride and bridesmaid in burgundy dress outdoors at wedding celebration.
Smiling bride and groom pose together outdoors, bride in lace mermaid gown with long veil holding white and red bouquet.
Joyful groom gives thumbs up beside laughing bride in white mermaid gown holding white and burgundy wedding bouquet.
Laughing bride and groom share a candid joyful moment outdoors, bride in white mermaid dress holding elegant bouquet.
Groom embraces bride from behind as her long flowing veil billows gracefully in the breeze in a lush garden setting.
Elegant black and white close-up of bride in strapless gown with flowing veil billowing beside groom in dark suit.
Bride and groom pose holding hands beneath a colorful autumn weeping tree, brides long veil trailing elegantly behind.
Bride and groom smile warmly together beneath autumn foliage, bride in strapless lace gown with flowing cathedral veil.
Bride in white gown and veil kisses groom in black suit on cheek under autumn tree.
Smiling bride in veil rests hand on groom's shoulder in black suit outdoors in fall.
Bride in white wedding gown and veil stands behind groom in dark suit under autumn tree.
Radiant bride in strapless white gown and veil poses under berry tree in autumn garden.
Smiling bride in strapless white lace gown holds veil under colorful autumn berry tree.
Groom in black tuxedo tenderly holds young toddler in matching suit at outdoor wedding.
Groom in dark suit with boutonniere stands beside serene Japanese garden pond in autumn.
Bride in white gown walks with escort across red Japanese garden bridge in autumn.
Bride carrying bouquet walks with escort across red Japanese bridge at fall wedding.
Bride in white gown and escort descend red Japanese garden bridge at autumn wedding.
Bride walks down the aisle with her father in a lush garden wedding ceremony with red decorative pillars.
Groom smiles warmly as bride approaches him at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony by a serene pond.
Bride and groom share a heartfelt hug during their outdoor garden wedding ceremony in autumn.
Bride and groom smile together at the altar under a triangular arch with white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom exchange vows at an outdoor ceremony beneath a wooden triangular arch with white flowers.
Officiant reads vows as bride and groom stand together under a floral-adorned wooden arch outdoors.
Bride and groom hold hands during vows beneath a rustic wooden triangular arch with white floral decor.
Bride smiles at groom during intimate outdoor wedding ceremony beside a rustic wooden arch in autumn.
Groom leans in to kiss his bride as the smiling officiant watches at their outdoor garden wedding.
Groom kisses bride as officiant smiles during an outdoor fall wedding ceremony with white floral arch.
Joyful bride and groom celebrate after outdoor wedding ceremony under wooden arch with white floral arrangements.
Happy newlyweds pose with toddler son and newborn baby under floral wedding arch outdoors.
Smiling bride and groom hold toddler and newborn baby in white blanket at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in wedding gown and veil tenderly holds newborn baby wrapped in white blanket outdoors.
Smiling newlyweds pose with newborn baby in white wrap at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom kisses bride while holding toddler child in front of white floral wedding arch outdoors.
Black and white close-up of bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss under wedding veil.
Close-up of bride and groom nearly kissing beneath flowing white wedding veil outdoors.
Romantic close-up of bride and groom kissing under flowing white bridal veil.
Intimate close-up of bearded groom and bride almost kissing beneath draped white wedding veil.
Bride and groom share an intimate embrace, her lace wedding dress and flowing veil captured in soft focus.
Wedding party of six poses outdoors, bride in white gown with family in black formal attire and red accents.
Bride and groom stand with four family members in a Japanese garden with autumn foliage and red pillars.
Smiling wedding group of six poses in a Japanese garden with colorful fall trees in the background.
Bride holding bouquet poses with four family members in a Japanese garden during autumn wedding celebration.
Bride and groom portrait on red Japanese garden bridge, she holds white and burgundy bouquet in lace gown.
Groom dips bride in white lace gown near red Japanese garden bridge with weeping willow backdrop.
Bride in white fur stole and lace gown embraces groom in black tuxedo in Japanese garden setting.
Bride and groom share a kiss near red Japanese garden bridge surrounded by lush evergreen trees.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss beside a tranquil pond with weeping willow trees in autumn.
Bride and groom pose together by a serene pond under a weeping willow tree on their wedding day.
Wedding couple stands romantically by a pond beneath a weeping willow tree in a lush garden setting.
Smiling bride and groom pose together near a tranquil pond under a weeping willow on their wedding day.
Elegant bride and groom share a joyful moment by a pond under a weeping willow tree at their wedding.
Happy bride and groom embrace closely near a pond under a weeping willow tree on their wedding day.
Groom tenderly kisses bride's hand near a peaceful pond during their outdoor wedding photo session.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outdoors during their wedding day portrait session.
Groom joyfully carries his laughing bride across a red wooden bridge in a garden on their wedding day.
Groom lifts his bride on a red garden bridge surrounded by lush trees during their wedding portraits.
Bride and groom dance together on a red bridge surrounded by autumn foliage on their wedding day.
Bride and groom embracing on a red Japanese garden bridge, viewed from behind in autumn setting.
Bride and groom holding hands on a red bridge, smiling at each other in elegant wedding attire outdoors.
Smiling bride in white gown and groom in black suit walking hand in hand on a red bridge.
Groom helping bride out of a black Porsche sports car during autumn outdoor wedding photo session.
Bride in white gown with fur wrap and groom in black suit posing beside a black Porsche in fall.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss leaning against a black Porsche surrounded by autumn foliage.
Black and white Bride and Groom can coolers for wedding reception.
Elegant wedding sweetheart table with candles, white roses, greenery, and Bride Groom koozies.
Rustic wedding centerpiece with white roses, eucalyptus greenery, and glass candle holders.
Simple wedding table decor with eucalyptus garland and gold candle holders on white linen.
Neon C and M monogram wedding sign on rustic wooden crate with greenery.
Wedding cake pops displayed on wood slice in front of Cassie and Mattson wedding sign.
Bride and groom themed wedding cake pops displayed on a rustic wood slice.
Guest walking toward black wood-fired pizza food truck at outdoor fall wedding reception.
Bride in white gown and fluffy wrap poses in golden autumn field.
Radiant bride in white fur wrap standing in golden autumn meadow smiling at the camera.
Laughing bride in white fur wrap playfully covering grooms face in a golden autumn field.
Bride in white fur wrap and groom with beard embracing in a vibrant autumn outdoor setting.
Groom tenderly embracing bride in white fur wrap among golden autumn wildflowers and foliage.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in a field of golden grass with vibrant autumn foliage backdrop.
Elegant wedding couple poses together by green railing with stunning red and orange fall foliage behind them.
Groom in black suit and bride in fitted lace gown pose by railing with colorful autumn hillside backdrop.
Bride and groom embrace tenderly by green railing surrounded by breathtaking red and orange fall foliage.
Bride and groom view stunning autumn foliage landscape together, showcasing bride's elegant updo and backless gown.
Beautiful bride in backless lace gown poses by green railing with warm autumn foliage in background.
Radiant bride in sleeveless white gown smiles over shoulder by green railing amid golden fall scenery.
Groom tenderly kisses bride's cheek as they embrace by green railing with fall foliage background.
Couple shares a romantic embrace by green railing surrounded by warm golden and red autumn foliage.
Timeless black and white portrait of groom embracing bride from behind as she smiles softly at camera.
Bride and groom share a romantic embrace outdoors during fall wedding portrait session.
Blonde woman in olive jacket holding a green bottle drink at an outdoor wedding reception event.
Smiling blonde woman in black dress holding drink at elegant outdoor wedding reception with patio heater.
Young couple smiling and chatting with guest at indoor wedding reception near Love sign backdrop.
Couple posing in formal attire with red gown and tuxedo while woman photographs them outdoors in autumn.
Man placing firewood in outdoor fire pit while woman in burgundy skirt watches at fall wedding venue.
Wedding party of four posing outdoors with bride in white gown against colorful autumn foliage backdrop.
Bride in white gown poses with groom and two guests against vibrant fall foliage at outdoor wedding.
Bride in white lace gown flanked by two bridesmaids in burgundy dresses against autumn foliage backdrop.
Bride in white gown showing ring while posing with bridesmaid in burgundy dress before Love sign backdrop.
Bride and bridesmaid in burgundy dress making fun poses before green hedge Love sign wedding backdrop.
Bride in white gown poses with guests in front of a green hedge wall with a white Love sign.
Newlywed couple embraces in front of a lush green hedge wall with a white Love sign.
Groom in black tux and bride in white gown pose playfully before a green hedge Love sign wall.
Bride and groom share a tender embrace in front of a green boxwood wall with white Love sign.
Bride in white fur wrap and groom smile together at a floral wedding reception table.
Newlyweds sit at sweetheart table with white floral centerpieces beneath a Love sign backdrop.
Wedding guests dine under a tent at elegantly set white tables during an outdoor reception.
Couple in winter wedding attire sit closely together on a bench outdoors smiling warmly.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss beside a fire pit during an outdoor winter wedding.