A Fall Wedding on Gull Lake


When Jess and David first asked me about photographing their late September wedding on Gull Lake, I knew it was going to be magic. Not only was their venue, The Quarterdeck Resort in Nisswa, absolutely gorgeous, but this couple was one of the most photogenic and model-esque I've ever worked with :) You probably can't tell from their portrait photos below, but I barely did any prompting during this wedding! They just knew how to be so naturally affectionate with each other, and how to show the deep love that they so obviously hold for one other <3


Following their beautiful ceremony on the lakeshore, Jess and David went on a pontoon ride around the lake, and we didn't miss the opportunity to take photos on the dock before they left. The couple entered their reception with an explosion of confetti, and moved right into their first dance. The night ended with gorgeous sunset photos in a little field we accidentally stumbled upon. Looking back on these photos gives me such a warm feeling - this is definitely one of those weddings I would do over and over again :)

Elegant lace wedding dress hanging on wooden hanger in front of a softly lit window.
Bride in lace robe lifting her wedding dress from a hanger near a bright window while getting ready.
Bride in lace robe reading a letter while seated in a gray chair with wedding dress hanging nearby.
Smiling bride in white lace robe sitting barefoot in a gray chair holding a note by a bright window.
Mother helping bride button up her lace wedding gown with long sleeves in a bright white room.
Mother of the bride fastening the back of a lace wedding gown in a bright sunlit room.
Bride in lace wedding dress sharing a tender moment with her mother before the wedding ceremony.
Mother placing floral hair accessories into the bride's elegant braided updo hairstyle.
Close-up of bride in lace robe sitting in a teal chair putting on her wedding shoes.
Bride in lace wedding dress sitting in a teal chair putting on strappy sandal heels.
Groom's gray suit jacket, brown fedora hat, and floral boutonniere laid out before the wedding.
Groom in vest and pink tie reading a heartfelt letter while seated in a chair by a window.
Groom in navy vest and brown dress shoes reads a letter while seated in a plaid armchair.
Smiling groom in navy vest and floral tie sits in plaid chair adjusting his suit before wedding.
Groom in navy blue suit and floral tie buttons jacket while standing in bright wedding suite.
Mother pins boutonniere on groom wearing navy suit and floral tie during wedding preparations.
Bride in lace off-shoulder gown walks toward groom through autumn foliage near lakeside trees.
Bride holding red bouquet approaches groom standing by lake surrounded by fall foliage.
Smiling bride in lace gown holds red bouquet while groom in navy suit walks ahead in autumn.
Bride and groom walk together holding red bouquet amid golden autumn foliage in wooded setting.
Groom in navy suit and fedora smiles joyfully at bride during fall outdoor first look.
Bride and groom embrace and smile at each other in golden autumn meadow during wedding portraits.
Smiling bride and groom embrace outdoors in autumn forest, she in lace gown, he in navy suit with pink tie and gray fedora.
Bride and groom share a kiss outdoors in fall foliage, bride holding vibrant red and orange bouquet with eucalyptus.
Happy bride and groom pose together in autumn woodland, bride holding stunning red peony and eucalyptus bouquet.
Groom in navy suit whispers to laughing bride in lace off-shoulder gown holding bold red and orange fall bouquet.
Bride laughs joyfully as groom nuzzles her cheek in golden autumn field, bride holding red and orange floral bouquet.
Close-up of bride in lace off-shoulder gown holding vibrant red peony, anemone, and eucalyptus wedding bouquet outdoors.
Bride and groom smile together standing in fall foliage, bride in lace gown holding red and white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment nose-to-nose in a golden autumn forest clearing with colorful foliage.
Bride and groom pose by a creek surrounded by vibrant fall foliage with red bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom pose near a creek surrounded by vibrant fall foliage, bride holding red and white floral bouquet.
Bride holding red and orange bouquet embraced by groom near autumn creek with golden foliage.
Groom tenderly nuzzles bride near an autumn creek, bride in lace gown holding red peony and eucalyptus bouquet.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment in an autumn meadow with colorful red and orange bouquet.
Close-up of smiling bride and groom with lace wedding dress and vibrant red and orange bouquet.
Bride and groom face each other smiling in autumn forest setting with red and orange bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom pose by lakeside in fall with vibrant red and orange bouquet and autumn foliage.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment by a lakeside surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.
Groom tenderly holds bride's face as they share an intimate moment near a tranquil lake.
Groom laughs joyfully while holding bride's hands during fall wedding photos by a creek.
Smiling groom gazes at bride while gently cradling her face in an autumn outdoor setting.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss surrounded by warm autumn colors near a lake.
Bride smiles as groom embraces her from behind in a golden autumn meadow setting.
Bride and groom pose happily together in a sunlit autumn meadow with golden foliage.
Groom nuzzles bride from behind as they embrace in a lush fall outdoor setting.
Black and white photo of laughing bride and groom sharing a joyful intimate moment outdoors.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand down a path lined with vibrant red autumn trees.
Bride and groom holding hands walking toward vibrant autumn foliage in red, orange, and gold on their wedding day.
Newlywed couple strolling hand in hand along a path surrounded by stunning fall colored trees.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss surrounded by breathtaking red and orange autumn foliage.
Bride and groom tenderly touching foreheads, smiling joyfully, with colorful fall trees in the background.
Bride and groom pose with elderly grandmother outdoors near lake during fall wedding ceremony.
Wedding couple poses with four family members outdoors by lakeside during autumn celebration.
Bride holding red bouquet poses with groom and two guests at outdoor fall lakeside wedding.
Large wedding family group portrait outdoors near lake surrounded by autumn foliage.
Wedding couple poses with seven family members in group portrait near autumn lakeside.
Smiling groom playfully dips red-haired woman upside down at outdoor autumn wedding.
Smiling groom stands between proud parents for portrait at outdoor fall wedding.
Groom shares emotional embrace with father at outdoor autumn lakeside wedding ceremony.
Elderly woman signing wedding documents at a wooden table while a bride in lace dress looks on smiling.
Smiling bride and groom holding up their marriage license documents at their wedding ceremony.
Wooden wedding welcome sign reading David and Jessica September 26 2020 with ceremony arch behind.
White paper confetti cones filled with colorful sprinkles displayed in wire basket.
Two men in navy suits walk down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony with white chairs and guests.
Groom in navy suit smiling at the altar during an outdoor fall wedding ceremony with colorful foliage.
Bride in lace gown holding red bouquet walks down the aisle with elderly woman during fall wedding.
Groom in navy suit with pink tie smiling joyfully during outdoor autumn wedding ceremony.
Bride in lace dress walks down the aisle with older woman escort at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride carrying red bouquet walks down the aisle with escort at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands at rustic wooden altar during outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom stand at outdoor fall wedding altar as officiant reads ceremony from a book.
Woman in teal dress reads vows at outdoor fall wedding ceremony with wooden arch and floral decorations.
Bride and groom exchange vows at outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony beneath wooden arch with red florals.
Smiling bride and groom stand with officiant at lakeside wedding ceremony under decorated wooden arch.
Officiant gestures during outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony as bride and groom stand under floral arch.
Outdoor fall wedding ceremony with couple exchanging vows under a wooden arch adorned with red floral arrangements.
Groom laughing joyfully with bride during outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony beneath a decorated wooden arch.
Bride and groom exchanging vows under a rustic wooden arch with red and white florals by a lake.
Groom and officiant smiling warmly during an outdoor lakeside fall wedding ceremony under a floral arch.
Smiling bride holding hands with groom during outdoor autumn wedding ceremony beside a scenic waterway.
Wedding officiant gesturing expressively while couple stands under a floral wooden arch at lakeside ceremony.
Couple exchanges vows at outdoor wedding ceremony under wooden arch with floral decorations by a lake.
Groom smiles at bride during outdoor fall wedding ceremony beneath a rustic wooden arch with flowers.
Bride and groom share their first kiss at an outdoor autumn wedding ceremony under a wooden arch.
Couple stands before officiant during outdoor fall wedding ceremony beneath a decorated wooden arch.
Bride and groom hold hands facing officiant at outdoor lakeside wedding under a floral wooden arch.
Newlyweds share first kiss and embrace at outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony under a wooden floral arch.
Bride and groom embrace warmly at outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony beneath a rustic wooden arch.
Bride and groom kiss as officiant reads at outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony under a wooden arch.
Jubilant newlyweds raise hands in celebration after outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony under wooden arch.
Laughing newlyweds walk back down the aisle as guests toss confetti at outdoor lakeside wedding.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle as confetti falls at an outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride and groom exit ceremony aisle with colorful confetti toss at lakeside wedding.
Joyful newlyweds walk through confetti shower surrounded by cheering guests at outdoor wedding.
Happy couple walks through confetti celebration after outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony.
Bride raises bouquet triumphantly as couple celebrates after outdoor fall wedding ceremony.
Groom smiles at bride holding red and orange bouquet during outdoor autumn wedding.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand across green lawn beneath large tree at fall wedding.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss beneath a large tree at their outdoor autumn wedding.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss on green lawn at rustic outdoor autumn wedding.
Groom embraces laughing bride in lace gown at outdoor fall wedding with red chairs.
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand on a lakeside dock, bride in lace gown, groom in navy suit, American flag ahead.
Newlyweds strolling hand-in-hand along a serene lake dock, bride in white lace gown and groom in navy suit.
Close-up of bride in lace wedding gown holding colorful bouquet, walking with groom on a wooden lake dock.
Bride in off-shoulder lace gown and groom in navy suit walking on dock, autumn foliage reflecting on the lake.
Groom in navy suit kissing smiling bride in long-sleeve lace wedding gown on a lakeside dock with fall foliage.
Bride and groom standing at the end of a dock, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage reflecting on the lake.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on a dock with stunning fall foliage and lake reflections behind them.
Bride and groom kissing on a dock with vibrant orange and red autumn trees reflecting beautifully on the lake.
Groom popping champagne bottle on a boat while bride watches excitedly, with lake and floral arrangement nearby.
Bride and groom celebrating on a boat, groom pouring champagne as bride laughs joyfully with lake in background.
Newlyweds celebrate on a white pontoon boat with a Just Married banner over a lake.
Happy couple holds champagne on a decorated white boat with a Just Married banner on water.
Wooden framed wedding seating chart with cards clipped to twine displayed in a window.
Rustic wedding table centerpiece with wine bottle on wood slice and number 5 on burlap runner.
Elegant wedding table with wooden candlesticks, floral garland, wine bottles, and gold chargers.
Close-up of wedding table with dark red rose, eucalyptus garland, wooden candlestick, and wine glass.
Wedding reception table with wine bottle, gold charger plate, place card, and eucalyptus garland.
Detail of wedding table with white rose, eucalyptus greenery, wooden candlestick, and gold plate.
Two-tier white wedding cake with red floral topper surrounded by eucalyptus greenery on wood stand.
Close-up of white textured two-tier wedding cake adorned with red, orange, and peach flowers and succulents.
Bride and groom celebrate with champagne and confetti outside a white barn venue.
Joyful newlyweds walk with bouquet and champagne amid colorful confetti at barn wedding.
Smiling bride and groom exit with red bouquet and champagne under falling confetti.
Happy couple strolls past stone pillars with floral arrangements at rustic barn wedding.
Groom kisses bride tenderly as she holds vibrant red bouquet at outdoor barn venue.
Newlyweds walk together smiling, bride holding red bouquet, groom carrying champagne bottle.
Bride in lace gown walks toward groom during outdoor wedding reception under pergola.
Newlyweds share first dance embracing warmly surrounded by wedding guests at reception.
Bride and groom share intimate first dance under white pergola with guests watching.
Laughing bride in lace gown dances joyfully with groom at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance under white pergola at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride in lace gown and groom in navy vest dance under white pergola outdoors.
Newlyweds share romantic first dance kiss surrounded by wedding guests outdoors.
Smiling bride in lace dress dances with groom in navy vest at outdoor reception.
Bride and groom hold hands facing Boathouse Event Center at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom embrace in golden autumn field with vibrant fall foliage backdrop.
Newlyweds gaze lovingly at each other in a stunning fall meadow with orange trees.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss in a golden autumn field with fall foliage.
Romantic couple embraces in a golden meadow surrounded by vibrant autumn forest.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment in a fall meadow with golden foliage.
Bride and groom embracing in golden autumn field with colorful fall foliage backdrop.
Happy couple sharing a romantic moment in a fall meadow with vibrant orange autumn trees.
Groom tenderly kissing bride in rustic autumn field surrounded by golden fall colors.