An Intimate North Shore Wedding

I was BEYOND thrilled when Kari and Teig approached me and asked me to photograph their winter wedding on Minnesota's North Shore. I was so excited to take photos along the shoreline of Lake Superior - one of the most picturesque places in Minnesota. Kari and Teig were married in front of close family and friends at the Larsmont Cottages near Two Harbors. The Larsmont Cottages, which is a truly magical little place, provided the most perfect location to take photos in front of the lake and along the wooded paths on the property.

Kari and Teig's small ceremony in the lakeside room had everyone in tears, including me. Kari's three children were all involved in the wedding, and Teig's heartfelt vows to them as their new stepfather were truly tear-jerking. Following dinner and the first dance, the newly-wed couple and their 40ish guests went out to the shore to light and send off Chinese lanterns into the darkness of the lake at night. This was a truly beautiful and memorable wedding.

Bridesmaid in gray dress helping blonde bride lace up her elegant white wedding gown indoors.
Radiant blonde bride smiling over shoulder as bridesmaid fastens her embellished white wedding dress.
Bridesmaid in sage halter dress helping blonde bride button her strapless white wedding gown.
Close-up of hands lacing up a corset-back white wedding dress with satin ribbon detail.
Bride and bridesmaid holding elegant white and pink floral bouquets with greenery at a wedding.
Bridesmaid in gray dress adjusting bride's hair in a rustic stone fireplace setting.
Smiling bride in white gown sitting in a cozy wood-paneled room holding a bouquet.
Bride in white tulle gown gazing out window while holding a pastel floral bouquet.
Smiling blonde bride in strapless white gown holding white and green bouquet indoors.
Bride in white wedding dress sitting by sunlit windows holding a white floral bouquet.
Bride in white gown posing with three bridesmaids in gray dresses in snowy outdoor setting.
Bride in white gown poses with three bridesmaids in gray dresses outdoors in a snowy winter wedding setting.
Bride and three bridesmaids in gray gowns laughing together in a snowy wooded setting.
Bride in fitted white gown smiling with three bridesmaids in gray dresses outdoors in snow.
Bride and bridesmaids in gray gowns celebrating joyfully in a snowy lakeside outdoor setting.
Bridesmaids and wedding guests gather around a seated bride holding a bouquet inside a cozy wood-paneled room.
Bride in white lace gown holds hands with a woman in a dark dress in an emotional wedding moment.
Bride and groom hold hands around a wooden wall corner in a sweet pre-ceremony first touch moment.
Elegant bride in white gown kisses grooms hand while holding a peach and white floral bouquet indoors.
Smiling bride and groom hold hands around a wooden wall in a charming indoor wedding portrait.
Handsome groom in navy suit with plaid tie and boutonniere smiles outdoors in a snowy winter setting.
Dapper groom in navy suit and brown shoes poses on a snowy outdoor pathway surrounded by tall trees.
Groom in navy suit with plaid tie and white boutonniere smiles confidently in an outdoor winter portrait.
Groom and three groomsmen in dark suits pose together on a snowy outdoor deck near a large house.
Four men in dark suits pose on a snowy wooden deck outside a beige building.
Four males in dark suits with navy ties stand on a snowy deck at a winter wedding.
Rustic birch tree wedding arch with lace fabric and calligraphy banner in an indoor venue.
Rustic floral chandelier with hanging ribbons and Edison bulb string lights at a wedding venue.
Groom in navy suit laughing with two women during a wedding reception ceremony.
Groom and groomsman walking down the aisle at an indoor wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid in grey gown holding bouquet walks down the aisle with escort.
Black and white photo of smiling bridesmaid with bouquet walking down wedding aisle.
A young boy in a suit escorts two flower girls down the aisle at an indoor wedding ceremony.
Young groomsman and flower girl walking down the aisle at a wedding ceremony.
Groom reacting emotionally as bride walks down the aisle at indoor winter wedding.
A radiant bride in a white gown walks down the aisle with a young ring bearer at her wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of emotional groomsmen standing at the altar during a wedding ceremony.
A smiling blonde bride in a white dress walks down the aisle surrounded by wedding guests.
The groom embraces his bride in an emotional first look moment at the wedding altar.
A smiling groom in a navy suit watches his bride approach the altar during the ceremony.
An emotional groom wipes tears as his bride approaches the altar during their wedding ceremony.
A beaming groom in a navy suit smiles at his bride approaching the altar with groomsmen behind him.
A beautiful blonde bride holds a peach floral bouquet standing with bridesmaids in grey dresses.
A glowing bride smiles at her groom through a decorative white branch arch during the ceremony.
Officiant reads vows as bride and groom stand under rustic birch wood arch at indoor wedding ceremony.
Groom smiles at bride with groomsmen standing beside him under decorative branch arch at wedding.
Couple exchanges rings during wedding ceremony with officiant guiding the ring exchange moment.
Blonde bride reads vows wearing white fur stole under rustic branch arch at indoor ceremony.
Smiling groom and radiant bride stand together during wedding ceremony with guests in background.
Emotional bridesmaid wipes tears during heartfelt outdoor wedding ceremony in black and white photo.
Groom reads from book surrounded by children and bride during intimate indoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of flower girl with curly hair holding hands during wedding ceremony.
Groom laughs joyfully with bride and guests under birch branch arch at wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaids adjusting hair at wedding ceremony in elegant black and white photo.
Groom dips bride for first kiss in emotional black and white wedding ceremony photo.
Bride and groom share first embrace after wedding ceremony in black and white photo.
Newlyweds exit venue through sparkler tunnel surrounded by cheering wedding guests.
Bride and groom celebrate joyfully walking through sparkler send-off with wedding party.
Bride in fur stole and groom in navy suit share romantic moment in snowy forest.
Bride and groom share a kiss in snowy winter forest near lakeside at sunset.
Newlyweds kiss romantically in snow-covered pine forest during winter wedding portraits.
Bride and groom touch foreheads intimately in snowy pine forest during winter wedding.
Bride in fur wrap and groom share tender moment in snowy lakeside winter forest.
Bride in fur stole and groom walk hand in hand through snowy birch tree path.
Bride in fur stole and groom in navy suit hold hands walking through snowy winter forest wedding.
Bride and groom embrace on snowy woodland path, bride in white gown with long veil.
Groom in navy suit kisses bride in white gown with veil among snow-dusted trees.
Smiling bride and groom in gray suit embrace warmly in snowy winter wedding forest setting.
Bride and groom share tender forehead touch on snowy tree-lined path in winter wedding portrait.
Bride and groom lean in for a kiss surrounded by snow-covered birch trees in winter wedding photo.
Bride and groom pose on rocky lakeside shoreline, bride in fitted white gown with ocean backdrop.
Bride and groom embrace on rocky shoreline, she smiles in white gown as he kisses her cheek by the ocean.
Groom tenderly nuzzles bride's neck as they stand together on rocky coastal shore, bride in white dress.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss on rocky shoreline with misty ocean backdrop at winter wedding.
Bride and groom share a passionate kiss outdoors, she holds his face with both hands wearing wedding ring.
Newlyweds share first dance on rocky shoreline, groom in navy suit holds bride in white gown by the sea.
Bride in white gown and groom in gray suit embrace on rocky coast with ocean behind them.
Wedding party poses among pine trees in winter, bridesmaids in grey gowns with white wraps flanking couple.
Wedding party laughs together outdoors in snowy setting, bridesmaids in dusty blue gowns with white shawls.
Bride and groom pose with three children in snowy pine forest, bride wearing fur stole over white gown.
Smiling bride and groom pose with three young attendants in snowy outdoor winter wedding setting.
Bride leans on groom's back in snowy pine forest, her veil billowing in wind behind them at dusk.
Bride and groom share a romantic winter wedding portrait outdoors in the snow, bride wearing a fur wrap.
Bride and groom touch foreheads romantically in snowy winter forest, bride wearing fur wrap over gown.
Groom lifts and embraces smiling bride in fur wrap among snow-covered pine trees at winter wedding.
Bride and groom share an intimate first look kiss inside a rustic shop during their wedding day.
Bride and groom celebrate their wedding entrance in black and white photo, raising hands joyfully.
Elegant bride sits at candlelit wedding reception dinner table in a warmly lit venue.
Bride and groom share their first kiss at the altar beneath a rustic burlap wedding backdrop.
Bride and groom share a joyful embrace at their wedding reception dinner table.
Bride in white gown stands at wedding reception table while groom holds cupcakes nearby.
Bride feeds groom wedding cake at romantic candlelit reception beneath a rustic burlap backdrop.
Bride feeds groom a bite of wedding cake at their elegant candlelit wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a tender moment during wedding cake cutting ceremony at elegant indoor reception.
Bride and groom share a sweet kiss after cutting their wedding cake at the reception.
Man in gray suit delivers heartfelt speech at wedding reception dinner while guests listen attentively.
Best man gives touching wedding toast speech to smiling bride and groom at reception dinner table.
Emotional wedding moment as bride receives warm hug from guest while groom stands nearby smiling.
Bridesmaid in gray dress delivers heartfelt maid of honor speech at elegant wedding reception.
Maid of honor gives wedding toast as bride and groom smile warmly at decorated reception table.
Wedding party raises glasses in joyful champagne toast celebration at elegant indoor reception dinner.
Groom embraces bridesmaid after emotional wedding toast while radiant bride watches and smiles nearby.
Bridesmaids in gray dresses share a joyful laugh with bride during elegant wedding reception dinner.
Bridesmaids comfort emotional bride during touching wedding reception moment captured in warm candlelight.
Bridesmaids sharing an emotional group hug at a rustic wedding reception with birch tree decor.
Bride speaks into microphone while groom wipes tears during heartfelt wedding reception speech.
Groom delivers speech at elegant wedding reception while bride listens beside floral centerpiece.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing romantic first dance kiss at wedding.
Bride and groom share tender first dance embrace under floral chandelier at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance under decorative chandelier at warmly lit wedding reception.
Bride and groom dance closely during first dance at wedding reception with seated guests watching.
Bride and groom share elegant first dance at wedding reception with guests seated in background.
Bride and groom celebrate with energetic group dance surrounded by wedding guests on dance floor.
Bride laughs joyfully as guests dance and celebrate at lively wedding reception party.
Bride in white wedding gown raises arms joyfully on dance floor surrounded by guests in elegant reception venue.
Two bridesmaids in gray gowns dance together joyfully at a wedding reception with colorful DJ lights.
Bride in white gown bends down to interact with children on wedding reception dance floor.
Groom in navy suit dances playfully with young flower girl in gray tulle dress at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a romantic first dance bathed in green spotlight at their wedding reception.
Smiling bride in white mermaid gown dances joyfully on reception dance floor with green light effects.
Bride and groom pose playfully with novelty photo booth glasses at their wedding reception.
Close-up of hands lighting a paper sky lantern with a lighter at a nighttime wedding celebration.
Bride smiles warmly while holding a lit sky lantern with guests during outdoor wedding celebration.
Groom in navy suit releases a glowing sky lantern into the night sky at outdoor wedding celebration.
A glowing sky lantern floats against a dark night sky, illuminated from within by warm orange light.
A couple in formal attire holds a white sky lantern at an outdoor evening wedding celebration.