A Minnesota Winter Wedding

Katie and Tony are very obvious lovers of the outdoors (and fishing!), and this couldn't have been more evident than with their decision to get married in December in Minnesota, and be willing to take photos outdoors. Long before their wedding, we planned to take photos at the Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake, which is one of my favorite photo locations! What we didn't anticipate was 0 degree weather (with wind), but Katie and Tony and their entire wedding party were courageous and willing to stick with the original plan. This involved doing photos in 5-10 minute stints outside, but they still turned out beautiful :)

Katie and Tony's ceremony and reception took place the Maplewood Community Center. The venue provided beautiful natural light, and Katie and Tony added their own personal touches to the decor that really made their wedding unique to them (check out that cake topper!)

Wedding flat lay with teal floral invitation, diamond rings, and purple jeweled heels on purple fabric.
Elegant wedding bouquet featuring red peonies, white calla lilies, and blue flowers arrangement.
Elegant white lace wedding dress with long train hanging on mirror in dimly lit room.
Simple white lace cap sleeve wedding gown hanging on mirror in hotel room.
Two women helping bride button the back of her lace wedding dress before ceremony.
Bride and older woman laughing joyfully together in front of mirror during wedding preparations.
Bride in white lace open-back wedding dress with floral hair piece viewed from behind.
Bride in white lace cap sleeve gown posing by staircase with decorated Christmas tree.
Groom in navy suit standing alone in snowy winter forest beside rustic wooden fence.
Bride and groom share first look moment in snowy winter woodland setting.
Bride and groom embrace and kiss in romantic snowy winter forest wedding portrait.
Wedding couple holding each other tenderly in golden winter snow-covered forest.
Smiling bride and groom embrace in golden autumn winter snowy forest wedding portrait.
Bride and groom kissing in snowy birch forest, bride holding red and white bouquet.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss holding vibrant red bouquet in snowy forest.
Happy bride and groom pose together in snowy birch forest with colorful bridal bouquet.
Smiling wedding couple embracing in winter snow holding elegant red and white bouquet.
Bride and groom share a tender moment in golden sunlit snowy winter forest.
Bride and groom share a kiss in a snowy winter landscape, bride holding a red and white bouquet wearing a gold sash.
Groom tenderly cups bride's face during a romantic kiss outdoors in a snowy winter wedding setting.
Groom lifts bride for a kiss in a sun-kissed snowy forest, bride holding a deep red and white bouquet.
Groom gazes lovingly at smiling bride while holding her in a snowy winter woodland wedding portrait.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment, foreheads touching, surrounded by snow-covered trees at golden hour.
Black and white close-up of groom cradling bride's face as they share a tender romantic moment outdoors.
Bride and groom pose together smiling in snowy winter setting, bride wearing gold scarf and holding red bouquet.
Groom kisses bride on the cheek as she smiles brightly, holding a red and white winter wedding bouquet.
Black and white photo of laughing bride and groom embracing in a snowy birch tree winter wedding setting.
Groom kisses bride on the cheek in a snowy winter scene, bride holding a lush red and white floral bouquet.
Smiling bride in white lace dress with gold shawl and groom in navy suit share romantic moment in snowy winter forest.
Wedding couple in snowy winter woods, bride holding red and white bouquet wearing gold shawl over white dress, groom in navy suit.
Bride in white lace cap sleeve dress with gold shawl laughs with bearded groom in navy suit and gold tie in winter snow.
Winter bride holding dark red and navy bouquet with gold shawl tenderly touches grooms face in snow-covered autumn forest.
Bride with floral hair pins and gold shawl holds colorful winter bouquet while touching bearded grooms face in snowy woods.
Bride with three bridesmaids in mismatched burgundy, wine and navy gowns with gray shawls posing in snowy winter landscape.
Winter wedding party with bride in white and three bridesmaids in burgundy, wine and navy dresses holding colorful bouquets in snow.
Laughing bride surrounded by three bridesmaids in coordinating jewel-tone gowns with gray wraps in snowy outdoor winter setting.
Bride in white dress poses with three bridesmaids wearing mismatched burgundy, wine and navy gowns in snowy winter field.
Back view of winter bride in white dress with gold shawl and three bridesmaids in jewel-tone gowns with gray wraps in snow.
Bride and three bridesmaids in colorful gowns with gray shawls stand in snowy winter landscape.
Black and white photo of bride with three bridesmaids holding bouquets in snowy outdoor setting.
Bride and bridesmaids in purple, burgundy, and navy gowns pose with bouquets in winter snow.
Close-up of bride and bridesmaids holding red and blue floral bouquets in winter setting.
Wedding party of eight poses in snowy field with bridesmaids in colorful gowns and groomsmen in gray suits.
Full wedding party smiling together in snowy outdoor winter setting with colorful bridesmaid dresses.
Wedding party laughs as bride and groom kiss in snowy winter landscape with attendants.
Wedding party of eight poses casually in snow with bridesmaids in jewel-tone gowns and gray-suited groomsmen.
Bride and groom with wedding party smile together in snowy winter field at golden hour.
Full wedding party portrait in snow with bridesmaids in jewel tones and groomsmen in gray suits.
Wedding party poses in snow, bride and groom kissing center, groomsmen in gray suits and bridesmaids in burgundy and navy gowns.
Smiling wedding party gathered in snowy outdoor setting, bridesmaids in dark gowns and groomsmen in gray suits flanking the bride and groom.
Groom in navy suit stands with three groomsmen in gray suits outdoors in a snowy winter landscape.
Groom in navy suit poses with three groomsmen in gray suits and gold ties on a snow-covered field.
Four men in suits stand together on snow, groom in navy blue flanked by groomsmen in light gray at a winter wedding.
Groom in navy suit stands in front of three groomsmen in gray suits in a snowy winter outdoor setting.
Groom in navy suit stands confidently before three groomsmen in gray suits on a snowy winter wedding day.
Groom in navy suit stands before three groomsmen in gray suits with gold ties in a snowy winter landscape.
Black and white photo of groom and three groomsmen posing outdoors in suits at a winter wedding.
Family portrait of bride and groom with parents in snowy winter wedding setting with autumn trees.
Wedding family portrait in snow, bride and groom centered among four family members in formal winter attire.
Bride with bridesmaids in navy and burgundy gowns holding bouquets in snowy winter wedding photo.
Bride and groom embrace romantically in snow-covered field with autumn trees at winter wedding.
Bride and groom share tender forehead touch in snowy winter landscape with golden autumn trees.
Bride and groom share romantic nose-to-nose moment in snowy winter wedding field at sunset.
Bride and groom share passionate kiss in snowy winter field with colorful autumn trees backdrop.
Smiling bride and groom embrace warmly in snowy winter setting with golden autumn foliage.
Bride in gold shawl hugs groom from behind smiling in snowy winter wedding portrait.
Laughing bride and groom share joyful moment together in snowy winter wedding field.
Groom smiles at camera while bride embraces him from behind in snowy winter setting.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in a snowy winter landscape at golden hour.
Newlyweds embracing tenderly in a snow-covered field with autumn trees at sunset.
Bride and groom kissing passionately outdoors in a beautiful snowy winter setting.
Groom lifting bride as they share an intimate moment in a golden winter landscape.
Smiling bride and groom posing together in front of snow-covered evergreen trees at sunset.
Happy newlyweds smiling at the camera in a snowy outdoor winter wedding portrait.
Bride and groom sharing a tender forehead touch in golden winter sunlight outdoors.
Newlyweds gazing lovingly at each other in a glowing winter sunset wedding portrait.
Bride and groom sharing a sweet kiss in a sunlit snowy winter wedding photo.
Couple sharing a romantic almost-kiss in warm golden light during winter wedding portraits.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss outdoors in a snowy winter wedding setting.
Bride and groom sharing a tender kiss in golden winter light with snow-covered evergreen trees behind them.
Smiling bride in lace wedding gown and groom in navy suit pose together in a sunny snowy winter setting.
Bride in lace wedding dress and groom in navy suit share a romantic moment in golden winter sunlight.
Bride and groom sharing a passionate kiss outdoors in a snowy winter wedding portrait at golden hour.
Groom in navy suit kisses smiling bride on cheek during romantic winter wedding portrait in the snow.
Groom tenderly kisses bride on cheek as she smiles during a golden hour winter wedding photo session.
Smiling groom in navy suit walks down the aisle escorted by his parents during wedding ceremony processional.
Black and white photo of groom walking down wedding aisle escorted by both parents during the processional.
Groomsman in gray suit escorts bridesmaid in burgundy gown holding red bouquet down the wedding aisle.
Groomsman in gray suit escorts bridesmaid in burgundy gown down wedding aisle holding red bouquet.
Groomsman in gray suit walks bridesmaid in navy off-shoulder gown down wedding ceremony aisle.
Groomsman in gray suit escorts bridesmaid in navy jumpsuit holding red bouquet down wedding aisle.
Smiling groomsman in gray suit escorts bridesmaid in burgundy sleeveless gown down wedding aisle.
Smiling groomsman in gray suit walks bridesmaid in red gown arm-in-arm down wedding ceremony aisle.
Bride in white cap-sleeve gown walks down aisle escorted by father and mother in black lace dress.
Bride in white gown walks down wedding aisle escorted by parents holding a red and white bouquet.
Smiling bride in white gown walks down wedding aisle flanked by her parents during ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride in lace gown walking down aisle with parents during wedding ceremony.
Father of the bride shares emotional hug with daughter in white gown at wedding altar ceremony.
Couple stands smiling during indoor wedding reception in elegant venue with seated guests.
Bride and groom exchange vows at indoor wedding ceremony with floral arch backdrop.
Officiant reads vows as bride and groom stand at birch wood wedding altar.
Bride and groom hold hands exchanging vows before birch arch with red floral decor.
Groom reads vows to bride at indoor wedding ceremony beneath red floral birch arch.
Bride and groom exchange vows at elegant indoor ceremony with birch wood floral arch.
Groom reads vows to bride as officiant and guests watch at indoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding party stands at altar as bride and groom exchange vows before seated guests.
Bride receives ring from groom during indoor wedding ceremony at decorated birch arch.
Bride and groom hold hands at altar flanked by bridesmaids and groomsmen indoors.
Bride and groom share their first kiss at the altar beneath a rustic birch wood arch adorned with dark floral arrangements.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss beneath a white birch wedding arch decorated with deep red and burgundy floral accents.
Joyful newlyweds celebrate with raised hands as wedding guests applaud during their indoor ceremony recessional.
Happy newlyweds walk down the aisle together as wedding guests clap and celebrate their union in a banquet hall.
Smiling bride and groom walk hand in hand down the aisle past applauding guests after their wedding ceremony.
Elegant single-tier white wedding cake with floral decorations and custom topper displayed beside a Love is Sweet sign.
Custom wedding cake topper featuring a bride, groom, and cat figurine atop a white cake with colorful flowers.
White single-tier wedding cake decorated with pink, red, and navy flowers topped with a custom bride, groom, and cat figurine.
Wedding guests laugh and share a joyful moment together at a round reception table during the celebration.
A smiling woman holds a young baby while mingling with other guests at a wedding reception.
Three guests laughing and conversing at a wedding reception in a warmly lit venue.
Elegant woman in black dress smiling warmly while socializing at a wedding reception.
Smiling man in gray suit with glasses mingling with guests at a wedding reception.
Woman in red dress with glasses conversing with guests at a formal wedding reception.
Adorable toddler in black and white portrait smiling while putting hands to mouth outdoors.
Joyful woman in black outfit laughing while socializing at an elegant wedding reception.
Newlywed couple raising hands in celebration as they enter their wedding reception hall.
Happy bride and groom holding hands while walking through cheering guests at wedding reception.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through guests at their elegant wedding reception.
Wedding guest giving a toast while holding red bouquet at the newlyweds head table.
Woman giving a speech at an elegant wedding reception banquet hall with guests seated at decorated tables.
Couple sharing a warm embrace during wedding reception while guests look on in a decorated banquet hall.
Bridesmaid in burgundy dress delivering a speech at wedding reception head table with bride and groom seated.
Bridesmaid in red dress reading a heartfelt toast at wedding head table decorated with floral arrangements.
Black and white photo of groom kissing bride at wedding head table while guests applaud.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance with DJ performing in the background at wedding reception.
Black and white romantic first dance photo of bride and groom embracing on wedding reception dance floor.
Bride and groom sharing a joyful first dance at wedding reception with DJ visible in background.
Intimate black and white close-up of bride and groom sharing their first dance at wedding reception.
Bride and groom sharing a tender hug during first dance at wedding reception under stage lighting.
Bride and groom share their first dance, bride wearing elegant backless lace wedding gown at reception.
Bride smiles joyfully while dancing with older gentleman in gray suit at wedding reception.
Groom in navy suit shares emotional dance and hug with woman in black lace dress at wedding.
Bride in lace back gown dances with smiling man in gray suit at warmly lit wedding reception.
Groom in navy suit shares heartfelt embrace with woman in black lace dress on wedding dance floor.