A Beautiful Mid-September Wedding

I used to work with Laura at the school in which I teach at, so I was beyond excited when she asked me to be her wedding photographer. I could tell right away, on the first night that I met Luke at the Crooked Pint, that their love was authentic and lasting. I couldn't ask for a better couple to photograph.

Lukas and Laura got married near Lukas' family cabin, in the Detroit Lakes area of Minnesota, at Thumper Pond Resort. The ceremony took place right outside by the pond. Following the ceremony, I joined the wedding party (which was full of some really fun people) and the couple to a local bar. Laura's family made the ceremony unique with old family traditions and songs. And Laura never stopped looking absolutely stunning the entire night (Luke looked pretty good too ;) )

White strappy lace thong sandals with tan soles displayed on a gold patterned surface for a wedding day.
Elegant white lace mermaid wedding gown with deep V-neckline and long train hanging on wooden cabinet doors.
Bridesmaids in burgundy lace dresses help bride into her white lace wedding gown in a bridal suite.
Woman in navy dress fastens the back of a brides intricate lace mermaid gown with long cathedral train.
Bride in a lace mermaid wedding gown admires herself in large floor mirrors in a warmly lit bridal suite.
Bridesmaids in burgundy gowns and mother react with joy as bride reveals her wedding dress in bridal suite.
Bridesmaid in burgundy dress kneels to fasten white strappy sandal on brides foot while another holds her gown.
Older woman pins a floral boutonniere onto the lapel of a groom in a gray suit before the wedding.
Groom smiling as an older woman adjusts his boutonniere at a wedding reception indoors.
Handsome groom in dark suit with floral boutonniere smiling outdoors on wedding day.
Groom in dark suit standing alone among trees before wedding first look moment.
Black and white photo of bride in lace gown approaching groom during first look.
Bride in lace wedding dress hugging groom from behind while laughing outdoors.
Bride and groom embracing beside a tree in a wooded park on their wedding day.
Groom smiling and reaching for bride's hand during outdoor first look reveal.
Bride and groom embracing from behind showing lace gown train in wooded setting.
Bride and groom sharing a heartfelt hug among trees during outdoor first look.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during outdoor first look.
Wedding party in burgundy dresses and black suits posing outdoors in a wooded setting.
Bridal party wearing burgundy gowns and black suits standing among trees for wedding photos.
Joyful wedding party celebrating in burgundy and black attire in a forest setting.
Bride in white lace gown surrounded by bridesmaids in burgundy dresses holding bouquets.
Bride with bridesmaids in matching burgundy gowns posing among tall trees outdoors.
Close-up of bride and bridesmaids in burgundy dresses holding lush red and green bouquets.
Bride and bridesmaids in burgundy gowns showing elegant back details in wooded setting.
Bride in lace wedding gown smiling back at camera with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses.
Bride in lace gown with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses holding bouquets among trees.
Close-up of bride's lace train surrounded by bridesmaids in burgundy gowns with bouquets.
Smiling wedding party in burgundy and black attire posing together among trees in autumn setting.
Wedding party kissing couple flanked by bridesmaids in burgundy gowns and groomsmen in black suits outdoors.
Large wedding party with bride and groom posing outdoors among trees with fall foliage on ground.
Six groomsmen in black suits with burgundy accents posing with bridesmaid in wooded outdoor setting.
Groomsmen in black suits standing with bridesmaid in burgundy dress among tall trees outdoors.
Groom in black suit with boutonniere standing before wedding party in wooded outdoor location.
Groom in black suit standing confidently among trees while groomsmen peek playfully from behind trunks.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding burgundy and white bouquet with veil flowing in wooded setting.
Smiling bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress holding floral bouquet among sunlit trees outdoors.
Bride in lace gown looking down at stunning burgundy and white bouquet in a sunlit forest.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding burgundy bouquet smiling among tall trees in autumn forest.
Bride and groom posing together in wooded setting, she holds burgundy floral bouquet in lace gown.
Smiling bride and groom standing in autumn forest, bride in lace gown with long flowing train.
Bride and groom nearly kissing in sunlit autumn forest, bride in lace gown with long veil.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss among tall trees, she holds a stunning red and white bouquet.
Romantic close-up of bride and groom under flowing veil, bride wearing floral hair accessory.
Black and white romantic photo of bride and groom under veil, bride with elegant updo hairstyle.
Black and white close-up of bride and groom kissing under flowing veil in outdoor setting.
Wedding party of four posing in pine forest, bride in lace gown holding burgundy bouquet.
Family of five posing with bride and groom in pine tree forest on wedding day.
Bride in lace gown and bridesmaid in burgundy dress holding bouquets among pine trees.
Wedding party of five posing outdoors with bride in lace gown and guests in burgundy and gray.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment in a wooded park, bride holding a red and white bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors with bride's long lace train spread across the grass.
Groom kissing bride's cheek as she holds a burgundy bouquet among autumn trees.
Bride and groom kissing in a tree-lined park with fallen autumn leaves on the ground.
Bride smiling back at camera while holding groom's hand walking through autumn park.
Bride and groom kissing among autumn trees, bride's lace train spread elegantly on the ground.
Bride and groom sharing a tender kiss outdoors surrounded by golden autumn foliage.
Bride and groom smiling closely together, bride holding a rich burgundy and blush bouquet.
Bride holding burgundy bouquet with groom embracing her from behind in autumn park setting.
Bride and groom touching foreheads romantically while holding burgundy floral bouquet outdoors.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors holding a stunning burgundy and white wedding bouquet.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand across lush green lawn at outdoor wedding venue.
Smiling bride and groom strolling through green park holding hands on their wedding day.
Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden pergola, white chairs, and pond backdrop.
Groom standing at altar with officiant in burgundy dress under decorated wooden pergola outdoors.
Handsome groom in brown suit walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Man in gray suit with boutonniere walking down wedding ceremony aisle past seated guests.
Bridesmaid in burgundy lace dress smiling while walking down aisle carrying floral bouquet.
Smiling groom in dark suit walks down outdoor wedding aisle surrounded by seated guests.
Groom in dark suit smiles while walking down outdoor wedding ceremony aisle past seated guests.
Groomsman in gray suit walks down sunlit outdoor wedding aisle with guests seated on white chairs.
Bridesmaid in burgundy lace dress carries floral bouquet down outdoor wedding ceremony aisle.
Smiling bridesmaid in burgundy dress walks down outdoor wedding aisle holding red floral bouquet.
Bridesmaid in elegant burgundy gown smiles while carrying bouquet down sunny outdoor wedding aisle.
Bridesmaid in burgundy lace dress smiles while carrying floral bouquet down outdoor wedding aisle.
Smiling bridesmaid in burgundy lace dress walks down outdoor wedding ceremony aisle with bouquet.
Bridesmaid in burgundy gown carries red floral bouquet down outdoor wedding aisle past guests.
Adorable flower girl in floral dress carries basket down sunny outdoor wedding ceremony aisle.
Groom in gray suit with boutonniere stands at floral wedding arch outdoors.
Bride in lace gown walks down aisle with father at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in white dress walks aisle with father past seated wedding guests.
Emotional bridesmaid in burgundy dress wipes tears during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows at altar with wedding party in burgundy attire.
Bride and groom hold hands at outdoor ceremony flanked by burgundy-dressed bridesmaids.
Bride in lace gown participates in unity ceremony at outdoor wedding with father.
Groom and guest perform unity sand ceremony at outdoor wedding with bridal party.
Bride and groom exchange vows under floral arch with fountain backdrop at ceremony.
Bride reads vows to groom surrounded by bridesmaids in burgundy at outdoor ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and groomsmen in black suits under a floral arch.
Bride and groom exchange vows under wooden pergola with officiant, fountain and pond visible in background.
Bride and groom hold hands during ring exchange ceremony under rustic wooden pergola by a serene pond.
Newlyweds share first kiss under wooden pergola with sparkling fountain backdrop at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Joyful newlyweds walk back down the aisle hand-in-hand after outdoor wedding ceremony by a pond.
Bride and groom dance and celebrate together inside a decorated wedding party bus after ceremony.
Excited bride in lace gown raises arm in celebration while partying inside a wedding party bus.
Groomsmen and wedding party celebrate with raised arms and drinks inside a festive party bus.
Wedding guests clink beer cans and glasses in a celebratory toast at the reception venue.
Black and white photo of bride in lace gown and groom sharing a moment with guests at reception.
Bride and groom make a joyful grand entrance into their wedding reception hall, holding hands and smiling.
Bride and groom share their first dance kiss surrounded by applauding guests in a rustic wooden venue.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss at their sweetheart table beneath elegant white draping and large windows.
Father of the bride delivers a heartfelt wedding toast with a microphone in a rustic log cabin venue.
Bride and groom share a first dance in a beautifully decorated rustic wedding reception hall full of guests.
Bride and groom pose together on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees in their wedding attire.
Bride and groom share a passionate outdoor kiss on green grass with trees in the background.
Groom tenderly embraces smiling bride from behind on a green lawn during their wedding photo session.
Groom dips bride dramatically for a kiss on a green lawn in an elegant outdoor wedding portrait.
Groom lovingly embraces laughing bride from behind during romantic outdoor wedding portraits on green lawn.
Black and white photo of bride and groom embracing tenderly outdoors on their wedding day.
Bride and groom share a romantic forehead touch moment surrounded by lush green trees.
Close-up of bride tenderly holding grooms face as they share an intimate wedding moment.
Smiling bride in lace gown and groom in vest share a joyful moment by a pond.
Bride and groom embrace lovingly with a fountain and pond as a scenic backdrop.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a tender embrace near a pond.
Bride and groom laugh together while cutting their elegant white wedding cake indoors.
Elegant wedding head table decorated with lush greenery garland and burgundy floral arrangements.
Smiling groom in white shirt joyfully holds a laughing baby at the wedding reception.
Bridesmaid in burgundy lace dress smiles warmly while seated at the wedding reception table.
Wedding reception guests seated at elegantly decorated tables in a rustic log cabin venue with string lights.
Best man delivering a heartfelt wedding speech while holding a microphone at the reception.
Best man raising a champagne toast during wedding reception in a rustic log cabin venue.
Bridesmaid in burgundy dress giving a wedding speech to the bride and groom at the head table.
Groom laughing joyfully at the wedding reception head table beside his bride.
Emotional bridesmaid delivering a touching wedding speech at the reception in black and white.
Groomsman in black suit giving a wedding speech at a rustic log cabin reception.
Bride and groom laughing together at the wedding reception head table.
Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses laughing during wedding speeches at rustic reception.
Bridesmaid raising a champagne glass toast during wedding reception speech in log cabin venue.
Woman in navy dress giving a speech at a wedding reception while holding a microphone and reading from notes.
Elegantly dressed man delivering a wedding toast in a log cabin reception venue filled with guests.
Stunning wedding reception hall with hanging Edison bulb lights and colorful ceiling uplighting.
Excited wedding guest being dipped on the dance floor during a lively wedding reception celebration.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate first dance at their wedding reception under string lights.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss during their first dance.
Black and white portrait of bride and groom dancing closely and smiling during their first dance.
Bride smiling joyfully while embracing her groom during their first dance at the wedding reception.
Bride in a stunning backless lace gown dancing with her groom at their wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride in backless lace gown and groom sharing their first dance.
Bride and older man share elegant first dance on red dance floor at warmly lit wedding reception.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance surrounded by seated wedding guests at elegant reception.
Excited bride celebrates on dance floor with cheering wedding guests at lively reception party.
Bridesmaid in burgundy lace gown dances joyfully with wedding party at reception celebration.
Groomsman dances energetically with bridesmaids in burgundy gowns at festive wedding reception.
Bride and groom share intimate dance surrounded by guests on crowded wedding reception dance floor.
Bride and groom pose with smiling male guests near DJ booth at festive wedding reception.
Wide black and white shot of lively wedding reception with guests dancing in decorated ballroom.