amanda & eric - september 22, 2007

riverview greens golf course in stewartville, minnesota was the setting for amanda & eric's picture perfect wedding day. from my perspective, it was a photographer's dream. not just because it was warm and sunny and at beautiful location. also because they are such a cute couple and were surrounded by their loved ones and their (really) fun friends. it was a day full of genuine emotions with lots of happy tears and belly laughs. i am so happy that i got to capture all of those emotions and moments for amanda & eric.

some favorite creative informal portraits of the amanda & eric:




the bridesmaids:

and the groomsmen:

of course there needs to be a shoe picture:
oh, and rings, too:

the girls helping amanda with the finishing touches of her dress:

they decided to see each other for the first time at a perfect spot on a bridge over the river. here is amanda going to meet her groom:

their first glimpse:

the flower girl and her rose petals:


the ceremony. i like how the sun was at the perfect angle to shine right on them:


the vows were so sweet and touching, and a bit emotional:



introducing husband and wife. their recessional song was aqualung's "brighter than sunshine", a personal favorite of mine:

during the cocktail hour, we took some time to get some fun pictures. here's the wedding party:

the guys goofing around with the bridesmaids' pashminas:

the girls doing their best monkees' walk:

american bridal gothic:


some kids passing by let amanda take a ride on their scooter:



catching the late afternoon sun at riverview:


yes, the cake was that good:

their first dance:

the father-daughter dance:

there were some killer moves out on the dance floor:

thank you so much for letting me be part of your special day. i loved every minute.
here's one last favorite: