andrea & mike - august 11, 2007

it is a joy to watch two people that are so in love and are so perfect for each other. that is what everyone got to see on andrea & mike's wedding day. they were married at st. john lutheran church in owatonna and their reception was at the holiday inn. from beginning to end it was a beautiful day and it was great to be able to capture it with ben from 7rendered, who did the wedding video production.

some favorites of andrea & mike:




a beautiful bride:

a view of andrea's updo:

getting quite a bit of help getting in her dress:

a goofy shoe shot. i couldn't help myself:

mike getting prepared:



his first glimpse of his wife-to-be:

the guys:

and the girls:

some pictures from the ceremony, which was very sweet and full of emotion:


the unity candle:

a funny candid of the flower girl:


after the ceremony, andrea & mike planned to stop around town for some more pictures in some great locations:

the whole gang:


i love the detail of the frosting:

at the reception, the dj told the story of andrea & mike based on writings that they gave them about how they met, their relationship, and each other. here are just some of their reactions as they listened to their story:


the first dance:

and i thought this was a perfect image to end on:

congratulations to a wonderful couple. all the best to you as you begin your journey in life together!