Sam and Parker met quite a few years ago during confirmation class at United Methodist Church in Fargo, the very church where they were hitched. After all these years, Sam has kept the promise ring Parker gave her way back when. It was so great the she incorporated it into their day.

Sam had been working on her killer arm muscles to prepare for the big day. We had to grab a shot for her personal trainer.

Both Sam and Parker are very, very proud of the fact that they attended Concordia College in Moorhead… so, naturally, we had to take a few portraits at the local college. Oh, and did you know that it’s bad luck to walk under the bell tower until your married? The happy couple was thrilled to finally walk under the tower as husband and wife!

Their cocktail reception and dance was held at the Fargo Country Club.

Congrats Sam and Parker!

Ann and I loved being part of the day and, as you can see from these photos, it was a great party.

Doyle made a new friend on Broadway.

I love the randomness of this photo.

Sarah and Doyle needed a photo with Marge Gunderson.

College roommates, sharing the joy.

The wedding ceremony was basically an awesome concert with some wedding vows thrown in. Brooks West (below), Josh Harty and Brennen & Seth played absolutely great music that will be difficult to top.

Grain Belts at the Empire Bar after the ceremony. A Fargo original.

The weather was great for outdoor photos and we had a lot of fun at Island Park. We had a fun moment with Kaela and some unsuspecting tennis players by convincing them to pose for a photo.

It was a great day, Kaela and Derek!

Their simple ceremony took place at the quaint St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict (South of Fargo) with a fun, laid back reception at the Red River Zoo in Fargo.

Their gorgeous wedding took place out at the Draxton Farm near Northwood, N.D., and I could not have imagined a more perfect setting for a North Dakota wedding. With a giant old farm house, a huge barn and the most beautiful flower garden, the Draxton Farm is a photographer’s dream.

And on top of all of that, Jeanmarie and Preston have some of the greatest friends and family. Morea and I felt so welcomed and I still get a warm fuzzy feeling when thinking about their wedding day. Congratulations Jeanmarie & Preston!

Congrats, Amanda and Travis!

The first challenge to everyone’s day was navigating around streets blocked off for the Fargo Marathon and luckily our first locations weren’t too difficult reach. Sara and the ladies got into their fabulous dresses at the couple’s house which was right on the marathon route. How often do you get your own parade and cheering crowds on your wedding day?

The wind really blew during the ceremony at the Fargo Country Club but the tent’s walls kept everything from blowing away. The Country Club was fabulous, the toasts were great, Tables 7 and 8 were rowdy and The Front Fenders had the joint jumping all night.

…but I’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story.

Sara definitely added a little glamour Mick’s Office.

Rick’s grandpa keeping the tent from blowing away.

Jerry Lee Lewis has nothing on Rick’s dad.

The beautiful couple was married in early March all the way up in Langdon, North Dakota (an hour or so north of Grand Forks) with a reception in tiny Olsnabrock. Though the knew each other in high school, Mikaela and Olnick didn’t start dating until a few years later. According to Mikaela’s dad, it was a long time coming and we are sure happy they finally decided they were meant to be!

Britta and I spent the day in Jamestown taking in the fun and making photos of the excitement and here’s just a few to share with you.