When Athena first inquired about her upcoming wedding, she had less than one month to plan her wedding with Boon. There was a last minute opening at Erickson's Farm in Isanti, Minnesota and they were lucky enough to snag the date; now they were in a whirlwind deciding on a photographer. Shortly after a few days of messaging back and forth, Athena decided that our consultation went well, so she and Boon would like to move forward with me. Luckily, all the interning with a well seasoned photographer and taking on some amazing roles as a wedding second shooter for 'the big day' paid off. I was able to create a seamless timeline, drafting the most important details that needed to be captured that day, all the way down to how I can advocate for her and Boon on their special day; it was my time to apply everything I have learned from all of these amazing photographers and really put my skills to work. If I said wedding days are easy, I'd be lying. BUT I certainly wanted to make sure my bride was taken care of, and if that meant me holding her dress, reassuring her that everything is alright, or even making sure I ran the little errands for her, I would do it. I give her, Boon and their parents a huge applause for pulling their wedding off. It was a beautiful day to celebrate their love, and it was evident with all of the families that played a role in it. Many traveled even as far as France to join them. If this wasn't the first, it was certainly one of the very limited American wedding experiences and I am so glad I was able to play a small role in it. Congratulations, you two! You did it!

Wedding accessories including earrings and fern leaves arranged with blush pink ribbon.
Elegant pearl-trimmed bridal shoes with peach roses on light gray linen.
Rustic wooden swing decorated with flowers hangs from tree branch in garden setting.
Diamond engagement ring in pink velvet box with fern and peach rose accents.
Wooden ring box with floral design surrounded by soft peach and white roses.
An elegant white wedding dress with lace details hangs above vintage heels on an antique stool near a golden radiator.
A flowing white bridal gown hangs beside a vintage gold radiator with matching shoes displayed on a rustic stool.
White pearl-adorned bridal shoes sit on a wooden vintage stool with ornate metal legs.
Close-up detail of a white lace wedding dress bodice with V-neckline hanging on a wooden hanger.
Garden wedding venue path with white wooden arbor and evergreen trees in the background.