How does one couple get so fortunate to land two of Edina's finest venues to celebrate their wedding?  Amy and Jim were lucky enough to find a date that both Our Lady of Grace and Interlachen Country Club were available for a gorgeous May wedding in Minnesota.  From the food to the service to the stunning golf course views, there is no place like it in town.  As sweet a woman that Amy is, she has a competitve drive and discipline like none other, a skill she used to become one of the best downhill ski racers in the state.  To match her talents, she finally found someone as polished and sharp in Jim.  The day was a wonderful blend of adoration showered from family and friends with a swanky country club style.  What a perfect day and it was a joy to be along for the ride.

I still remember the night perfectly.   We had just finished off a long evening with the church Youth and Dave came over to my house to talk about a girl.   Not just any girl, but rather THE girl in Florida he just couldn't get out of his head.  As he described this "Katie," we began devising a way to get her attention.  As the updates came in weekly, I could tell either this girl would file stalker charges or be The One.   This Day solidified what most of us knew to be true, and fortunately it was the latter.  I couldn't wipe off my stupid grin all day.

Dave has one of the biggest hearts I know, and Katie cherishes it with every giggle.   We had so much fun every step of the day, and Janelle had every wedding detail covered to make for a smooth and impressive celebration along the river.   Katie is uber creative and it shined bright!  I am glad we will be friends for many years to come.  God had a big crush on you both this day.

When Ben and Erin fell in love, it gave me hope. See, Ben and I have shared the title and bond others have given us as "bachelor for life".  Our adventurous spirit allowed us to soak up life in what we thought was its fullest, until love came along and knocked us sideways. Erin is an absolute gem and it has been incredible to watch love change life's priorities.

These two have inspired me in my relationship with Janelle and the only thing I can hope is that our art can inspire in return. It is a challenge to do this kind of love justice. We so cherish you two and what a celebration! Janelle and I are blessed to be on life's journey with you.

I could not be happier for Jenny and Ryan!  Not only two of the most warm hearts you will meet, but they really went out of there way on their wedding day to make EVERYONE feel included and loved.  My new wife Janelle made the trip to North Dakota to lend a hand as she does a fabulous job with helping step in...however Hailey had everything well covered!  What a fab job!  When I heard Ryan's favorite movie was Top Gun, I couldn't resist making friends the morning of at the local airplane hanger.  Only in small town North Dakota would you have pilots willing to pull out their prized planes for a wedding shoot!  Janelle and I were encouraged to stay well into the night, even after the photography was done to catch a few dances.  Truely a special day for us as our first wedding together as husband and wife, and an even more special couple we are excited to get to know even deeper.  We adore you two! 

Lisa and Casey were greeted by an incredible spring day along glorious Lake Minnetonka.  Bay View has never looked so great, as every detail was well thought out and guests arrived early in anticipation.  The fact that they could get married on the same site as the reception allowed guests a laid-back day for strolling along the lake plus less headache trying to get everyone from point A to point B.  Brilliant!  Among the many highlights of the day was our stop at the local irish pub for a quick toast to Lisa and Casey.  Thank you for allowing your transparent love to be fully present this day; I was touched.