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Nicolle & Brian’s Autumn Cambridge, MN Wedding

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

A golden tree and a sweet couple perfectly in love…what more can you ask for on an autumn October day? Nicolle and Brian were married in Cambridge, Minnesota and had one of the most fun weddings I’ve been to yet. The dance floor was rockin’, the wedding party was a hoot and watching the bride and groom made my heart melt.

Bride and Groom Nicolle and Brian © Marni Mattner Photography

Flowers by the Talented Diane Jauert © Marni Mattner Photography

Nikki under the Golden Tree in Cambridge, MN © Marni Mattner Photography

Nikki and Brian's Fall Cambridge, Minnesota Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Nikki and Brian's Autumn Cambridge, Minnesota Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Doesn't Brian Look Like Dermot Mulroney? © Marni Mattner Photography

First Look Wedding Photos © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride & Groom with Wedding Party © Marni Mattner Photography

Autumn Cambridge, MN Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Nicolle and Brian © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride & Groom Strolling Through the Cambridge, MN Park © Marni Mattner Photography

Flowers By Diane Jauert © Marni Mattner Photography

Reception Wedding Dance © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride & Groom in Photo Booth © Marni Mattner Photography

Tags: Brian, Cambridge, Diane Jauert, flowers, Minnesota, MN, Nicolle, Nikki, photo booth, Wedding
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Ryan & Deirdra’s Wine Country Wedding

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Ryan and Deirdra wed in the hills of wine country in California. Healdsburg Country Gardens has a big, old oak tree where they said their vows (and made me tear up). This stunning couple knows how to host a party, with a weekend of events that included a bicycle wine tour in the Russian River Valley and two relaxing nights of wine and great food leading up to the big event. I loved every detail of the wedding day, from the table place cards strung in rows to the paper lanterns adorning the trees and tables. But most of all I loved watching Ryan and Deirdra, two truly amazing people, on one of the happiest days of their lives. Aren’t they shining?

Healdsburg Country Gardens Ceremony Under The Big Lone Oak Tree © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan And Deirdra Before The Wedding at California's Healdsburg Country Gardens © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan And Deirdra Before The Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan And Deirdra, Groom And Bride! © Marni Mattner Photography

Wedding Near Napa and Sonoma in Healdsburg, CA © Marni Mattner Photography

Healdsburg Country Gardens Barn Wedding the Russian River Valley © Marni Mattner Photography

Healdsburg Country Gardens Barn Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Wine Country Wedding Near Vineyard With Attendants © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan & Deirdra Near The Vineyard With Their Attendants © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan And Deirdra, Healdsburg, California Lone Tree and Barn © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan And Deirdra In Healdsburg, California © Marni Mattner Photography

Wedding Guests At Sunset By The Healdsburg Country Gardens Barn © Marni Mattner Photography

Wedding Guests At Sunset By The Barn © Marni Mattner Photography

Outdoor Garden Reception In Wine Country © Marni Mattner Photography

Outdoor Garden Reception © Marni Mattner Photography

Flower Girl With Paper Lantern In The Gardens In Healdsburg, CA Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Flower Girl With Paper Lantern In The Gardens © Marni Mattner Photography

Paper Table Placecards Hung On Strings DIY Style At Wine Country Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Reception, With Unique Table Seating Cards Hanging Display © Marni Mattner Photography

Vineyard and Wine Bottle At Wedding Near Sonoma and Napa, California © Marni Mattner Photography

Vineyard And Wine Bottle At Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride And Groom In California Vineyard For Wedding Photos © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride And Groom In California Vineyard © Marni Mattner Photography

Ryan & Deirdra's Reception In The Healdsburg Country Gardens Barn © Marni Mattner Photography

Lone Oak Tree Where Wedding Ceremony Was Held © Marni Mattner Photography

Lone Oak Tree Overlooking Vineyards © Marni Mattner Photography

Tags: CA, California, Deirdra, DIY, Healdsburg Country Gardens, Napa, Ryan, Sonoma, Vineyard, Wedding, Wine Country, Winery
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Matt and Erica’s Garden Wedding at Flying Dog Ranch

Friday, September 9th, 2011

The flowers were in full bloom at Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado for Matt and Erica’s gorgeous garden wedding. Erica was another brilliant DIY bride; one of the best details was the handmade stone centerpiece adorning each table. The sunset was incredible, giving us a chance to capture some great back-lit shots that made the bride glow (even more!).

The Bride, Erica, at Flying Dog Ranch © Marni Mattner Photography

Erica in the Flying Dog Ranch Gardens © Marni Mattner Photography

Chairs by Wedding Ceremony Area Near Pond at Flying Dog Ranch © Marni Mattner Photography

Chairs Near Flying Dog Ranch Pond © Marni Mattner Photography

Wedding at Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado with Mt. Sopris in the Background © Marni Mattner Photography

Mt. Sopris over Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado © Marni Mattner Photography

DIY Handmade Stone Wedding Centerpiece © Marni Mattner Photography

Erica & Matt's Wedding at Flying Dog Ranch with DIY stone centerpiece © Marni Mattner Photography

Erica & Matt's Wedding at Flying Dog Ranch © Marni Mattner Photography

View of Mountains in the Valley Between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, CO © Marni Mattner Photography

Wedding Day View - Near Aspen, Colorado © Marni Mattner Photography

Flying Dog Ranch Garden Wedding Photos of the Bride & Groom © Marni Mattner Photography

The Bride & Groom Enjoying Flying Dog Ranch Gardens © Marni Mattner Photography

Backlit Bride & Groom Kiss at Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography

Bride & Groom Enjoying the Perfect Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography

Tags: Aspen, Carbondale, DIY wedding ideas, Erica and Matt, Flying Dog Ranch, Glenwood Springs, Wedding, Western Slope
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Randall and Angelina’s Central Park Wedding

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

The spectacular Randall and Angelina were married in Central Park’s Conservatory Gardens. If I lived in New York City, I might never leave Central Park…the breeze was light and spring flower petals floated off the trees. What a dreamy day!

Angelina and Randall's Central Park Wedding in New York City

Angelina and Randall in Central Park's Conservatory Gardens © Marni Mattner

Tags: Angelina, Central Park, New York City, Randall, Wedding
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Joe and Jenae’s Boulder, Colorado Wedding Reception

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Joe and Jenae were married in Mexico, then returned to Boulder, Colorado for their wedding reception at the CU Stadium. With all of the stress of planning a wedding behind them, Jenae and Joe could just kick back and enjoy the perfect evening and this incredible venue. I always love photographing here ~ be sure to check out Jenae and Joe’s engagement photos on campus from earlier in the year for more of this fun couple.

CU Buffs Stadium in Boulder, CO for Wedding Reception © Marni Mattner Photography

CU Buffs Stadium in Boulder, CO © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe at CU-Boulder Stadium © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe Are Married! © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe - Married! © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Her Father © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Her Father at Wedding Reception © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae's Wedding Dress Beading © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe on CU Campus in Colorado for Wedding Reception © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe on CU Campus © Marni Mattner Photography

Jenae and Joe on Boulder Campus © Marni Mattner Photography

Dusk at Jenae and Joe's Wedding © Marni Mattner

Dusk at Jenae and Joe's Wedding Reception © Marni Mattner

Joe and Jenae on CU-Boulder Campus © Marni Mattner Photography

Sunset from CU-Boulder Wedding Reception Venue © Marni Mattner Photography

Sunset from CU-Boulder Wedding Reception At Stadium © Marni Mattner Photography

Tags: Boulder, Buffs, Colorado, CU-Boulder, Jenae, Joe, Marni Mattner Photography, Reception, Stadium, Wedding
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Jon and Michelle’s Vineyard Wedding

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Michelle and Jon had an intimate wedding at a beautiful winery in southeastern Minnesota in the Mississippi River Valley. Nestled in the bluffs of Winona, the vineyard was green, the weather was warm and the big red barn glowed at sunset. What a dreamy wedding!

Jon and Michelle in the incredible vineyard

Vineyard at sunset, Photography © Marni Mattner

Vineyard At Dusk, Photography © Marni Mattner

Jon and Michelle's Winery Wedding Photography © Marni Mattner

Jon's Hands, Photography © Marni Mattner

Bride and Groom, Photography © Marni Mattner

Beautiful Michelle by a red barn © Marni Mattner

Michelle and Jon By The Vineyard's Barn © Marni Mattner

Tags: Couples, Marni Mattner Photography, Michelle and Jon, Vineyard, Wedding Photography, Winery
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Shaun and Kecia’s DIY Wedding

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

My brother Shaun and his new wife Kecia had one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever been to. Shaun, a pilot, had connections to a private air strip with an open-air hangar, and the weather couldn’t have been better for this stunning outdoor wedding. It was autumn in Nashville, and the leaves were in full color, and vintage planes flew overhead. Kecia, an architect, designed the wedding. I’m not fully dressed without my camera, so you get a peek into their big day…I included more detail shots than usual, so the DIY brides out there can steal her brilliant ideas. Check out the twig centerpiece with paper flowers, there were ten or so and the twigs were collected from the forest by the airplane hangar. The wedding had a honky tonk band playing Johnny Cash and old country from the back of a pickup truck bed. The big dipper hung over the sky. The vintage planes glimmered beyond a massive bonfire. And I have a new sister!