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Just when I thought my weddings were over for 2009 and I was looking forward to a relaxing holiday break in Minnesota with my family another one comes my way. This wedding especially hit home because Brandon is in the marines and being deployed. The reason why I had the privilage of sharing their day with them was because they had to reschedule the wedding to the day after Christmas due to the deployment and their original photographer Kimberly Williams Photography was planning to be out of town with family. So I was asked to take the wedding and of course I have to help anyone who is so willing to serve our country! I couldn’t say no!

Alyssa and Brandon were married on a beautiful snowy winter day at Epiphany Church in Coon Rapids, MN.  I would love to photograph a wedding there in the summer since they have a great courtyard out back featuring a stone waterfall.  It was a great backdrop for a winter wedding.  The reception was at the amazing Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park.  They never disappoint!

Good luck Brandon as you head to Afghanistan and thank you for your service.  Alyssa, I know you made a decision to serve and support your husband just like I have!  It isn’t always easy but they really need it.  You are an inspiration to me!  Enjoy your wedding photos together!

They chose to do a first look because we didn’t have a lot of lighting available after the ceremony so we could still get some great shots!

This would make me want to have a Christmas wedding! THe colors all fit perfectly!

Isn’t this church stunning!

I love the snow in these shots! Winter weddings are so fun! I wish I did more of them.

This is for their thanks you cards! Love the idea!

I love this location! It always looks great!

Good luck to you both in your marriage and service! Thanks you for allowing me to share your day with you!

My last scheduled wedding went out with a bang!!!  I shot this wedding with Krista of Never Miss a Moment in Rochester, MN.  We drove down there the night before for a great dinner and to celebrate an awesome year!  The next day was COLD!!  It even looked cloudy when we got up to get ready, but we were surprised!  We ended up with bright sunny blue skies but with lots of very cold wind.  Lucky for us we had a great bride and groom that were up for anything and a wedding party that helped get us some great shots!!  It was really a blast and a great way to end the wedding season!  The ceremony was held at Good Shepherd Church in Rochester, MN and the reception was at the Mayo Civic Center.  Beware…we are going out with a bang and this post is huge!

I am also heading out to Santa Rosa Beach, FL on Monday for the Making Things Happen intensive with miss Lara Casey!  Then I am flying home to Minneapolis, MN for a few days of holiday festivities with family.  Then back to Oklahoma for a couple days and then driving to Colorado for some skiing/snowboarding time.  We are scheduled for ASBC training in Montgomery, Al starting January 11, 2010 for SIX weeks!  That is going to be a little bit unknown as far as what I will be doing there and how much I can be involved in my business.  So a heads up to everyone, Amy Rae Photography will be on a small break until the end of February!

Katy had a beautiful dress that we got to take outside. Good thing it didn’t blow away!

Katy and Brandon decided to do a first look which allowed us to have enough time for pictures before the ceremony!

Get ready for some awesome fall colors and sunny pictures!! It was COLD! But it doesn’t look like it!

Katy you are gorgeous!

Look at that tree blowing in the wind! What troopers!

BLUE sky!!

We had an awesome wedding party!

Katy’s dad had a VW van and he let us use it for pictures! How cool!

My most favorite picture!!

We stopped at a bar before the reception. It has a little pond out back which served as a great backdrop!

I think they were going for great fall decor…my husband would say go Gophers!! hehe!

Check that ring shot out! I think it is my favorite yet! It looks like a heart and I love the orange cala!

What a great time! Thanks Katy and Brandon!

Here is part two of Jody and Andrew’s fall wedding!  More of the beautiful Panola Valley Gardens and the reception at the Scandia Creamery.  Enjoy!

Jody had a great idea to put her in a wheelbarrow and run! It was so fun!

Just across the fence was a great hilly area for photos next to a pond! This place just gets better!

Just in case for a little rain.

Jody you make a stunning bride! Hot mama!

Look at those eyes!

Yup…just a little more of Panola Valley Gardens!! The colors were STUNNING!! I love fall!

All the great fall decor at the Scandia Creamery!

Oh no they didn’t!!! AH!

I loved the lighting in the reception hall. Very romantic!

And the party would not stop! I got to join in once I was off the clock!

Thanks for a great wedding you guys! Love ya!