A winter wedding in a dark space at the top of the city? Perfect. That is exactly what Jill and Brant had for their celebration – dark, intimate spaces, a view overlooking the Mississippi river, and the most glamorous space in Minneapolis.
Jill and Brant’s wedding at the Guthrie theater was a little bit of fire and ice- the intimate candlelight ceremony, the vivacious live band; the ice sculpture, the multi course wine-paired dinner; the mix of small and large; intimate and public; quiet and raucous.
Their candle-lit ceremony was gorgeous to witness – intimate and dark, but so warm and still.
I couldn’t be happier for these – a perfect way to have a winter wedding in Minneapolis.
I also have a few different panoramas from this wedding – I shoot location panoramas at almost every wedding. Occasionally, when I am waiting for photoshop to crunch together 10 images of a wedding reception, or a 100 photos of a portrait, I think “why am I chopping up my workflow for an image that this couples might not even notice”
And the answer, even though people don’t always notice a panorama, is that it adds to the storytelling of the wedding day. It adds a bit of exposition and structure and texture to the whole gallery of images.
A panorama makes sure that you understand what it *feels* to be there, not just what it looks like to be there. Intimate, magical, dramatic.
Reflections upon reflections are what make the 9th floor of the Guthrie an amazing space for photographer. Here, at night, the lights inside and outside make for some dramatic options for portraits! 
Sometimes you find the perfect person and the perfect light. This was one of those days. 
Totally classic invitation suite for this Guthrie theater wedding 
I was channeling a little art deco for this image – I think I partially dismantled a lamp to get the right lighting. 
Grandma helps with the finishing touches 
Getting ready at the Guthrie theater 
The endless bridge is an excellent place for this first look – even though it was December, we were a little protected from the wind 
This limo ride was a little timeless 
A favorite archway 
This bokeh (brenizer) panorama was almost 100 images stitched together and almost broke my cpu and my desire to make them. And then I finally sorted out how to get all the lines just right, and I love it. 
Winter sunset 
I’ve been to the Stone Arch Bridge hundreds of times, and I always love it. But this light was just out of this world 
Balancing for the yellow windows is a challenge during the day, and it was a new challenge at night, but so so worth it! 
Candles, a 3 floor tall ceiling, and no other ambient light? OK, I can make that work! 
Such an intimacy to this space 
Married at the Guthrie! 
Panorama of winter wedding reception at the Guthrie theater 
Menu and wine paired dinner 
Food and wine pairings at the guthrie reception 
Pairing wine with the wedding meal 
Cheesecake dessert table 
Love this silhouette – bringing their cat into the wedding decor just a little bit 
A first dance indoors, under the moon 
First dance with all the theater lighting 
Winter wedding perfection
Ceremony and Reception: Guthrie Theater
Wedding Planner: Bee the Buzz Event
Limo: Total Luxury Limousine
Hotel: Hotel Ivy
Ice Sculpture: Ice Occasions
Music: Bluewater Kings Band
Cheesecake: Muddy Paws