CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC WEDDING IN BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA WITH GREEK GARDEN PARTY RECEPTION THEME.
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Emme & I knew of each other since we were pretty young, we grew up in towns next to each other and went to small town churches that shared a priest.
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Emme was really excited about her details, so I just had to do them against white marble (even if it meant standing on a chair the entire time).
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The invitation set was incredibly classy, but all the more when adding her something blue shoes, grandmother’s clutch and brooch, and the soft lace of her veil.
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A hilariously sharp contrast from the above statement is that the girls ate McDonald’s while they got ready because that’s Emme’s favorite food.
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Emme’s golden hair was made into a braided crown adorned with gold leaves.
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The groom arrived for a beautiful first look on a green lawn against the lovely white building.
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My other favorite part of this Cathedral is the phenomenal gold door on the side of the building, perfect for couples’ portraits.
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After some wedding party photos, we headed inside so the couple could pray together and read letters from each other before they got married.
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The Cathedral in Bismarck’s exterior against the blue sky is a really lovely sight.
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Their ceremony was led by a Deacon from our very small towns who is honestly a staple in the entire community.
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This image is one of my FAVORITES from the entire day, and it’s the reason that I follow the couple around relentlessly to catch some of these truly candid moments.
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After stopping near the Capitol building for her Love Story moment, we took a bus to an overlook where you can see the river for some softly lit mid-day bridal party and couples portraits.
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Their reception was carefully planned out and Emme used the words “Greek garden party” themed in her inquiry – which was the exact moment I was determined to shoot this wedding!
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Busts with greenery and roses were their centerpieces, contrasting the beautiful brick tones.
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These were the best cupcakes I’ve ever had in my life. I’m not kidding, I could have eaten 18 of them. They had a filling. Just wow. Unbelievable.
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Heartwarming and hilarious speeches led us to dances outside well into night time – and this is July in North Dakota, so that didn’t come until about 10pm!
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CHEERS TO EMME & JAKE!
Vendors
Photographer: Nikayla & Co
Ceremony: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Dress: Your Day By Nicole
Reception: Venue Twenty5
DJ: DJ Paulie Lorenzano
Makeup: Katelin at Overhaul Salon