First Look Ideas | Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Caitlin and Garrett, Majestic Oaks Golf Club This venue has a gorgeous bridge crossing a pond and surrounded by tall willow trees. Garrett’s back was to Caitlin as she cross the bridge. Once she approached him, Garrett opened his eyes to see his beautiful bride! Valerie and John, Backyard Wedding John waited for Valerie as she walked across an open field. When Valerie was a short distance away, John turned around to take in the stunning sight! Nikki and Nate, Little Log House Pioneer Village At this venue, there was a long wood bridge. Nate stood at the end and Nikki walked half way across the bridge. She then called for Nate to turn around. Once he saw her, he couldn’t wait to walk over and hug his soon-to-be-wife! Josh and Serena, Three Rivers Park Baker Park Near Wilderness Settlement Surrounded by the woods, Josh waited for Serena outside the getting ready cabin. His back was to the cabin as Serena walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder to turn around!   Samantha and Kory, Hope Glen Farm This rustic farm venue has a “Kissing Tree” with a chair swing. Kory sat in the swing with his hands over his eyes as Samantha snuck up behind him. She then stood in front of him and told him to open his eyes! Ginna and Sam, Villa Bellezza Winery This beautiful vineyard wedding venue had no shortage of first look spots! The couple chose to have their first look in the middle of the vineyard, surrounded by the tall grape vines. Sam stood with his back to Ginna as she walked towards him. A few feet away, she told him to turn around! Kristine and Shane, Hiawatha Beach Resort Shane tied a handkerchief around his eyes for this first look. Kristine removed the handkerchief and his reaction was perfect! Rebecca and Zach,Mayowood Stone Barn This rustic stone barn was the perfect backdrop for this couple’s first look. Zach stood at the end of the path while Rebecca walked towards him. The moms and bridesmaids got to watch as Rebecca told Zach to turn around! Michelle and Geoff, Glensheen Mansion On the patio of the mansion, Geoff waited for Michelle. She walked up to him from behind and then they faced each other! We just love Geoff’s reaction! Katelyn and Joey, Crowne Plaza Plymouth Joey waited at the edge of the hotel’s grounds as Katelyn walked up to him. She tapped him on the shoulder and had him turn around to face her! Char and Adam, BWB Ranch The open door of this rustic venue served as this couple’s first look spot. Char and Adam stood around the corner from each other as they held hands. They both kept their eyes closed! Once they were ready, Adam stepped forward and they both opened their eyes. Leah and Mike, Edgewood Farm Mike waited at the end of the path. He stood with his back to Leah as she walked toward him. Once she was ready, she told Mike to turn around. When he did, the look on his face was priceless! Brittnee and Chris, Mayowood Stone Barn This venue had a swing so Chris got to swing while he waited for his bride. He then closed his eyes as Brittnee walked up to him. Once she was standing next to him, Chris turned his head and opened his eyes! Kelsey and Ian, Nicollet Island Pavilion This couple chose to do a gift exchange with their first look. Ian stood with his eyes closed in the park. Kelsey tapped Ian on the shoulder and as he turned around, both of their reactions can be seen through the lens! Janie and Nick, The Carriage House-Manor House This couple’s fireplace ceremony backdrop was also their first look spot. Nick faced the fireplace with his back turned while Janie walked down the aisle before the ceremony. Autumn and Colin, Mayowood Stone Barn Still stuck on not seeing each other before the wedding? Autumn and Colin didn’t want to see each other but still wanted to do something special. They decided to exchange notes and gifts before the ceremony and then share a kiss through the bridal suite door at Mayowood Stone Barn. They didn’t see one glimpse of each other but still got to take a moment together.  Are you engaged and looking for an engagement photographer and wedding photographer in Minnesota? If so, contact Jeannine Marie Photography here. Jeannine Marie is serving wedding photography in Minneapolis and St. Paul. She is considered one of the best wedding photographers in Minnesota, featured in multiple publications and listed as one of Minnesota Bride’s “10 Fabulous Local Wedding Photographers.”  She is an award-winning wedding photographer and has recently won 2017 Borrowed and Blue Best Wedding Photographer and Most Valuable Vendor, 2016 Minnesota ISES Star Award: Best Photography, 2015 Mpls/Stp Magazine Diamond Award: People’s Choice Outstanding Wedding Photography and Wedding of the Year, 2015 The Knot Best of Photography, 2015 WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award, and 2014 Minneapolis Happenings: Best Photography. Book your engagement session or wedding photography today!]]>