Chirstina and Jim met in the choir at The Basilica St. Mary in Minneapolis, MN. It was such a sweet and wonderful little love story, I was so moved! I absolutely love the Basilica but haven’t shot a wedding there in a couple years. I was so thrilled to be able to shoot another wedding there! They had a very small weddings party, the bride’s sisters and a friend of the groom’s. Everything was just perfect.
Because they met in the choir, we made an effort to have pictures in the choir loft and featured the beauty of the Basilica as much as we could. It’s not too hard since it’s such a wonderful place! During the ceremony the priest mentioned they have had several couples meet in the choir and get married this year. So if you’re single and Catholic, apparently the church choir is the place to be!
Their reception was at Edingurgh USA which I also love. Christina and Jim elected to have a small table to themselves which I think is really sweet and intimate. Everyone was having a really fun time and there was so much joy. There were happy faces and lots of enthusiastic dancing. They were so very indulgent of me and I took them outside a few times to catch the light as it changed from brilliant blue skies to a dusky sunset.
Unfortunately, the family suffered a very personal and tragic loss shortly before the wedding. It’s a loss that I can understand on a personal level as I’ve been through it myself. The family chose to go ahead with the wedding despite the loss. At the reception, they also had everyone light candles in honor of lost loved ones.
I think it’s important that we recognize and honor our losses while also being able to celebrate our lives. Those that loved us want us to be happy, even in their absence.
Sorry, things got a little sad there.
I absolutely loved this couple and their families. I enjoyed getting to know all of them and was honored to be a part of such a joyful celebration. Congratulations on your wedding and I know you will have very happy lives together.
