Laura and Derek // Gorgeous Springtime Wedding // Southern Minnesota Wedding Photography

May 2019 was a VERY busy month for me, but I couldn’t have been more thrilled about it. The second weekend in I got to photograph one of my very good friend’s beautiful wedding in Mankato, Minnesota.

I’ve known Laura for so many years; we worked retail together in our Minnesota State University days and even lived together for one amazing summer (every day at the pool, lots of chipotle, an excess of fruity alcoholic beverages, etc.). She is kind, funny, insanely gorgeous, and I knew her and Derek’s wedding day was going to be fantastic. So on this beautiful May weekend, we galavanted around downtown Mankato with a group of extremely fun-loving and amazing individuals, and partied the night away at the Courtyard Marriott!

Getting Ready/Reception Venue: Courtyard Marriott - Mankato, Minnesota
Bride’s Dress: Rebecca Ingram
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Tuxes: Mantoni
Bridesmaid Dresses: Kennedy Blue
Flowers: Le Center Floral
Rings: Williams Diamond Center
Cake: Bluebird Cakery