Grand Forks Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Winter Wedding at The Gorecki Alumni Center with Alexa and Cody

Grand Forks Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Winter Wedding at The Gorecki Alumni Center with Alexa and Cody

Alexa & Cody planned their wedding for December 22 and though we were having a very warm winter with no snow, they were both crossing their fingers for a beautiful snow-filled wedding day. With a bit of luck, we DID get some snow about a week before their wedding day AND the temperatures were actually in the high 20s ABOVE zero (which is odd for us in late December).

We also had some dense morning fog which actually helped give our pre-ceremony photos more of a “winter wonderland” type of feel! Oh…did I mention that Alexa & Cody wanted most of their photos outside in the snow??!! They were such a fun & laid-back couple and we alternated shooting some photos and then warming up in our warm running vehicles.

The ceremony was set for mid-day and was a brief, but beautiful, exchange of vows filled with precious moments in front of the couple’s family and friends. Alexa & Cody shared their first kiss as husband and wife and walked back down the aisle to begin their new lives together!

The reception was amazing filled with the best food from Ground Round and treats by Hugo’s Bakery! Everyone celebrated with a fantastic meal, shared speeches, toasts, and fun stories and then sent the couple off early as they were set to fly out that evening for their short “mini-moon”.

I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my 2023 wedding season and to usher in Christmas and the New Year!

I had so much fun with Alexa, Cody, and their closest family and friends and I was so honored to be the one trusted to capture their wedding day memories!

Venue: The Gorecki Alumni Center

Officiant: Shayne Daku

Catering: Ground Round

Cake: Hugo’s Bakery

Photography: Shawn Morrissey Photography

If you’d like more information on the Gorecki Alumni Center, please check out my GORECKI ALUMNI CENTER PAGE!

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Naastad Acres Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Outdoor August Wedding In Hatton, ND With Sande And Jeff

Naastad Acres Wedding Photographer - Elegant Outdoor Summer Wedding In Hatton, ND With Sande And Jeff

I met Sande and Jeff for drinks at The SPUD Jr to chat about their big day and quickly realized what an awesome couple they were and how excited I’d be to photograph their wedding. Planning their wedding was so fun…they live in Colorado so most of our planning was via zoom…but they were always super cool to chat with and I enjoyed every minute.

When their wedding day arrived…it was such a perfect day out for a wedding! Their wedding would take place out at Naastad Acres in Hatton, ND and I always joke with the venue owners that whenever I photograph a wedding at their lovely venue…it’s ALWAYS 95 degrees out with 200% humidity!! But the day of Sande & Jeff’s wedding was sunny and in the high 70’s! Can’t ask for much better!

Everyone involved in the wedding, from the bridal party to family or friends, were all fantastic to work with and most of the afternoon flew by as we were able to capture some amazing moments.

The ceremony was beautiful and filled with laughter and special moments. Sande & Jeff walked back down the isle as newlyweds and were smiling ear to ear as their family & friends cheered them on!

The reception and dance were action packed as I worked up a small sweat playing the FREEZE FRAME game as we had to take photos with Sande & Jeff at each table of guests all within the span of 1 song! Harmon Entertainment kept the place moving the rest of the evening and I was even able to steal the couple away for some epic sunset/nighttime photos!

Naastad Acres finished the night with a BANG as they put on a spectacular fireworks show in honor of the newlyweds!

I had so much fun with Sande, Jeff, and their closest family and friends and I was so honored to be the one trusted to capture their wedding day memories!

Venue: Naastad Acres

Officiant: Rich Hagen

Dress: David's Bridal - Columbus, OH

Men’s Wear: Halberstadt's West Acres

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie.com

DJ: Harmon Entertainment - Cody Christian

Catering: Ground Round

Floral: Jalen Nicole Floral

Cake: Love in the Oven Bakery

Photography: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Videography: Harmon Entertainment - Devonte Figueroa

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Naastad Acres Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Late Summer Wedding In Hatton, ND With Eden And Daniel

Naastad Acres Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Late Summer Wedding In Hatton, ND With Eden And Daniel

It was a beautiful mid-September day out at Naastad Acres in Hatton…the perfect kind of day for a wedding! This particular wedding day belonged to Eden & Daniel. I got the chance to meet and work with the couple last Fall for their engagement session which also took place at Naastad Acres. It was a super chilly afternoon but I had a ton of fun with them and we captured some awesome engagement photos. I knew we’d have a blast on their wedding day!

Their wedding day was just that…a blast! We had perfect weather and Naastad Acres is filled with so many fantastic locations for photos so the day pretty much flew by!

As the ceremony began, Eden & Daniel’s closest friends and family watched as “Rev D” entertained and conducted the service. Eden even prepared a song to sing which blew everyone away! The couple then exchanged rings, vows, and a first kiss and walked back down the isle as husband and wife to the cheers of everyone in attendance.

Then it was time to celebrate…which is ALWAYS a fun time at Naastad Acres! The music was great, the food was delicious, and Eden & Daniel’s day could not have gone any better!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

Venue: Naastad Acres

Officiant: Dustin Elliot “Rev D”

Dress: Kristen's Bridal

Men’s Wear: Men's Wearhouse

Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey

DJ: Harmon Entertainment - Brenna

Catering: Ground Round

Floral: Wy's Floral

Cake: Gigi's Cupcakes

Photography: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Videography: Harmon Entertainment - Chris & Brita

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Grand Forks Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding At University Of North Dakota

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding At The University Of North Dakota

I met MaryAnn & Natisha through a groom I was working with who happened to be a coworker of MaryAnn’s. After meeting with the couple, I could tell we had a lot in common and working with them would be a total blast!

We actually had a separate double Bridal session about a month before the wedding where we had total freedom to capture stunning couple portraits without the time constraints and normal stressors of the actual wedding day. Even though it was 98 degrees during our double bridal session, we had so much fun and got some great shots.

We’re so glad we planned that bridal session because soon after (and before the wedding) Natisha broke her arm!!! Ouch. She was supposed to have it in a full cast for the wedding day but she was a trooper and told the doctors to hold off on the cast until after the wedding! Even with a broken arm on her wedding day, she was open to anything and we worked hard to get amazing photos while keeping her as comfortable as possible. It was one of the more memorable wedding day portrait shoots I’ve done.

The ceremony at The Gorecki was beautiful as family and friends got to witness Natisha & MaryAnn exchange vows, rings, and a first kiss as a married couple.

The guests then enjoyed social hour while the space was transformed into a beautiful reception space with amazing details spread throughout. Once the reception began, it was a non stop celebration! There was incredible food, drinks, music, dancing, and lots of laughter as everyone commemorated the newlyweds!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

For more info on The Gorecki Alumni Center…be sure to check out my Gorecki & Hopper Danley Page HERE!

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Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding In Moorhead, MN

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding In Moorhead, MN

I first met with Heidi & Lexi at Rustic Oaks during an Open House event in 2019 at the beautiful rustic venue. I quickly knew that they would be an ideal couple to work with. We had tons of fun on their engagement session at Rustic Oaks and captured some wonderful memories. The wedding couldn’t come soon enough.

But then…the Pandemic burst in and threw the entire world into chaos! Just like all the other 2020 couples, Heidi & Lexi weren’t sure if they could have their ceremony in August. As the date approached and some of the venue restrictions in the state opened up, we decided to go ahead with their ceremony as planned.

After it raining most of the morning, the weather cleared up and we had a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding!

The ceremony was beautiful with lots of fine details spread about the space as family and friends got to witness Heidi & Lexi exchange vows, rings, and a first kiss as a married couple.

Guests then piled into the stunning reception hall at Rustic Oaks and the afterparty kicked off with a bang as Harmon Entertainment kept the place swinging! There was incredible food, drinks, music, dancing, and lots of laughter as everyone celebrated the newlyweds!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

For more info on RUSTIC OAKS…be sure to check out my RUSTIC OAKS PAGE HERE!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Fall Wedding in Davenport, ND

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Fall Wedding In Davenport, ND

I first met Shelby & RJ when I drove down to Fargo to shoot an engagement session with them. It was a super hot day out but I had a blast with them as we trekked around the countryside and captured some amazing shots! I knew right away that their wedding day was going to be special and a ton of fun!

Their late October wedding was set at The Pines right outside Fargo in Davenport, ND. The Pines is a truly amazing venue and we couldn’t have asked for better weather in late October for an outdoor ceremony. There were plenty of pre-ceremony special moments such as a groomsmen gift opening, a couple of emotional “first looks” and tons of laughter between all of the family and friends.

The ceremony was beautiful with lots of fine details spread about the space as family and friends got to witness Shelby & RJ exchange vows, rings, and a first kiss as husband and wife all in the late afternoon setting sun.

Guests then piled into the stunning reception hall at The PINES and the afterparty kicked off with a bang! There was incredible food, drinks, music, dancing, and lots of laughter as everyone celebrated the new husband and wife!

I had such a great time and this was the best way possible to end my 2022 wedding season! It was such an honor working with Shelby, RJ, and their families on their special day!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

Venue: THE PINES

Dress: Your Day By Nicole

Florist: Shotwell Floral & Greenhouse

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Men’s Attire: Halberstadt's West Acres

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes

DJ: Complete Weddings + Events Kayla

Caterer: Chefs Table Catering

Watch Shelby & RJ’s Wedding Highlight Video!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful October Wedding In Moorhead, MN

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful October Wedding In Moorhead, MN

I met Kelsey and Chris when they were part of the bridal party for another couple of mine whose wedding was in 2019. I was thrilled to hear of their own engagement and super excited that they asked me to be their wedding photographer!

They couldn’t have picked a better date for their big day! We had beautiful Fall weather with just a slight breeze which was awesome because October weather can be all over the place. Kelsey and Chris’s day took place at the stunning RiverHaven Events Center in Moorhead, MN which was amazing both inside and out!

It is surrounded by trees, a winding river, and plenty of nature. In fact, during our wedding party photoshoot, we had to move aside as a flock of wild turkeys spread out in a wide line and pecked their way across the field right towards us.

The ceremony was beautiful and brief, taking place in front of a giant panoramic set of windows showcasing all the Fall colors of the trees outside. When it was over, Kelsey and Chris were husband and wife and the newlyweds celebrated with all of their family and friends on an amazing Autumn evening.

I had such an awesome time working with Kelsey and Chris and chatting with their family and friends all day. I’m so lucky and honored to have been a part of their big day!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

Venue: RiverHaven Events Center

Dress: LeeAnn’s Bridal

Florist: Ling’s Moments

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Men’s Attire: LeeAnne’s Bridal

Cake: Gigi’s cupcakes

DJ: Harmon Entertainment DJ service, MC Brandon Forde

Caterer: Urban Foods Catering

Watch Kelsey & Chris’s Wedding Highlight Video!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Summer Wedding In Hatton, ND

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Summer Wedding In Hatton, ND

I literally can’t remember when I first met Tayla and Connor…it was definitely BEFORE all of the pandemic craziness. I quickly knew that they would be so much fun to work with and we started their wedding planning journey. But then, due to COVID, we had to postpone and reschedule their wedding another year!

Well, that year was worth the wait! Their wedding day finally came and you couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Their day took place at NAASTAD ACRES in Hatton, ND (my absolute favorite venue to work at).

It was a toasty 90 degrees out all day, but the morning was filled with friends and family laughing and building memories together. Everyone was so awesome to work with and I had tons of fun conversations as the morning just flew by!

The ceremony was beautiful in the bright sun with no wind at all. The couple exchanged vows, rings, kissed, and walked back down the isle as husband and wife to cheers and tears of happiness.

Now…if anyone knows how to throw a party…it’s Naastad Acres and Harmon Entertainment! The reception and dance were nonstop fun and action as Tayla & Connor’s family and friends put in their best efforts to celebrate the newlyweds. To cap off their whirlwind of a special day, the couple got to watch a fantastic display of fireworks in their honor!

What a wonderful day for such an amazing couple. I’m so glad that Tayla & Connor stuck with me through the craziness of the past 2 years and we were all able to share their special day together! I feel so lucky and honored to have been the one to work with them these past two years!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

Venue: Naastad Acres

Dress: Your Day By Nicole-Fargo

Florist: Hugo’s-East Grand Forks

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography 2nd Photographer: Alica Hogan Uhlir

Men’s Attire: Tip Top Tux

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes-Fargo Hugo’s-East Grand Forks

DJ: Harmon Entertainment DJ service, MC Pete Johnson

Caterer: Ground Round

Watch Tayla & Connor’s Wedding Highlight Video!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding At St. Mary's Church, Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Summer Wedding At St. Mary's Church, Grand Forks, ND

I’ve had such an awesome time working with Ruby and Matt over the last year. We met over coffee and I quickly realized that they were a couple I would have a blast working with! Our Spring was so crazy with rain, flooding, and even a late May blizzard…that getting their engagement session planned proved challenging. We finally just went out on a chilly, windy, overcast day and shot some photos. I had so much fun with them and the photos turned out amazing! That’s when I knew that their wedding day was gonna be unforgettable!

The crazy weather seemed to follow us all the way to their wedding day as the forecast was supposed to be 99 degrees with a heat index of 107!!! Luckily, like 75% of the time, the weathermen were WAY off. The temp only reached into the low 80’s which made outdoor photos tons more comfortable and fun. We did have to deal with a slight breeze of 30 mph…but we made due!

The entire wedding party was so laid back and super easy to work with and we shared lots of laughs throughout the day! I really enjoyed chatting with members from both sides of the family and I could see where both Ruby and Matt got their fun outgoing personalities.

Once the ceremony rolled around…the laughs continued, but were accompanied by tears of joy, special moments, rings and vows being exchanged, and a first kiss as husband and wife!

The reception was packed and all of Ruby and Matt’s family and friend’s celebrated the newlyweds in grand fashion! What an action packed day!

It’s always so cool to be there to see how all of our months of planning finally come together and I get to witness another family being created!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for choosing me to capture your wedding day memories!

Venue: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks, ND

Dress: Alan Evans Bridal

Florist: Wy’s Floral

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Men’s Attire: Halberstadt’s at West Acres

Hair:

Cake: Deb Solem

DJ: Blu Light Productions

Watch Ruby & Matt’s Wedding Highlight Video!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Outdoor Fall Wedding At Bonazaville U.S.A., Fargo, ND

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Outdoor Fall Wedding At Bonazaville U.S.A., Fargo, ND

2020 is almost over and I FINALLY have a bit of time to get caught up on posting my Fall weddings! This one was the Fall wedding of DeAnn & Thomas! I met them (and their son Maverick) last year and got to travel to Jamestown to do their engagement photos. I had a blast with them as we trekked all over Jamestown to shoot photos. We took a break for some warm coffee & tea and had a beautiful sunset to close out our session.

Their wedding was special, not only to them, but to me as well…you see, their September 19th wedding happened to be my 6 year wedding anniversary date! My wife and I were married on that date in 2014 in Duluth, MN!

DeAnn & Thomas chose to get married at Bonazaville USA in West Fargo. It’s a historical museum with no shortage of cool and unique areas for amazing photographs! It was as nice of a day out as you could have asked for…except for one small thing…the ND wind! The 20 mph winds made the outdoor photos a bit challenging but we were still able to have fun, get some great shots, and most importantly…capture the emotions and memories of their special day!

Both families treated me so well and it was amazing to get to mingle with them all day! We even were blessed with another beautiful sunset! And the yummy desserts that the groom’s mother made were icing on the cake (pun intended)!

Congrats to the new couple! Thanks so much for not only choosing me to capture your wedding day memories, but for sticking with me through the craziness of the pandemic this past year!

P.S….I’ll never forget your anniversary!!

Venue: Bonanzaville, USA - West Fargo

Dress: Affairs By Brittany

Florist: Erika With A K Designs

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Men’s Attire: LeeAnne's Bridal

Hair: Layered - Ellie Mayer

Cake: Julie Cookie ND

DJ: Harmon Entertainment

Watch DeAnn & Thomas’s Wedding Highlight Video!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Styled Rustic Wedding Photoshoot In Moorhead, MN

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Styled Rustic Wedding Photoshoot In Moorhead, MN

The Fall of 2020 was crazy for me (as I’m sure it was for many of you)! With COVID running rampant across the country, many of my wedding couples either postponed or rescheduled their spring/summer weddings. Those that rescheduled, seemed to all do so in September or October of this year. Whether it was a small intimate social distancing guidelines wedding, or an outdoor ceremony, I had 8 weddings in a row from Sept-Oct which made my FALL FLY BY SO FAST! That’s why I’m just getting around to posting this now!

In late October after my wedding blitz was done, I partnered up with the amazing Moorhead wedding venue, Rustic Oaks and one of the Fargo/Moorhead area’s premiere bridal boutiques, Affairs By Brittany. We planned a rustic/Fall themed wedding photoshoot and we held a contest to have a REAL engaged couple be our models for the shoot. The winners of our couples’ contest to be our models for the photoshoot were Raquel and her fiance Banyn.

We also were lucky enough to get some of the area’s finest wedding vendors to be a part of our styled shoot. We worked with Halberstadt’s (attire), Morgen Hagrott (videography), Whisk N Whimsey (cake and treats), Love Always (floral), and Studio Duo (hair).

The shoot itself was amazing! There was a light dusting of snow on the ground but it was warm enough to venture outside so we were able to get a nice mix of indoor/outdoor photos and video. Raquel and Banyn were so much fun to work with and got some real world experience behind the camera for their upcoming REAL wedding next year!

Engagement season is upon us…so if you are reading this and happen to get engaged between now and Valentine’s Day…please consider these fine wedding professionals to be a part of your big day! They are all the best at what they do and will know how to make your wedding day flawless, memorable, and special!

Venue: Rustic Oaks

Dress: Affairs By Brittany

Florist: Love Always

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Men’s Attire: Halberstadt’s Fargo

Hair: Salon DUO Fargo

Videography: Morgan Hagerott

Cake: Whisk N Whimsey


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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Outdoor Pandemic Wedding In Hatton, ND

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Beautiful Rustic Outdoor Pandemic Wedding In Hatton, ND with Haley & Grady.

A lot has happened in the past few months that have changed everything we do on a daily basis…including social gatherings, family events, graduations, and YES…weddings! When I met Haley and Grady in 2019 and we began working together to plan their wedding…the last thing we could have imagined was being in the midst of a global pandemic when their wedding came around! But that’s exactly what happened.

The date the couple had set for their big day had so much importance as it would share the 20th birthday of Haley’s younger brother who had previously passed away. This date would have so much meaning to the bride and groom so everyone worked together to make it the safest, most beautiful day possible!

As the morning began at the amazing Naastad Acres in Hatton, it was already close to 90 degrees out and it only got hotter and more humid as the day went on! It didn’t slow anyone down and the entire bridal party was amazing to work with. In fact, everything went so smoothly that we finished all of our pre ceremony photos about 45 min early (which never happens) and meant everyone had more time to chill (literally) inside in the AC before the ceremony!

The ceremony was beautiful! There were both tears of sadness and tears of joy and this ceremony would rank as one of the most emotional ones I’ve taken part in. Tons of laughter, cheers, tears, and soon Haley & Grady walked back down the isle as husband and wife!

As the reception started, I enjoyed having some awesome chats with some of the family members and remembering why I love to do this job! I got to meet and work with 2 amazing people and all of their family and friends to document their most precious intimate day of their lives. As far as jobs go…you can’t really beat that!

Thanks to both families for letting me take part in this special day and congratulations to Haley & Grady as they take the next step in their journey as husband and wife!

Venue: Naastad Acres

Dress: Your Day By Nicole by Essence of Australia

Florist: The Shed

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Make Up: Avedon Staehnke

Hair: Salon DUO Fargo

Caterer: Ground Round

DJ: Marcus with Harmon Entertainment

Cake: Hugo’s Family Marketplace

Watch Haley & Grady’s Wedding Video!


If you had to change your wedding plans due to Covid-19 and are in need of a Professional Photographer who specializes in weddings…I would LOVE to hear your story and work with you to tell it to the world!

I’m also still booking 2021 weddings!

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Intimate Backyard Covid Pandemic Wedding In Grand Forks

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Intimate Backyard Covid Pandemic Wedding In Grand Forks With Sara & Michael

I started working with Sara & Mike in 2019 as we started planning their big 2020 wedding that was scheduled for May 30. It was shaping up to be a large-sized beautiful church ceremony at Hope Church with an action packed celebration with all the family and friends the Ramada could handle!

When Sara, Mike, & I started planning everything together last year…we forgot to plan for one small thing…a GLOBAL PANDEMIC!! Looking back to 2019…who would have guessed we would be right in the middle of a worldwide viral outbreak that has caused so much devastation to not only the population, but the economy?

Spring and Summer weddings had to be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled and Sara and Mike’s large indoor church wedding was no exception. We worked together and with most of their original wedding vendors and found a date that worked for rescheduling their wedding to Sept 2020 and we were all excited we could make that happen.

Even though their beautiful church wedding was now set for Sept and they could breath a small sigh of relief, Sara & Mike still wanted to have a small intimate backyard ceremony and actually get married on their original wedding date of May 30, 2020…Sooooooooo….that’s what we did!

Keeping within all of the social distancing guidelines, they had the most beautiful intimate ceremony you could plan and I was so happy I could finally get out in the world and be there to start photographing precious moments again!

For such a small ceremony, there were so many details, laughs, tears, and memorable moments that I could have fit them all into a normal 8 hour wedding day…but we packed them all into about 2 hours! It was such an incredible day and having THIS ceremony be my first photographed wedding since the whole pandemic began, I can honestly say…I look forward to working with more couples who want small/intimate ceremonies or elopements!

Congratulations to Sara, Mike, their families, and friends! Thank you all so much for having me a part of such a special & memorable day! I look forward to your 2nd wedding this year which I know will be a blast!

Venue: Groom’s family home

Florist: Peggy Olivas

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Caterer: Peggy & Terry Olivas

Pastor: Paul Knight (Lead Pastor at Hope Church)

Watch Sara & Michael’s Wedding Video!


If you had to change your wedding plans due to Covid-19 and are in need of a Professional Photographer who specializes in weddings…I would LOVE to hear your story and work with you to tell it to the world!

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Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Summer Wedding On The University Of North Dakota Campus

Grand Forks | East Grand Forks | Fargo Wedding Photographer - Summer Wedding at On The University Of North Dakota’s Campus With Tyler & Jordan

I met Tyler & Jordan close to a year ago at a wedding show and was instantly connected to their story! I had a blast with them during their engagement session as we took some awesome winter photos which included key elements of their love story: Their home, the restaurant where they got engaged, sipping on some scotch and whiskey, their dogs, and the love of the outdoors! The only bad thing about it was that we had to wait so long for the wedding so we could have some more fun working together!

Their wedding day Finally arrived on August 24 and took place on the UND campus at the Hopper Danley and Gorecki Alumni Center. Little did we know that we would be faced with a couple huge obstacles as the day began. It just so happened to be UND Student Move-In Day! Exciting….RIGHT?? Oh…I forgot to mention that there was also major construction on University Avenue! This all created the perfect storm of things to make you stress out on your wedding day! It was almost impossible to get to the Gorecki as traffic was backed up all the way down University Ave all day! It was Crazy!

Despite all of the craziness, everyone arrived and the day began as Tyler and Jordan’s families all worked together to get the day’s events back on track! Weather-wise, it was a beautiful day out and the wedding party was so much fun to work with as we trekked all over the campus and found some stunning areas for portraits!

The rest of the day went off without a hitch and as the students and traffic gradually died down, Tyler and Jordan exchanged vows, had their first kiss, and walked back down the isle as husband and wife! It was a beautiful intimate ceremony with my first ever “scotch-whiskey unity ceremony” I’ve ever photographed!

Then it was back to the Gorecki for the celebration where there was more laughter, some tears of joy, fine food, and crazy dancing!

I’m so happy that I crossed paths with this amazing couple a year ago and I was able to tell their wedding day story! Congrats…and thanks to Tyler, Jordan, and their families for letting me into their lives over the last year so I could preserve these precious memories for you all!

Venues: Hopper Danley Spiritual Center The Gorecki Alumni Center

Dress: Allen Evan’s (Moorhead)

Florist: Hugo’s Family Marketplace

Cake: Paola’s Pastries

D.J.: Harmon Entertainment

Make-up: Kennedy Olson

Hair: Hair By CK

Event Design: An Elegant Affair

Photographer: Shawn Morrissey Photography

Watch Tyler & Jordan’s Wedding Day Highlight Film:

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Grand Forks Wedding Photographer: A Grand Forks Wedding At St. Michael's Church And Rhombus Brewing Co. With Lena & Collin

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Working with Lena And Collin the past 8 months has been an awesome adventure! I met them early last March at Rhombus Guys Brewing Company with snow on the ground and again last night to deliver their final wedding photos/video at Rhombus with snow on the ground. Our journey has come full circle and It's so wonderful to see them finally married and starting their new life together! Thank you both so much for choosing ME to help tell your incredible love story!

VENUES: St. Michaels Church Rhombus Guys Brewing Company

Band: The JT Kennelly Band

Hair: White Horse Salon

Dress: Alan Evans Bridal

Flowers: East Grand Floral

Make Up: Liz Lee

Grand Forks Wedding Photographer: A Redwood Falls/Morton Minnesota Wedding At Jackpot Junction With Lindsey And Dre

Grand Forks Wedding Photographer: A Redwood Falls/Morton Minnesota Wedding At Jackpot Junction With Lindsey And Dre

2017 was such an amazing year for me! I had so much fun working with my couples and seeing the progress of their journeys from when they first met with me to when they were finally married! When January of this year rolled around, 2018 was already shaping up to be even more fantastic...so I was really anticipating my very first wedding of the year!

It was to be for Lindsey and Dre and take place in the Morton/Redwood Falls, MN area which is a very special place for me! (My Mom and Dad were married there and I have been visiting that area most of my life). It's a beautiful area filled with history and culture! The week before the wedding, they got 14 inches of snow dumped on them which luckily melted away before the wedding day (Mostly anyways)!

The morning of the wedding, I was to meet the girls at the salon to take some photos of their preparation...so I headed out extra early so I could go get some awesome pics/video of the amazing landscapes, waterfalls, and wildlife which always seems to recharge my soul! I don't know how many deer I came across...none of which seemed to mind me passing by on foot! 

Once at the salon...the day went into full swing! The hustle and bustle of wedding days can make hours go by in what seem like minutes! The ladies were all having a blast getting ready for the ceremony and once I made it to the casino and met up with the fellas, I could tell they were enjoying themselves as well! The weather was a bit too windy and chilly to do much outdoor photography...but we all braved it for a few fun photos!

The ceremony was filled with emotion as tears of happiness were not short of supply! You could feel the love from everyone involved as Lindsey and Dre exchanged vows, shared their first kiss as husband and wife, and walked down the isle towards the giant celebration waiting for them in the ballroom next door!

The reception and dance truly showcased the fun nature of this couple! Besides the awesome food, flowing drinks, jammin' music, and fun dancing...guests also enjoyed the photo booth,  pool tables, and bean bag toss games! There was something for everyone and as the evening came to a close, Lindsey and Dre had experienced their first kiss, first meal, and first dance as a brand new husband and wife! 

It was such a fun day for me and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of it! Congrats to my very first new couple of 2018!

VENUE: Jackpot Junction Casino/Hotel

DRESS: David's Bridal (Mankato)

DESIGNER: Oleg Cassini

FLORIST: Blossom Town

CAKE: Custom Cakes By Michelle

DJ: DJ By Will

HAIR/MAKE-UP: Salon Cella - Sarah Okins

DECORATORS: Rockin Red Barn

Please Enjoy The Video/Photo Fusion Slideshow Of Lindsey and Dre's Big Day!

(BE SURE TO TURN ON HD IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PLAYER BY CLICKING THE SETTINGS GEAR ICON) 

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