Recent Wedding Photos in Duluth MN by Bryan Jonathan Weddings

Jordan and Ashley’s Brule River Barn Wedding

November 1, 2016City: Brule, WI Venue: Brule River Barn

Bride and groom walking down aisle after they just got married.

Jordan and Ashley met in the first class of their college careers at UW-Eau Claire. It was a film course in which they would watch, discuss, and critique movies at 7:00 AM. One morning before class started, Ashley was discussing the homework assignment with a classmate when the phrase, “Oh golly gee willickers” escaped her mouth. Jordan had, apparently, never heard that phrase been used in actual, real life conversation before. The look of confusion that Jordan gave Ashley that day is still one she receives, eight years later. Still to this day, one of the couple’s favorite pastimes is watching and critiquing movies together.

Jordan proposed on December 23, 2013. The evening was supposed to begin with a trip to a cute, local bistro. However, when the couple arrived, they discovered that it was closed for the holiday season. This small hiccup in the original plan added meaning to the evening because on the couple’s very first date, six years earlier, they had plans to go to an Asian fusion bistro, but it was, again, closed. Therefore, fast forwarding to the evening of the proposal, their relationship had come full circle in a cute, quirky way. After the couple had re-evaluated their options and finished eating at an adorable little supper club, they made their way to the local park, which was decorated from head to toe in Christmas lights. Once they were there, the happy couple walked up to a beautiful gazebo overlooking a duck pond, where Jordan said, “The last six years have been the most amazing years of my life, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you too.” He then pulled out a ring and proposed, and the rest is history.

The wedding took place at Brule River Barn in Brule, WI, which is the premier barn-style wedding venue in northern MN and WI. It was a beautiful day filled with love, happiness, and undertones of the couple’s nerdy interests.

A huge shoutout goes to Northland Special Events for making the day magical, and an equally huge congratulations goes to Jordan and Ashley as they begin the next step on the journey of life. Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day, and best of wishes as you take on life together.

So say we all.

Wedding barn venue; big white barn with flowers and greenery in front.

An overview of Brule River Barn and a shot of the first gift Jordan ever gave Ashley–a charming wooden box, which held the rings on their wedding day.

Inside of a barn wedding venue; white tables set up for reception, dessert and gift items.

The couple gave away honey as their gift, and rather than having a traditional cake, they told their friends and family to bring a specialty dessert item.

Wreath of greenery for the bride; Greek Goddess style wreath.

The beautiful wreath, which made Ashley look reminiscent to a Greek Goddess.

Groom preparing for the barn style outdoor wedding.

Preparations for the big day.

Getting ready photos of the bride; bride gets dress buttoned and finishing touches completed.

Finishing touches for Ashley.

First look photos in the light mist; outdoor first look photos at barn wedding.

Unbelievably happy first look photos in the light mist.

Bride and groom portraits in rustic, barn setting; flowers and greenery surround the happy couple.

Ready to spend the rest of their lives together.

Groom style photos--plaid shirt and Star Trek socks.

This groom’s got style with his plaid shirt and Star Trek socks.

Bride style photos--headpiece made of greenery and long, flowing veil.

Ashley looking like a Greek Goddess with her gorgeous wreath and flowing veil.

Bride and groom portraits at barn style wedding with flowers and greenery in background.

Jordan and Ashley in wedded bliss.

Bride and groom portraits at barn style wedding in front of rustic doors.

There’s nothing better than a happy couple on their wedding day.

Photos of the wedding party with mismatched dresses and plaid shirts.

The wedding party looked great in their plaid shirts and individualized dresses.

Wedding ceremony details; photos of the orchestra, flowers and decorations.

Details of the ceremony held at Brule River Barn, including a small tree the couple planted together.

Wedding ceremony details--grandma's as flower girls.

Beautiful ceremony complete with the grandma’s as flower girls, the ring bearers wielding light sabers, and the Imperial March playing in the background.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at barn venue; green trees in background.

Jordan and Ashley were one of the last couples to get married underneath the iconic willow tree. It was damaged in the July storms and will take a few years to recover.

First dance photos in barn venue; streaming lights and rustic wood in background.

First dance songs specially sung by the couple’s friends and family, since the karaoke version of the songs were accidentally purchased.

Barn wedding photos at dusk; big white barn and streaming lights in background.

Jordan and Ashley locking away their love with one of the locks Brule River Barn provides for each happy couple that gets married there. Perfect way to end the night!

Venue – Brule River Barn
Coordinator – Mariah at Northland Special Events

Catering – Duluth Grill

Alcohol – Keyport Liquor

Music – Heart Strings

Grooms Dinner – Twin Gables

Favors – Honey from Fresh Pickins Farm

Joel and Lauryn’s Hawk Ridge Engagement

October 25, 2016City: Duluth, MN Venue: Hawk Ridge

Engagement couple photo sitting beside running water in fall.

Joel and Lauryn met at a local Duluth “establishment,” which we will leave unnamed for the sake of the couple. When the time for a first date rolled around, Lauryn told her friends that if he took her out to a chain restaurant, he was not going to get a second date. Joel, thankfully, pulled through and passed the test. He took her to Seven West Taphouse, which is now one of the couple’s favorite date spots. They quickly fell for each other, and have been together for over three years. They are both St. Scholastica graduates, and Lauryn works with Joel’s mother at the hospital.

Joel proposed at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, shortly after sunrise. It was a beautiful day filled with the sunshine, lack of sleep, and the biggest festival in the world for balloons. Their engagement session took place at Hawk Ridge in Duluth, MN, on one of the last nice fall days of the season. It was a perfect day celebrating the changing of the season and the love Joel and Lauryn have for each other.

Engagement couple photos surrounded by nature in the fall.

Joel and Lauryn enjoying one of the last nice fall days at Hawk Ridge.

Engagement couple photos with blue sky and nature in the background.

Ready for life’s next big adventure.

Engagement couple photos in long grass and fall weather.

Gorgeous October day.

Fall colors couple engagement photos; leaves in background.

Happily surrounded by Duluth’s natural beauty.

Engagement ring photo in nature; Silhouette couple photo in fall.

Joel did a good job picking out the ring.

Engagement couple photos with running water in the background.

Joel and Lauryn beside the waters of Lake Superior at Brighton Beach.

Engagement couple photo at dusk beside the lake.

Dusk in the fall.

Nick and Kelly’s Engagement Session at Enger Tower

October 25, 2016City: Duluth, MN Venue: Enger Tower

Nick and Kelly met for the very first time in fourth grade. It was Nick’s first year at a new school, and he ended up in the same fourth-grade classroom as Kelly. Despite going to the same school and the fact that they both knew who the other person was, they didn’t talk to each other much until their junior year of high school.

On one fateful day, Kelly got Nick’s number at a high school speech meet because she believed he would be a fun friend to have. Nick got the wrong idea and thought they were going to be more than that. One day, Kelly asked Nick to hang out on a Wednesday night, but he was busy. That Friday, however, they ended up going out, and it, inevitably, turned into a date, even though Kelly had completely friend-zoned him. Not long after that, the happy couple fell for each other, and they have been together for more than five years.

Nick proposed to Kelly by asking him to meet her at the Newman Center at UMD. He knew that Kelly had been going to the Newman since high school and that it is a very special place to her. When she arrived, he walked her down an aisle created by 400 candles. Right before the altar, Nick got down on one knee and asked Kelly to marry him. She, tears streaming down her face, said yes. In the flurry of the moment, the couple realized that the carpet had caught fire! They quickly blew out three candles that had burned through to the carpet. It was a beautiful, joy-filled moment.

Nick and Kelly’s engagement photo session took place at Enger Tower. It was a gorgeous day complete with a beautiful overlooking view of Duluth, the sun shining brightly, and the changing color of the leaves.

Engagement couple photo in fall colors; autumn leaves in the background.

Nick and Kelly enjoying the nature scene at Enger Tower.

Engagement couple photos in fall colors; nature shot with trees and rocks.

Out and about in the crisp fall air.

The happy couple nestled in nature.

Engagement photos of couple lying down in fall leaves, surrounded by nature.

Happily resting in the fallen leaves.

Engagement couple photos in long grass; walking photos in nature.

Soaking in the gorgeous fall weather.

Engagement photos in fall colors with Duluth in the background.

All smiles for this happy couple.

Kent and Sarah’s Fall Colors Engagement

October 21, 2016City: Duluth, MN Venue: Hartley Nature Center

Duluth engagement photos at the Hartley Nature Center.

Kent proposed at Manny’s Steakhouse, one of the couple’s favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. He was pretty nervous for most of the meal, which gave Sarah a good idea of what was going on. Kent excused himself before dessert to “use the restroom,” and gave the engagement ring to their waiter. When the waiter came back, he lifted the silver dome, which was supposed to be covering their delectable dessert of banana cream pie, but instead, there was a ring on the plate! Kent then got down on one knee, said he loved Sarah and asked her to marry him. Sarah, of course, said yes. They are getting married on the same day that Sarah’s parents and grandparents also got married. On their wedding day, Sarah’s parents will be married 33 years, and her grandparents will be married 61 years.

The engagement shoot took place at the Hartley Nature Center in Duluth, MN. It was a beautiful time of year to be outside immersed in the fall colors, and it was the perfect day to celebrate the love that Kent and Sarah have for each other.

Fall colors engagement shoot in Duluth, MN.

Kent and Sarah surrounded by Duluth’s natural beauty.

Taking a romantic stroll through the woods.

The happy couple perched in the Hartley Nature Center.

Duluth engagement shoot at the Hartley Nature Center.

A shot of the gorgeous engagement ring.

Enjoying one of the many trails the Hartley Nature Center has to offer.

Details of Kent and Sarah’s beautiful engagement shoot.

Rachel and Adam’s Hawk Ridge Engagement Shoot

October 18, 2016City: Duluth, MN Venue: Hawk Ridge

Adam and Rachel were initially set up through mutual friends. When the couple discovered each other on social media, the flames of romance were inevitably kindled. Upon meeting for their first date, the couple immediately hit it off and decided to make it official. They have been together for over four years now and will be together for five and a half years by the time they get married.

On Rachel’s twenty-first birthday, Adam proposed a toast for Rachel in front of the couple’s family members. Before she knew it, he was kneeling on the ground next to her on one knee, popping the question. In the flurry of the moment, Adam forgot the speech he had prepared, and all he managed to say was, “Will you marry me?” He proposed with his grandmother’s ring, and according to Rachel, “It was the best birthday ever!”

This fun-loving couple was a blast to work with. The shoot took place at Hawk Ridge and Amity Creek in Duluth, MN, which offered an excellent overview of the city, a myriad of nature shots, and a gorgeous array of fall colors. Rachel and Adam share many similar interests, opinions, and thoughts on life. They were truly made for one another, and this engagement shoot was a beautiful testament to the love they share.