MN Landscape Arboretum Wedding

Allison and Asa met when Allison’s theatre tour traveled through Asa’s hometown. He was working as a counselor at the performing arts camp that was hosting Allison’s residency and was originally supposed to be starting a new job that week. But, as fate would have it, plans changed and there he was. Who knew he would meet the love of his life that week by playing the ukulele? Allison found her Prince Charming when he saved her from having to play the unfamiliar instrument on stage. Asa used his experience with playing guitar to save the day and won her heart in the process!

Jason Mraz’s song “I’m Yours” was their song long before it became overplayed on the radio, so when his tour came to town in October Asa secretly bought tickets. After a day of conquering corn mazes he surprised Allison by taking her to the concert. Afterward, Asa said he wanted to make one more stop before heading home, saying that he’d never been on the Stone Arch Bridge at night. They had walked about halfway across the bridge when Asa stopped, got down on one knee, and proposed. What a perfect evening full of perfect surprises!

On August 28th, in the presence of a reverend, a cantor, and their friends and family, these two lovebirds got married under Asa’s handmade chuppah. The beautiful surroundings of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and perfect weather made the day all the more wonderful. The day also had some surprises in store! Allison gifted Asa with a ukulele in memory of their meeting and I was glad I could capture him opening that gift. The look on his face is fantastic! The most amazing surprise came when these two were breaking the glass and at that same moment a tree branch came crashing down in spectacular fashion. Everyone was certainly surprised and it made their nuptials even more special.

A toast to Asa and Allison! Your big day was truly blessed and I was honored to be a part of it. Mazel Tov!