Miranda and Jacob were married at The Barn on Southridge in La Crescent, MN. It was a hot, windy, and sunny day, but the views were stunning.
Before the ceremony, the couple exchanged letters of love and then did a first look outside of the venue. They wanted to have time for themselves and wedding party before celebrating with guests. We got to take portraits all around the property–in the field and forest, by the side of the barn, and in front of their ceremony arch. After the portraits, we brought the wedding party in for group photos.
The ceremony itself was held outside with incredible views. Behind the ceremonial arch were rolling hills, lush greenery, and big open blue sky. Despite the heat, we couldn’t have asked for better weather.
After the ceremony, the wedding party went on a hayride. During this little excursion, one of the bridesmaids believed she had dropped her jean jacket after seeing a spot of denim in the road. A chivalrous groomsmen hopped out of the wagon and ran down only to discover that they were a pair of discarded denim shorts. He promptly put the shorts on and wore them for the rest of the wedding!
The sunset that evening was extraordinary so of course we caught some portraits in the orchard. We finally capped the evening with a sparkler tunnel exit.
Congratulations, Miranda and Jacob!
Wedding Vendor Team:
- Photography: Rachel Lahlum Photography
- Videography: Hard Copy Film Co.
- Venue: The Barn on Southridge
- Hair & Makeup: Sarah Jane Salon
- Catering: This Little Piggy Catering
- DJ: Midwest Sound
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Rachel Lahlum is an award-winning Minnesota wedding photographer with experience in hundreds of weddings and engagement sessions. She takes a guided approach towards working with couples, from helping with planning and scheduling, to guiding with poses and prompts during the session. Her photography is crisp, clean and bright, with true-to-life colors and a mix of traditional poses and candid moments.