Jacque & Taylor's Gorgeous Erickson Farmstead Wedding in Isanti Minnesota

There was a gasp, followed by silence, as Jacque’s Mom stood in the doorway of the getting ready room at Erickson Farmstead in Isanti, Minnesota. On this gorgeous September day, a tear slid down her cheek, as she walked into the getting ready room and saw her daughter wearing the dress she wore when she got married. This moment captured Jacque’s heart perfectly. She has such a beautiful relationship with her parents, including choosing their venue, having her mom join in on the robe photos with her bridesmaids, doing a first look with her Dad, and asking her Mom to join her on the dance floor halfway through the father/daughter dance.

Jacque and Taylor poured into all that came to celebrate their wedding day. There was so much joy and laughter and you could feel the closeness they shared with all their friends and family. It was truly a joy to be around them all and witness such a beautiful celebration.

Let’s back up over seven years prior though, to how Taylor and Jacque met. Jacque was convinced she wasn’t going to date anyone in high school, but when she met Taylor and was assigned a project with him in Public Speaking class, she couldn’t ignore the feelings she had for him. When Taylor asked to get coffee with Jacque, she knew that her original plans needed to change.

Taylor is the kind of guy that is up for trying just about anything new. Jacque just so happened to be the same way. Their shared love for trying new foods or hobbies, traveling, hiking, backpacking, and spending as much time outdoors as they could, made for creating so many special shared memories together. As they approached their six year anniversary, Taylor knew it was time to ask Jacque to marry him.

Their anniversary landed on a cold February day. Jacque had been wanting to capture some photos on her camera, after diving into the new hobby of photography. Taylor, seeing the opportunity, suggested they go hiking to Devil’s Lake in Baraboo, Wisconsin to capture some sunrise photos. When they got there, Jacque’s camera started having some technical issues. Taylor seized the moment and not only fixed the camera, but set it up to start recording. He quickly got Jacque in frame, then left it to hug her. Taylor proceed down to one knee to pop the question. Success.

Fast forward to their wedding day again. The thoughtfulness they put into all the details of their wedding day, was just another one of the many things that stood out to us as we photographed their love story. Jacque made all her own floral arrangements and to say they were gorgeous is an understatement. The amazing appetizers, meal, snacks, and late night pizza was another thoughtful touch. Below you can get a small glimpse of how amazing their wedding day truly was. It was so hard to narrow down on what moments to share. We hope you enjoy!

Jacque and Taylor, we are blown away by your kind hearts. You treated us like your family on your wedding day. You two are some of the most caring and genuine people and we are beyond thrilled for your new life as husband and wife. Never stop adventuring together. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Scowcroft.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Wedding day vendors:: Photographers: Amy + Caleb //Venue: Erickson Farmstead //Band: Shirts and Skins Band with DJ Steve //Hair: Stephanie Rodriguez // Makeup: Gun Powder 'N Gloss Beauty// Caterer: Route 65 Pub N Grub // Florals: From Emily LaPointe and arranged by Jacque Davis and her family // Baker: The Buttercream Bakehouse // Stationary: Kris Scherer// Wedding Dress: All Who Wander -Marah's Elegant Bridal Bridesmaid Dresses: Sage Gregg - Birdy Grey // Men’s Suits: Jim's Formal Wear - Leader//  Shoes: David's Bridal// Earrings: Marah's Elegant Bridal

Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort, Lake Mille Lacs, MN: Wedding

Snow came the morning before Sarah and Andrew’s outdoor lake wedding at Appeldoorn’s Sunset Bay Resort in Isle, Minnesota. So many unknowns and questions leading up to the big day, yet Sarah and Andrew didn’t seemed phased by it. Maybe it’s because the cold isn’t something they run from, instead they jump right into it…let me explain:

The first time Sarah took Andrew to Grand Marais with her family for their annual trip, they walked out to the white light house off of the Lake Superior shore. Andrew fell in love with the small town, the way Sarah did when she was a kid, and he decided it was the perfect spot to propose to her.

The day of the proposal came and Andrew said he felt like he was walking on clouds. He led Sarah and her family out to the lighthouse. Once he reached the platform, he got down on one knee and proposed. Sarah eagerly said, “Yes!” and then, like traditions have it, they jumped into the freezing cold lake. This is now a tradition of theirs. Talk about people that can handle the cold like champs!

Handling the cold like champs is exactly what they did on their wedding day. Sarah and Andrew jumped right into celebrating their day! It was a wedding full of fun, laughter, and energy! What a great wedding party they had! So many fun moments throughout the day, ending with a choreographed dance that was AMAZING. I’m looking forward to sharing the video of that dance, but for now, enjoy some of the photos of their wonderful day.

Sarah and Andrew, thank you so much for trusting us to capture one of the most special days of your life! We have LOVED getting to know you both and enjoyed every moment with you two. Meeting you for the first time via a zoom call, due to you both fighting Covid, feels like so long ago! Since that day, we’ve gotten in more zoom calls with you, a hike in Banning State Park for your engagement session in PERSON, and finally to photograph your wedding day! What a fun year!!!! We are so impressed with the two of you! You care so much for each other and those you love. Keep dating each other and adventuring together! We love you guys and can’t wait to get together this winter!

A highlight video of Sarah + Andrew’s Wedding.

Wedding day vendors:: Photographers and Videographers: Amy + Caleb // DJ: DJ Shawn Who from GenerationNow Entertainment // Wedding Coordinator: Ashley Brown //Hair: Katie from Salon 311 // Makeup: Alana Edwards // Caterer: Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort // Florals: FiftyFlowers Wedding Dress: Angelique's Bridal Bridesmaid Dresses: Kennedy Blue & Wedding Shoppe, Inc. // Men’s Suits: Men's Wearhouse // Shoes: DSW // Groom’s Ring: Wedding Day Diamonds // Bride’s Rings: Jared

Family Farm, River Falls, Wisconsin:: Wedding

Their relationship started over a Christmas Card. David and Elysia have known each other for over six years, after meeting at their church, but it wasn’t until David moved to Arizona that their feelings for each other changed. The year that David had moved, Elysia decided to send him a Christmas card, since she knew most of his family was living in Africa and he wouldn’t be with them on that day. This kind gesture was the start to some long conversations that turned into a beautiful long-distance relationship.

A little over a year later, David came up to Wisconsin to visit, with the plan to propose. After taking Elysia to a nice restaurant in Hudson on a frigid January evening, David drove them down to the pier where he asked if they could take some pictures by the Christmas lights down by the river. Once they arrived at the right spot, they took a couple quick photos on their phone, due to the extreme cold, and then David surprised her by going down on one knee to propose.

David officially moved to Wisconsin and the two of them set out to plan their wedding at Elysia’s parent’s gorgeous farm in River Falls. Since David’s family couldn’t get to the United States for the wedding, they live-streamed their beautiful ceremony and the pastor spoke in David’s native language for part of the ceremony, which was so amazing.

Their wedding day was about as perfect as it could be! Elysia wore David’s grandma’s earrings and wedding band and she and her bridesmaids all made their own bouquets! What a stunning bride! The joy that everyone had at the wedding celebration was so contagious! The dance floor came to life, as young and old danced together late into the evening.

Something that really stood out to me when, it came to their ceremony, was that Elysia walked down to the same exact song I walked down to on my wedding day. The song was, “Jessica’s Theme Song” from the movie, The Man From Snowy River. Not only did she walk down to that song, but we were able to capture a photo that looks like it could be right off the front cover of the movie later that evening. I felt like we were capturing photos for the main characters out of the movie. Enjoy just a few of the many moments from their special day below.

David and Elysia, thank you so much for choosing us to capture photos and videos of your special day! We enjoyed it so much! You two are so kind and welcoming. We felt right at home the moment we met up with you! We are both so excited for your marriage and this new chapter of life you’re starting together. When Caleb was working on putting the video together for you, we both knew the song that needed to be on it. I hope you love it as much as we do.

Wedding day vendors:: Photographers and Videographers: Amy + Caleb // Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal // Engagement Ring: Inlow Designs // Florist: Sarah Torkelson

The Barn on 95, Princeton, Minnesota: Wedding

Jake had just moved up to Minnesota from Illinois, during his senior year of high school and Carrie’s junior year. They ended up being in most of the same classes that year and quickly became best friends with their own secret handshake. Jake no longer could keep Carrie in the friend zone though, and asked her out, but Carrie wasn’t ready for a relationship at that time in her life. Jake continued to ask her out throughout the remainder of the school year, but Carrie kept “friend-zoning” him. It wasn’t until after Jake went to bootcamp that Carrie’s feeling towards him changed and the day he came home to surprise her, they officially started to date.

Last winter, Jake planned to propose to Carrie in the same spot they went on their first date a year prior at Enger Park overlooking Duluth. Following that, they were going to the BentleyVille light show that happens each year in Duluth. Everything was set, but as they neared the park, they saw that the whole park was closed. Jake’s head was spinning. Carrie could sense something was off, but didn’t quite know what. To try to keep everything flowing, they ended up just going down by the lighthouse and hanging out at Canal Street, until the BentleyVille light show opened. After four laps around the park, Jake finally had an alternative proposal plan and got down on one knee in front of the lights to propose. It was a success!

Carrie and Jake started the process of searching for the perfect venue. After touring some venues, they came to The Barn on 95 in Princeton, Minnesota. It was perfect. Providing them with the beautiful outdoor ceremony area among the mature trees, lots of open space for their reception, and an indoor place to dance in the gorgeous barn loft.

Seeing Carrie in her Mom’s wedding dress definitely brought some emotional tears to many, including me. She looked stunning in it. Her bouquet, that Malana Sophia Floral had created, was absolutely gorgeous! The day may have been unusually cold, but it was still gorgeous and the sunset was absolutely spectacular!!! There were so many sweet moments throughout the day, I had a really hard time narrowing down on what ones to share in this post. Enjoy seeing a glimpse of their amazing day!

Carrie and Jake, thank you so much for asking us to capture your love story! What an honor it’s been to be apart of your lives! You two are seriously so laid-back and adventurous! The way you braved the cold and were up for anything was just the best! We are so happy for you both and can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for your lives as Mr. and Mrs. Krube! We hope you enjoy the highlight video Caleb captured for you two:

Vendors for the day included:: Photographers:: Amy + Caleb // Ceremony and Reception:: The Barn on 95// Florist:: Malana Sophia Floral // Bridesmaids Dresses:: David’s Bridal // Engagement and Wedding Ring for Bride: Helzberg Diamonds