Mr. + Mrs. Gauwitz

Last weekend I had the honor of heading down to Rochester, MN to photograph Rachel and Drew’s wedding at the  Mayowood Stone Barn. There is no comparison to the beauty of this historic wedding venue. It is a photographer’s dream in every way! Pair this beautiful location with an incredibly kind, fun, and gorgeous couple and you get the longest blog post I have ever written!!!

This couple is truly one of a kind! If you could have only heard the speeches and toasts made at their reception you would know how special these two are, what a deep love they have for one another and how much they strive to live a life pleasing to the Lord! Every part of their day was thought through with intention and love.

I can’t wait for you to see all of the beauty that these photos hold, but you need to know that the beauty of this day went so much deeper than the ravishing florals and picturesque locations. The true beauty of this day lies within Drew and Rachel, the commitment they made before the Lord as husband and wife, and the way they celebrated and cared for their guests!

Weddings can be such a rush and emotionally overwhelming and on the very day you would think a girl gets to have all the attention on her…this girl, Rachel turned around and lavished attention and care and love on others. At one point in the day, she came up to me and gave ME a massage! ME-the photographer! She also offered me a bite of her wedding cheesecake only a moment after she shared the first bite with her husband! This girl is one of a kind! Drew is a blessed man to call her his wife! I know he will take great care of her and that their life together will be nothing short of amazing!

Congratulations Drew and Rachel! Thank you for letting me be a part of the happiest day of your life together! Thank you for treating me like family and entrusting me to capture the memories that you will someday share with your children and the generations to follow!

 

Wedding Vendors

Dress – Raffine Bridal

Hair – Holly Gorman & Cathy Ballard

Florist – Flowers by Jerry

Wedding Venue – Mayowood Stone Barn

Videography – Cody James Film

Cake – Red Barn Bakery

Catering – Canadian Honker through Power Ventures

Bridesmaids Dresses – Bird Grey

To see more summer wedding photography, check out a few of my past favorite weddings at the links below!

A Backyard Summer Wedding on a Minnesota Farm

A Lakeside Destination Wedding in Grand Rapids, MN

A Wisconsin Summer Wedding with a Barn Reception