JESSICA & BRYAN | GLAM GRAVES 601 MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING

Jessica & Bryan's love story goes all the way back to High School, where they met through classes and connected as friends based on their love for snowboarding. Fast forward to post-college when, after not speaking for 9 years, they got dinner together as friends to catch up. Instead of recapping where they spent the last near decade, they picked up in the present and chatted as if they had been friends since high school! After a lengthy dinner date, they both had that feeling. With absolute certainty, Jessica knew that she couldn't let this one get away. She was working at her Mom's flower shop at the time so, naturally, the best idea was to send him flowers at work! Except there wasn't anyone available to make the delivery, so she brought them over herself. From that delivery on, they each knew they had found the one! Jessie & Bryan's wedding day was filled with more passion and energy than words can possibly begin to describe. Their personalities are magnetic and the way they love each other so comfortably, so effortlessly, speaks volumes. They dreamed up a glamorous wedding day that fit them perfectly! With striking lighting, abundant flowers by Jessie's Mom (owner of Lexington Floral), and just the right amount of flashy sparkle, they transformed Graves 601 in downtown Minneapolis into a magical lounge experience for all of their guests!

Jessica & Bryan's first look before their Friday evening ceremony was very emotional! Their nervous anticipation of the day seemed to be much more at ease once they were in each other's arms :)

Are Jessie's flowers not the most gorgeous thing you have ever seen!! Oh my goodness, we were completely blown away! And how beautiful are these two together!

Their ceremony, officiated by Jessica's step-Mom, was filled with smiles and laughter as Jodi recalled the story of their relationship perfectly!

J&B surrounded themselves with an awesome bridal party - we had SO much fun with all of them!

Jessica, you radiate beauty! And Bryan, you look quite dapper yourself ;)

Everyone loved J&B's sweets bar & appetizer style cocktail reception! So many options!

Thank you so much for the distinct honor of being part of your wedding day, Jessica & Bryan!! We really felt like we were part of your celebration and are so grateful for the way that the two of you and your awesome families/friends welcomed us with open arms. We are so happy for the two of you and know that you have a lifetime of fun, laughter, and adventure ahead of you!!

Love | K&B

Ceremony & Reception: Graves 601 | Bride's Dress: White by Vera Wang | Bride's Shoes: Knox | Rings & Bride's Jewelry: St. Croix Jewelers | Bride's Veil: Handmade by Ann Printz | Bride's Belt: Handmade by the Bride, Jessica! | Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Mens Wearhouse | Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal, Assorted Styles | Flowers: Lexington Floral | Paper Goods + Invitations: Handmade by Bride & friends | Hair: The Chair Salon, Rachel Costello | Make-Up: Allie Tempelis, Bride's sister | DJ: Mike Morse | Cake Artist: Dorothy Ann's Bakery | Lounge Furniture: Bungalow 6 | Caterer: Graves 601 | Custom Motorcycle by Groom: Motorbike Bruno's Garage

CAUGHT UP IN AN IMAGE

It's funny how the schedule of a wedding photographer plays out. Of course some months are busier than others. You can go from 110 mph to about 30 mph in a matter of two months. You fall in love with the personalities & stories of so many incredible individuals & couples... And then a few months later (or in this case 6 months later - gosh time flies!) you come across a particular image that, looking back, speaks volumes to the two of them and the way they love each other. Happy weekend, friends! We hope you stay warm :)

Love // K&B

MEET THE MCCARTNEYS!

Today we are absolutely beaming and beyond thrilled to announce a rebranding for The McCartneys Photography! This is a little something that has been MONTHS in the making, and not being able to share has been so hard! But the process has been exciting, uplifting and very motivating! Website. Brand. Collateral. Blog. It's all new!! And it's all us! Backing things up a little bit... After Butch proposed (Christmas 2007!) we started thinking about what we wanted our wedding to look like, and we knew that we wanted to have an elegant yet cozy feel in all of the collateral. We asked a huge favor of Butch's sister Stevi and she designed all of our wedding collateral (save the dates, invitations, you name it)! We loved her design SO much that we carried elements of that over into our previous branding, and it left us with a look that we felt very connected to... A brand that fit us well for the first few years once we took our business full-time... A brand that grew and evolved with us and had such special meaning to us and to our marriage :)

Fast forward to today... We were ready for a change. As we have grown in our business, we found ourselves ready for a look that was a bit more polished and powerful, while still maintaning the organic & approachable feel of our previous brand. Who else to turn to than the one person who knows us inside & out and is incredibly gifted in all elements of graphic design -- our sister Stevi! While walking us through the entire process she created a look for us that is clean, complete, and 100% us. From our logo down to envelopes and our product packaging, we feel whole and are just giddy over the final product. We could not be more excited to present to you the new look of The McCartneys Photography!! Thank you so much for taking a peek :D

Love // K&B

MODERN IMAGE FOLIO

Oh my goodness! Where do we even begin with the beauty of this brand new product? We are so excited to be able to provide our clients with such lovely ways to enjoy their images, and this is easily one of our favorites :) Each folio is designed to fold into a small book with an elegant ribbon closure, or to be displayed open on a shelf or bookcase like a frame. As with all of the products we offer, you are able to customize the folios with your choice of over 18 gorgeous Japanese fabrics and Swiss ribbon accents. Folios are a beautiful way to uniquely display images of you and your loved ones in your home! Love | K&B

FINE HANDCRAFTED PROOF BOX

We are swooning over the modern elegance of these proof boxes! These silk keepsake boxes are individually handcrafted to fit the exact number of prints desired. They are the perfect way to enjoy and preserve images from your wedding day or portrait session!  Similar to our folios and flush mount albums, proof boxes are available in your choice of over 18 different Japanese fabrics and Swiss ribbon accents. So lovely :) Love | K&B