08/13/2026
This post/wedding I am sharing with you is here to remind you that YOUR wedding day doesn’t have to be this big, elaborate, or "follow a perfect planned timeline"...
With only about two weeks' notice (👀) I had the honor of photographing this beautiful couple as they had an intimate ceremony surrounded by just their immediate family.
There were so many little details of their day that had some sort of meaning behind it...She carried charms on her bouquet in memory of her grandmother and father and even passed out handkerchiefs during the ceremony that said, “For happy tears.” 🥹
After the ceremony they went to Spurs in Willmar, to celebrate even more friends and family who weren't invited to the ceremony. I loved the way they celebrated at the reception because there wasn't this strict schedule telling everyone where they needed to be and what they needed to do next. People came and go as they pleased. When they were hungry they ate. When they felt like dancing they danced. It was just about being together. The couple walked around visiting with all of their family and friends, took photos with everyone, and actually spent more than just a few minutes talking and enjoying the people who came to celebrate them.
They incorporated their ice cream truck into their wedding photos too! They had cans tied to the back of their car with a “Just Married” sign. When I asked them if they knew the meaning behind the cans, they had no idea. Traditionally the sound of the cans was believed to help ward off evil spirits and bad luck as a newly married couple. When I explained this to them they felt so connected to it and thought it was such a fun memory to have and look back on.
Myra had been married before and had experienced a much more luxurious wedding. This time around she wanted something simpler. Something more intimate. And I am so grateful I got to be there to document it.
Congratulations to Omar and Myra! 🥂🍦