<img height="1" width="1" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1529215307149501&ev=PageView &noscript=1"/> Lauren and Michael: Mazel Tov at Juliane James Place - J Stoia Portrait Design

Lauren and Michael: Mazel Tov at Juliane James Place

June 24, 2016

Tucked beneath a hidden forest in a quiet area of northern Minnesota lies Juliane James Place. A hand crafted chuppah was made by his grandfather and lace from her mother’s wedding dress draped above them. Guests sat in the old wooden pews amongst the serene view as Michael was escorted down the aisle by his little girl, Sophia. As his soon to be wife, who he had not yet laid his eyes on that day, stepped into the aisle with her parents… his reaction was priceless. With a bit of a boho vibe, Lauren came down the aisle with a beautiful flower crown made by Saffron and Grey. As little Sophia stood in her gold sparkle shoes and adorable pink dress, tears streamed down her face. This was the day she was going to get a second mom.

As dad toasted to the occasion, he spoke of how his daughter craved someone to mother as a young girl. While in her younger years it was her little sister and younger friends, it has made this match magical.  There is no doubt that Michael chose the perfect mate to find a place in his little girl’s heart. A place that would not compete with her own mom and would be a seamless addition into her life. Lauren’s heart is not only completely in love with Michael, but is forever attached to Soph.

The Father of the Bride raised his glass as he ended his toast… “Now, as that old saying goes… you’re not losing a daughter but gaining a son. What has made this blessing that much sweeter is that I gained a son AND a granddaughter.  She is truly the cherry on the sundae. ”

Mazel Tov to this new, official family.

Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0001Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0002Lauren gave Soph a special ring for her on the wedding day. Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0003A beautiful flower crown fit Lauren’s vision of a boho bride.
Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0004Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0005Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0006Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0007Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0008Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0009Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0067Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0011Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0012Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0013Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0014THIS reaction as Michael and his family stood beneath the Chuppah. I absolutely adore these. Captured perfectly by my second shooter, KendraMidwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0063Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0016Check out the sweet tears by Miss Sophia.
Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0064Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0018Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0065One of my absolute favorite moments of the day. Soph is a quiet and shy little one. Lauren wanted to do something special with her during the ceremony. They did “whisper vows” to one another. It was the sweetest thing ever. Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0020Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0066Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0068Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0069Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0070Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0025Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0026Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0028Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0029Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0030Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0031Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0032Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0033Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0034Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0035Fabulous details throughout done by Woven and WedMidwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0036Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0037Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0038Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0039Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0040Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0041Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0042Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0043Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0044Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0045Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0046Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0047There was a lot that I could say…

On Lauren’s wedding day

So I had to make this rap

And ya’ll, please feel free to clap!

(Yes… a wedding rap happened and I’m pretty sure she dropped the mic at the end!)

Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0048Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0049Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0050Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0051Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0052Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0053Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0054Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0055Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0056Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0057Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0058While some guests got down on the dance floor, others enjoyed the outdoors of Juliane James Place.
Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0059Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0060Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0061Midwest Wedding Photographer JulianeJamesPlace Lauren and Michael_0062

  1. Elisabeth Trach says:

    The photos you took of Lauren and Michael and the families are priceless. You captured the love and joy of the evening — from Sammy’s and Scott’s messages to Lauren’s secret to her daughter! Wow…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *