THE JOURNAL

Weddings

May 9, 2025

A Joyful Summer Barn Wedding | Kristin & Parker at Stone Hill Farm

If you could bottle up the feeling of a perfect Minnesota summer wedding, it would look a whole lot like Kristin and Parker’s day at Stone Hill Farm. From sun-drenched fields to a golden-hour glow, their barn wedding was a dream come true—filled with laughter, love, and just the right amount of go-with-the-flow magic.

A Ceremony Full of Love (and a Little Sunshine!)

Kristin and Parker chose Stone Hill Farm for its stunning outdoor ceremony spot, and wow—what a backdrop! The trees swayed gently in the summer breeze, the open fields stretched for miles, and all eyes were on these two as they exchanged heartfelt vows. When asked what moment they were most excited for, they both said, “Our interaction during the ceremony,” and let me tell you—it was nothing short of beautiful. Pure, unfiltered love.

Laughs, Love, and the Best Golden Hour

From the second we started taking portraits, it was clear: these two were here to have fun and soak it all in. Kristin and Parker are easygoing, full of joy, and always ready with a smile—basically, a photographer’s dream! They envisioned wedding photos that felt bright, joyful, and full of natural beauty, and Stone Hill Farm delivered. Open fields? Check. Tall trees? Check. Glowy golden hour magic? Double check. We even snuck away for some golden hour portraits, giving them a few quiet moments together before the party kicked into full gear.

A Wedding Day to Remember

When I asked them what one photo they had to have, their answer was simple: “A picture of us saying our vows.” And let me tell you—that moment? Absolute magic. But the whole day was full of those little in-between moments, too. The pre-ceremony prayers with their wedding parties, the big belly laughs during speeches, the sweet candid shots of friends and family just being themselves—those are the images that tell the real story. The ones that bring you back to exactly how it felt.

Kristin and Parker, thank you for letting me be a part of your incredible day. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures!

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