I’ve known Mariah’s brother, Broc, for over ten years and he introduced me to my wife so I was very excited when Mariah asked me to photograph her wedding. Jon and Mariah gathered friends and family at Mariah’s parent’s cabin in Crosslake, MN on a beautiful day in August to witness their marriage. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the rain, which had been threatening the forecast the previous week, held off all day.
The ceremony was held by the lake with some readings done by family members including one from Carl Sagan’s book Cosmos which felt very on point for this scientifically minded couple. After the ceremony, guests were invited back up towards the cabin to enjoy cocktails named after the couple’s pets and a selection of vegetarian appetizers including mac and cheese egg rolls (which were amazing). Once the DIY dance floor came together, nearly everyone got up to get down and Mariah and Jon’s love was cemented in a spirited celebration.
