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Geek Wedding: Nikki & Kevin | Coop’s Event Barn | Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Nikki and Kevin were married at Coop’s Event Barn on a very rainy, yet magical August day.  There’s a reason why we call this a geek wedding.  It’s a total geek wedding and here’s why.

What makes this wedding special aside from this awesome couple?  It was a Harry Potter/Star Wars themed wedding!  So fun!  The groom and all his guys had lightsabers and the bride and bridesmaids all had wands, each one different.  They opted for very less than traditional wedding photography, as it was very much candid and the “formal” photos with friends and family were filled with laughs, lightsaber fights, and magical battles.  This is very similar to the way they did their engagement photos.  Their first engagement session was a powder paint session.  If you don’t know what that is, it’s photography including colored paint.  They made it incredible.  They later did a more formal, yet gorgeous, engagement session in Loring Park.

We loved how much fun these two had with their big day.  It was very much “them” and they didn’t let anything get them down.  Yet another prime example of how awesome a wedding can be, despite the weather.  Congrats to Nikki and Kevin!

Thank you to everyone listed below for helping this day be so magical:

Venue: Coop’s Event Barn
Photography: RKH Images
Second Shooter: Richard J Fisher
Catering: This Little Piggy Catering
Officiant: Tie The Knot Wedding Ceremonies
DJ: djspikez
Hair: Stacia Alsleben
Cake: A Cupcake Social
Flowers: Lake Harriet Florist
Dress: A&be Bridal
Tux: Jos A. Bank
Rings: Shane Co.
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: RenzRags, Etsy, Hand made
Shoes: Chuck Taylors, Sam Edelman Sandals
Lightsabers: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Wands: Diagon Alley

Collage of wedding and engagement photography in a barn space.

Collage of wedding and engagement photography in a barn space.

Indoor barn wedding ceremony space at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Indoor barn wedding ceremony space at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Storm trooper holding wedding sign at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Storm trooper holding wedding sign at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles in front of wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles in front of wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles in front of wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party helps bride get into wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party helps bride get into wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party helps bride get into wedding dress at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Groom laughs before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Groom writes vows before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride writes vows before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride writes vows before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with Harry Potter wand before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with Harry Potter wand before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.Groom smiles with Star Wars light sabers before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Groom smiles with Star Wars light sabers before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride smiles with wedding party holding wands before wedding at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and mom walk down the aisle at wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and mom walk down the aisle at wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom hold hands during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Mom smiles during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Mom smiles during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss during wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom walk under lightsabers after wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom walk under lightsabers after wedding ceremony at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom greet and hug guests at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom greet and hug guests at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom greet and hug guests at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom greet and hug guests at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom greet and hug guests at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party smiles with bride and groom at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party smiles with bride and groom at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party smiles with bride and groom at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Wedding party smiles with bride and groom at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom laugh at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests laugh during cocktail hour at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom enter wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom enter wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom kiss during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom smile during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Mom reads speech during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Mom and bride hug during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom cut cake during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom cut cake during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom cut cake during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom cut cake during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Bride and groom dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Guests dance during wedding reception at Coops Event Barn in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

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