Ahavah Cottage Wedding Photography: Jordan and Jordyn | Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Shooting Jordan and Jordyn’s wedding at Ahavah Cottage in Elysian, Minnesota was so exciting!

First off, the two of them are so much fun. They booked us this year and this wedding seemed to come up so fast. It’s actually the first of a three wedding weekend for us. The day made for a great start. We had never shot at Ahavah Cottage before and it was BEAUTIFUL!! It has a rustic elegance that we adore so much.

We met Jordan and Jordyn when they booked with us back in April. It had become commonplace in 2023 for us to book weddings five months out. It became a magic number for us for so long. That has since changed. Their engagement session was so much fun. You can really tell when you are around them how much they love each other. Just the way they look at each other is so sweet. They are also the type of people that make our job really easy because they are very animated in front of the camera. And they are so nice that it’s just a pleasure to get to work with them.

Highlights of the day:

Their names were the same. I had to say it. How could I not?
Jordyn’s dress! I’m loving the dresses this year.
They had a friend do their videography. She had not shot a wedding before and was so awesome.
When we did sunset photos, Jordyn didn’t have her shoes. Jordan just picked her up and ran her across the parking lot.
Since the whole wedding party loves the gym, Jordyn insisted they do the “gym rat” photo of them all flexing. Love it.

Thank you to the following vendors for making this day so wonderful!!

Venue: Ahavah Cottage
Photography: RKH Images
Caterer: Hy-Vee
Officiant: Pat Nimmerfroh
Accommodations: Airbnb, Country Inn & Suites by Raddisson, and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mankato
Hair and Makeup: Kacey Southwick
Dress: A&BÉ
Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Suits: Men’s Warehouse
Rings: Roger & Hollands
Florist: Pearson Florist
DJ: Instant Request
Deserts: Hy-Vee
Invities: Zola Sign in front of Ahavah Cottage in Elysian, Minnesota.

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