Melissa Oholendt | Minnesota Wedding & Lifestyle Photography

Goodness. Yesterday was a good day.

God took a perfect coffee date from January and turned it into my most favorite day ever spent with two of the most astounding and talented women on the planet which led to yesterday. A “holy moly, is this really happening?” kind of day. I am pretty darn thrilled (read: over-the-moon, ridiculously, immensely excited) to have my photos published on a daily read of mine and the fact that they are photos of an amazing friend, inspiration and encourager? Double bonus.

To the team at Glitter Guide, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, it is an honor to be associated with such glittery, girly perfection.

To Kate & Faith, big things ahead my loves. Big things.

Guess who is bringing Christmas trees, mistletoe & gifts back? This girl. Along with nostalgia over those beautiful white layers of fluff conspicuously missing from the landscape? Bringing it all back to you today. What is better than a little Friday eye candy?

Winter Wonderland of Love, a styled shoot.  A shoot I’m incredibly proud of for multiple reasons, one being this shoot was photographed using 100% film. But secondly is that the gorgeous styling was the pure brain child of one of my dearest & most talented friends, Faith Brue, who’s stunning fashion views for this shoot equaled sequins, J.Crew plaid, Minnetonka Moccasins, and vintage fur. Right? I know.

And even more HUGE sparkly, heartfelt thanks is owed to the beautiful real-life couple, Julia & Kye Samuelson who certainly know how to make this photographer one happy girl.

Styling: Faith Brue
Hair & Make-up: emily j. hair & makeup
Assistant: Monika Hubka
Special thanks to my local favorite Parc Boutique for lending fashion & accessory pieces for the shoot!

And MORE huge sparkly, heartfelt thanks are owed to my friends at Minnesota Bride for their kind words when they published this shoot pre-Christmas.

So long. I dreamed about this shoot for so, so long. I hope you love it as much as I do.

(PS. These vendors rocked my world. If you ever have the opportunity to hire them? Please do. You will not regret it.)

Event Design: First Blush Bride
Fashion Styling: Faith Brue
Dress: Grace Bridal Boutique
Flowers: A Day in Provence
Cake: Sweets by Natalie Kay
Stationery: Kelley Burfiend
Hair & Make-up: Smart & Chic
Published on the Minnesota Bride Blog & (yesterday!) on my very favorite fashion & design blog, Jeune Marie.