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Vintage-Americana Inspired Styled Shoot | Adler Ranch | Alexandria, MN

We envisioned our Bride to be a minimalist with an elegant aesthetic, one who valued slow fashion and sustainability, family and all things vintage. Where she and her Maid of Honor get ready together in Adler Ranch’s cozy Cabin. The Groom and Best Man would enjoy their drinks and cigars in the next cabin over after he too was ready for the ceremony. As a Bride with strong family values we found creative wedding heirloom ideas to honor many in her family. These new wedding heirloom ideas included her Grandfather’s lantern re-envisioned but Kellie Smith Floral into a show-stopping bouquet, couture gowns for the Bride and Maid of Honor and heirloom items to polish off the look of our Groom.

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When not working, Kristen is practicing presence, barefoot outdoors or in her garden, creating art and a life that is intentional, nourishing, loving while thriving wildly.

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